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!
Jan 20, 2010
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!
Dec 30, 2009
Jarad Brisbin Makes College Choice.
Team Captain and four year starter Jarad Brisbin has decided to play his college ball at Western Washington University.
Jarad is a three time all conference selection at three different positions, including last year's first team selection at forward. He was also nominated to the Tri-City Herald's all area team as a first team selection.
Jarad led the Suns in scoring his freshmen and sophomore years and was the second leading scorer last year. He has scored 13 goals and assisted 12 during his high school career.
Bris has been instrumental in the rebuilding of the Suns Soccer Program, he came into a team that had only won three varsity games in the previous four years. Although his freshmen year the team had another one win season they played in seven shootouts and 12 one goal games. This was the turning point in the program and in the following two years the Suns have posted 18 wins and Jarad has been the leader of the team in that time.
Western gets a versatile player who can play either as a holding midfielder or a defensive center back at the college level. He is dominant in the air and can shut down the best of players in one on one situations. Western finished the season at 8-11-1 but were a respectable 5-3 in league play. Everyone who has been associated with Jarad is proud of him and knows that he will succeed at the next level.
He has one more important season to play before he can worry about moving to Bellingham.
Jarad is a three time all conference selection at three different positions, including last year's first team selection at forward. He was also nominated to the Tri-City Herald's all area team as a first team selection.
Jarad led the Suns in scoring his freshmen and sophomore years and was the second leading scorer last year. He has scored 13 goals and assisted 12 during his high school career.
Bris has been instrumental in the rebuilding of the Suns Soccer Program, he came into a team that had only won three varsity games in the previous four years. Although his freshmen year the team had another one win season they played in seven shootouts and 12 one goal games. This was the turning point in the program and in the following two years the Suns have posted 18 wins and Jarad has been the leader of the team in that time.
Western gets a versatile player who can play either as a holding midfielder or a defensive center back at the college level. He is dominant in the air and can shut down the best of players in one on one situations. Western finished the season at 8-11-1 but were a respectable 5-3 in league play. Everyone who has been associated with Jarad is proud of him and knows that he will succeed at the next level.
He has one more important season to play before he can worry about moving to Bellingham.
Nov 24, 2009
Off Season Schedule
Chip wanted to let everyone know that Dec. 2nd we will have our preseason meeting during lunch in Mr. Homme's room. All prospective players need to show up, no matter if your a returning letter winner or a freshmen everyone needs to attend. This meeting is where you will get all of your information for the upcoming season. Please pass the word along to anyone you think may want to play.
Many players have asked for the opportunity to do some soccer specific weight training and now you'll have your chance. Starting Tuesday December 8th from 5-7 we will be working out in the weight room at SHS. We will go Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's all of December and January.
We will start our conditioning camp Tuesday February 2nd at Lampson Stadium. It will run the same dates and times as the weight training sessions the entire month of February.
First day of practice is March 1st!
Many players have asked for the opportunity to do some soccer specific weight training and now you'll have your chance. Starting Tuesday December 8th from 5-7 we will be working out in the weight room at SHS. We will go Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's all of December and January.
We will start our conditioning camp Tuesday February 2nd at Lampson Stadium. It will run the same dates and times as the weight training sessions the entire month of February.
First day of practice is March 1st!
Sep 25, 2009
What's Going On
Well it's been awhile since there's been a post and although there's still four months until the high school season starts the boys are plying their trade at the club level.
Seniors
Captain Jarad Brisbin accepted an invitation to play for Snohomish United and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season league title. (10-0) Snohomish led the league in goals scored (32) goal differential (+29) and were tops in the league only conceding three goals.
John Zoulek has returned from injuries that have kept him out of the last two seasons. He played for the Sun City Strikers.
Captain Brandon Hale has taken a year off from club ball but continues to work out with a u16 team. As long as he stays healthy he will hold all the major goalkeeping records at Southridge when his career is finished.
Juniors
Bill Landefeld, Josh Mendoza, Zach Russell, Conner Cravens & Adolfo Garcia are playing for the u17 Three Rivers Celtic team that finished in fifth place (4-2-4) in the league table. This was Celtic's first year in premier one and they played really well only losing two games all season. Bill was the second leading scorer on the team with six goals. Celtic were tops in the league only conceding nine goals, no surprise that three of the starting four defenders were Josh, Zack & Conner.
Sophomores
Jake Zoulek, Chandler Mertens, Keaton Hale, Brandon T. & incoming freshmen play up Conner Mertens played for the u16 Three Rivers United team . United won five of their last seven games to finish in fourth place (6-5-1). Jake lead the team in scoring with 15 goals while Chandler pitched in with five, and Keaton added two. The Southridge trio accounted for 65% of United's 34 goals scored, which gave them the second most goals in the league.
Head Coach Chip Elfering stepped down from his duties as a coach with the Southridge football team and is a volunteer assistant for his wife Sara at Richland. This was Sara's first year as head coach and led RHS to a 15-4 record and won the CBBN league title.
Assistant Coach Riley Dodson coached his first year at the club level and his Three Rivers u14 girls team finished undefeated at 8-0-2 and won the league title. The "Rage" led the league in scoring with 35 goals, had the best goal differential (+30) while only conceding 5 goals all year.
So as you can see the players have stayed busy improving their skills, and are looking forward to high school ball. While the coaches have been busy with their off season duties they are now ready for the upcoming season and have high hopes for this years squad.
Seniors
Captain Jarad Brisbin accepted an invitation to play for Snohomish United and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season league title. (10-0) Snohomish led the league in goals scored (32) goal differential (+29) and were tops in the league only conceding three goals.
John Zoulek has returned from injuries that have kept him out of the last two seasons. He played for the Sun City Strikers.
Captain Brandon Hale has taken a year off from club ball but continues to work out with a u16 team. As long as he stays healthy he will hold all the major goalkeeping records at Southridge when his career is finished.
Juniors
Bill Landefeld, Josh Mendoza, Zach Russell, Conner Cravens & Adolfo Garcia are playing for the u17 Three Rivers Celtic team that finished in fifth place (4-2-4) in the league table. This was Celtic's first year in premier one and they played really well only losing two games all season. Bill was the second leading scorer on the team with six goals. Celtic were tops in the league only conceding nine goals, no surprise that three of the starting four defenders were Josh, Zack & Conner.
Sophomores
Jake Zoulek, Chandler Mertens, Keaton Hale, Brandon T. & incoming freshmen play up Conner Mertens played for the u16 Three Rivers United team . United won five of their last seven games to finish in fourth place (6-5-1). Jake lead the team in scoring with 15 goals while Chandler pitched in with five, and Keaton added two. The Southridge trio accounted for 65% of United's 34 goals scored, which gave them the second most goals in the league.
Head Coach Chip Elfering stepped down from his duties as a coach with the Southridge football team and is a volunteer assistant for his wife Sara at Richland. This was Sara's first year as head coach and led RHS to a 15-4 record and won the CBBN league title.
Assistant Coach Riley Dodson coached his first year at the club level and his Three Rivers u14 girls team finished undefeated at 8-0-2 and won the league title. The "Rage" led the league in scoring with 35 goals, had the best goal differential (+30) while only conceding 5 goals all year.
So as you can see the players have stayed busy improving their skills, and are looking forward to high school ball. While the coaches have been busy with their off season duties they are now ready for the upcoming season and have high hopes for this years squad.
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