Hanover Ends Regular Season Undefeated
The Hanover boys finished their unbeaten regular season in style on Friday, blanking Monadnock 5-0 to conclude the campaign with a 14-0-2 mark. It was the first time since 1993 that the Marauders have been undefeated, but larger challenges loom with the start of the NHIAA Class I playoffs next Tuesday.
Although it took the Marauders a while to score their first goal on a Monadnock team fighting for a playoff spot, they remained patient and were rewarded with ten minutes remaining in the first half when Casey Maue finished a sweet cross from Yosef Osheyack for his seventh goal of the season. Monadnock goalie Kyle Wright was doing a fabulous job in goal for the Huskies, and made the save of the day shortly afterwards, denying Lou Gemunden on a penalty kick with a dazzling dive to his left. Hanover grabed another goal at the death of the half when Angus Kennedy jumped on a loose ball after a Ben Rimmer corner kick and put a bulge in the onion bag for a 2-0 lead.
Despite the steady rain, Hanover remained composed and efficient in the second half, quickly doubling the lead before all eleven starters entered the game for the final 30 minutes. Osheyack scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season, tapping in a cross from Angus Kennedy after Casey Maue’s convincing dummy let the ball run through to him. Kennedy notched his second of the game and eighth of the season a few minutes later, converting pass from Eric Barthold, who took over the team lead in assists with his eighth helper of the year.
Even with a new face at every position, Hanover maintained territorial dominance. Coach Grabill has maintained all year that the Marauder reserves are perhaps one of the better teams in Class I, and this exhibition underscored that point. Erik Barth and Oliver Horton did a masterful job at distributing the ball at midfield, and wing midfielders Paul Burchard and Dylan Riessen were consistently dangerous. Backup goalkeeper Sam Gest wasn’t called on to make any saves to close out Hanover’s 13th shutout of the season, but he handled the ball well on several occasions, and made a great play on a dangerous through ball with split-second decision making.
Erik Barth closed the scoring for Hanover, banging home his second score of the season. Kevin Dade came close thereafter, generating three shots in a goalmouth flurry. All too soon the clock wound down, and the soggy Marauders briefly celebrated a feat which deserved more than that perfunctory apotheosis. Hanover teams have a long tradition of excellence, but it’s been more than a decade that a Marauder team has completed an undefeated season. The scoring statistics tell a story of dominance: Hanover has scored 67 goals and allowed only four, and it will take some archival research to figure out the school record for goals against. Many of the Hanover wins have been one-sided whitewashes against weak teams, but there have also been some classic nailbiters that have toughened this team for the second season which now beckons.
The first round of the NHIAA Class I tournament starts Tuesday, and top-seeded Hanover will probably host Coe-Brown. Game time has yet to be determined. No matter when the teams kick off, the game will be preceded by a short ceremony to honor the eleven graduating seniors and their parents. There is already much to celebrate, but this edition of Hanover soccer would love to add a few more chapters before they close the books.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Varsity vs Lebanon, October 16
HANOVER AND LEBANON BATTLE TO A CLASSIC DRAW
Hanover and Lebanon added another chapter to their amazing soccer history Tuesday night, battling to a 1-1 draw that entertained a huge crowd at Merriman-Branch Field. Hanover dominated statistically and took a 1-0 lead into the last 10 minutes of the match, but Lebanon took advantage of one of their very few scoring opportunities to tie the game, and neither team could dent the net in overtime. Both head into the postseason as threats to advance to the later rounds.
Lebanon showed no fear in the early moments of the match, and while their forays into the Hanover end produced no shots, it was clear that they were determined not to sit back in their own end. As the half continued, however, Hanover turned up the heat, and produced a number of scoring chances. The Marauders actually hit the woodwork four separate times, with Casey Maue, Matt Wetherell and Angus Kennedy (twice!) connecting with the upright or crossbar. Finally, Casey Maue connected, taking a nice pass from Eric Barthold on the left flank and patiently working for a short range shot in the 34th minute.
Hanover kept the pressure up in the second half, and only some outstanding saves by Lebanon goalkeeper Andrew Kelley kept the Marauders at bay. Kelly made a dazzling dive to his right to knock a laser from Matt Wetherell out of the corner, and denied Barthold several times. Cal Felicetti had a near miss from close range, and a deflected header by Eric Jayne drifted wide. Lebanon counterattacked effectively several times, and it took some first-rate tackling by Sam Peterson and Trevor Barlowe to blunt several dangerous Raider forays. Hanover goalie Ben Harwick did a nice job blocking a hard drive by Esteban Estrada that represented the first actual shot on goal by Lebanon.
As the ten-minute mark approached, the Raiders struck suddenly. A silly foul gave Lebanon a free kick outside the Hanover penalty area, and leading scorer MacKenzie Higgens lifted a superb free kick into the box, beyond the reach of Harwick but perfectly in the path of a streaking Merhawi Wells-Bouge, who headed it into the right corner to tie the match. Neither team mounted an effective attack as time wound down in regulation, and the match headed into overtime. Amazingly, this became the fourth game between the two teams to go to overtime in the space of a calendar year.
Hanover regained the offensive initiative in overtime, outshooting the Raiders 4-0 and coming heartbreakingly close in the second 10-minute session when Barthold broke in alone on goal, only to be denied by a sprawling save by Kelly at close range. Raider Coach Rob Johnstone played his “happy to tie” card in the last minute, making a substitution to kill the clock, and the match that began on a warm autumn afternoon ended on a frosty night under the sliver of a waxing harvest moon.
There were several unique aspects to the match. Lured by both history and the sheer attractiveness of the match, the crowd was estimated at over 750, making it the largest in Branch-Merriman field’s young history, including all three Hanover home football games. The crowd came bearing food, and the successful food drive for the Upper Valley Haven will no doubt become an annual event as the Marauders continued their relentless effort to combine great soccer with good citizenship.
Speculation about playoff matchups is a dangerous endeavor. However, there are some intriguing possibilities suggested by elementary bracketology. The Marauders look likely to nail down the number one seed with win Friday at Monadnock, and if the Raiders win at Kearsarge they will end up fifth in the NHIAA standings. If both teams win their first-round fixtures, Lebanon will probably earn a road trip to Oyster River, and it’s possible that Hanover might host Souhegan for a rematch of their rousing regular season game. Say for a minute that the Marauders can hold off a determined Saber side, and Lebanon pulls off a road win at Oyster River, That would mean a semifinal matchup between two foes who would be meeting for the tenth time in three years. That would be unprecedented in NH high school soccer history, but only fitting between two rivals who have somehow redefined the meaning of that word. Caution, sports fans. That is risky speculation, and there is a long way to go. For now, as a special season draws to a close, it’s fun to speculate before the hard realities of this cruel game impose themselves. On to the playoffs!
