Program Notes for the week of Nov. 1st:
This week I would like to focus some attention on our JV team. The JV team coached by Daegen Duvall posted a fine 9-4-3 record this past season. They scored 48 goals and gave up only 11 goals. Stats leaders were:
Goals scored - Clare Jones led the way with 9 goals scored and close behind was Molly Maloney & Kersten Kress with 8 goals each.
Assists - Erin Mielcusny & Molly Maloney tied for the lead with 4 assists each.
Points - Clare Jones & Molly Maloney led the team with 20 pts. each and Kersten Kress was right behind with 19 pts.
Shots on goal:
Kersten Kress 33
Clare Jones 23
Molly Maloney 21
Molly Jeffries 18
Blocked shots - Tori Meyer led the way with 7.
Goalies:
Amy Crooks had 7 shutouts and made 42 saves on the year.
Melanie D'Angelo filled in at goalie when needed and recorded 5 saves.
Team Captains were Melanie D'Angelo, Annie Coyne, Amy Crooks, and Emily Peepers.
Congrats to the JV team on another successful year!!!
Postseason Awards:
The postseason awards will be announced over the next few weeks. This week I would like to spotlight Head Coach Kiko Lopez:
Avon Lake girls soccer coach Kiko Lopez was named the 2010 Division I Coach of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association at their recent meeting. Kiko's Shoregals compiled a 12-4-1 record this Fall and were ranked #5 in the final GCSSCA poll this season. In his 4th year at the helm, Kiko has amassed a record of 47 wins 18 losses 7 ties for a winning percentage of 70%. The 47 wins puts Kiko into a tie with former coach Tom Greene for the most victories in program history. Kiko also now owns the highest career winning percentage and the best career Southwestern Conference records for the girls soccer program.
In addition, Lopez was recently named 2010 Southwestern Conference Coach of the Year. The Shoregals were undefeated Southwestern Conference champions at 6-0-1. This was the first conference crown in the 18 year history of the program.
Kiko has had prior head coaching stints at both Berea High School and St. Ed's along with several club teams. Previously, he has been named 2008 Lorain County Soccer Coaches Assn. Div. 1 Coach of the Year and 2003 LCSCA Div. 1 Coach of the Year along with 2003 OYSAN Girls Coach of the Year for his work with youth soccer teams. A familiar name in Cleveland soccer circles, Kiko is the director of Kiko's Dribbling School & camps and has trained many of the best players in Northeastern Ohio. Kiko honed his soccer skills in the El Salvador 1st & 2nd divisions. His daughter Tani was an All-Ohio player last year and is now on the Ashland University soccer team. A younger daughter, Mariella is working her way up through the youth soccer & club ranks and will be a Shoregal in the near future. Congrats to Coach Kiko!!!
Cudos Corner:
Special thanks go to Betsy Mielcusny, Linda Gates, and Ingrid Mills for their work with the concession stand this year. We had a good year sales wise at the stand and that can be attributed to the coordination of the aforementioned moms and all those who volunteered to work in the stand this year. An appreciative thanks to all!!!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
News for the Week of 10/25/10
Program Notes for the week of 10/25:
Well, the girls had a great and historic run which came to an end on Saturday versus Magnificat as the Shoregals were beaten 2-1. Unfortunately, we did not go as deep into the postseason as we would have liked, but nonetheless, it was a memorable year and many postseason accolades are sure to follow.
The Shoregals finished with a 12-4-1 record which was one of the better records in program history. The 12 wins this season moved coach Kiko Lopez into a tie for the most victories in program history with former coach Tom Greene at 47 wins. Kiko has the highest winning percentage of any coach in program history at 70%. Kiko was named by his peers as the 2010 Southwestern Conference Coach of the Year. Congrats to Coach Kiko!!!
