Mid Season Action from AYSO Region 97

Mid Season Action from AYSO Region 97

Super Pickles vs. Blue Steel (GU12)

Erika Nilsson, Sabrina Sanchez and Mackenzie Gaddis each scored 1 goal, Alex Vasquez and Peyton Jackson played great as forwards as the Super pickles won Sunday 3-0. Mady Kanzler, Celeste Hernandez, played halfback with shots on goal and setting up scoring opportunities. Jessica Ochoa, Stephanie Navarro, Sophia Alvarez, Emily Peschong, Meagan Rowan, all played great defense turning away scoring chances. Katya Farinsky and Erika Nilsson played outstanding in goal and with great play as halfbacks. The Super pickles are now 3 and 2 for the season.

NB Arsenal Wins With a Margin of Five Goals (BU10)

What looked like it was going to be a frustrating loss for the NB Arsenal changed dramatically in the last quarter to result in an amazing 6-1 win, with 5 of the Arsenal’s goals coming in the fourth quarter. While the Arsenal defense played tough for the first half of the game, with Jack Christensenin the goal and Dylan Wolfe,Reid Crandell and Henry Adamscombining to hold the opponent to just one goal, the offense couldn’t seem to get one in, despite some great ball handling by Max Lamb and Jaegger Mitchell and numerous shots on goal that didn’t quite make the net. Finally, in the closing moments of the third quarter, the offense caught a spark when Jack McClintockdribbled through the defense focused only on the net and shot one straight into the goal. The Arsenal offensive fire could not be extinguished, as McClintock added two more in the fourth quarter, and was joined by Joseph Fullerwho contributed a remarkable hat trick of his own. Reef Kugies got a great pass and was moving the ball down the field to try for his first goal of the season when time ran out on a spectacular Arsenal victory.

United vs. Back Bay Surf (BU10)

On November 4th, United Captains Colin Avary and Lucas Mowery led the team during an exhausting match and eventually prevailed over the Surf 2-1 despite not having any substitutes. Jack Pitchess showed attacking perseverance and netted both go-ahead goals. Lukas Thompson and Jackson Wind carried enormous full field coverage responsibility providing offensive pressure and defensive support. Colin Avary, John Shepherd and John Rankin willingly stepped up and into critical defensive roles to stymie and dominate the opponent. Lucas Mowery owned the goal from start to finish denying one shot after another. This week’s Game Ball honors went to Thompson. All the boys worked hard for each other and were United.

Sting Rays vs. Green Boas (BU8)

A fantastic Saturday for the Boys U8 Sting Rays, who played extraordinary on both offense and defense. The late afternoon game pitted them against the Green Boas and both teams held their own in the low scoring game with outstanding play and sportsmanship. Sting Rays’ Wells Baker and Strider Snead both scored goals and the team as a whole did a great job as they have finally figured out how to pass the ball and stay in their positions throughout the game.

The Incredible Hulks vs. The Cyclones (BU06)

Aidan Gassell anchored the Incredible Hulks defense in a scoreless game against the Cyclones. Gassellrepelled many a shot on goal, sending the ball back into Cyclone territory. Finn McClintockand Joseph Whelan also played great defense, and combined on an nail-biting save in front of the net in the third quarter. It looked like the Hulk offense was going to score late in the game, with some good dribbling by Blake Bonnano and Dylan Aust. Jerome Snydercontributed to the Hulks momentum with some nice steals and stops.