Hanover and Lebanon added another chapter to their amazing soccer history Tuesday night, battling to a 1-1 draw that entertained a huge crowd at Merriman-Branch Field. Hanover dominated statistically and took a 1-0 lead into the last 10 minutes of the match, but Lebanon took advantage of one of their very few scoring opportunities to tie the game, and neither team could dent the net in overtime. Both head into the postseason as threats to advance to the later rounds.
Lebanon showed no fear in the early moments of the match, and while their forays into the Hanover end produced no shots, it was clear that they were determined not to sit back in their own end. As the half continued, however, Hanover turned up the heat, and produced a number of scoring chances. The Marauders actually hit the woodwork four separate times, with Casey Maue, Matt Wetherell and Angus Kennedy (twice!) connecting with the upright or crossbar. Finally, Casey Maue connected, taking a nice pass from Eric Barthold on the left flank and patiently working for a short range shot in the 34th minute.
Hanover kept the pressure up in the second half, and only some outstanding saves by Lebanon goalkeeper Andrew Kelley kept the Marauders at bay. Kelly made a dazzling dive to his right to knock a laser from Matt Wetherell out of the corner, and denied Barthold several times. Cal Felicetti had a near miss from close range, and a deflected header by Eric Jayne drifted wide. Lebanon counterattacked effectively several times, and it took some first-rate tackling by Sam Peterson and Trevor Barlowe to blunt several dangerous Raider forays. Hanover goalie Ben Harwick did a nice job blocking a hard drive by Esteban Estrada that represented the first actual shot on goal by Lebanon.
As the ten-minute mark approached, the Raiders struck suddenly. A silly foul gave Lebanon a free kick outside the Hanover penalty area, and leading scorer MacKenzie Higgens lifted a superb free kick into the box, beyond the reach of Harwick but perfectly in the path of a streaking Merhawi Wells-Bouge, who headed it into the right corner to tie the match. Neither team mounted an effective attack as time wound down in regulation, and the match headed into overtime. Amazingly, this became the fourth game between the two teams to go to overtime in the space of a calendar year.
Hanover regained the offensive initiative in overtime, outshooting the Raiders 4-0 and coming heartbreakingly close in the second 10-minute session when Barthold broke in alone on goal, only to be denied by a sprawling save by Kelly at close range. Raider Coach Rob Johnstone played his “happy to tie” card in the last minute, making a substitution to kill the clock, and the match that began on a warm autumn afternoon ended on a frosty night under the sliver of a waxing harvest moon.
There were several unique aspects to the match. Lured by both history and the sheer attractiveness of the match, the crowd was estimated at over 750, making it the largest in Branch-Merriman field’s young history, including all three Hanover home football games. The crowd came bearing food, and the successful food drive for the Upper Valley Haven will no doubt become an annual event as the Marauders continued their relentless effort to combine great soccer with good citizenship.
Speculation about playoff matchups is a dangerous endeavor. However, there are some intriguing possibilities suggested by elementary bracketology. The Marauders look likely to nail down the number one seed with win Friday at Monadnock, and if the Raiders win at Kearsarge they will end up fifth in the NHIAA standings. If both teams win their first-round fixtures, Lebanon will probably earn a road trip to Oyster River, and it’s possible that Hanover might host Souhegan for a rematch of their rousing regular season game. Say for a minute that the Marauders can hold off a determined Saber side, and Lebanon pulls off a road win at Oyster River, That would mean a semifinal matchup between two foes who would be meeting for the tenth time in three years. That would be unprecedented in NH high school soccer history, but only fitting between two rivals who have somehow redefined the meaning of that word. Caution, sports fans. That is risky speculation, and there is a long way to go. For now, as a special season draws to a close, it’s fun to speculate before the hard realities of this cruel game impose themselves. On to the playoffs!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Oct. 20, Saturday, Jr. Varsity Soccer "Tournament"
Schedule for JV Tournament at Oyster River HS, Durham
Bus leaves at 9:00 am
12:00 - 1:30 - Boy's Games
OR vs. Pembroke
St.Thomas vs. Hanover
Time TBD - Girl's Games
OR vs. Souhegan
Hanover vs. St. Thomas
2:00 - 3:30 - Boy's Games
Winners on varsity field
Losers on J.V. field
Time TBD - Girl's Games
Winners on varsity field
Losers on J.V. field
For Directions to Oyster River HS look here
Bus leaves at 9:00 am
12:00 - 1:30 - Boy's Games
OR vs. Pembroke
St.Thomas vs. Hanover
Time TBD - Girl's Games
OR vs. Souhegan
Hanover vs. St. Thomas
2:00 - 3:30 - Boy's Games
Winners on varsity field
Losers on J.V. field
Time TBD - Girl's Games
Winners on varsity field
Losers on J.V. field
For Directions to Oyster River HS look here
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Directions to Monadnock High School, Swanzey
Turn right to merge onto I-91 S
Take exit 5 toward US-5/Westminster/Walpole N.H.
Turn left at I-91 Access Rd/Westminster St Hwy
Continue to follow Westminster St Hwy
Turn right at US-5
Slight left at VT-123
Turn left to stay on VT-123
Entering New Hampshire
Turn right at Bellows Rd/RT-12
Continue to follow RT-12
Turn left at RT-10/RT-101/RT-12
Continue to follow RT-101/RT-12
Turn right at Main St/RT-12
Turn right at Old Homestead Hwy/RT-32
Monadnock Regional High School
580 Old Homestead Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446
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Manchester Union Leader October 17, 2007
DRAWING FROM THE GAME
By ERIC EMMERLING
New Hampshire Union Leader Sports
YOSEF OSHEYACK doesn't remember much of his early childhood. At the age of 7, he was just too young to fully comprehend what transpired after his parents' death.
A survival instinct probably had something to do with the fuzzy memory. After all, he suddenly found himself being uprooted from relatives and a familiar culture and sent aboard his first-ever airplane ride to, what was for him, an unknown destination.
At the time Yosef Osheyack could recall two important revelations.
"I didn't know I was deaf until I came to America and got a hearing aid in a hospital," said Osheyack, who, with his younger brother Dan, came to Norwich, Vt., to live with an adoptive family.
And in his new home, just as in his home country, Ethiopia, they played soccer.
Without soccer, Osheyack, now a junior striker and leading scorer for two-time defending champion Hanover -- presently riding a 21-game win streak -- doesn't know how he would have ever dealt with the challenges he's overcome. And at first, even soccer posed a burden.
