Saint Helena Soccer 2008

 

 

Schedules

Junior Varsity

 

Head Coach : John Bujnoski (H 215.853.8619), (M 484 354 2811) jbuj@comcast.net

 

Asst Coach : Marty Howley (H 215.619.0455), howleym@comcast.net

 

Practices : Mon and Thurs 6-7:30 St. Helena Soccer Field

 

Date	Time	Field	Opponent
13-Sep	4:00 PM	SacredHeart	StMary
14-Sep	1:00 PM	StHelena	StEleanor
20-Sep	4:00 PM	SacredHeart	Visitation(Blue)
21-Sep			Bye
27-Sep	4:00 PM	StEleanor	SacredHeart
28-Sep	1:00 PM	StHelena	HolyFamily
04-Oct	4:00 PM	SacredHeart	Visitation(White)
05-Oct	2:30 PM	Visitation	StMary
11-Oct			NO GAMES
12-Oct			NO GAMES
18-Oct	1:00 PM	StEleanor	HolyFamily
19-Oct	1:00 PM	Visitation	Visitation(Blue)

 

Safety: Please complete the medical form and let us know about medical conditions (eg asthma).

Uniforms: $25 deposit returned when washed uniform is returned at end of the season.

Games: Games consist of two 25 minute halves. If you know you will miss a game please notify the coach. Shuffling the lineup near game time can cause problems. Please be at the field 30 minutes prior to game time. There are no playoffs.

Contact Info: Email saves the coaches’ time and will be our preferred method for messages to the whole team. If you haven’t been getting emails or do not have email let us know.

 

If you have any questions or comments do not hesitate to contact the coaches. However, be mindful of the timing and context (e.g., some issues are best handled by phone or out of the presence of the team, games and practices are not good discussion times).

 

Coaches coach, parents cheer. You represent yourself, your family, and St. Helena’s. Please conduct yourself accordingly.

 

Varsity

Head Coach : Dan Holder (H 610.239.0194, W 215.652.6759, cell 610.389.6041), dan_holder@merck.com, holderdan@comcast.net)

Asst Coach :  Bill Loftus (H 484.684.6554), loftus1040@comcast.net

 

Practices : Mon and Thurs 6-7:30 St. Helena Soccer Field

 

Date	Time	Field	Opponent
13-Sep	1:00 PM	StEleanor	StEleanor(White)
14-Sep	1:00 PM	Visitation	SacredHeart
20-Sep	7:30 PM	Rocket	StFrancis
21-Sep	1:00 PM	StHelena	StPhilip
27-Sep	2:30 PM	StHelena	StMary
28-Sep	4:00 PM	StTeresa	StAloysius
04-Oct	2:30 PM	Visitation	Visitation(White)
05-Oct	1:00 PM	StHelena	StTeresa
11-Oct	2:30 PM	SacredHeart	HolyFamily
12-Oct	1:00 PM	StPhilip	Epiphany
18-Oct	7:30 PM	Rocket	Visitation(Blue)
19-Oct	1:00 PM	StTeresa	StEleanor(Blue)
25-Oct	4:00 PM	StPhilip	StTitus
26-Oct	Make-ups
01-Nov	Playoffs	1st Round
08-Nov	Playoffs	2nd Round
09-Nov	Playoffs	Championship

 

Safety: Please complete the medical form and let us know about medical conditions (eg asthma).

Uniforms: $25 deposit returned when washed uniform is returned at end of the season.

Games: Games consist of two 30 minute halves. If you know you will miss a game please notify the coach. Shuffling the lineup near game time can cause problems. Please be at the field 30 minutes prior to game time. There is a playoff tournament scheduled for the end of the season.

Contact Info: Email saves the coaches’ time and will be our preferred method for messages to the whole team. If you haven’t been getting emails or do not have email let us know.

 

If you have any questions or comments do not hesitate to contact the coaches. However, be mindful of the timing and context (e.g., some issues are best handled by phone or out of the presence of the team, games and practices are not good discussion times).

 

Coaches coach, parents cheer. You represent yourself, your family, and St. Helena’s. Please conduct yourself accordingly.

Varsity started the year with a 0-0 tie vs St. Eleanor (White). The self dubbed "Wagdogs" dominated play but just missed pushing one across the line. Andrew Shieve had an outstanding game at striker and forced the St. Eleanor keeper to make some tough saves. Brendan Koch received player of the game honors for his control of midfield. Conall Loughlin recorded the shutout in goal.