Game Recap:
AL 1 Magnificat 2
Goals:
AL - Jillian Strimbu
M - Erin Lebold
Jaycie Brown
Goalies:
AL - Dana Strimbu - 1 save
M - Amanda Copfer - 3 saves
Game Summary:
The Magnificat Blue Streaks claimed a Sectional championship by defeating host Avon Lake 2-1. Magnificat opened the scoring at the 19 minute mark of the game as senior Erin Lebold won the ball from an Avon Lake defender and rifled a shot into the back of the net. Six minutes later in the first half freshman Jaycie Brown took possession of a loose ball near the Avon Lake goal and sent another shot into the back of the net. With the Shoregals facing a two goal deficit to start the second half, they went on the attack and were able to get a goal in the 66th minute off a free kick by junior Jillian Strimbu. Avon Lake gained some momentum after this tally, but were not able to net the tying goal. Junior Dana Strimbu was in goal for Avon Lake and made 1 save while Blue Streaks goalie Amanda Copfer was credited with 3 saves. The victory improved Magnificat's record to 10-6-2 while Avon Lake finishes the season at 12-4-1.
Future Blogs:
Even though the season may be over, keep visiting this blog for weekly updates on items such as the end of season banquet, the no contact period, indoor soccer, and announcement of various awards.
Well, the girls had a great and historic run which came to an end on Saturday versus Magnificat as the Shoregals were beaten 2-1. Unfortunately, we did not go as deep into the postseason as we would have liked, but nonetheless, it was a memorable year and many postseason accolades are sure to follow.
The Shoregals finished with a 12-4-1 record which was one of the better records in program history. The 12 wins this season moved coach Kiko Lopez into a tie for the most victories in program history with former coach Tom Greene at 47 wins. Kiko has the highest winning percentage of any coach in program history at 70%. Kiko was named by his peers as the 2010 Southwestern Conference Coach of the Year. Congrats to Coach Kiko!!!
Game Recap:
AL 1 Magnificat 2
Goals:
AL - Jillian Strimbu
M - Erin Lebold
Jaycie Brown
Goalies:
AL - Dana Strimbu - 1 save
M - Amanda Copfer - 3 saves
Game Summary:
The Magnificat Blue Streaks claimed a Sectional championship by defeating host Avon Lake 2-1. Magnificat opened the scoring at the 19 minute mark of the game as senior Erin Lebold won the ball from an Avon Lake defender and rifled a shot into the back of the net. Six minutes later in the first half freshman Jaycie Brown took possession of a loose ball near the Avon Lake goal and sent another shot into the back of the net. With the Shoregals facing a two goal deficit to start the second half, they went on the attack and were able to get a goal in the 66th minute off a free kick by junior Jillian Strimbu. Avon Lake gained some momentum after this tally, but were not able to net the tying goal. Junior Dana Strimbu was in goal for Avon Lake and made 1 save while Blue Streaks goalie Amanda Copfer was credited with 3 saves. The victory improved Magnificat's record to 10-6-2 while Avon Lake finishes the season at 12-4-1.
Future Blogs:
Even though the season may be over, keep visiting this blog for weekly updates on items such as the end of season banquet, the no contact period, indoor soccer, and announcement of various awards.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Playoff News
Our opponent in the Sectional final has been determined and it will be the Magnificat Blue Streaks by virtue of their 11-0 win over Lorain High. The game will take place at AL Memorial Stadium on Saturday Oct. 23rd at 3:00 pm. We need every ALHS Girls soccer supporter out at the game as Mags always has a loyal following. Go Shoregals!!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
News for the week of 10/18/10
Program notes for the week of 10/18/10:
History continues to be made by this year's Shoregal soccer team. This past week they received the No. 1 seed at the Rocky River District which is a first in program history. The girls also moved up to 5th place in the weekly Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Assn. poll - see below. This is also the highest that a AL girls soccer team has ever finished in any poll.