"I could remember playing soccer in Ethiopia, but I had no idea what the rules were or what it meant to be on a team. Here, I wanted to quit, but my (adopted) mom wouldn't let me. Now that's why I like it," said Osheyack, a two-year varsity veteran who has netted 11 goals and six assists for the 13-0-1 Marauders this season.
He felt different and yearned to be just like everyone else. The soccer pitch helped him assimilate. It was where players basically expressed themselves with a ball rather than English words he couldn't understand or hear.
Teammates became off-the-field friends, helping him fit in at the school cafeteria and hallways. They also adopted an on-the-field language of gestures, glances and hand signals. Osheyack started playing soccer year-round and became quite good.
"I can't hear here," he said pointing to his ears, "But I can hear with my eyes by reading players in their eyes and knowing what they are doing. I can read lips and also I can hear a little bit. All of this helps," said Osheyack, who is about 90 percent deaf.
He spent several summers learning sign language and lip reading at the Austine School for the Deaf at Brattleboro, Vt. He's also learned to differentiate sound while wearing his hearing aid, which -- save rainy days -- he wears while competing.
Running track and playing basketball helped him develop athletically. Coping strategies for deafness helped him fine-tune a soccer intuition that keeps him a step ahead of other players.
"He doesn't know how good he is and probably won't until he's playing college soccer," said Hanover coach Robert Grabill.
"He makes runs off the ball that are too sophisticated for his teammates and sometimes those watching. He runs east and west looking for holes. He holds back and when he runs through he's so far ahead of everyone else it looks like he's offside, but he isn't. It can be frustrating, but he just shakes his head and plays on."
He's also worked hard off the pitch to earn near honor roll grades while mastering classroom challenges presented to him in a second language he has troubles hearing. He routinely seeks tutorial assistance.
"When I came here I had no idea where I was going. I had no idea. No clue. When I got here I had to learn everything, even about America. It was tough," said Osheyack.
He arrived here during the winter, having never known cold temperatures or seen snow in Ethiopia. Since then he's had to move in with another family while learning to deal with seasonal weather, the English language and American culture. Within four years, as a fifth-grader, he started feeling comfortable.
"In Ethiopia I was like ...," he paused for a moment to collect himself. "I was all alone after my parents died." He can't recall when or how they died, only that he spent some time living with an aunt before being flown to America.
"And I've had to work at everything," he said. "That's why soccer is fun for me. When I play I never give in to being tired. All I know is working hard."
In Ethiopia, Osheyack played pickup soccer on a dirt field. The game lasted until it was time to quit. This was a far cry from what he encountered in the US playing on school and club teams, wearing spiffy uniforms, playing on manicured pitches where people take winning, losing, officiating -- even playing time -- pretty seriously.
"It's not that he doesn't take the game seriously, it's just that he is very centered," said Grabill, who offered an example of Osheyack's work ethic.
"He's very persistent chasing the ball," said the Marauder mentor. "Some kids will just quit when they lose the ball, but he comes back -- and with a vengeance. He certainly possesses an ability to finish."
Osheyack wants to remain in America, a country possessing more options, choices and opportunities than Ethiopia. "It's safer here, too. They don't fight wars here," he said.
He no longer speaks Amhark, the Ethiopian language, but occasionally corresponds with three older brothers and a sister still living there. He's hoping to organize a homecoming in 2010.
"You know why I picked that year," he asked with a smile. South Africa is the 2010 FIFA World Cup host. "With me, it's all about soccer."
By ERIC EMMERLING
New Hampshire Union Leader Sports
YOSEF OSHEYACK doesn't remember much of his early childhood. At the age of 7, he was just too young to fully comprehend what transpired after his parents' death.
A survival instinct probably had something to do with the fuzzy memory. After all, he suddenly found himself being uprooted from relatives and a familiar culture and sent aboard his first-ever airplane ride to, what was for him, an unknown destination.
At the time Yosef Osheyack could recall two important revelations.
"I didn't know I was deaf until I came to America and got a hearing aid in a hospital," said Osheyack, who, with his younger brother Dan, came to Norwich, Vt., to live with an adoptive family.
And in his new home, just as in his home country, Ethiopia, they played soccer.
Without soccer, Osheyack, now a junior striker and leading scorer for two-time defending champion Hanover -- presently riding a 21-game win streak -- doesn't know how he would have ever dealt with the challenges he's overcome. And at first, even soccer posed a burden.
"I could remember playing soccer in Ethiopia, but I had no idea what the rules were or what it meant to be on a team. Here, I wanted to quit, but my (adopted) mom wouldn't let me. Now that's why I like it," said Osheyack, a two-year varsity veteran who has netted 11 goals and six assists for the 13-0-1 Marauders this season.
He felt different and yearned to be just like everyone else. The soccer pitch helped him assimilate. It was where players basically expressed themselves with a ball rather than English words he couldn't understand or hear.
Teammates became off-the-field friends, helping him fit in at the school cafeteria and hallways. They also adopted an on-the-field language of gestures, glances and hand signals. Osheyack started playing soccer year-round and became quite good.
"I can't hear here," he said pointing to his ears, "But I can hear with my eyes by reading players in their eyes and knowing what they are doing. I can read lips and also I can hear a little bit. All of this helps," said Osheyack, who is about 90 percent deaf.
He spent several summers learning sign language and lip reading at the Austine School for the Deaf at Brattleboro, Vt. He's also learned to differentiate sound while wearing his hearing aid, which -- save rainy days -- he wears while competing.
Running track and playing basketball helped him develop athletically. Coping strategies for deafness helped him fine-tune a soccer intuition that keeps him a step ahead of other players.
"He doesn't know how good he is and probably won't until he's playing college soccer," said Hanover coach Robert Grabill.
"He makes runs off the ball that are too sophisticated for his teammates and sometimes those watching. He runs east and west looking for holes. He holds back and when he runs through he's so far ahead of everyone else it looks like he's offside, but he isn't. It can be frustrating, but he just shakes his head and plays on."
He's also worked hard off the pitch to earn near honor roll grades while mastering classroom challenges presented to him in a second language he has troubles hearing. He routinely seeks tutorial assistance.
"When I came here I had no idea where I was going. I had no idea. No clue. When I got here I had to learn everything, even about America. It was tough," said Osheyack.
He arrived here during the winter, having never known cold temperatures or seen snow in Ethiopia. Since then he's had to move in with another family while learning to deal with seasonal weather, the English language and American culture. Within four years, as a fifth-grader, he started feeling comfortable.
