On 4/8 we played undefeated and first place Walla Walla. Not only was this a huge league game but revenge was on our minds a bit. Last year we got upset by Walla Walla in the first round of the playoffs and it's been a defeat we've had to live with all year. The Blue Devils are a very organized team with an ODP regional team keeper so you know it's going to be a tight match. 30 mph winds didn't allow us to play the type of game we wanted but it did help Senior leader Brandon Hale to get an extra 10-15 yards on his already booming punts. Brandon was so excited to get his first career assist in the previous game that he decided to do it again. He sent Jake Zoulek on a run after releasing a 75 yard punt and with WA-Hi's keeper caught in no mans land Jake calmly chipped it in for his team/league leading 10th goal of the year. That goal would stand up as the only one of the game as Hale collected his third shutout of the season and his 19th career clean sheet.
Saturday 4/10 would wrap up our four games in one week marathon with one loss Wenatchee coming to town. Unfortunately our boys showed up to play 10 minutes too late and that was enough time for Wenatchee to score two goals and hang on for the win. Once again Brandon Hale played well between the sticks and kept the match from getting out of hand. Chip pointed out that guys who came in off the bench played with heart and hustle and that made a big difference in the game. Way to go Taylor Barnes, Tyler Morgan and Pat Russell. Also senior John Zoulek continues to work hard and play great.
Last night saw our first rivalry match of the season as we took on the Kennewick Lions. Kennewick has more heart then most teams and never gives up. They also have one of the league leading goal scorers in forward Paul Martinez, first team all conference favorite midfielder Mike Chavez, a defender who is one of the most dangerous set piece takers in the league, left footed Merced Rodriguez who has scored three goals this year and a very talented goalkeeper Jared Gower. So as you can see this team is dangerous all across the field and both teams have been looking forward to this game all season. Since head coach Chip Elfering took over the program the Suns have a 4-1 record against the Lions with the only loss coming in a shoot out four years ago.
The game started off pretty uneventful as both teams were getting a feel for one another, there were some half chances for both sides until the 10th minute. Jake Zoulek recieved a through ball from Jarad Brisbin and was in on goal but two Kennewick defenders were tugging him back and Jake tried to muscle a shot through but hit it right at Gower. It's a little frustrating because a penalty kick should have been called but due to Zouleks strength he doesn't go down and doesn't get the call. Probably any other forward in the league (except our own Bill Landefeld) would have gone down with the slightest touch, got a pk and a sending off for the fouling defender. It wasn't until the 22nd minute when substitute Chandler Mertens made an immediate impact with a cross to the far post that Adolfo Garcia did well to chest trap and slot home the opening goal. That goal was the only one of the first half and the Suns knew that Kennewick would come out strong in the second half and would need to weather the storm . We felt like the first 10 minutes would be crucial, if we could repel their challenges we would be able to get some good opportunities later on and put the game away. It only took eight minutes after the restart and defender Zach Russell took off down the sideline and the Lions had no choice but to foul him in a dangerous area. This was our first real dangerous free kick we got in the game and after watching Kennewick squander a lot of first half opportunities from similar positions we wanted to make this one count. Javi Gamez took the free kick and Brisbin settled the ball at his feet, beat a defender (abused might be a better word) and dispatched the keeper for his career high ninth goal of the campaign. Gamez took his team/league leading assist total to six for the year. For the second time this year Brandon Hale got a well earned shutout stolen from him due to the referees decision to award a penalty kick to the opposition in the final two minutes of the game. Final score 2-1 Suns.
Fun facts: As mentioned before Adolfo Garcia scored his first career goal against Kennewick, last year Zach Russell got his first ever goal in the same match up. The funny connection is that both Southridge players call Kennewick goalkeeper Jared Gower their own keeper for their 3 Rivers club team. I'm sure no trash talking goes on there. Also, I told you that Brandon Hale has had two shutouts taken off the board against him due to last minute penalty kicks. Whose to blame for the fouls in the 18 yard box? Well against Sunnyside it was Brandon himself who got called for the foul, even though it was a beautiful one on one save that in no way, shape or form should have been called a foul. And last night Brandon had his little brother Keaton to thank for the penalty kick being called. Even though once again this was a phantom foul as it was right in front of our bench and we had a clear view of the play. At least in both cases the pk's didn't hurt us and Brandon will be the first to tell you that wins are the most important thing to him.
