UNDENIABLE TALENT, UNDEFEATED.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

The Girls U10 Tournament followed the U8 tournament with bigger girls, and bigger hearts.  The tone of this tournament was very serious, which is understandable, considering the great amount of talent that was there.  The games were high-scoring, but the defense was still there.  The winners, STA Heat, scored no less than eleven goals per game, withheld great defense, making it difficult for the other teams to match their goal differential.

Despite the "heat" STA brought, Roxbury and Parsippany teams fought hard until the end.  There is no doubt that these teams will be back for a re-match.

HOME TEAM CLAIMS ITS TERRITORY

Sunday, January 29, 2012: Randolph, NJ
Four U8 Girls teams battled it out (non-competitively of course) at Athletic Republic on Randolph grounds.  All teams did exceptionally well, making each game count.  It was the Randolph Rockets, though, who managed to win it all, beating out tough competitors such as Pretty Girl Rock (from Morristown) and the New Generation teams (Livingston).  Thanks to Coach Tammy for bringing the girls to the tournament, to show everyone what their town's made of!

CLOSE GAMES MAKE CROWD CLENCH TEETH

January 22, 2012, Randolph, NJ

The first 3V3 tournament on Sunday was the Boys U7.  The competition was very close among most of the teams, but it was SDFC Santos that went undefeated.  Although it was a non-competitive tournament, the children gave it all they had.  Thanks to Montville, SDFC Santos, Kicker Crew, Florham Park Celtics, and Chatham Kickers for a fun tournament.


The latter half of the day consisted of intense 3V3 play by U9 boys teams, Mount Olive Green Bulls (1 and 2), STA Barca, NJSA AC Milan, and STA Lawlor.  STA Barca took the lead for most of the tournament until AC Milan's last game, where they tied up the ranking with STA Barca.  In order for STA Barca to clinch first place, a win or a tie was necessary.  Otherwise, losing by two points would have dropped them to second place.

They played a heavy and crucial game against STA Lawlor, keeping the crowd on the edges of their seats.  The score was tied up until the very last minute, when STA Barca powered the final, winning goal.  All of the games were heart-thumping and nerve-racking, showing the true talent among all of the teams.

PARSIPPANY GENESIS PICKS UP A WIN

January 15, 2012, Randolph, NJ

The Parsippany Genesis U10 Girls team rose to the top at this past weekend's U9 Girls 3V3 Tournament.  Although they played down a level, it was great practice for them before the Spring season.  Much to some spectators' surprise, the competition was high among the teams, despite the age difference.  The U9 teams consisted of two Mount Olive groups and one Kinnelon team.  The Kicker Crew played up two levels in this tournament, and actually landed third place.  It was Parsippany, however, who showed their strength and experience, climbing to the top with a total of 12 points.

The Parsippany Genesis will return in two weeks to compete again.

SCORING:

WIN= 3 PTS

TIE= 1 PT

MONTVILLE GLADIATORS TAKE HOME THE GOLD

Five New Jersey teams participated in this past weekend's Boys U8 3V3 soccer tournament.  They all came with the intent of getting good practice in before the Spring season, and left with just that and more.  Short Sided Soccer thanked Montville, Randolph White, Randolph Blue, Briarwood, and the Kicker Crew for a spectacular show of pure entertainment and talent. 
Montville ended up winning the tournament with 12 points- an undefeated record.