"In Ethiopia I was like ...," he paused for a moment to collect himself. "I was all alone after my parents died." He can't recall when or how they died, only that he spent some time living with an aunt before being flown to America.
"And I've had to work at everything," he said. "That's why soccer is fun for me. When I play I never give in to being tired. All I know is working hard."
In Ethiopia, Osheyack played pickup soccer on a dirt field. The game lasted until it was time to quit. This was a far cry from what he encountered in the US playing on school and club teams, wearing spiffy uniforms, playing on manicured pitches where people take winning, losing, officiating -- even playing time -- pretty seriously.
"It's not that he doesn't take the game seriously, it's just that he is very centered," said Grabill, who offered an example of Osheyack's work ethic.
"He's very persistent chasing the ball," said the Marauder mentor. "Some kids will just quit when they lose the ball, but he comes back -- and with a vengeance. He certainly possesses an ability to finish."
Osheyack wants to remain in America, a country possessing more options, choices and opportunities than Ethiopia. "It's safer here, too. They don't fight wars here," he said.
He no longer speaks Amhark, the Ethiopian language, but occasionally corresponds with three older brothers and a sister still living there. He's hoping to organize a homecoming in 2010.
"You know why I picked that year," he asked with a smile. South Africa is the 2010 FIFA World Cup host. "With me, it's all about soccer."
Monday, October 15, 2007
Varsity vs Souhegan, Sept 13
Hanover Wins Souhegan Staredown 2-1
The Hanover boys took another important step toward postseason with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a strong Souhegan team on Saturday night. Goals by Casey Maue and Matt Wetherell and superb Marauder defense paved the way for Hanover’s 13th victory of the season, extending their two-year unbeaten streak to 21 games and maintaining their hold on the top of the table in Class I. The game, pitting two of New Hampshire’s perennial powers, had a playoff feel to it, and produced superb soccer on both sides of the ball.
Souhegan’s 9-5 record entering the game was deceiving. The Sabres play the toughest schedule in Class I, facing every top team, most of them twice. Although their regular season record sometimes suffers as a result, few teams will be better prepared for postseason play, and no one will want to see Souhegan in their bracket.
Hanover took their task seriously, however, and was more than ready for every challenge they faced from the Sabers. The first half was mostly a midfield affair, with each side playing strong defense. Hanover held an edge in play thanks to some excellent passing up front from strikers Casey Maue and Yosef Oshyack, and midfielders Angus Kennedy, Aussie Cyrus and Erik Barthold. Hanover’s best chances early on came from the outside, with Angus Kennedy grazing the crossbar on one free kick and blasting a second restart into the Souhegan defensive wall. The Sabres spent less time in Hanover’s end, but one foray was a dangerous one, with striker Tim Eagan breaking free for a shot that should have found paydirt. With the half winding down, Casey Maue’s hard work paid off when he won a ball in the box and worked free for a short shot that gave the Marauders a 1-0 lead with less than a minute to play in the half.
Hanover anticipated a strong push from Souhegan in the second half, but it was the Marauders who turned up the heat on their hosts, generating a number of good scoring chance in search of their second goal. Strong shots by Osheyack and Kennedy forced Souhegan goalie Jeremy Burrows to make some excellent saves. Ben Rimmer and Paul Burchard made great two-way contributions at midfield, and Kennedy was a two-way monster all night long.
Back in the Hanover end, the back four of Cal Felicetti, Matt Wetherell, Trevor Barlowe and Sam Peterson were ruling the air and doing a great job containing Souhegan’s attack, particularly speedy All-State midfielder Jonathan Harris, whose father was coached by HHS Coach Grabill 25 years ago. As the game wound down toward the ten-,minute mark, it looked as though Hanover might be content to play out the string and claim their first 1-0 win of the year. Harris had other ideas, however, breaking free on the right flank and coming in clean on the Hanover goal. Ben Harwick slid out and made a sliding save on Harris, but the ball popped free and striker Jesse Anderson was first to the ball, tying the game at 1-1.
With every reason to be frustrated, the Marauders wasted no time regaining the lead. Shortly after the kickoff, a foul gave Hanover a free kick forty yards out, and Angus Kennedy lofted a ball into the Sougehan penalty area, where a determined Matt Wetherell headed it home for his fourth goal of the season and a 2-1 lead. This one-goal advantage seemed safe, and as the clock wound down it was again Hanover pressing for more. The win was a very satisfying one, and gave the Marauders confidence that they wil be able to handle whatever the postseason hands out when the Class I tournament kicks off.
Hanover closes out the regular season this week with Tuesday’s derby with Lebanon and a road trip to Monadnock, a team fighting for a tournament berth. Then it’s time for the second season.
SAVE THE DATE, Thurs November 8
We are planning an end-of season soccer celebration for all four teams on Thursday, November 8th from 7:00 - 8:30 at the Hanover High School cafeteria. We did this last year, and it was a great way for all of the players and parents in the program to recognize the successes of the Hanover High teams. The format will include a pot-luck dessert buffet woth coffee and soft drinks. The emphasis will be on brevity, which should still allow every player to receive apropriate recognition. Please save this date, and plan to attend. Younger siblings are welcome. There will be plenty of dessert to go around, and a paucity of long-winded speeches. Further details will be announced soon.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Directions to Souhegan High School, Amherst
Turn left to merge onto I-89 S
Continue to follow I-89 S
Take the exit onto Everett Turnpike/I-93 S toward Manchester/Boston
Continue to follow Everett Turnpike
Partial toll road
Take exit 11 toward US-3
Turn right at Camp Sargent Rd
Continue on Amherst Rd
Turn left at Seaverns Bridge Rd
Turn right at Windsor Dr
Slight left at Cross Rd
Turn right at Boston Post Rd
Souhegan High School
412 Boston Post Rd, Amherst, NH 03031
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Reserves vs Coe Brown, October 9
The Reserves battled Coe-Brown to a 3-3 draw, coming from behind twice to do so. Peter Shoemaker, Andrew Flickinger and Sam Hicks scored the goals with Hicks picking up two assists as well. Forest Miller assisted on the all important game tying goal by Hicks.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Help HHS & LHS Soccer Teams support the Upper Valley Haven
On Tuesday October 16 the Hanover & Lebanon Girls and Boys soccer teams will be playing a double header at Hanover High's new turf field. Supporters of both schools are asked to bring a nonperishible food item to donate to the Upper Valley Haven.
Lebanon Girls vs Hanover Girls 4:00 pm
Lebanon Boys vs Hanover Boys 6:00 pm
What exactly is the difference between a Raider and a Marauder?