Apr 14, 2010
Apr 6, 2010
Eastmont Game
Today we traveled to Eastmont to take on a team who had only won one game this year but have been playing better lately only allowing two goals in their last three games. Eastmont wasted no time once the game started and with their first shot of the game three minutes in they found the back of the net. The Southridge players were a bit stunned but came back quickly with Chandler Mertens forcing the keeper to make a nice one on one save. 30 seconds later Mertens beat the keeper but it went off the post and out of bounds. In the 23rd minute John Zoulek crossed a dangerous ball in the box but a Wildcat defender reached out his hand and gave the Suns a penalty kick. John stepped up to the mark to take the kick and leveled the game at 1-1.
Eastmont was liking their chances after holding the leagues top scoring team to one goal after all those good opportunities. It was only a few minutes after the break that Jarad Brisbin released Jake Zoulek with a through ball and Jake did well to beat the onrushing keeper. Eastmont thought that they should have won a penalty kick but the ref turned them down and Brandon Hale unleashed a line drive punt that traveled the length of the field and allowed Jake to run onto it and get his second goal of the game. This was the senior captains first career assist. The goal gave Zoulek a sophomore his fifth multi goal game of his career and he really wanted to get his first hat trick. Javi Gamez would provide the opportunity after beating two defenders he drilled a cross from the outside and Zoulek rose up and smashed it into the back of the net. Before Zoulek was subbed out of the game he beat some defenders to the by line then crossed in for Javi to hit a wide open net. Senior Taylor Barnes came on and got his second assist of the year when he set Brisbin up with a sweet strike.
We play undefeated and first place Walla Walla on Thursday at 5:00 pm
Eastmont was liking their chances after holding the leagues top scoring team to one goal after all those good opportunities. It was only a few minutes after the break that Jarad Brisbin released Jake Zoulek with a through ball and Jake did well to beat the onrushing keeper. Eastmont thought that they should have won a penalty kick but the ref turned them down and Brandon Hale unleashed a line drive punt that traveled the length of the field and allowed Jake to run onto it and get his second goal of the game. This was the senior captains first career assist. The goal gave Zoulek a sophomore his fifth multi goal game of his career and he really wanted to get his first hat trick. Javi Gamez would provide the opportunity after beating two defenders he drilled a cross from the outside and Zoulek rose up and smashed it into the back of the net. Before Zoulek was subbed out of the game he beat some defenders to the by line then crossed in for Javi to hit a wide open net. Senior Taylor Barnes came on and got his second assist of the year when he set Brisbin up with a sweet strike.
We play undefeated and first place Walla Walla on Thursday at 5:00 pm
Apr 5, 2010
Last Three Games
Saturday (3/26) we traveled to Sunnyside to take on the Grizzlies. Jake Zoulek scored the first two goals of the game and the only two of the first half. Both goals were set up by Jarad Brisbin as he tallied his first two assists of the season. Brisbin got his own two goals in the second half both off corner kicks from Javi Gamez. Chandler Mertens wrapped up the scoring off a Bill Landefeld assist. Brandond Hale made some important saves and was in line for another shutout before the referee decided to award Sunnyside a penalty kick which they converted. Final score was 5-1.
On Tuesday (3/29) we played Richland at home and it was a chippy game as both teams were fighting hard for the win. After a 0-3 start Richland had plenty of momentum going with consectuve wins against Hanford and Kamiakin. It was the Brisbin Zoulek show again as both players scored first half goals. Jarad scored another one from a Javi Gamez corner and Jake took a cross down with his chest and volleyed home a sweet strike. The cross was whipped in by Zack Russell and it was his first assist of the season. That would be all the scoring the game had as Brandon Hale got his second shutout of the season.
Final score was 2-0
Saturday April 3rd saw our first road trip to Moses Lake in six years and the players learned that this is a tough place to get a result. The boys looked a bit lethargic to start the first half and it took us too long to get in the game. The longer it took us to assert ourselves the better it was for Moses Lake and they ended up taking advantage of our slow start and staked themselves to a 2-0 lead. John Zoulek pulled a goal back with his third of the year and we assaulted the goal in the second half but could never find the equaliser. This was our second loss of the year and puts us in a tough position where we pretty much have to win the rest of our games and get help from other teams if we want a shot at playing for the district title.
Final score was a 2-1 loss.
