GIRLS U14 TRAVEL

 

The Knockouts took second at the Ridgefield Labor Day soccer tournament. The results:

 

KNOCKOUTS 1, AVON 0: Goalkeeper Katie O’Connor made numerous saves in the shutout. Caitlyn Barksdale scored the lone goal on a breakaway. Megan Regnery was unbeatable on defense while Karoline Engel had a solid game in the midfield.

WILTON 1, KNOCKOUTS 0: A last-minute goal by Wilton was the decider. Caitlin Kuhn and Sara Salbu were strong on offense, though, hammering away at the Wilton goalie time and again. Quincey Blanchard made good defensive plays while Kate Stickles controlled the midfield.

KNOCKOUTS 2, RIDGEFIELD 0: Christina Wolf was solid in net in this shutout. Excellent midfield play by Kristen Davis earned her a well-deserved goal. A solid shot by striker Cora Peffers assured Newtown the win.

KNOCKOUTS 0, NEW CANAAN 0: The back line was well organized as sweeper Kelly Corrigan made several key plays while defenders Tara Ryan and Stacy Shpunt would not allow New Canaan near the Newtown goal. Amanda Shevlin’s solid play kept the midfield strong.

 

GIRLS U13 TRAVEL

 

The Rockets began this season with an incredible demonstration of inspired soccer, capturing the difficult Farmington Shoot-Out Tournament championship. The results:

 

ROCKETS 2, WINDSOR WORLD CLASS 1: Both teams started off with intensity. World Class had several strong shots, all but one stopped by Newtown goalie Tara Gaston. The defense was powered by newcomer Elyssa Samsel, Casey Frobey and Emily Fields. The Rockets’ offense answered quickly with constant pressure on the World Class goal. Jill Tanner and Maria Cinquegrana energized the midfield. Alex Konneker broke through World Class’s strong defense which led to a cross finished by Mary Anders. Minutes later, Vicky Thomas chipped the ball in front of the net, it was then volleyed in by Anders to clinch the win.

ROCKETS 1, WINDSOR 0: The game started off at a slow pace. The heat was intense and the humidity didn’t help. During the second half, the Rockets got fired up. The midfield was powered by the efforts of Christie Zingoni, Jill Tanner and Mary Grace Ober. The defense let no one through with the help of Megan Rawson and Erin Clark. Finally, at the end of the second half, the Rockets pushed aggressively up the field. To end the game, Alex Konneker put one in the back of the net off of a cross by Mary Anders.

ROCKETS 0, DANBURY 0: Play was fast-paced throughout the game. Danbury upped the pressure on Newtown towards the end of the first half, but Newtown’s defense answered and sent play to their advantage. Siobhan Cooper showed consisitent hustle and had some shots on goal, but it scoring on either side was just not meant to be. Mary Grace Ober, Elyssa Samsel and Jill Tanner played exceptionally well.

ROCKETS 1, CHARLES RIVER 1: Newtown took a little time to find their rhythm.  Charles River was good at booting the ball downfield, but Newtown came right back. Mary Anders scored on a pass from Siobhan Cooper and a breakaway left. In the first five minutes of the second half, Charles River scored to tie it up. Newtown was able to push the action to their advantage and keep it there with some more opportunities on goal. The game ended in a tie. Elyssa Samsel played exceptional defense. Jill Tanner, and Vicky Thomas energized the midfield.

ROCKETS 2, OAKWOOD 0 (Semi-Finals): Mary Anders lifted the Rockets into the finals with two second half goals. Newtown’s all-star cast played inspired soccer as they shut out a fast and talented Oakwood Premier team. Tara Gaston anchored the defense and newcomer Elyssa Samsel dominated Newtown’s backfield. Hard-charging Erin Clark spearheaded the Rocket’s intensity and aggressiveness. Newtown’s tenacity and cohesive team effort demonstrated for Oakwood the real definition of “premier”.

ROCKETS 1, CONNECTICUT JUNIOR WOLVES 0 (Final): Both the Wolves and the Rockets started off with fierce intensity. By the end of the first half the game was scoreless. In the second half, the Rockets pushed the Wolves’ defense to the limit. Near the end of the second half, Maria Cinquegrana sent a through ball to Siobhan Cooper who then, after beating two players, placed the ball into the side netting. From that point on, the Rockets played aggressive defense. Through the efforts of Erin Clark, Casey Frobey, Elyssa Samsel, Kayla Mesko and Mary Anders, the Rockets were impenetrable. The Rockets ended the game as champions of the Farmington Shoot-Out 2000.

GIRLS U12 TRAVEL

 

The Nitros opened the 2000 fall season at the Naugatuck Tournament. The results:

 

STAMFORD 3, NITROS 0: Rachel Eastman, Jennifer Greenwood, Rose Jackman and Sara Peter all played well in the loss.

LEWISBORO 3, NITROS 1: Sarah Wilson scored the only Newtown goal. Erica Vacaro, Jennifer Blauvelt and Lindsay Weber led the offense while Meredith Palo had a great game in goal.

NAUGATUCK 1, NITROS 0: In a defensive struggle, Sarah Gutbrod was strong in goal while Darcy Fiscella, Jennifer Iassogna, Kristene Salbu and Mary-Ellen Sloan had good games.

BOYS U12 TRAVEL

 

NEWTOWN 1, FAIRFIELD 1: Joe Rahtelli scored on an assist by Jack Quinn. Brian Conroy played well in goal.

NEWTOWN 6, RIDGEFIELD 0: Goals were scored by Jack Quinn, Michael Kennedy, Joe Rahtelli, Ross MacLeod, Billy McCann and Mark Cinquegrana. Two assists were provided by Michael Kennedy and one each by Justin Durelli, Ross MacLeod, Billy McCann and Brian Conroy. Aron Fay and Matt Norris split goalkeeping time.

NEWTOWN 6, WILTON 0: Jack Quinn scored two goals while Michael Kennedy, Joe Rahtelli, Tyler Bigham and Brian Conroy scored one each. Matt Boland, Mark Cinquegrana and Quinn also had assists. Conroy and Aron Fay split time in goal. Eric Macknight and Chris Nuelle played well.

NEWTOWN 8, NEW CANAAN 0: Michael Klein scored three goals as Jack Quinn, Michael Kennedy, Joe Rahtelli, Brian Conroy and Mark Cinquegrana scored one apiece. Kennedy assisted on three goals as Quinn, Cinquegrana and Tyler Bigham had one each. Conroy and Steven Marks shared time in net.

GIRLS U10 TRAVEL

 

With one win and three losses, the Hurricanes opened the 2000 fall season at the Farmington Tournament. The results:

 

HURRICANES 6, BROOKFIELD (A) 0: Megan Hansen scored a pair of goals while Emily Weber, Mollie Curry, Haley Keane and Emily DeMarco scored one goal apiece.

BROOKFIELD (B) 3, HURRICANES 2: Katie Serock and Megan Hansen scored the goals while Colleen Thornberg and Kelly Sullivan had fine overall games.

TRUMBULL 3, HURRICANES 0: The ‘Canes were on the wrong end of two penalty kicks, but played a strong game anyway. Genna Scheuerell and Nora Lynn Shimko played well.

FARMINGTON 2, HURRICANES 1: Tania Domingos scored the lone Newtown goal. Cassie David and Kristine Zadrovitz played well on D.