Lebanon Girls vs Hanover Girls 4:00 pm
Lebanon Boys vs Hanover Boys 6:00 pm
What exactly is the difference between a Raider and a Marauder?
Interesting Sign at St Thomas Game
Here is a sign that was posted just above the St Thomas Soccer Field. You can see the "x's" through the names of the teams that they beat this season. Thankfully Hanover did not get crossed off.
Monday, October 8, 2007
HHS Boys Soccer Participates in Crop Walk 2007
The Boys Soccer Program participated in the 2007 Crop Walk on Sunday, October 2007. A total of 33 Hanover High soccer players participated, and contributed a total of $4,023. The initial e-mail from the organizers singled out the HHS players for their effort and enthusiasm.
Varsity vs St Thomas, October 6
HANOVER TOPS ST. THOMAS IN FIRST PLACE SHOWDOWN
The Hanover High boys rallied to top St. Thomas Aquinas 3-2 in a battle between the top two teams in Class I, cementing their hold on first place and stretching their season-long unbeaten streak to 11-0-1. A spirited St. Thomas side, working on their own ten-game undefeated skein, scored twice in the first half, becoming not only the first team to score on the Marauders, but also the first to take a lead. Undaunted, Hanover quickly evened the score and took control of the match, eventually securing a game-winning goal by Eric Barthold with six minutes to play in the match.
St. Thomas entered the game with an impressive resume which included two wins over neighbors Oyster River, but Hanover struck first when Angus Kennedy settled a cross from Lou Gemunden and ripped a shot from outside the penalty area inside the left post behind Saints keeper Sean Waters. The home side was unfazed, and equalized less than a minute later when defender Matt Harnish hit a long ball out of his own end into the Hanover penalty area, where it was headed home by Ross Suleski.
St. Thomas took as 2-1 lead 25 minutes into the match when a ball played into the Hanover end was misplayed, leaving Taylor MacDonald open for a hard shot past Ben Harwick. It was Hanover’s turn to show composure, and it took them less than a minute.
St. Thomas goalie Waters boggled a ball in the box, and Eric Jayne pounced on the loose ball and buried it to tie the game. It was Jayne’s seventh goal of the campaign, but more significantly his first score not to occur in garbage time. More will follow.
Neither team mounted a significant challenge before halftime, but after the break it was clear that the Marauders had found their game. Taking more time to build the attack in midfield, Hanover assumed a huge territorial advantage, and looked likely to be the next team to score. Casey Maue played one of his best games of the season and was a constant threat in the box, heading one shot just over the bar. The Hanover backs did a superb job of blunting the St. Thomas attacks before they became established, and supporting the attack.
No team had scored more than twice on St. Thomas all season, but with six minutes to play Hanover tallied the game winner. Waters saved a shot by Maue from the right side, and the ball squirted across the face of the goal to Barthold, who slotted it home for his eighth goal of the season. St. Thomas could only muster a few half-hearted attempts to even the score before time expired, and only the final whistle prevented Yosef Osheyack from adding to the scoreline after a well-made counterattack.
“This was a valuable game for us,” commented Coach Rob Grabill. “It was nice to see how we would react to adversity, and our mature response was gratifying. St. Thomas is a quality opponent, and beating them on the road was a real boost for our confidence. We still have several very challenging games remaining, and this will all help us to keep improving as a team, and be ready for the postseason.”
Hanover travels to Fall Mountain Wednesday for a 6:00 game.
The Hanover High boys rallied to top St. Thomas Aquinas 3-2 in a battle between the top two teams in Class I, cementing their hold on first place and stretching their season-long unbeaten streak to 11-0-1. A spirited St. Thomas side, working on their own ten-game undefeated skein, scored twice in the first half, becoming not only the first team to score on the Marauders, but also the first to take a lead. Undaunted, Hanover quickly evened the score and took control of the match, eventually securing a game-winning goal by Eric Barthold with six minutes to play in the match.
St. Thomas entered the game with an impressive resume which included two wins over neighbors Oyster River, but Hanover struck first when Angus Kennedy settled a cross from Lou Gemunden and ripped a shot from outside the penalty area inside the left post behind Saints keeper Sean Waters. The home side was unfazed, and equalized less than a minute later when defender Matt Harnish hit a long ball out of his own end into the Hanover penalty area, where it was headed home by Ross Suleski.
St. Thomas took as 2-1 lead 25 minutes into the match when a ball played into the Hanover end was misplayed, leaving Taylor MacDonald open for a hard shot past Ben Harwick. It was Hanover’s turn to show composure, and it took them less than a minute.
St. Thomas goalie Waters boggled a ball in the box, and Eric Jayne pounced on the loose ball and buried it to tie the game. It was Jayne’s seventh goal of the campaign, but more significantly his first score not to occur in garbage time. More will follow.
Neither team mounted a significant challenge before halftime, but after the break it was clear that the Marauders had found their game. Taking more time to build the attack in midfield, Hanover assumed a huge territorial advantage, and looked likely to be the next team to score. Casey Maue played one of his best games of the season and was a constant threat in the box, heading one shot just over the bar. The Hanover backs did a superb job of blunting the St. Thomas attacks before they became established, and supporting the attack.
No team had scored more than twice on St. Thomas all season, but with six minutes to play Hanover tallied the game winner. Waters saved a shot by Maue from the right side, and the ball squirted across the face of the goal to Barthold, who slotted it home for his eighth goal of the season. St. Thomas could only muster a few half-hearted attempts to even the score before time expired, and only the final whistle prevented Yosef Osheyack from adding to the scoreline after a well-made counterattack.
“This was a valuable game for us,” commented Coach Rob Grabill. “It was nice to see how we would react to adversity, and our mature response was gratifying. St. Thomas is a quality opponent, and beating them on the road was a real boost for our confidence. We still have several very challenging games remaining, and this will all help us to keep improving as a team, and be ready for the postseason.”
Hanover travels to Fall Mountain Wednesday for a 6:00 game.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Reserves vs Cardigan Mtn School, Sept 5
The Reserves made it seven wins in seven tries in defeating Cardigan Mt 3-0. Sam Hicks, Pete Shoemaker and Will Kermond led a balanced scoring attack. Tri-captain Dan Perovich was a force to be reckoned with in the center of the mid-field contiributing 2 assists and Chris Stephens recorded the shutout in goal.
Reserves vs Coe Brown, Sept 2
The Reserves made their longest road trip of the season Tuesday and returned from Northwood with a 4-1 victory over Coe-Brown. The team was playing their third match in four days and Coach Alloway was not sure how they would respond, especially after playing such a tough game with KUA just 24 hours earlier.