On Tuesday (3/29) we played Richland at home and it was a chippy game as both teams were fighting hard for the win. After a 0-3 start Richland had plenty of momentum going with consectuve wins against Hanford and Kamiakin. It was the Brisbin Zoulek show again as both players scored first half goals. Jarad scored another one from a Javi Gamez corner and Jake took a cross down with his chest and volleyed home a sweet strike. The cross was whipped in by Zack Russell and it was his first assist of the season. That would be all the scoring the game had as Brandon Hale got his second shutout of the season.
Final score was 2-0
Saturday April 3rd saw our first road trip to Moses Lake in six years and the players learned that this is a tough place to get a result. The boys looked a bit lethargic to start the first half and it took us too long to get in the game. The longer it took us to assert ourselves the better it was for Moses Lake and they ended up taking advantage of our slow start and staked themselves to a 2-0 lead. John Zoulek pulled a goal back with his third of the year and we assaulted the goal in the second half but could never find the equaliser. This was our second loss of the year and puts us in a tough position where we pretty much have to win the rest of our games and get help from other teams if we want a shot at playing for the district title.
Final score was a 2-1 loss.
Mar 22, 2010
Season Update
It's been a fast and furious start to the season and I apologize for this being the first post of the year. I will recap the first four games.
For the third year in a row we opened up our season with non league play against GSL foe University. This has traditionally been a one sided contest so we were happy to take a 1-0 lead into halftime from Sophomore Chandler Mertens first career varsity goal. In the second half the victory was sealed by first year player Javier Gamez. "Javi" burst onto the scene with a 30 yard left footed strike that found the upper corner. Brandon Hale earned his 17th career shutout for the suns and that makes him the all time career leader in that category.
The next day we played the defending league, district and regional champion Pasco. The game was a bit nervy and both teams had a few opportunities in the first half but after 40 minutes had been played it was a 0-0 game. Jarad Brisbin who played his first game of the year pounced on a Jake Zoulek rebound off the cross bar and made the score 1-0. It took ten minutes more for Brisbin to score his second this time off a set piece delivered by Keaton Hale. Pasco fought back and scored two goals. The game didn't end without controversy though. Pasco's first goal should have been called back after a player made contact and interfered with goalkeeper Brandon Hale. Then with three minutes remaining John Zoulek scored the game winner only to have it called back by the head referee.
The game was to be decided in a shootout and unfortunately the Suns came up on the losing end.
Our next game was against another GSL team in Central Valley who are supposed to be one of the top teams in Spokane. Jarad Brisbin opened the scoring in the 19th minute on another assist by Keaton Hale. The lead only lasted for five minutes when CV found the equaliser and the game went into the half 1-1. It only took six minutes before last years team leader in goals scored, sophomore Jake Zoulek found the back of the net for the first time this year. Another highlight of the game was Senior John Zoulek scored his first goal since his freshmen year. The last two years have been injury plagued for John but he never gave up his desire to play for Southridge and when Keaton Hale blasted a low free kick from 40 yards out John got a boot on the ball to cause a deflection that sent the keeper the wrong way. Brisbin wrapped up the scoring with his fourth goal in two games.
The following day Southridge traveled to Pasco to take on Chiawana and this game was interesting as it was the first match up of these two schools and also a match up of the two newest high schools in the area. The game got off to a fast start with four goals scored in the first 14 minutes. The good news was three of them were for Southridge as Jake Zoulek scored twice and Chandler Mertens scored once. John Zoulek wrapped up the first half scoring in the 40th minute and the Suns took a 4-1 lead into the break. Bill Landefeld scored his first goal of the year in the second half and Junior defender Conner Cravens scored his first career varsity goal. You could tell it was his first goal since his freshmen JV days by the celebration that ensued.
So to wrap it up the Suns are 3-1 to start the season and from here on out all the games count. We play at Sunnyside this Saturday and look forward to a tough match with the Grizzlies. This game has become a bit of a rivalry game with Sunnyside leading the all time series three wins to Southridge's two.
Here are the team leaders and where they stand in the league stats.
Jarad Brisbin, four goals 1st in the league.
Jake Zoulek, three goals tied for 2nd in the league.
John Zoulek, Chandler Mertens two goals each and tied for 3rd in the league.
Keaton Hale, four assists 1st in the league.
Bill Landefeld, three assists tied for 2nd in the league.
Jake Zoulek, two assists tied for 3rd in the league.
Brandon Hale has played 330 minutes in goal, posted one shutout and saved 26 times while conceding 5 goals.
