News for the Week of August 25, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/25/14:

Schedule for the Week of 8/25:
Monday, August 25th
    Game 4 at Elyria - V 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26th
    Training at ALHS from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, August 27th
    Game 5 vs. North Olmsted - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 28th
     Training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Friday, August 29th
     Off day - First football game vs. Avon at home
Saturday, August 30th
      Off day
Sunday, August 31st
      Off day


Game Recaps:
Here is a summary of our second game against Avon:

AL vs. Avon 8/18/14

AL 0   Avon 1

Goals:
AL - None

A - Maggie O'Donnell

Assists:
AL - None

A - Regan Betts

Goalies:
AL - Elise Duvall - 2 saves

A -  Rachel Grudzien - 7 saves

Game Summary:
See the attached game story with pics by Bob Daniels which appeared in the Chronicle-Telegram:

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2014/08/19/girls-soccer-avon-opens-season-1-0-win-avon-lake/

In JV action, Paige Hood gave the Shoregals the lead with her first goal of the season, but unfortunately Avon was able to get a late score and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.  Danielle DelGiudice went the distance for Avon Lake in goal.

Other Results:
8/20 - AL 1  Wadsworth  2

8/25 - AL 6  Elyria  0

Detailed recaps will appear next week


Don't Forget the Pizza!!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!

News for the Week of August 18, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/18/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 8/18:
Monday, August 18th
    Game 2 at Avon - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 19th
    Training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, August 20th
    Game 3 at Wadsworth - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 21st
     First day of school and training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Friday, August 22nd
     Off day
Saturday, August 23rd
      Off day
Sunday, August 24th
      Off day
 

Game Recaps:
A new season has begun and here is a summary of our first game against Oregon Clay:

AL vs. Oregon Clay 8/16/14

AL 2   Clay 4

Goals:
AL - Mila Zunich, Jackie Rush

OC - Karleigh Clere -2, Sydney Hess, Alex Vartorella

Assists:
AL - Olivia Siko, Jackie Rush

OC - Karleigh Clere, Kara Simon

Goalies:
AL - Elise Duvall - 1 save

OC - Olivia Hornyak - 1 save

Game Summary:
It was an afternoon of firsts for the Shoregals.  For the team, it was the first game of the season and they ended up dropping a 4 -2 decision to hosts Oregon Clay.  For players Jackie Rush & Mila Zunich, they also achieved some important firsts.   Rush who is a freshman and was starting her first Varsity game, got her first Varsity goal off a crossing pass from soph. Olivia Siko in the first half for Avon Lake’s first goal of the season.  With 2 seconds remaining in the first half, soph. Mila Zunich scored her first Varsity goal on a shot from 18 yds. out off a long pass from Rush who recorded her first Varsity assist.  That knotted the score at 2-2 at the break.  Clay had tallies from soph. Karleigh Clere on a breakaway and a header goal from fellow soph. Sydney Hess off a corner kick from Clere.

The second half belonged to the Lady Eagles as Clere scored on another breakway and then with 14 minutes left,  soph. Alex Vartorella scored the final goal off a crossing pass from senior Kara Simon.  In goal for Avon Lake was junior Elise Duvall who made one save and for Clay soph. Olivia Hornyak also recorded one save.

In JV action, the Shoregals dominated in their first win of the season by a 4-1 score over Clay. Scoring goals for AL were freshman Anna Robinson with two tallies, soph. Olivia Hall scored a goal along with freshman Emily Higley.  Danielle DelGuidice was in goal for the Shoregals.    


Don't Forget the Pizza!!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


Cudos Corner:
We like to recognize those individuals who do a little more for the program throughout the season.  This week we would like to say thanks to Eva Zunich for taking pictures for our Shoregal Yearbook, all the parent volunteers who helped with our teambuilding event, and Colleen Robinson for volunteering to do our JV stats for the season.

News for the Week of August 11, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/11/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 8/11:
Monday, August 11th
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Tuesday, August 12th
    5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Elyria Catholic at ALHS.
Wednesday, August 13th
     3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Thursday, August 14th
     5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Bay at Bay HS.
Friday, August 15th
    9:00AM-4:00PM - Team Building Event at Common Ground - Oberlin
Saturday, August 16th
    11:00AM-1:00PM - 1st game at Oregon Clay HS.


2014 Rosters:
Rosters for the Fall season have been announced.  See the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Rosters" to find the players with numbers and positions.  Congrats to all who made the team this year and Best of Luck this season!!


2014 Shoregal Calendar:
Please visit the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Calendar" and there you will find the 2014 season calendar. It lists times and locations for all practices, games, and any other pertinent events. Unfortunately, due to size constraints we are not able to display the calendar on our blogsite. However, when you hit on the Pages link you will find the calendar in its entirety.


Dad got Pizza?? - That's crazy!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


Cudos Corner:
A successful day at the Lorain County Showcase last Saturday as both teams won all of their games. We also ran a concession stand and would like to thank the following for helping out - Susan Moore, Merri Killius, Chip Killius, Colette Lubertozzi, Mark Siko, and Daegen Duvall.  


Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we want to tell you about the Ohio Soccer Weekly newsletter which can be found at:

http://ohsaa.org/sports/so/2014OSW/2014OhioSoccerWeekly.htm

Each week Jerry Snodgrass, the assistant comissioner for soccer in the OHSAA, puts out a newsletter which covers a number of topics, primarily for coaches, that parents might find interesting also. It helps you understand why things are done a certain way and the purpose behind specific rules.  Check it out!


Video of the Week:
We will continue again this week with more moves by world renown soccer freestyler Indi Cowie.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

Learn more about her and visit her website at:

http://www.indicowie.com/


This week's video is entitled "Crossbar Challenge"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMLXeW4lfeI&feature=player_detailpage

News for the Week of August 4, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/4/2012:

Schedule for the Week of 8/4:
Monday, August 4th
    9:00AM-10:00AM - Rosters Posted at Troy Shed.
    1:30PM-3:00PM - First official training session for the Fall 2014 Season w/ season rosters.
Tuesday, August 5th
    11:00AM-12:00Noon - Uniform distribution at ALHS.
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Wednesday, August 6th
    4:00PM/5:30PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Nordonia at ALHS.
    7:00PM-8:30PM   Fall Sports Parent Meeting at ALHS.
Thursday, August 7th
    10:00AM-11:00AM - Girls Soccer Picture Day at ALHS stadium
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Friday, August 8th
    5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Magnificat at ALHS.
Saturday, August 9th
    8:00AM-3:00PM - Lorain County Showcase at Troy.  See ALHS schedule on our Calendar.


2014 Rosters:
Rosters for the Fall season have been announced.  See the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Rosters" to find the players with numbers and positions.  Congrats to all who made the team this year and Best of Luck this season!!


2014 Shoregal Calendar:
Please visit the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Calendar" and there you will find the 2014 season calendar. It lists times and locations for all practices, games, and any other pertinent events. Unfortunately, due to size constraints we are not able to display the calendar on our blogsite. However, when you hit on the Pages link you will find the calendar in its entirety.


Did Someone say Pizza?????
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


And Wings?????
We also have a BW3 fundraiser coming up on Monday 8/11 - same kind of deal, you buy wings or whatever and the team gets a portion of the sales.  I believe there is a flyer that has to be turned in when you purchase.  Another break for Mom - we sure like to eat on this team!!


Video of the Week:
We will continue again this week with more moves by world renown soccer freestyler Indi Cowie.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

Learn more about her and visit her website at:

http://www.indicowie.com/

This week's video is entitled "High School Soccer Freestyle Training"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AXYr2uiG0k&feature=player_embedded