As Alloway suspected might happen, the team came out a little flat but withstood an early push from their hosts thanks to the stellar hands of Goalkeeper Kyle Castillo and the defensive prowess of Tyung Dam, Keegan Dufty, Sawyer Connolly, Matt Caulo and Mason Vogt.
In the 35th minute, Max Woods delivered a through ball to Andrew Flickinger who deposited it into the back of the net for the only goal of the first half.
Coe-Brown came out strong in the opening of the second half and once again the defense for the Reserves rose to the occasion, denying any and all attempts on goal. The Reserves were awarded a PK in the 49th minute, which Sam Hicks drilled into the back of the net for his 11th goal of the season. Six minutes later Tariku Foster played a nice little square pass to Fickinger at the the top of the box and the Tri-Captain balsted it into the left side of the net giving the reserves a 3-0 lead.
Coe-Brown continued their pursuit for a goal and broke through in the 70th minute for their only goal of the day, but a short time later Flickinger feed Peter Shoemaker for a breakaway goal.
As Alloway suspected might happen, the team came out a little flat but withstood an early push from their hosts thanks to the stellar hands of Goalkeeper Kyle Castillo and the defensive prowess of Tyung Dam, Keegan Dufty, Sawyer Connolly, Matt Caulo and Mason Vogt.
In the 35th minute, Max Woods delivered a through ball to Andrew Flickinger who deposited it into the back of the net for the only goal of the first half.
Coe-Brown came out strong in the opening of the second half and once again the defense for the Reserves rose to the occasion, denying any and all attempts on goal. The Reserves were awarded a PK in the 49th minute, which Sam Hicks drilled into the back of the net for his 11th goal of the season. Six minutes later Tariku Foster played a nice little square pass to Fickinger at the the top of the box and the Tri-Captain balsted it into the left side of the net giving the reserves a 3-0 lead.
Coe-Brown continued their pursuit for a goal and broke through in the 70th minute for their only goal of the day, but a short time later Flickinger feed Peter Shoemaker for a breakaway goal.
JV vs St Thomas, Sept 9
Hanover JV overcame a 2-1 halftime defecit to win 4-2 at St Thomas on Saturday
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Directions to St Thomas High School, Dover
Turn left to merge onto I-89 S
Continue to follow I-89 S
Take the exit onto I-93 S toward Manchester/Boston
Partial toll road
Take exit 7 on the left to merge onto RT-101 E toward Seacoast/Portsmouth
Take the exit onto Blue Star Memorial Hwy/I-95 N
Partial toll road
Take exit 4 on the left for US-4/RT-16/Spaulding Turnpike toward N.H. Lakes/White Mts.
Keep left at the fork to continue toward RT-16 N/Spaulding Turnpike and merge onto RT-16 N/Spaulding Turnpike
Partial toll road
Take exit 6N toward Dover
Merge onto Dover Point Rd
St Thomas Aquinas High
197 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Varsity vs Hollis Brookline, Sept 29
HANOVER BLANKS HOLLIS, MOVES INTO FIRST
The Hanover High boys capitalized on two early goals and superb defense from the back four to defeat Hollis-Brookline 2-0 and move into the NHIAA Class I penthouse with a 9-0-1 record. Bow’s loss to Oyster River Friday night opened the door for the Marauders, who responded with a Homecoming win to stretch their scoreless streak to ten games.
Hollis came into the game with wins against Souhegan, St. Thomas and Lebanon on their resume, and showed no signs of being intimidated by their hosts. Five minutes into the match, Cavalier midfielder Riley Rogers found some room in the Hanover box and hit the crossbar with his shot. Riley’s brother Ryan was first to the rebound, but Ben Harwick smothered his shot to quell the threat.
Properly chastened, the Marauders went to work and produced two goals within 30 seconds to take the lead. Eric Barthold gave Hanover a 1-0 lead at the 9:22 mark, lashing home the rebound of a Yosef Osheyack shot that came as the culmination of a long cross from the right flank from Lou Gemunden. Hollis kicked off but barely touched the ball. Ceding possession right back to the Marauders. Angus Kennedy worked loose at the top of the penalty area for a searing shot on goal that Cavalier goalkeeper Sean Hamilton slowed, but was unable to stop. As the ball seeped past him, Osheyack swooped in and got the final touch for his ninth goal of the season and a 2-0 Hanover advantage.
Hanover’s lead might as well have been 22 goals the way the back four of Matt Wetherell, Cal Felicetti, Sam, Peterson and Trevor Barlowe were playing. They kept their shape magnificently, cleared crisply and accurately, and prevented Hollis from getting even a look at goal. The stifling Marauder defense was enhanced by the dominating midfield presence of Kennedy and Aussie Cyrus, who pressured well, won dozens of balls between them, and adroitly switched fields to help the home team maintain a huge margin in possession in playing time.
In the meantime Hanover held onto their two-goal advantage in the best way possible, patiently probing for a third score. Matt Wetherell headed wide on a Barthold corner kick before the first half was history, and several second half attempts came even closer, notably a Ben Rimmer volley from another Barthold serve that was saved magnificently
by Hamilton in the Hollis goal. Henry Caldwell also came close but was denied by the daring Hamilton, and Eric Jayne missed connections on a tasty opportunity in a goal-mouth scramble.
Hanover held a 9-1 advantage in shots in the second half, although the one Hollis bid was a dangerous-looking strike by Riley Rogers that Ben Harwick read well and handled professionally in the waning minutes of the game to put the cap on the Marauders’ tenth straight shutout.
Hanover’s successful homestand winds down Wednesday when the Marauders play host to Stevens at 4:00 p.m., a prelude to next Saturday’s showdown with Saint Thomas, lurking just behind Hanover in third place. “We’ll worry about St. Thomas when the time comes,” cautioned Coach Grabill. “For now, Stevens is our most important game, and they will have our full attention. We played well today, but there are plenty of aspects of our game that we can improve. We’ll be working hard to get better.”
The Hanover High boys capitalized on two early goals and superb defense from the back four to defeat Hollis-Brookline 2-0 and move into the NHIAA Class I penthouse with a 9-0-1 record. Bow’s loss to Oyster River Friday night opened the door for the Marauders, who responded with a Homecoming win to stretch their scoreless streak to ten games.
Hollis came into the game with wins against Souhegan, St. Thomas and Lebanon on their resume, and showed no signs of being intimidated by their hosts. Five minutes into the match, Cavalier midfielder Riley Rogers found some room in the Hanover box and hit the crossbar with his shot. Riley’s brother Ryan was first to the rebound, but Ben Harwick smothered his shot to quell the threat.
