Seahawk wins Tiburon swim
Rachel Knowles competed with 400 polar bear types (8 to 75 years old) in the 10th annual Tiburon Mile in San Francisco Bay Sept. 13, finishing first in the open water swim in the 13 & under category.
Decked out in a thin swim suit, goggles and double swim caps anchored with duct tape, the 12-year-old who swims for the Pleasanton Seahawks swam against the chilly 50-something degree current from Angel Island to Tiburon Harbor. In preparation for the race, Knowles has competed in multiple open water swims. She said that when the swimmers left the bay, they were hosed off and the cold water felt “like a hot shower.”
“The best part of the experience was finishing and running on the red carpet at the finish line,” she added.
Rage U10 Grey go 2-1-1 in Footie Fest
The Pleasanton Rage U10 Grey went 2-1-1 in the Castro Valley Footie Fest last weekend. On day one, the Rage fell behind 2-0 early but turned it around with three unanswered goals to beat an undefeated team from West Marin. Jasmine Yaeger, Katie Judson and Erin Shaefer sparked the offense, with Judson scoring to tie the game and Yaeger hitting the net twice with a nice assist by Grace Vardell. The defense stepped up, led by Lauren Casby, Taryn Baldus and Kiley Pohlmann. Lily Kreiger and Nadine Cobb moved the ball well through the midfield, putting West Marin back on their heels for most of the second half. In game two, the Rage passed and moved the ball well against Mill Valley, opening up a lead early on another goal by Yeager, this time off a corner kick assist by Alex Cravens.
On day two, the Rage played Castro Valley to a 1-1 draw; when Katie Judson outran the defense and goalie on a through ball assist by Kiley Pohlmann. In game two, the Rage fell behind early against a quick Livermore team, with Yaeger scoring the only Rage goal. Sophie Tuell and Alex Cravens kept each game close from goal, making several saves and delivering long punts downfield to open up the field for the offense.
The Rage U9 D1 White were as hot as the weather this past weekend as they played spectacular team soccer in route to four straight wins at the Castro Valley Footie Fest. Outscoring opponents 18-4 and never allowing more than one goal in any game, U9 Rage White improved to 8-4 on the season and have won seven straight. Back Row: Assistant Coach Steve Moura, Head Coach Jen Mello; Middle Row: Molly Griston, Isabella Clark, Emily Tincher, Mary Tincher, Zoe Moura, Devyn Baldus; First Row: Allison Jenezon, Makena Densmore, Kira Broacha, Quinn Lombardi, Kiera Hegarty and Allison Hunter.
Broncos get second shutout
The PJFL Broncos were as hot as the weather Saturday when they faced the Raiders, shutting them out 14-0 — their second consecutive shutout of the season.
The Broncos defense shut down the Raiders’ first possession with the first big tackle of the game by Frankie Banks and Alex Omo at the line, and Jake Massie came up with a big fourth down sack. The offense took charge immediately with QB Ronnie Jones’ handoff to Napoleon Kaufman for a 50-yard TD, followed by Cory Barrios who ran it in for the extra point. Blocks by Alex Narvani, Ashwin Anand, Colby Gilbert, Craig Gin and Jordan Reed aided in the scoring runs. The defense held the Raiders as time ran out on the quarter with tackles by Alex Lazzereschi, Sam Tarasow, Deangelo Ty and Barrios.
The second quarter opened with a bang with Brian Bergman’s 51-yard TD pass reception, followed by Cameron Beck’s pass reception in the end zone for the extra point for a 14-0 score. The defense took over at their 42, but not for long when Ryan Jenkins-Wilburn intercepted the Raiders’ first pass play. The offense moved the ball steadily down the field with runs by Barrios and Kaufman and pass reception by Bergman, all of which earned two first downs. The defense finished out the half keeping the Raiders’ yardage in check. A team tackle by Nick Massie and Jenkins-Wilburn stopped a first down conversion, Banks, Omo, and Barrios held the offense to the line, Luke Spiller sacked for a loss, and Alex Creapeau, Andrew Lambert and Omo broke up a pass as time ran out on the first half.
