We woke up to a world of white this morning after getting a couple inches of snow last night. The kids threw snow gear on as quickly as possible to get out and start playing by 7:30 AM. It was still snowing and they were in heaven. I was able to take some pictures before heading off to work.
10/17/2009 – Week Six Recap
Captains: None
Star Players: EVERYONE!
OVERALL RECORD 1-4-1
10/10/2009 – Week Five Recap
Captains: Ariana, ?? (I need to look this up)
Thanks to our Friday night scrimmages at Newcastle, I think we started to finally feel comfortable on our ”home” field. The first half was our best soccer yet, and with a goal from Laura, we ended the half up by 1. (Bombers 1-0)
The second half was almost an equally solid performance, but it didn’t go our way. We had several shots on goal but never found the net. With the game winding down, our opponents scored a goal. (Tie 1-1) And again, at the end of the game, they managed to slip a shot past both Jesse on defense and Cassidy in goal. (Mini Gators 2-1)
It is always disappointing to lose when you played so well, but I am seeing the improvement in our team. This is a much better team than the record shows, and I know some wins are coming. Go Bombers!
Star Players: Laura, (others?)
OVERALL RECORD 0-4-1
9/26/2009 – Week Three Recap
Captains: Anika, Aria, Olivia
Our focus this week was defense. We wanted to shut down the other team and have a chance at a goal or two. The girls did not disappoint when it came to their defensive tenacity. Brooklynne started as keeper and was able to make several saves during the first half. Samantha had a few great runs at the opponent’s goal, but we weren’t able to score. (Tie 0-0)
In the second half, I was really happy that we kept the energy level up. I think I am starting to find a good balance of substitutions without hurting our effectiveness. The credit all goes to the girls though for stepping up defensively. Jesse played the second half as keeper. Along with some outstanding defensive help from Rosemary and Cassidy, Jesse was able to keep Team USA from scoring. Unfortunately, Team USA played well defensively and kept us from scoring also. (Tie 0-0)
Our injuries were limited this week, with only Ariana coming out temporarily after taking a shot to the stomach. The first win still eludes us, but we are moving in the right direction. Go Bombers!
Star Players: Brooklynne, Jessica, Cassidy, Rosemary
OVERALL RECORD 0-2-1
9/19/2009 – Week Two Recap
Captains: Emma, Hailey, Brooklynne
Star Player: Laura
Following a competitive game in week one, I felt good about our home opener in Newcastle. We played against the Colfax Dolphins and all 13 girls were suited up and ready to go. Since our practice field is in Ophir, this was our first time on our “home field”. We found out that our home field is not so nice. There is a baseball diamond jutting into one corner, puddles and pot holes in a few unlucky spots, and gnarly grass not cut short enough. Both teams have to deal with it, but it is a bit frustrating.
We won the coin toss so we controlled the ball from the kick off. Our opening play is called the Bomber Strike, and after spending a good chunk of practice time on it, the girls are starting to execute. We started out doing a nice job of attacking but the shots were few. Laura played at keeper for us in the first half and did a nice job protecting the goal. Despite some great saves, the Dolphins managed to score a goal during the first half. (Dolphins 1-0) Jesse took a shot to her face and came off the field towards the end of the half, but she recouped and jumped in as keeper in the second half.
Rosemary, Aria
You could feel the energy level start to drop in the second half, and Cassidy also took a hard hit to the head, bringing her out temporarily. The Dolphins had a quick, talented player up front, and she managed to grab a steal at center field and take it through our defense for another goal. (Dolphins 2-0) At this point, Laura started making some pretty good runs to attack but was having trouble getting off a shot. Finally, she broke past the defense for a one on one with the keeper and Laura buried it in the net! (Dolphins 2-1) After a few more minutes of tired play the clock expired on another close game.
Samantha, Anika
We are learning more about ourselves with each game, and I am looking forward to seeing the girls get their first win. Go Bombers!
Star Players: Laura
OVERALL RECORD 0-2
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