1. Strongsville (147)
2. Brecksville (129)
3. Holy Name (109)
4. N. Royalton (76)
5. Avon Lake (69)
6. Avon (58)
7. Westlake (54)
8. Solon (39)
9. Rocky River, Magnificat, and West Geauga (38)
Only one game this week and it was a doozy vs. Hathaway Brown
Game Recap
AL 1 HB 0
Goals:
AL
Emily O'Connor
Assists:
AL
Sarah Hudson
Goalies:
AL - Dana Strimbu - 8 saves
HB - Grace Redmon - 3 saves
Game Summary:
In a game with a playoff type atmosphere that featured 25 fouls and 4 yellow cards, host Avon Lake beat non-conference foe Hathaway Brown by a score of 1-0. The Shoregals scored on a 2nd half goal by freshman Emily O'Connor at the 49 minute mark. The game winner was set up by a shot on goal from senior Sarah Hudson which deflected off Blazer goalie Grace Redmon's hands and was put into the back of the net by O'Connor. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 8 saves and recorded her 5th shutout of the year. Blazers goalie Grace Redmon came up with 3 saves. The victory improved Avon Lake's record to 12-3-1 while Hathaway Brown falls to 6-9-1. Avon Lake received the no. 1 seed in the Rocky River district and will see action again next Saturday vs.the winner of the Magnificat - Lorain game.
Schedule:
The regular season is now complete and the Shoregals finished with an outstanding 12-3-1 record. The state playoffs begin this week and Avon Lake is scheduled to play on Saturday Oct. 23rd at 3:00 pm at home vs. the winner of Magnificat and the Lorain High Titans.
Cudos Corner:
Thanks to the following families for hosting the all team dinner on Sunday night:
Glasser family
Mills family
Quintero family
Higgins family
Crooks family
History continues to be made by this year's Shoregal soccer team. This past week they received the No. 1 seed at the Rocky River District which is a first in program history. The girls also moved up to 5th place in the weekly Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Assn. poll - see below. This is also the highest that a AL girls soccer team has ever finished in any poll.
1. Strongsville (147)
2. Brecksville (129)
3. Holy Name (109)
4. N. Royalton (76)
5. Avon Lake (69)
6. Avon (58)
7. Westlake (54)
8. Solon (39)
9. Rocky River, Magnificat, and West Geauga (38)
Only one game this week and it was a doozy vs. Hathaway Brown
Game Recap
AL 1 HB 0
Goals:
AL
Emily O'Connor
Assists:
AL
Sarah Hudson
Goalies:
AL - Dana Strimbu - 8 saves
HB - Grace Redmon - 3 saves
Game Summary:
In a game with a playoff type atmosphere that featured 25 fouls and 4 yellow cards, host Avon Lake beat non-conference foe Hathaway Brown by a score of 1-0. The Shoregals scored on a 2nd half goal by freshman Emily O'Connor at the 49 minute mark. The game winner was set up by a shot on goal from senior Sarah Hudson which deflected off Blazer goalie Grace Redmon's hands and was put into the back of the net by O'Connor. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 8 saves and recorded her 5th shutout of the year. Blazers goalie Grace Redmon came up with 3 saves. The victory improved Avon Lake's record to 12-3-1 while Hathaway Brown falls to 6-9-1. Avon Lake received the no. 1 seed in the Rocky River district and will see action again next Saturday vs.the winner of the Magnificat - Lorain game.
Schedule:
The regular season is now complete and the Shoregals finished with an outstanding 12-3-1 record. The state playoffs begin this week and Avon Lake is scheduled to play on Saturday Oct. 23rd at 3:00 pm at home vs. the winner of Magnificat and the Lorain High Titans.
Cudos Corner:
Thanks to the following families for hosting the all team dinner on Sunday night:
Glasser family
Mills family
Quintero family
Higgins family
Crooks family
Sunday, October 10, 2010
News for the week of 10/10/10
Program notes for the week of 10/10/10:
Another historic week for the Shoregals as they earned the outright 2010 Southwestern Conference championship by virtue of their 1-1 tie with Brecksville - see notes below. They finished the conference season undefeated with a 6-0-1 record. This was the first conference championship in the history of the program and also the first undefeated conference record. Just an amazing season thus far - congrats to our Shoregals!!!
In other soccer news, the Shoregals have moved up to #6 in the latest Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association weekly poll. Way to go girls!!!