BUSC U16 Select win consolation game at Harvest Classic
In a stunning finish to a miraculous day, the BUSC U16 Select rode a five-goal first half barrage to win the consolation game of the BUSC Fall Harvest Classic last weekend.
The Select were on in game one against the SASC Stallions. Jared Shofi drove the right sideline, evaded his mark, and sent a negative ball to Hunter Meurrens in the19th minute. Lurking around the 18 as he usually does, Meurrens buried it for a 1-0 lead. The final would be 2-0.
Game two was a heavyweight bout in the extreme triple digit heat of the afternoon against the Elk Grove Heat. Joe Lee, Randy Copeman, Tyler Mende, and Frank Morley were all-league in shutting down an attack that had netted 11 goals in their first game. The Heat caught the Select short in the back and knocked three passes that resulted in an open player at the top of the box for a goal late in the game. The Select battled but came up short 1-0.
Needing some help to advance, the Select got their miracle. The Heat lost to the Stallions, opening the door for the Select, and they barged through it, defeating the Newark Rebels 3-1. Select moved on to the consolation game versus the Eureka Attack, coming out with a fury, and struck quickly in the third minute. Brandon Cohen’s corner kick went to Lorentz, who lead Nino for a great set-up and finish for the 1-0 lead. The team took a 3-0 lead in the 18th minute, finishing the opponents off for a 5-0 win.
Rage U11 D1 complete second shutout
In extreme heat of over 100 degrees the Rage U11 D1 came away with their second shutout in a week winning 5-0 over Lamorinda 98 last weekend. Goal one came in the first half when Sarah Broacha scored a left footed beauty, there were numerous on goal attempts made by Tiara Lewis, Jo Salinas, Sam Frost, Amy Schoendienst and Shanece Hunsaker, but the score stayed 1-0 at halftime thanks to several great saves by goalie Juliet Allen.
The second half the Rage kicked it wide open scoring four more goals. Shanece Hunsaker scored two of the four off of wonderful assists by Sam Frost and Ariana Nino. Tiara Lewis was able to kick a distance goal, while Ariana Nino determined to score drove the ball down and shot it into the net. Just like in the first half there were numerous on goal attempts by the Rage, but it was the game-winning defense of Amy Schoendienst, Haley Okumura, Lorna Roberts, Ariana Nino, Ryan Murphy, Tiara Lewis, Sam Frost and Juliet Allen that kept Lamorinda silenced.
BUSC U13 go undefeated in Harvest Classic
The BUSC U13 Div III Select team went undefeated in last weekend’s Pleasanton Fall Harvest Classic tournament. Overall, the BUSC boys played four very aggressive and strategic matches out shooting their opponents with 76 shots on goal to only 17 against the entire tournament. Goals were scored by Pierre Marie (4), Ryan Vicencio (3), Mason Picone and Dylan Tuell (two each), and Lucas Warzyniak, Matt Teng, Brian Kinnee, Roberto Beard and Thomas Rozas (1 each). Assists were provided by Mason Picone (4), Matt Teng and Lucas Warzyniak (2 each), and Brian Kinnee, Reed Marques, Thomas Rozas and Roberto Beard (1 each). Also a key performance to the scoring success was Joshua Cole with a relentless attack on the opponent’s defenders. The defensive coverage was outstanding as well, limiting opponents to only two goals for the tournament. The defensive stars were Chris Klahr, Matt Teng, Chris Goldhawk, Andrew Griehshammer and Sammy Hanson. Keeper duties were shared by Sammy Hanson (3 matches) and Andrew Griehshammer (consolation match) who registered a total of 12 saves and were key factors in limited all opponents to only two goals for the tournament.
