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S. Jersey Boys | Division titles for 2 teams in soccer

The Shawnee and Washington Township boys' soccer teams both won by 1-0 yesterday, but they had something more important in common - both clinched Olympic Conference divisional crowns.

The

Shawnee

and

Washington Township

boys' soccer teams both won by 1-0 yesterday, but they had something more important in common - both clinched Olympic Conference divisional crowns.

Kevin Hepner finished off a pass from Jay Gelletley and Tyler Clarnaut was perfect in the nets for the defending Patriot Division champion Renegades (5-1-2 division) in their win over visiting Winslow Township.

Darryl Richardson's goal with four minutes remaining in regulation, coupled with eight saves by Kevin McMullen, spurred Township (5-1-2) to victory at Eastern, giving the Minutemen the American Division title.

In other Olympic Conference action:

National Division champion Seneca wrapped up its conference slate by defeating host Camden Catholic, 3-1.

Rick Carr, Matt Horner and Zack Hughes scored for the Golden Eagles, who soared out to a two-goal first-half lead. The Irish were buoyed by Pat McCloskey's goal and 10 saves by Tyler Sikorski.

Lenape turned up its attack in the second half, getting two goals from Brian Einstein and one by Bill Blatchly to take a 3-1 win at Bishop Eustace.

Frank Tweneboa had a hat trick, D.J. Rodriguez put in a pair of goals, and Mike Goldstein came through with 10 saves to key Pennsauken's 9-2 rout of Woodrow Wilson.

Drew Walter, James Comose, Jalil Farid and Gustavo Diaz also scored for the Indians, while Birnis Adames had both goals for Wilson.

Vinny Miracola's two-goal effort enabled Cherry Hill East to a pull out a 3-1 decision at Cherokee.

Host Triton doubled up Cherry Hill West, 4-2, behind a goal and an assist by Bob Seeberger.

Anthony DiPalo, Matt Szafran and Evan Gotthold also scored for the Mustangs, while Jorge Menendez and Ryan Pierce found the net for West.

Burlington County. Dan Korenyi contributed a goal and an assist in leading host Cinnaminson, which clinched at least a share of the Patriot Division title by mauling Medford Tech, 6-0.

T.J. DiLeo, Matt Cullen, Tyler Mayer, Trevor Sotell and Pat Campbell also scored for the defending champion Pirates (17-2).

Kevin Lynch did not record a save in getting credit for the shutout.

Cape-Atlantic. Cody Letsinger and Neal Melchionni scored first-half goals to back the shutout goaltending of John Fogarty (seven saves) in host Ocean City's 2-0 triumph over Hammonton.

The 18-0-1 Red Raiders completed an 8-0 sweep of American Conference Division II play.

Colonial. Henry Rodriguez made a half-dozen saves for host Lindenwold and Sterling keeper Jeff Cooper stopped three shots as the teams settled for a scoreless draw.

Eric Ulmer scored twice and Woodbury benefited from an own goal and Victor Smith's shutout goaltending in downing host Haddonfield, 3-0.