For the third year in a row we opened up our season with non league play against GSL foe University. This has traditionally been a one sided contest so we were happy to take a 1-0 lead into halftime from Sophomore Chandler Mertens first career varsity goal. In the second half the victory was sealed by first year player Javier Gamez. "Javi" burst onto the scene with a 30 yard left footed strike that found the upper corner. Brandon Hale earned his 17th career shutout for the suns and that makes him the all time career leader in that category.
The next day we played the defending league, district and regional champion Pasco. The game was a bit nervy and both teams had a few opportunities in the first half but after 40 minutes had been played it was a 0-0 game. Jarad Brisbin who played his first game of the year pounced on a Jake Zoulek rebound off the cross bar and made the score 1-0. It took ten minutes more for Brisbin to score his second this time off a set piece delivered by Keaton Hale. Pasco fought back and scored two goals. The game didn't end without controversy though. Pasco's first goal should have been called back after a player made contact and interfered with goalkeeper Brandon Hale. Then with three minutes remaining John Zoulek scored the game winner only to have it called back by the head referee.
The game was to be decided in a shootout and unfortunately the Suns came up on the losing end.
Our next game was against another GSL team in Central Valley who are supposed to be one of the top teams in Spokane. Jarad Brisbin opened the scoring in the 19th minute on another assist by Keaton Hale. The lead only lasted for five minutes when CV found the equaliser and the game went into the half 1-1. It only took six minutes before last years team leader in goals scored, sophomore Jake Zoulek found the back of the net for the first time this year. Another highlight of the game was Senior John Zoulek scored his first goal since his freshmen year. The last two years have been injury plagued for John but he never gave up his desire to play for Southridge and when Keaton Hale blasted a low free kick from 40 yards out John got a boot on the ball to cause a deflection that sent the keeper the wrong way. Brisbin wrapped up the scoring with his fourth goal in two games.
The following day Southridge traveled to Pasco to take on Chiawana and this game was interesting as it was the first match up of these two schools and also a match up of the two newest high schools in the area. The game got off to a fast start with four goals scored in the first 14 minutes. The good news was three of them were for Southridge as Jake Zoulek scored twice and Chandler Mertens scored once. John Zoulek wrapped up the first half scoring in the 40th minute and the Suns took a 4-1 lead into the break. Bill Landefeld scored his first goal of the year in the second half and Junior defender Conner Cravens scored his first career varsity goal. You could tell it was his first goal since his freshmen JV days by the celebration that ensued.
So to wrap it up the Suns are 3-1 to start the season and from here on out all the games count. We play at Sunnyside this Saturday and look forward to a tough match with the Grizzlies. This game has become a bit of a rivalry game with Sunnyside leading the all time series three wins to Southridge's two.
Here are the team leaders and where they stand in the league stats.
Jarad Brisbin, four goals 1st in the league.
Jake Zoulek, three goals tied for 2nd in the league.
John Zoulek, Chandler Mertens two goals each and tied for 3rd in the league.
Keaton Hale, four assists 1st in the league.
Bill Landefeld, three assists tied for 2nd in the league.
Jake Zoulek, two assists tied for 3rd in the league.
Brandon Hale has played 330 minutes in goal, posted one shutout and saved 26 times while conceding 5 goals.
Mar 1, 2010
2010 Season is officially here!
Practice starts tonight at 7:00 pm. We will practice Monday - Thursday from 7:00-9:00 and practice Friday will be from 3:00 to 5:00 at SHS. Make sure you have all your paperwork turned into the office and physicals have been performed. Remember if you miss one practice you are ineligible for the first game, miss two practices and you miss the two games. Please don't miss practice for any reasons!
See you tonight.
See you tonight.
Semi Finalist
Southridge will have five players represented at the US Youth Soccer Washington State Championships. The U16 Three Rivers United won their quarter final game 1-0 and will take on Crossfire in the semi finals next Saturday.
Jarad Brisbin's U18 Snohomish United won 4-0 and will play in a Saturday semi final as well.
Good luck guys!
Jarad Brisbin's U18 Snohomish United won 4-0 and will play in a Saturday semi final as well.
Good luck guys!
Feb 8, 2010
On To The Quarterfinals!
As expected Jarad Brisbin's Snohomish United went 3-0 in the group stage to win the group and book a spot in the state quarterfinals. United scored eight goals and didn't concede any. Next up for the senior captain is a 2/28 date with HPFC Heat who also went 3-0 in group play. Jarad's team did play HPFC in a tight match during the regular season, with Snohomish coming out of the road game with a 1-0 win.