 

St Helena continued it's stingy defense with a 0-0 tie vs. Sacred Heart, the team that dumped them from the tournament in 2007. The defensive effort was led by Sam McKenzie in goal with Evan Holder sweeping. David Matazzo, Chip Byrne, and Chase Tantalo also played key roles on defense. Conall Loughlin and Molly Mulhern were players of the game for their outstanding effort. 

 

Game three saw the St Helena displaying their wares at a rare night game, on the turf and under the lights. Tyler Rongione finally notched the Wagdogs first tally of the season on a strike from 10 yards out, beating the St. Francis keeper to his right. The St Helena defense kept two dangerous St Francis strikers in check most of the evening, but not before they managed to push a loose ball into the net. The 1-1 tie kept St Helena undefeated. Julie McGowan and Tyler Rongione received player of the game honors. Especially strong performances were also put in by Patrick Finlay at midfield and Julianne Kerwood on defense.

 

In game #4, St Helena was matched against an undefeated St. Philips side. The Wagdogs rose to the occasion and once again put in a sterling defensive effort for a 0-0 draw. Sam McKenzie played an inspired keeper, repeatedly stopping St Philips shots and punting the ball past midfield. Brendan Koch frustrated would be scorers with some hard nosed tackling in the middle and shared player of the game honors with Sam. The bend-but-not-break defense had solid play throughout the ranks, although Evan, Conall, and David DeRosier caught the coachs' eyes. St Helena's best scoring chances came on clever breaks by Tyler Rongione and Cassie O'Brien. But history would not be denied as the Wagdogs remained undefeated and winless.   

   

 

Game #5 saw St Helena's offense come to life as the Wagdogs broke through for their first win. After an own goal by St. Mary's, Andrew Schieve found the back of the net with a 10-yard blast. Chip Byrne tallied his first goal, by  "chipping"  a loose ball past the keeper. Kevin McCall got the final tally by directing a nice feed from Tyler Semchuck into the lower left corner. Sam McKenzie and the defense recorded its third shutout in the 4-0 win.

 

Game #6 against  non-league opponent St. Aloysius was postponed due to inclement weather.

 

The Wagdogs made it two wins in a row, posting a 2-0 victory over Visitation (White) in Game #7. Andrew Schieve  converted a nice feed from John Shields to put St Helena's up early.  Combining some skillfull ball handling with an accurate left foot,  Andrew gave St Helena's  an insurance goal.   Brendan Koch and an array of midfielders including Julie McGowan and Patrick Finlay dominated  the middle. The  rock solid defense, included Conall Loughlin, David DeRosier, Evan Holder, and Chase Tantalo  and kept White off the board for their fourth shutout.

 

St. Helena played a tough game against a talented St Teresa squad, but suffered their first defeat of the season in game #8. In a tight, well-played contest, St Teresa managed to slip in the game's only goal late in the first half. St. Helena created a few quality scoring opportunities, but could not managed to find the final finish. Once again the midfield and defense played a strong solid game.

 

In the ninth game of the season, the Wagdogs found some new offensive punch. Nick Kelly's beautiful chip of a loose ball opened the scoring for St. Helena. Later in the first half, Kevin Pickell blasted a shot into the upper left corner from 10-yards out. On field sources suggest that Patrick Finlay deserves an assist on the goal. On a fine individual effort, Brendan Koch broke past the Holy Family defense and got off a strong shot that beat the keeper cleanly to his left . Chip Byrne played a strong game as keeper. The defense's bid for a fifth shutout came up five minutes short, as Holy Family scored a nice goal from 16 yards out late in the 2nd half.    

 

In Game #10 St. Helena showed their grit. After falling behind 1-0 midway through the first half to a talented Epiphany squad, the Wagdogs fought back for a tough 2-1 win. Chip Byrne was the catalyst on offense providing two splendid goals. A third "Chip" shot appeared to be in, but was ruled a cross bar and almosted tucked in by a well-positioned Tyler Semchuck. Brendan Koch once again clogged up the middle to twart Epihany's attack, and took one for the team early in the game. The back line led by Evan Holder and David Matozzo, together with Julie McGowan, David DeRosier, Danny Kappler, Ryan Loftus, and Nick Kelly, played strong defense, sticking to their marks and clearing loose balls. The 3 points for the win puts St. Helena in a strong position for a playoff spot.