Game Recaps:
AL vs. Brecksville 10/6/10
AL 1 Brecksville 1
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
Brecksville
Amanda Sivic
Assists:
AL
Cheyenne Lukstein
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 16 saves
Br Lexi Korczynski - 4 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake and Brecksville played to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night. The Shoregals took the first half lead on a goal by junior Jillian Strimbu who was assisted on a long pass from junior Cheyenne Lukstein. The Lady Bees tied it up in the 2nd half on a goal off a free kick by senior Amanda Sivic. The Shoregals survived a 17 shots on goal barrage by the Lady Bees who needed the win to earn a share of the conference title. Avon Lake's stout defense was led by senior Morgan Srail, juniors Danielle Liszka, Cheyenne Lukstein, Annie Lyons, Lindsay Quintero, Paige Glasser and sophomore Megan Braye. Junior Taylor Nedrich also turned in a great performance as she marked the Lady Bees All-Ohio forward Amanda Sivic. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 16 saves. Brecksville goalie senior Lexi Korczynski stopped 4 shots on the night. The tie gave the Shoregals an undefeated conference season at 6-0-1 and sole possession of the Southwestern Conference title. It was Avon Lake's first championship in the 18 year history of the program. Brecksville is now 10-2-3
AL vs. Magnificat 10/9/10
AL 1 Mags 0
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
Mags
none
Assists:
AL
Megan Braye
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 7 saves
M Amanda Copfer - 2 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake beat non-conference foe Magnificat by a score of 1-0. The Shoregals scored on a goal at the 29 minute mark of the first half.by junior Jillian Strimbu. She was assisted on a free kick from the defensive end by sophomore Megan Braye. The teams then battled to a scoreless second half. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 7 saves. Blue Streaks goalie Amanda Copfer was credited with 2 saves on the night. The victory improved Avon Lake's record to 11-3-1 while Magnificat falls to 6-5-2.
Schedule:
We have one game this week against Hathaway Brown at home on Saturday 10/16. JV at 1:00 pm and Varsity at 3:00 pm.
Another historic week for the Shoregals as they earned the outright 2010 Southwestern Conference championship by virtue of their 1-1 tie with Brecksville - see notes below. They finished the conference season undefeated with a 6-0-1 record. This was the first conference championship in the history of the program and also the first undefeated conference record. Just an amazing season thus far - congrats to our Shoregals!!!
In other soccer news, the Shoregals have moved up to #6 in the latest Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association weekly poll. Way to go girls!!!
Game Recaps:
AL vs. Brecksville 10/6/10
AL 1 Brecksville 1
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
Brecksville
Amanda Sivic
Assists:
AL
Cheyenne Lukstein
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 16 saves
Br Lexi Korczynski - 4 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake and Brecksville played to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night. The Shoregals took the first half lead on a goal by junior Jillian Strimbu who was assisted on a long pass from junior Cheyenne Lukstein. The Lady Bees tied it up in the 2nd half on a goal off a free kick by senior Amanda Sivic. The Shoregals survived a 17 shots on goal barrage by the Lady Bees who needed the win to earn a share of the conference title. Avon Lake's stout defense was led by senior Morgan Srail, juniors Danielle Liszka, Cheyenne Lukstein, Annie Lyons, Lindsay Quintero, Paige Glasser and sophomore Megan Braye. Junior Taylor Nedrich also turned in a great performance as she marked the Lady Bees All-Ohio forward Amanda Sivic. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 16 saves. Brecksville goalie senior Lexi Korczynski stopped 4 shots on the night. The tie gave the Shoregals an undefeated conference season at 6-0-1 and sole possession of the Southwestern Conference title. It was Avon Lake's first championship in the 18 year history of the program. Brecksville is now 10-2-3
AL vs. Magnificat 10/9/10
AL 1 Mags 0
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
Mags
none
Assists:
AL
Megan Braye
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 7 saves
M Amanda Copfer - 2 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake beat non-conference foe Magnificat by a score of 1-0. The Shoregals scored on a goal at the 29 minute mark of the first half.by junior Jillian Strimbu. She was assisted on a free kick from the defensive end by sophomore Megan Braye. The teams then battled to a scoreless second half. In goal for Avon Lake was junior Dana Strimbu who made 7 saves. Blue Streaks goalie Amanda Copfer was credited with 2 saves on the night. The victory improved Avon Lake's record to 11-3-1 while Magnificat falls to 6-5-2.
