Friday, May 15, 2009

Moving On...

Congratulations to the JV soccer team, who continues their historic roll towards the district championship game by defeating James Monroe 6-0 Wednesday night. Kelsey Link, Lauren Sisson, and Chelsea White all kept up in the goals race by scoring once each. Kristi Dickinson netted a goal and an assist, and Jessie Strong also tallyed a goal. Kudos to Amber Collins, who has come a long way since conditioning, for her first high school goal. Congrats to all, ladies, you have had a magnificent season. Good luck against Chancellor on Monday.

Varsity played hard for the seniors, but ultimately lost 4-0 to the most talented JM team I have seen. Playing without Floyd and an injured Sullivan and Cook (for the first half) AND playing less than 24 hours after giving your all against Eastern View can be very convenient excuses, but the team instead played with heart and courage. Congratulations on a fine season, ladies, one that I hope you are proud of.

I know I am.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Joy and Pain

Congratulations to the JV team for their 3-1 victory over Eastern View Tuesday night. Kelsey Link scored twice, and Lauren Sisson added a goal and an assist. Birthday girl Livelsberger earned her 9th victory of the season in goal, recording 7 saves. The midfield did an excellent job winning 50/50 balls and Courtney kept the defense running smoothly. The team received good news after the game, when they found out that their 9-3-1 record places them second in the district behind only Chancellor, with only a victory over James Monroe standing between them and the district championship game against Chancellor. WAY TO GO LADIES.

Varsity played an absolutely thrilling game, and left everything on the field. However, the effort did not warrant a victory, as Eastern View got one more break than the Knights in winning 4-3 in double overtime. Aggy scored twice, once on a PK and once on a sweet pass from Aldinger, and Luttrell scored on a direct kick for the Knights. In the end, Eastern View earned a hard-fought victory, but the coaching staff could not be prouder of the effort of the team. The parents and fans also appreciated the hard work, and the one compliment I kept hearing was how far the team had come. The season is not over by any stretch of the imagination... let's finish strong with a good effort against JM tonight.

2009 SCHEDULE

  • March 10th @ Orange (Scrimmage)
  • March 12th vs. Louisa (JV)
  • March 20th @ KG
  • March 24th vs. Chancellor
  • March 27th @ Courtland
  • April 4th vs. W & L (1 PM) CANCELED
  • April 7th @ Caroline
  • April 9th vs. Eastern View
  • April 21st vs. KG
  • April 24th @ Chancellor
  • April 27th vs. JM
  • April 28th vs. Courtland
  • May 1st @ W & L
  • May 4th @ Louisa (Varsity) CANCELED
  • May 5th @ JM
  • May 8th vs. Caroline (Senior Night)
  • May 12th @ Eastern View

2009 Varsity Roster

  • Michelle Aldinger
  • Raven Bruce
  • Mindy Cook
  • Samantha Corker
  • Nikki Donnelly
  • Stephanie Floyd
  • Tiffany Hare
  • Megan Hesse
  • Tori Huber
  • Aggy Johnson
  • Erica Kreutzer
  • Lauren Luttrell
  • Candice Marbaker
  • Valerie Perry
  • Megan Stewart
  • Kate Sullivan
  • Lauren Taylor

2009 JV Roster

  • Megan Charles
  • Amber Collins
  • Ashleigh Crisp
  • Kristi Dickinson
  • Alanna Klotz
  • Kelsey Link
  • Theresa Livelsberger
  • Lauren Monroe
  • Lisa Moskowitz
  • Grace Purvis
  • Lauren Sisson
  • Jessica Strong
  • Holly Lumsden
  • Courtney Wheeler
  • Chelsea White

2009 ALL-DISTRICT TEAM

Aggy Johnson - 2nd team Midfield/Forward
Lauren Luttrell - 2nd team Defense
Stephanie Floyd - Honorable Mention Midfield
Nikki Donnelly - Honorable Mention Midfield
Michelle Aldinger - Honorable Mention Forward
Tori Huber - Honorable Mention Defense

In addition, Aggy and Luttrell were named to the all-area team by the Free-Lance Star. Congrats, ladies!