Jackrabbits rebound, ending in tie
The Rage Jackrabbits U10 Division 3 came back in the final minute to end the match against the Junglecats Saturday in a 2-2 draw. Lauren Milligan scored both goals. The team displayed a team effort in spite of the 100-degree heat. The girls pressured the ball all over the field and had 10 shots on goal. Their persistence paid off as they scored the equalizer with one minute to play. Top Offensive Player: Lauren Milligan. Leading scorer Wynne Velzy was a constant threat up top. Emma Goldner and Terra McHone led the attack at mid-field. Top Defensive Players: Miara Pipe and Holly D’Amico.
Disappointing showing for Rage U14AC
It was a disappointing Dublin tournament for Pleasanton Rage U14 AC last weekend. Despite two winning shutouts on Saturday, Rage ended on the third place in the bracket. The first game against Dublin Tri-Valley was decided after a free kick by Mathea Turkalj, who placed the ball into the middle of the box. The ball bounced several times before Hannah Stapp placed it in the net. The second game against TPSC Sharks was tied 0-0 in the first half. In the second half Paige Hughes crossed the ball into the box and Stapp managed to score with her knee. Mathea Turkalj crossed a corner kick in the goalie’s 6-yard area, causing the Shark’s defender to stop the ball with her hand. After the referee called the penalty kick, Turkalj calmly placed the ball behind the goalie. Sunday’s game against Heritage Force was tied in the first and 15 minutes in the second half. Rage had several chances to score, but an unusually weak defensive performance in the last 15 minutes allowed Heritage to score three fast goals and eliminate Rage from the tournament.
Rage U9 Gray keep pressure up, settle for tie
In its third in a series of three first-round State Cup games, the Pleasanton Rage U-9 Gray team kept the pressure on in a well-matched contest against the Livermore Avalanche team Sunday. The final score resulted in a tie: 0-0. Top Offensive Players: Holly Judson, Sarah Mirr, Grace Skinner. Top Defensive Players: Addyson Mapes, Eknoor Kaur, Leila Shafi.
Ballistic United Soccer Club
September 26, 2009
Division 4- Recreational Publicity
Age Group: U5
Home Team Name: Cosmos, Visitor Team Name: Centurions
Top Offensive Players: Noah Lombardi, Jack Basseer, Brandt Starron
Top Defensive Players: Ryan Avery
Highlights: The Cosmos hosted the Centurions on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The Cosmos struck quickly with a goal by Noah Lombardi. The Centurions countered quickly afterward to tie the score. Both teams played strong and each had several scoring chances thwarted at the last moment. Jack Basseer and Noah Lombardi both accounted for 2 goals in the game. Brandt Starron was a stellar set up man contributing 4 assists for the Cosmos. Spencer St. John kicked in his first goal of the season just before the break. Both teams exhibited great sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
Age Group: U6
Home Team Name: Champs, Visitor Team Name: Comets
Highlights: In an exciting game on a very hot day, the Comets were lead by Max Young, James Weaver and Charlie Buckley. The Comets had a complete team effort on defense with all the boys giving maximum effort.
Home Team Name: Chiefs, Visitor Team Name: Colts
Top Offensive Players: Michael Lu, Jack Dubos for the Colts, Nathan Shinn for the Chiefs, Top Defensive Players: Rayan Gribs and Jai Shah for the Colts, Zachary Higgins and Hayden Roberts for the Chiefs.
Highlights: This week is the third week of games. The Chiefs came to the game with their top dribblers ready to go. Andrew Saah had some great footwork and made a great goal for the Chiefs while Nathan Shinn had some big kicks for the Chiefs. Jack Dubos made some beautiful goals for the Colts and Michael Lu for the Colts had his running game on while stealing the ball from everyone and scoring a few goals himself. Hayden Roberts took on some awesome defensive skills taking the ball from the Colts many a times to stop them from scoring. Zachary Higgins used some fancy footwork and great passing skills on the field today for the Chiefs. Rayan Gribs had a big boot to make an assisted goal for the Colts. He also played a great defensive game. Jai Shah ran all over the field using his best defensive game. In this 3rd week of play, the Chiefs and Colts were showing what awesome talent they have.