Schedule:
We have one game this week against Hathaway Brown at home on Saturday 10/16. JV at 1:00 pm and Varsity at 3:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
News for the Week of 10/4
Program notes for the week of 10/4:
Busy week for the SWC champion Shoregals. Games against state ranked Strongsville & Brecksville and then West side rival Magnificat. Schedule for the week as follows:
Monday Oct. 4th Home game vs. Strongsville JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Wednesday Oct. 6th Game at Brecksville JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Saturday Oct. 9th Game vs Magnificat at Rocky River JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Game Recaps:
AL vs. Strongsville 10/4
AL 1 Strongsville 6
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
St
Alexis Manoa - 2
Emily Ogle - 2
Megan Giesen
Kristin Schweisthal
Assists:
AL
Morgan Srail
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 14 saves; Morgan Srail - 3 saves
St Caitlyn Moore - 0 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake took an early 1-0 lead and then Strongsville scored 6 unanswered goals to wrap up a 6-1 non-conference win over the Shoregals. The Avon Lake goal was scored by Jillian Strimbu and assisted by Morgan Srail. At the other end, the Lady Mustangs bombarded the Avon Lake defense with 23 shots on goal. Strongsville goals were scored by Alexis Manoa-2, Emily Ogle-2, Megan Giesen, and Kristin Schweisthal. In goal for Avon Lake was Dana Strimbu who made 14 saves and Morgan Srail with 3 saves. Strongsville goalie Caitlyn Moore did not record a save as Avon Lake scored on the only shot it took. With the win Stronsville improves to 11-1-1, while the Shoregals fall to 10-3 on the season.
Cudos Corner:
Thanks to the families who hosted the team dinners on Tuesday evening:
Varsity - the Senior parents - Bernards, Donegans, Hudsons, Murdocks, & Srails
JV - Robinson, Petras, Krause families
Busy week for the SWC champion Shoregals. Games against state ranked Strongsville & Brecksville and then West side rival Magnificat. Schedule for the week as follows:
Monday Oct. 4th Home game vs. Strongsville JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Wednesday Oct. 6th Game at Brecksville JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Saturday Oct. 9th Game vs Magnificat at Rocky River JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm
Game Recaps:
AL vs. Strongsville 10/4
AL 1 Strongsville 6
Goals:
AL
Jillian Strimbu
St
Alexis Manoa - 2
Emily Ogle - 2
Megan Giesen
Kristin Schweisthal
Assists:
AL
Morgan Srail
Goalies:
AL Dana Strimbu - 14 saves; Morgan Srail - 3 saves
St Caitlyn Moore - 0 saves
Game Summary:
Avon Lake took an early 1-0 lead and then Strongsville scored 6 unanswered goals to wrap up a 6-1 non-conference win over the Shoregals. The Avon Lake goal was scored by Jillian Strimbu and assisted by Morgan Srail. At the other end, the Lady Mustangs bombarded the Avon Lake defense with 23 shots on goal. Strongsville goals were scored by Alexis Manoa-2, Emily Ogle-2, Megan Giesen, and Kristin Schweisthal. In goal for Avon Lake was Dana Strimbu who made 14 saves and Morgan Srail with 3 saves. Strongsville goalie Caitlyn Moore did not record a save as Avon Lake scored on the only shot it took. With the win Stronsville improves to 11-1-1, while the Shoregals fall to 10-3 on the season.
Cudos Corner:
Thanks to the families who hosted the team dinners on Tuesday evening:
Varsity - the Senior parents - Bernards, Donegans, Hudsons, Murdocks, & Srails
JV - Robinson, Petras, Krause families
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