Properly chastened, the Marauders went to work and produced two goals within 30 seconds to take the lead. Eric Barthold gave Hanover a 1-0 lead at the 9:22 mark, lashing home the rebound of a Yosef Osheyack shot that came as the culmination of a long cross from the right flank from Lou Gemunden. Hollis kicked off but barely touched the ball. Ceding possession right back to the Marauders. Angus Kennedy worked loose at the top of the penalty area for a searing shot on goal that Cavalier goalkeeper Sean Hamilton slowed, but was unable to stop. As the ball seeped past him, Osheyack swooped in and got the final touch for his ninth goal of the season and a 2-0 Hanover advantage.
Hanover’s lead might as well have been 22 goals the way the back four of Matt Wetherell, Cal Felicetti, Sam, Peterson and Trevor Barlowe were playing. They kept their shape magnificently, cleared crisply and accurately, and prevented Hollis from getting even a look at goal. The stifling Marauder defense was enhanced by the dominating midfield presence of Kennedy and Aussie Cyrus, who pressured well, won dozens of balls between them, and adroitly switched fields to help the home team maintain a huge margin in possession in playing time.
In the meantime Hanover held onto their two-goal advantage in the best way possible, patiently probing for a third score. Matt Wetherell headed wide on a Barthold corner kick before the first half was history, and several second half attempts came even closer, notably a Ben Rimmer volley from another Barthold serve that was saved magnificently
by Hamilton in the Hollis goal. Henry Caldwell also came close but was denied by the daring Hamilton, and Eric Jayne missed connections on a tasty opportunity in a goal-mouth scramble.
Hanover held a 9-1 advantage in shots in the second half, although the one Hollis bid was a dangerous-looking strike by Riley Rogers that Ben Harwick read well and handled professionally in the waning minutes of the game to put the cap on the Marauders’ tenth straight shutout.
Hanover’s successful homestand winds down Wednesday when the Marauders play host to Stevens at 4:00 p.m., a prelude to next Saturday’s showdown with Saint Thomas, lurking just behind Hanover in third place. “We’ll worry about St. Thomas when the time comes,” cautioned Coach Grabill. “For now, Stevens is our most important game, and they will have our full attention. We played well today, but there are plenty of aspects of our game that we can improve. We’ll be working hard to get better.”
Reserves vs KUA, Oct. 1
The Reserves came from behind to defeat KUA 4-3 in a very physical hard fought game. KUA struck first and the Reserves found themselves trailing an opponent for the first time all year. Tri-Captain Dan Perovich converted a PK in the 19th minute to even up the score, but the tie was shortlived as KUA quickly pulled ahead by virtue of a nice breakaway. In the 30th minute, Sam Hicks scored the equalizer on an assist from Austin Sumanis. Two minutes later Sumanis bullied his way past several KUA defenders and feed Hicks again for the go ahead goal. Not to be outdone, KUA came back and scored sending the game into a 3-3 tie at half-time.
The Reserves came out fired-up in the second half applying a great deal of pressure on their opponent which resulted in what turned out to be the winning goal. Hicks, delivering a beautiful cross, connected with Will Kermond who one touched the ball into the back of the net for his first goal of the season.
The Reserves came out fired-up in the second half applying a great deal of pressure on their opponent which resulted in what turned out to be the winning goal. Hicks, delivering a beautiful cross, connected with Will Kermond who one touched the ball into the back of the net for his first goal of the season.
Reserves vs Cardigan Mtn School, Sept 29
The Reserves defeated Cardigan Mt. 6-0. Sam Hicks scored 2 goals in the first ten minutes on assists from Alex Jurado and Dan Perovich. Tri-Captain Andrew Flickinger, still feeling the effects of an injury which has kept him out of action for the first 3 games, replaced Hicks and scored 2 goals of his own in limited duty. In the 40th minute Pete Shoemaker pounced upon a misplayed goalkick, split several Cardigan Mt. defenders and depostited a nifty leftfooted bomb into the net from just outside the box giving the Reserves a 5-0 lead at the half.
The team used the 2nd half of the game to work on ball control. Mid-fielders Perovich, Ryan Collins, Alex Jurado and Eric Jurado moved the ball around the pitch beautifully. Sam Hicks scored the final goal of the contest, with an assist from Austin Sumanis, to earn his second hat-trick of the season
The team used the 2nd half of the game to work on ball control. Mid-fielders Perovich, Ryan Collins, Alex Jurado and Eric Jurado moved the ball around the pitch beautifully. Sam Hicks scored the final goal of the contest, with an assist from Austin Sumanis, to earn his second hat-trick of the season
Varsity vs Stevens, Wed. October 3, Time Change
The varsity game vs Stevens High School has been moved from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday, October 3.
The junior varsity game is still scheduled for 4pm.
The junior varsity game is still scheduled for 4pm.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
2007 HHS Soccer Program Books
The 2007 Hanover High School Soccer Program Books have been published. Initial copies were available at the Girl's home game yesterday and will be available at the Boy's home game today (Sept 29).
Copies will be provided to each team (by the end of the week - Oct 5), so that each family will be sure to get a copy. If for some reason you do not get a copy and would like one, please contact your son's coach.
The program is also posted online - see the list of links on the right hand side of the blog page.
Finally, please take note of the local businesses that have supported the HHS Soccer Program by advertising in the book.
Copies will be provided to each team (by the end of the week - Oct 5), so that each family will be sure to get a copy. If for some reason you do not get a copy and would like one, please contact your son's coach.
The program is also posted online - see the list of links on the right hand side of the blog page.
Finally, please take note of the local businesses that have supported the HHS Soccer Program by advertising in the book.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
JV vs Monadnock, Sept 26
The Hanover Junior Varsity cruised to a 13-0 victory over Monadnock on Wednesday afternoon. If anyone has more details please send them along.
Varsity vs Monadnock, Sept 26
HANOVER HANDLES MONADNOCK 7-0 TO STAY UNBEATEN
The Marauder varsity earned a one-sided 7-0 victory over a road-weary Monadnock squad Wednesday, improving their record to 8-0-1 and maintaining Hanover’s nine-game streak of scoreless games.
Wave upon wave of Marauder strikers rained 36 shots on or at the Husky goal, while the Hanover defense held the visitors without a shot on goal. Six different players scored, and some of the goals were worthy of a highlight reel.
