Monday, November 19, 2001
Thunderbolts 0-1
On yet another warm dry November weekend,the two Scotch Plains U12 girls soccer teams, the Power and the Thunderbolts concluded their fall campaigns the way it had begun two months earlier, with a spirited battle at Terrill Middle School field. This time the Thunderbolts held off a spirited and short handed Power team to win a 1-0 squeaker.
In the first game in September the Thunderbolts had scored first but the Power scored late in the game to forge a 1-1 tie. This would be the only blemish on the Thunderbolts' season as they roared through their next 8 games, outscoring their opposition 36-2. Although the Thunderbolts had clinched the title with a victory the day before over Mountainside the game Sunday was a chance to avenge the earlier tie,while the Power needed a win to finish second.
As the game started it looked like this might be another one sided Thunderbolts win. The Power
were missing two key starters and had to put several players in different positions. Additionally they had only eleven players against 16 for their opponents so everyone had to play the entire game. Like the first game, The Thunderbolts struck first as Alexis Jegede put a loose ball into the goal midway through the first half.
The Thunderbolts continued to pressure the Power goal but Allie Thek made several key saves
to keep the game close. When Thek was moved to midfield the Power perked up and started to pressure the Thunderbolt goal. Just before the end of the first half Mary Henkels' speed and hustle stopped a second goal by kicking the ball out of the Power goal.
The second half featured spirited play on both sides as the Thunderbolts tried for a knockout second goal and the Power came breathtakingly close to tying on several occasions. TBolt goalie Sarah Pace was tested several times but came up with key saves.
In addition to Henkels, Jaclyn Lazarus,Kristan Lambertson and Maria Rivero provided sterling defense. Nicole Colineri,Caitlin Daly and Christina Del Monaco worked tirelessly in midfield and Diana Caicedo,Cecilia Osterman and Danielle Wood threatened on offense. Del Monaco and Daly also filled in at goalie when Thek was moved to the midfield.
Despite the season ending loss, the Power could look back on a successful season of 6 wins 2 losses and 2 ties. The defense allowed only 3 goals through the first seven games with four shutouts. For the season they outscored the opposition 25-10 They would also like to congratulate their town rivals the Thunderbolts for a tremendous 9-0-1 championship season.
In the first game in September the Thunderbolts had scored first but the Power scored late in the game to forge a 1-1 tie. This would be the only blemish on the Thunderbolts' season as they roared through their next 8 games, outscoring their opposition 36-2. Although the Thunderbolts had clinched the title with a victory the day before over Mountainside the game Sunday was a chance to avenge the earlier tie,while the Power needed a win to finish second.
As the game started it looked like this might be another one sided Thunderbolts win. The Power
were missing two key starters and had to put several players in different positions. Additionally they had only eleven players against 16 for their opponents so everyone had to play the entire game. Like the first game, The Thunderbolts struck first as Alexis Jegede put a loose ball into the goal midway through the first half.
The Thunderbolts continued to pressure the Power goal but Allie Thek made several key saves
to keep the game close. When Thek was moved to midfield the Power perked up and started to pressure the Thunderbolt goal. Just before the end of the first half Mary Henkels' speed and hustle stopped a second goal by kicking the ball out of the Power goal.
The second half featured spirited play on both sides as the Thunderbolts tried for a knockout second goal and the Power came breathtakingly close to tying on several occasions. TBolt goalie Sarah Pace was tested several times but came up with key saves.
In addition to Henkels, Jaclyn Lazarus,Kristan Lambertson and Maria Rivero provided sterling defense. Nicole Colineri,Caitlin Daly and Christina Del Monaco worked tirelessly in midfield and Diana Caicedo,Cecilia Osterman and Danielle Wood threatened on offense. Del Monaco and Daly also filled in at goalie when Thek was moved to the midfield.
Despite the season ending loss, the Power could look back on a successful season of 6 wins 2 losses and 2 ties. The defense allowed only 3 goals through the first seven games with four shutouts. For the season they outscored the opposition 25-10 They would also like to congratulate their town rivals the Thunderbolts for a tremendous 9-0-1 championship season.
