When both scrimmage opportunities for the Varsity and JV scheduled for Friday and Saturday evaporated, the logical step was to join forces. As a result, the Marauder JV will scrimmage the Varsity at 4:00 this Friday at Huntley.
The Varsity had been scheduled to host The Derryfield School on Friday on the HHS turf, but the field hockey playoff game took priority, and the Varsity was without a venue, and subsequently without an opponent. The JV was hoping to play the Lebanon JV on Saturday, but the Raiders could not muster a full squad, and declined to come. Instead, all of the tension and animosity built up over a week's worth of crowded bus rides (fighting over bagels, debating which DVD to watch, quarreling about the choice seats at the back of the bus) will come to a head on the final afternoon of activity this fall on the hallowed Huntley pitch.
The fact that several Varsity behemoths will be missing due to college visits will make it a much more even game. Without Dan Remillard and Chris Tecca in the lineup, and with a lot of the
non-starters in line for the bulk of the Varsity playing time, it should be a competitive and entertaining match.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Varsity Locks Up First Place With Win at John Stark
The Marauders closed their regular season with an efficient 2-0 win against John Stark on Tuesday, locking up first place in the NHIAA Class I standings, and ensuring the top seed when the Tournament pairings come out next Monday. Ben Harris scored twice to pace Hanover to its seventh win in a row, and Sam Gest keyed a strong defensive effort with an excellent performance in goal.
It took a while for the Marauders to get untracked at both ends of the field. Offensively, Hanover was unable to take advantage of the spacious John Stark pitch, and showed impatience, settling for long crosses that were easily handled by General goalkeeper Josh Levandowski. The Marauder defense uncharacteristically gave away a number of corner kicks, although they handled these dangerous restarts well. John Stark's one scoring bid came on a quick shot by Kyle Morin from 12 yards out that was acrobatically parried over the bar by a diving Sam Gest.
Hanover slowly warmed up on offense, and broke through on the 36th minute on a brilliant shot by Ben Harris, who hit a perfectly-aimed ball from outside the penalty area that beat Levandowski to the far corner for a 1-0 lead.
Trusting their ability to build their first half efforts, the Marauders came out brightly in the second half and never lost their grip on the game. They spent most of the half in John Stark's end, and did a better job of linking short passes at midfield. In the meantime, the back four of Dan Remillard, Nate Hanna, Gunnar Shaw and Matt Barth calmly blunted almost every General counterattack. The one time striker Stephen Johnstone leaked through on the right side, Sam Gest came out well to cut the shooter's angle and gobbled up his close-range shot.
Hayden Pressey-Murray and Trey Rebman did a nice job on the left flank, creating several good scoring chances, and center midfielders Joe Carey, Aaron Segura and Roland Hermann-Stanzel were outstanding at both ends of the field. After several near misses, including a Remillard header off of a Forrest Pratt corner kick and a beautifully-made shot in traffic by Isaiah Fariel, Harris put the icing on the cake in the 78th minute with a carbon copy of his first goal. The skillful junior worked free at the left corner of the penalty area and lashed a rising shot that beat Levandowski over his shoulder and inside the far post. It was Harris' tenth goal of the season and fourth in the past two games,and it nicely wrapped up the 2-0 victory.
The Marauders will be off for a week, and even though there are a number of Class I contests remaining, they are secure in the knowledge that their 12-1-1 record and strong Heal Point total will guarantee them the top seed in the Class I Tournament for the third year in a row. Brackets will be announced next Monday, and Hanover will host a first-round game on Thursday, October 29th. Their planed scrimmage with The Derryfield School, originally scheduled for Friday, has been placed on hold for lack of a venue. The HHS field hockey team will be hosting a second-round NHIAA playoff game during that time slot on Friday. Stay tuned for updates.
Seniors Chris Tecca and Sam Farnham both made well-earned starts for the Marauders against John Stark. Every one of the ten Hanover senors have now started at least one game, and Coach Grabill cited the group collectively after the game. "We are constantly asking the seniors to be willing to provide leadership," he commented. "We have always been fortunate in this respect, and it's one of the reasons Hanover teams have been so well-respected for both on-the-field success as well as sportsmanship. This senior class has been exemplary. Every single one of them has been a superb role model, and we will be reaping the benefits of their leadership not just throughout the remainder of this season, but for years to come". The seniors and their parents will be honored at the Oct. 29th game at halftime.
It took a while for the Marauders to get untracked at both ends of the field. Offensively, Hanover was unable to take advantage of the spacious John Stark pitch, and showed impatience, settling for long crosses that were easily handled by General goalkeeper Josh Levandowski. The Marauder defense uncharacteristically gave away a number of corner kicks, although they handled these dangerous restarts well. John Stark's one scoring bid came on a quick shot by Kyle Morin from 12 yards out that was acrobatically parried over the bar by a diving Sam Gest.