It took a while for the Marauders to get on the scoreboard, but Hanover’s patient probing began to bear fruit, the stream of goals was a steady one. Eric Barthold got the home team on the board in the nineteenth minute, heading home a long cross from overlapping left back Sam Peterson for his sixth goal of the season. Two minutes later, Henry Caldwell collected the first of his two goals on the day, hitting a ripper off the left upright from outside the penalty area. The third goal of the half came with less than three minutes left on the clock, and it was a carbon copy of the first. Peterson, who has become increasingly devastating with his overlapping runs down the left flank, hammered another long cross across the face of the goal, and junior Yosef Osheyack met the ball at the back post and hammering a header into the side netting for his team-leading eighth goal of the season.
Switching sides for the second half did little to diminish the bombardment of the Monadnock goal. Six minutes after play resumed, Cal Felicetti notched his first goal of the season following one of Hanover’s thirteen corner kicks. Lou Gemunden had hit one of his patented rockets across the box, and after it was knocked around, it fell to the feet of Felicetti, who had drifted to the top of the 18. Acting like the striker he claims to be, he chipped an unstoppable one-timer into the upper left corner for a 4-0 advantage.
The starting strikers found their way into the match after twenty minutes had elapsed, and shortly afterwards Casey Maue collected his fourth goal of the season, taking a nice feed from Osheyack and working free for a turf cutter into the far corner. It was time to sit the starters again, and in came Caldwell and Eric Jayne, just in time to notch a few more goals. Everyone in the match at that point was playing some of the best soccer of the day, unselfishly moving the ball. Aussie Cyrus characterized this sort of play, and after moving at will through the Monadnock defense, he dished a sweet pass to Jayne, who finished clinically for his fifth goal of the season. Six minutes later (and less than a minute from time), Caldwell collected his second goal of the day volleying home a wonderful cross from Gemunden off the left upright. It was Lou’s fifth assist of the season, tying him for second on the team. Ben Harwick and Sam Gest shared the season’s ninth shutout without seeing a shot.
Hoping to find stiffer resistance from a Hollis-Brookline team that has beaten both Lebanon and Souhegan, the Marauders continue their homestand on Saturday. Kickoff is at noon.
The Marauder varsity earned a one-sided 7-0 victory over a road-weary Monadnock squad Wednesday, improving their record to 8-0-1 and maintaining Hanover’s nine-game streak of scoreless games.
Wave upon wave of Marauder strikers rained 36 shots on or at the Husky goal, while the Hanover defense held the visitors without a shot on goal. Six different players scored, and some of the goals were worthy of a highlight reel.
It took a while for the Marauders to get on the scoreboard, but Hanover’s patient probing began to bear fruit, the stream of goals was a steady one. Eric Barthold got the home team on the board in the nineteenth minute, heading home a long cross from overlapping left back Sam Peterson for his sixth goal of the season. Two minutes later, Henry Caldwell collected the first of his two goals on the day, hitting a ripper off the left upright from outside the penalty area. The third goal of the half came with less than three minutes left on the clock, and it was a carbon copy of the first. Peterson, who has become increasingly devastating with his overlapping runs down the left flank, hammered another long cross across the face of the goal, and junior Yosef Osheyack met the ball at the back post and hammering a header into the side netting for his team-leading eighth goal of the season.
Switching sides for the second half did little to diminish the bombardment of the Monadnock goal. Six minutes after play resumed, Cal Felicetti notched his first goal of the season following one of Hanover’s thirteen corner kicks. Lou Gemunden had hit one of his patented rockets across the box, and after it was knocked around, it fell to the feet of Felicetti, who had drifted to the top of the 18. Acting like the striker he claims to be, he chipped an unstoppable one-timer into the upper left corner for a 4-0 advantage.
The starting strikers found their way into the match after twenty minutes had elapsed, and shortly afterwards Casey Maue collected his fourth goal of the season, taking a nice feed from Osheyack and working free for a turf cutter into the far corner. It was time to sit the starters again, and in came Caldwell and Eric Jayne, just in time to notch a few more goals. Everyone in the match at that point was playing some of the best soccer of the day, unselfishly moving the ball. Aussie Cyrus characterized this sort of play, and after moving at will through the Monadnock defense, he dished a sweet pass to Jayne, who finished clinically for his fifth goal of the season. Six minutes later (and less than a minute from time), Caldwell collected his second goal of the day volleying home a wonderful cross from Gemunden off the left upright. It was Lou’s fifth assist of the season, tying him for second on the team. Ben Harwick and Sam Gest shared the season’s ninth shutout without seeing a shot.
Hoping to find stiffer resistance from a Hollis-Brookline team that has beaten both Lebanon and Souhegan, the Marauders continue their homestand on Saturday. Kickoff is at noon.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Reserves vs Fall Mountain, Sept 24
Playing under the lights and in front of an enthuseastic home crowd, the Reserves came out strong and defeated Fall Mt. 3-1.
Alex Jurado scored first by taking a nice feed from Ty Atkins and burying it in the upper right corner of the goal from 25 yards out. In the third minute of the second half the Reserves stuck again. Leading scorer Sam Hicks found himself on the end of a long pass from Tyung Dam and after beating the goalie buried the ball in the back of the net for his 5th goal of the season. Fall Mt. never gave up and made things interesting by scoring one in the 68th minute, but the reserves came roaring back up field and during a flurry of activity in front of the Fall Mt. goal co-captain Dan Perovich was able to drill home the all important third goal.
Alex Jurado scored first by taking a nice feed from Ty Atkins and burying it in the upper right corner of the goal from 25 yards out. In the third minute of the second half the Reserves stuck again. Leading scorer Sam Hicks found himself on the end of a long pass from Tyung Dam and after beating the goalie buried the ball in the back of the net for his 5th goal of the season. Fall Mt. never gave up and made things interesting by scoring one in the 68th minute, but the reserves came roaring back up field and during a flurry of activity in front of the Fall Mt. goal co-captain Dan Perovich was able to drill home the all important third goal.
Freshmen vs Cardigan Mountain School, Sept 24
The Freshman team beat Cardigan Mountain 1-0. Alex Dodds converted a penalty kick after he had been fouled in the box for the only score. The win avenged an earlier 4-1 defeat to the same Cardigan team.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Reserves at Cardigan Mtn School Jamboree, Sept 22
The Reserves played two thirty minute games, participating in the Cardigan Mt. Jamboree. The first match, against K.U.A. ended in a 0-0 tie. Freshman Graham Miller was in goal and recorded the shutout.
The second game, aginst Cardigan Mt., also ended in 0-0 draw. Kyle Castillo recored his second Shutout of the season.
The second game, aginst Cardigan Mt., also ended in 0-0 draw. Kyle Castillo recored his second Shutout of the season.
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