Monday, November 12, 2001
Mountainside and Colonia
The Scotch Plains Power U12 girls soccer team bounced back from their first loss of the year
on Saturday , by rallying for two second half goals Sunday and defeating Colonia 3-2. The weekend began ominously as the Power saw their unbeaten streak end at 7 with a 3-1 defeat against the tough Mountainside Lightning Rods. Reeling from the loss of several key players, the Power fell behind in the middle of the first half as Mountainside struck for three goals in 10 minutes. The Power regained their composure in the second half and dominated play. Kristan Lambertson put them on the board with her first goal of the season. Several attempts to draw closer were turned back. Jessica Santos and Cecelia Osterman sparkled in goal in the second half and Allie Thek added some needed offensive punch but time ran out on the power.
The Power had no time to dwell on their loss as on Sunday they celebrated Veteran's Day with a battle against the equally tough Colonia Hurricane. The teams had fought to a 1-1 tie two weeks ago at Soccerfest. Just like that game,Colonia drew first blood as a hard shot deflected off a Power player and into the goal. Danielle Wood got the Power even midway through the half when she converted on a breakaway. A gusty wind played havoc with the ball but the Power managed to get to halftime tied and could look forward to having the wind at their backs for the second half.
But it was Colonia that broke back on top again as a long shot got caught in a wind gust and curved away from goalie Allie Thek who was otherwise brilliant, making several miraculous saves. Caitlin Daly, who was sorely missed in Saturday's loss, and had a tremendous all around game,took matters in her own hands by scoring two goals from short range and the Power held on from there. Santos again contributed some timely goalkeeping but it was Thek who played the majority of the game in abysmal conditions and kept Colonia off the scoreboard.
The defense led by Maria Rivero,Jaclyn Lazarus and Lindsay Traiman had a busy day stopping numerous Colonia offensive thrusts.The midfield of Mary Henkels,Christina DelMonaco and Daly kept the ball moving to the offense while also playing defense. Cece Osterman,Wood,Lambertson and Diana Caicedo kept the pressure on the Colonia goal.
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The Power conclude the fall portion of their season with a big meeting against their town rivals, the first place Scotch Plains Thunderbolts on Sunday at one pm at Terrill Middle School.
on Saturday , by rallying for two second half goals Sunday and defeating Colonia 3-2. The weekend began ominously as the Power saw their unbeaten streak end at 7 with a 3-1 defeat against the tough Mountainside Lightning Rods. Reeling from the loss of several key players, the Power fell behind in the middle of the first half as Mountainside struck for three goals in 10 minutes. The Power regained their composure in the second half and dominated play. Kristan Lambertson put them on the board with her first goal of the season. Several attempts to draw closer were turned back. Jessica Santos and Cecelia Osterman sparkled in goal in the second half and Allie Thek added some needed offensive punch but time ran out on the power.
The Power had no time to dwell on their loss as on Sunday they celebrated Veteran's Day with a battle against the equally tough Colonia Hurricane. The teams had fought to a 1-1 tie two weeks ago at Soccerfest. Just like that game,Colonia drew first blood as a hard shot deflected off a Power player and into the goal. Danielle Wood got the Power even midway through the half when she converted on a breakaway. A gusty wind played havoc with the ball but the Power managed to get to halftime tied and could look forward to having the wind at their backs for the second half.
But it was Colonia that broke back on top again as a long shot got caught in a wind gust and curved away from goalie Allie Thek who was otherwise brilliant, making several miraculous saves. Caitlin Daly, who was sorely missed in Saturday's loss, and had a tremendous all around game,took matters in her own hands by scoring two goals from short range and the Power held on from there. Santos again contributed some timely goalkeeping but it was Thek who played the majority of the game in abysmal conditions and kept Colonia off the scoreboard.
The defense led by Maria Rivero,Jaclyn Lazarus and Lindsay Traiman had a busy day stopping numerous Colonia offensive thrusts.The midfield of Mary Henkels,Christina DelMonaco and Daly kept the ball moving to the offense while also playing defense. Cece Osterman,Wood,Lambertson and Diana Caicedo kept the pressure on the Colonia goal.
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The Power conclude the fall portion of their season with a big meeting against their town rivals, the first place Scotch Plains Thunderbolts on Sunday at one pm at Terrill Middle School.
