The NHP Lady Jaguars U-14 team rolled into Westfield, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon and left winners in a 3-1 match, one step closer to an undefeated season. Despite a less than ideal field and the quickly setting sun, the Lady Jags stepped up to show why they remain at the top of the pack in their conference. Sunday was all about the incredibly hard work of the midfielders.
It became obvious from the start of the game that FC Premier Coloccini was a fast paced and physical team. That proved to be no problem for Mary Tsahas, Zoe Winston, Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath who dominated the middle of the field. On more than one occasion, Zoe Winston found herself wrapped in the arms of the opposing team but was still able to expertly maneuver the ball to the forwards. Mary Tsahas, the leading middie on the team, showed her poise and talent in tackling, frustrating the opposition with her foot skills and smart play. Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath did their part in keeping fresh legs on the field and controlling the pace of the game.
Scoring occurred in the first half when Caitlin Chestler passed to Carly Bloom for the 1st goal of the game. The second goal saw Mary Tsahas send the ball to Bella Arato who passed to Carly Bloom for the second goal with the third goal scored by Bella Arato after a pass from Carly Bloom.
The defense of Andrea Bouzos, Vrisida Bouzos, Samantha Corrigan, Jillian Fager, Nora Higgins and Catherine Rivera helped goalie Linda Artusa keep the Westfield team to one goal. The other offensive players, Samantha Coope, Marilena Mangiaracina, and Nicole Orlando supported the scoring drives for the Lady Jags.
It became obvious from the start of the game that FC Premier Coloccini was a fast paced and physical team. That proved to be no problem for Mary Tsahas, Zoe Winston, Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath who dominated the middle of the field. On more than one occasion, Zoe Winston found herself wrapped in the arms of the opposing team but was still able to expertly maneuver the ball to the forwards. Mary Tsahas, the leading middie on the team, showed her poise and talent in tackling, frustrating the opposition with her foot skills and smart play. Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath did their part in keeping fresh legs on the field and controlling the pace of the game.
Scoring occurred in the first half when Caitlin Chestler passed to Carly Bloom for the 1st goal of the game. The second goal saw Mary Tsahas send the ball to Bella Arato who passed to Carly Bloom for the second goal with the third goal scored by Bella Arato after a pass from Carly Bloom.
The defense of Andrea Bouzos, Vrisida Bouzos, Samantha Corrigan, Jillian Fager, Nora Higgins and Catherine Rivera helped goalie Linda Artusa keep the Westfield team to one goal. The other offensive players, Samantha Coope, Marilena Mangiaracina, and Nicole Orlando supported the scoring drives for the Lady Jags.