Now on to the unexpected, good and bad. The Three Rivers United U16 team entered into a very tough group and managed a 1-1 road draw and an upset 1-0 home win. On Sunday the sophomore aged team found themselves in a pressure packed situation. With a win the group was theirs which also included a bye into the quarterfinals, a draw and they would advance to the knockout round, a loss and their season was most likely over. Jake Zoulek scored a goal to get his team the lead and it proved important as the match was tightly contested, there were goal scoring opportunities for both teams. In the final two minutes with United trying to conserve the victory Zoulek grabbed his second goal of the game to close out the match. United won 2-0 and finished unbeaten in their group with two wins and one draw. They scored four goals and only conceded one. Jake Zoulek scored three of the four goals. They will also play on 2/28 in a home quarterfinal match up with their opponent TBD.
Finally our U17 Celtic team was dealt a shock as they were in a three team bracket with teams they had beat 1-0 and 4-0 in regular season play, they were heavily favored to advance out of group play. After losing a 2-1 game to ECFC, they needed to beat a Crossfire "b" team. In an uncharacteristically high scoring game United lost 6-5 to end their season. The Southridge players were upset with some errors that were made in the game and dismayed at the call that led to a penalty kick that was scored against them which eventually decided the match.
So for five Southridge players the state cup dream lives on and for the other four they will start working hard to get themselves ready for the high school season that begins in three weeks.
Now on to the unexpected, good and bad. The Three Rivers United U16 team entered into a very tough group and managed a 1-1 road draw and an upset 1-0 home win. On Sunday the sophomore aged team found themselves in a pressure packed situation. With a win the group was theirs which also included a bye into the quarterfinals, a draw and they would advance to the knockout round, a loss and their season was most likely over. Jake Zoulek scored a goal to get his team the lead and it proved important as the match was tightly contested, there were goal scoring opportunities for both teams. In the final two minutes with United trying to conserve the victory Zoulek grabbed his second goal of the game to close out the match. United won 2-0 and finished unbeaten in their group with two wins and one draw. They scored four goals and only conceded one. Jake Zoulek scored three of the four goals. They will also play on 2/28 in a home quarterfinal match up with their opponent TBD.
Finally our U17 Celtic team was dealt a shock as they were in a three team bracket with teams they had beat 1-0 and 4-0 in regular season play, they were heavily favored to advance out of group play. After losing a 2-1 game to ECFC, they needed to beat a Crossfire "b" team. In an uncharacteristically high scoring game United lost 6-5 to end their season. The Southridge players were upset with some errors that were made in the game and dismayed at the call that led to a penalty kick that was scored against them which eventually decided the match.
So for five Southridge players the state cup dream lives on and for the other four they will start working hard to get themselves ready for the high school season that begins in three weeks.
Feb 1, 2010
Updates on State Cup
First of all I have to make a correction to my last post, I Should have known better than to trust WSYSA website without confirming the results. Jarad Brisbin's Snohomish United played their first game on Saturday against BFC and won 3-0. They also played Sun City yesterday and won 1-0. So they have pretty much locked up advancement to the knockout round and are playing Emerald City next week and will try to win their group.
The U17 Celtic team lost a close game to Emerald City 2-1. I spoke with the assistant coach of Emerald City (former Southridge and SU player Cam Mertens) and he told me the referee made two game changing decisions that both benefited Emerald City. The first was on a goal scored by an Emerald City player who was clearly in an offside position, but the goal was allowed. The second decision came when Celtic scored a goal off a loose ball in front of the keeper. The ref disallowed the goal because it was deemed that the keeper had possession at one point. So it was a tough result for Celtic although in the Tri-Cities we have become accustomed to not having a home field advantage in the refereeing department. Next up is a trip to the west side to play Crossfire. A win or possibly even a draw will be enough to see Celtic go through in this three team bracket.
The best result of the weekend had to be the U16 united team winning against PDL first divsion runner up Columbia Timbers. After stealing a result on the road last weekend United was faced with their toughest state cup challenge yet and were able to poke a ball home off a corner kick and hold on for a 1-0 win. The victory put united in the drivers seat where a win next weekend will give them first place in the group and an automatic berth to the quarter finals. A draw should be enough to get them into the knockout round, but a loss will bring the tiebreaker scenarios into play. They wrap up group play next week at Harbor FC.