Hanover slowly warmed up on offense, and broke through on the 36th minute on a brilliant shot by Ben Harris, who hit a perfectly-aimed ball from outside the penalty area that beat Levandowski to the far corner for a 1-0 lead.
Trusting their ability to build their first half efforts, the Marauders came out brightly in the second half and never lost their grip on the game. They spent most of the half in John Stark's end, and did a better job of linking short passes at midfield. In the meantime, the back four of Dan Remillard, Nate Hanna, Gunnar Shaw and Matt Barth calmly blunted almost every General counterattack. The one time striker Stephen Johnstone leaked through on the right side, Sam Gest came out well to cut the shooter's angle and gobbled up his close-range shot.
Hayden Pressey-Murray and Trey Rebman did a nice job on the left flank, creating several good scoring chances, and center midfielders Joe Carey, Aaron Segura and Roland Hermann-Stanzel were outstanding at both ends of the field. After several near misses, including a Remillard header off of a Forrest Pratt corner kick and a beautifully-made shot in traffic by Isaiah Fariel, Harris put the icing on the cake in the 78th minute with a carbon copy of his first goal. The skillful junior worked free at the left corner of the penalty area and lashed a rising shot that beat Levandowski over his shoulder and inside the far post. It was Harris' tenth goal of the season and fourth in the past two games,and it nicely wrapped up the 2-0 victory.
The Marauders will be off for a week, and even though there are a number of Class I contests remaining, they are secure in the knowledge that their 12-1-1 record and strong Heal Point total will guarantee them the top seed in the Class I Tournament for the third year in a row. Brackets will be announced next Monday, and Hanover will host a first-round game on Thursday, October 29th. Their planed scrimmage with The Derryfield School, originally scheduled for Friday, has been placed on hold for lack of a venue. The HHS field hockey team will be hosting a second-round NHIAA playoff game during that time slot on Friday. Stay tuned for updates.
Seniors Chris Tecca and Sam Farnham both made well-earned starts for the Marauders against John Stark. Every one of the ten Hanover senors have now started at least one game, and Coach Grabill cited the group collectively after the game. "We are constantly asking the seniors to be willing to provide leadership," he commented. "We have always been fortunate in this respect, and it's one of the reasons Hanover teams have been so well-respected for both on-the-field success as well as sportsmanship. This senior class has been exemplary. Every single one of them has been a superb role model, and we will be reaping the benefits of their leadership not just throughout the remainder of this season, but for years to come". The seniors and their parents will be honored at the Oct. 29th game at halftime.
JV Beats John Stark 9-0 to Finish 13-1
The Junior Varsity had an easy time at John Stark, beating the aGenerals 9-0 and finishing their season with a 13-1 record. Chris Harwick led the scoring with two goals and an assist, and Connor Gordon also had a pair in the first half, as Hanover jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the interval. Keegan Gantrish assisted on Harwick's first tally, prompting Liam Gantrish to record the helper on Gordon's. Ryan Brigham and Zach Taylor had the remaining two goals in the opening half, and Taylor added a second to open the second half. Jacob LaPoint scored to make it 8-0, assisted by Daniel Hernandez, and Wiley Little closed the account. Alex Woods and Andrew Brown shared the shutout in goal.
The JV will keep training Wednesday and Friday in anticipation with a Saturday "friendly" with the Lebanon JV (yet to be finalized), hopefully on the HHS Turf at 4:00. Stay tuned for confirmation.
The JV will keep training Wednesday and Friday in anticipation with a Saturday "friendly" with the Lebanon JV (yet to be finalized), hopefully on the HHS Turf at 4:00. Stay tuned for confirmation.
Friday Scrimmage on Hold
Friday's Varsity scrimmage with Derryfield is on hold. The HHS Field Hockey playoff game will be played Friday afternoon on the HHS turf, and it is not clear if or when the scrimmage will be played. Please stay tuned for further details.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Please Return Reserve Uniforms ASAP
Reserve players are asked to return their game and practice uniforms (shirts, shorts and socks) as soon as possible. Players not returning equipment by October 27 will be billed for the equipment.
Please return the uniforms to the Athletic Department Office washed, bagged and labeled. For tomorrow (Tuesday) only, players may also return uniforms as is (unwashed, crumpled and straight out the backpack) to Coach Grabill in the gym during activity period. Take advantage of this special offer! There will be small prizes given to the first five players returning uniforms tomorrow.
Please return the uniforms to the Athletic Department Office washed, bagged and labeled. For tomorrow (Tuesday) only, players may also return uniforms as is (unwashed, crumpled and straight out the backpack) to Coach Grabill in the gym during activity period. Take advantage of this special offer! There will be small prizes given to the first five players returning uniforms tomorrow.