Home Team Name: Crocodiles, Visitor Team Name: Cougars
Top Offensive Players: Michael Buhalis, Top Defensive Players: Elliott Jay
Highlights: It was a hot one out there today! Good job players for giving your all despite the heat (102). We are all so proud of you. Michael did a fantastic job of getting the ball toward the goal and putting so much effort into the game. Eliott had some key blocks in the game and pulled through for the team. Go Crocs! See you all next week.
Home Team Name: Coyotes, Visitor Team Name: Cyclones
Top Offensive Players: Colby Wallace #6; Ryan Armstrong #4; Zachary Riley #10; Tyler Caldeira #5, Top Defensive Players: Anthony Mitine #7; Justin Wallace #3; Dylan Gray #8; Kyle Franck #9
Highlights: Everyone one of the Coyotes kicked the ball! Colby Wallace made long kicks, hitting the ball into the goal! With the help of Dylan Gray, Ryan Armstrong made a nice goal! All of the boys did absolutely amazing in today’s game!!!
Highlights: On a very hot afternoon in an exciting game, the Flames were lead by Connor Witt and Parker Hill. The Flames had a complete team effort on defense with all players giving their maximum effort.
Home Team Name: Falcons
Home Team Name: Stingrays, Visitor Team Name: Squadron
Top Offensive Players: Derek Nasser, Luke Neely, Kyle Newman,
Top Defensive Players: Brandon Overcash, Gavin Yin, John Serrano
Age Group: U8
Home Team Name: Marlins, Visitor Team Name: Mavericks
Top Offensive Players: Arjun Mody, Canyon Kosch, Aaron Berson
Top Defensive Players: Justin Craven
Highlights: The Mavericks came out slow in the first quarter and the Marlins scored unanswered goals. The Mavericks came out in the 2nd quarter with a strong defense and held the Marlins scoreless. The Mavericks and Marlins battled back and forth with strong aggressive soccer for the rest of the game. The Mavericks were able to score 3 times with impressive goals by Aaron Berson, Arjun Mody and Canyon Kosch. The Marlins were still victorious winning 4-3.
Home Team Name: Condors, Visitor Team Name: Cheetahs
Top Offensive Players: Daniel DeJarnatt, Tanner Fehrmann, Nate McGinty
Top Defensive Players: Will Bosse, Gio Cerutti, Kaleb Real
Highlights: Photo Caption: Michael McMasters (center) and Gio Cerutti (left) of the Cheetahs fight for the ball against the Condors.
Age Group: U9
Home Team Name: Tyrants, Visitor Team Name: Thunder
Top Offensive Players: Brandon Doyle, op Defensive Players: Mihir Weling
Highlights: The first half of the game as dominated with strong play by the Tyrants with goals by Mihir Weling and Joao Pais with an additional 3 attempts on goal. Maxwell Stubbs and Maximilian Maratsos maintained possession of the ball and play up the field for goal assists. The second half maintained pace with goalkeeper Vishal Cherukuri playing 3 strong saves as Thunder pushed forward. Shawn Keswani maintained a strong defence play and ball set up for the Tyrants offence. Goals were scored by Maxwell Stubbs and Brandon Doyle with goal assist by Jonathan Ouyang. Rohit Jaganathan substituted for an injured Euann Owens and demonstrated very nice play and ball control in centre field. Centre Referee Grace Ouyang, Assistant Referee Lewis Owens.
Age Group: U10
Home Team Name: Alliance, Score: 2
Visitor Team Name: Admirals, Score: 2
Top Offensive Players: Jhett Manougerra , Jeremy Mast , Timmy Wolfenberger
Top Defensive Players: Donovan Brunk Jr , Austin Telles ,Lucas Pafumi
Highlights: Admirals played their best game of the season against a tough team. Timmy Wolfenberger scored Admirals first goal of the season. Followed by a goal from Jeremy Mast with a great assist from Jhett Manougerra. Both teams played hard all game in the blistering heat.
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