The U17 Celtic team lost a close game to Emerald City 2-1. I spoke with the assistant coach of Emerald City (former Southridge and SU player Cam Mertens) and he told me the referee made two game changing decisions that both benefited Emerald City. The first was on a goal scored by an Emerald City player who was clearly in an offside position, but the goal was allowed. The second decision came when Celtic scored a goal off a loose ball in front of the keeper. The ref disallowed the goal because it was deemed that the keeper had possession at one point. So it was a tough result for Celtic although in the Tri-Cities we have become accustomed to not having a home field advantage in the refereeing department. Next up is a trip to the west side to play Crossfire. A win or possibly even a draw will be enough to see Celtic go through in this three team bracket.
The best result of the weekend had to be the U16 united team winning against PDL first divsion runner up Columbia Timbers. After stealing a result on the road last weekend United was faced with their toughest state cup challenge yet and were able to poke a ball home off a corner kick and hold on for a 1-0 win. The victory put united in the drivers seat where a win next weekend will give them first place in the group and an automatic berth to the quarter finals. A draw should be enough to get them into the knockout round, but a loss will bring the tiebreaker scenarios into play. They wrap up group play next week at Harbor FC.
Jan 20, 2010
State Cup Play
For 11 Southridge soccer players the club season is almost wrapped up and the only thing left before high school ball is the US Youth Soccer Washington State Championship Cup.
It got under way last weekend with the U16 United team which has sophomores Jake Zoulek, Chandler Mertens, Brandon T. and freshmen Conner Mertens all playing for them.
United got a tough opening round game with State League champs SCFC Fury. This is a team United struggled with all season and lost to them three times. On Saturday however United were able to come up with a result after a 1-1 tie. Jake Zoulek scored the lone goal and although Fury equalised a few minutes later getting an opening round draw and earning some points on the road was a great accomplishment. United play a tough Columbia Timbers team at home on Sunday and will be happy to earn another draw against a tough opponent.
Senior Jarad Brisbin and his Snohomish United team also opened their play last weekend and faced their first hiccup of the season. After winning the state league by going 10-0, Snohomish drew BFC 0-0. Again, the important thing in the group stages of a tournament is to get a result in your first game and Snohomish has done that. They play John Zouleks Sun City team this Sunday in Yakima. Zoulek however has decided to not play state cup in an effort to be fit for the high school season.
The U17 Celtic team that has Bill Landefeld, Josh Mendoza, Conner Cravens and Zach Russell open their state cup play with old foes Emerald City at home on Saturday. These two teams know each other well as they have both earned promotions each of the last three years and both played at the states highest level this year. In their only match up of the regular season Celtic won 1-0. Look for the winner of this game to win the group stage and book a spot in the quarterfinals.
I will update the blog after the weekend games, Good luck 3 Rivers and Southridge players!
It got under way last weekend with the U16 United team which has sophomores Jake Zoulek, Chandler Mertens, Brandon T. and freshmen Conner Mertens all playing for them.
United got a tough opening round game with State League champs SCFC Fury. This is a team United struggled with all season and lost to them three times. On Saturday however United were able to come up with a result after a 1-1 tie. Jake Zoulek scored the lone goal and although Fury equalised a few minutes later getting an opening round draw and earning some points on the road was a great accomplishment. United play a tough Columbia Timbers team at home on Sunday and will be happy to earn another draw against a tough opponent.
Senior Jarad Brisbin and his Snohomish United team also opened their play last weekend and faced their first hiccup of the season. After winning the state league by going 10-0, Snohomish drew BFC 0-0. Again, the important thing in the group stages of a tournament is to get a result in your first game and Snohomish has done that. They play John Zouleks Sun City team this Sunday in Yakima. Zoulek however has decided to not play state cup in an effort to be fit for the high school season.
The U17 Celtic team that has Bill Landefeld, Josh Mendoza, Conner Cravens and Zach Russell open their state cup play with old foes Emerald City at home on Saturday. These two teams know each other well as they have both earned promotions each of the last three years and both played at the states highest level this year. In their only match up of the regular season Celtic won 1-0. Look for the winner of this game to win the group stage and book a spot in the quarterfinals.
I will update the blog after the weekend games, Good luck 3 Rivers and Southridge players!
Conditioning Camp
Our conditioning camp will start February 2nd at Lampson Stadium and will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The camp will run the entire month of February and will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The goal of the camp is to get as close to match fitness as possible so we don't have to spend the first two weeks of practice running.
Only five more weeks until the first day of practice!
The goal of the camp is to get as close to match fitness as possible so we don't have to spend the first two weeks of practice running.
Only five more weeks until the first day of practice!
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