Soccer Games Added to Schedule
Two soccer games have been added to the schedule at the end of this week. The Varsity will scrimmage The Derryfield School on Friday at 3:30 p.m. on the HHS turf field. On Saturday, the JV will play the Lebanon JV at 4:00 p.m. on the HHS turf. Please note these additions.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Soccer Schedule October 19-24
Monday, October 19
JV and Varsity Practice at Huntley 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20
JV and Varsity Games at John Stark 3:45 p.m.
Dismissal 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
JV Practice at Huntley 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Varsity Practice at HHS Turf 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22
No JV Practice
Varsity Practice at HHS turf 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
JV vs. Varsity Scrimmage at Huntley 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
No Team Activity
Sunday, October 25
No Team Activity
JV and Varsity Practice at Huntley 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20
JV and Varsity Games at John Stark 3:45 p.m.
Dismissal 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
JV Practice at Huntley 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Varsity Practice at HHS Turf 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22
No JV Practice
Varsity Practice at HHS turf 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
JV vs. Varsity Scrimmage at Huntley 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
No Team Activity
Sunday, October 25
No Team Activity
Reserves End Season With a Loss to Keene JVs
Saturday morning brought us a chilly start and fantastically well played match by the Marauder Reserve team. Missing several players to start, Hanover took to the field with a starting eleven that included. Alex Brown, Michael Yukica, James Choi, Jonathan Kenkel, Robert Wild, Eben Holbrook, Neils Keulhert making his debut at left back filling in for PSAT taking Bei Dai, Matthew Couture, Zach Estes, and Daniel Wilson.
Winning the coin toss before hand, Hanover took the kick and made immediate inroads towards the Keene net, determined and aggressive. The first ten minutes were even and strong with shots testing both keepers. Keene's very fast strikers found it impossible to make any progress passed Daniel Wilson on the right and slipped into the center blowing by the defense and sliding one into the side netting behind Ryan O'Rourke for a 1-0 lead.
Undaunted and familiar with not scoring the first goal in matches, the return of Daniel "Bermuda" Slayton brought with it a quick reply off his head coming from a perfect corner kick provided by Robert Wild. The half was far from over with a new fire within them the Marauders the team had to scramble to stop a kick off to goal line run led by the speedsters of Keene up top. Pressure returned towards the Keene end when Mike Yukica was brought down outside the box on the left side of the pitch. Left footed free kick wizard in training Mitch Curry lined up a cross into the box the was redirected strongly and accurately by Michael Yukica. Blowing past the keeper, the ball found the net. Yukica's first goal of the season was reminiscent of his last game time goal early in the season against the JV girls' team. Hanover now led, 2-1.
With time still left Daniel Slayton was determined to put another one into the back of the net making runs towards the Keene goal repeatedly to no avail until a few fancy moves and bumps led him on a full speed run straight towards the right side corner where he struck another into the net. At halftime, Hanover led Keene 3-1.
Hanover met opposition from an inspired Keene side in the second half. They scored to to get withing a goal early in the second half, but still players like David White, Steve Gofer, and Alex Brown made charging runs towards net. Bei Dai returned into his usual spot rounding out the superbly skilled back line. The speed of Keene really took its toll on Hanover's midfield with many runs from Keene into dangerous areas only to be stopped by Ryan O'Rourke. With seven minutes left Keene equalized, making the score 3-3, and with time winding down Hanover found themselves facing overtime. Pressure from Keene was so strong that in the final two minutes of the half another Keene striker netted a shot from ten yards out into the top corner. No time was left for any successful run towards net. A true heart-breaker, but filled with many great plays and not lacking in the goals department.
Congratulations to the Reserve team on a great match and a fantastic season. All the players have come along way in skill, vision, sportsmanship, and mentality since the sweltering days in August. It has been a pleasure getting to know all the players, both myself, and Coaches Callanan, Grabill, and Bourdon look forward to their progress as players and students in the future.
- Jason Landers
Players are requested to return game and practive jerseys, socks, and shorts to either the Athletic Office, or Coach Grabill by the end of next week. Please have them washed and baged with the player's name in the bag. The Reserve team will join the Varsity and JV teams on Tuesday, Nov. 17th for a joing Awards Celebration and Talent Show at the high school. Details will be forthcoming, but be sure to save the date. We would love to have some parental help in organizing an end-of-season dinner for players, parents and coaches.
Winning the coin toss before hand, Hanover took the kick and made immediate inroads towards the Keene net, determined and aggressive. The first ten minutes were even and strong with shots testing both keepers. Keene's very fast strikers found it impossible to make any progress passed Daniel Wilson on the right and slipped into the center blowing by the defense and sliding one into the side netting behind Ryan O'Rourke for a 1-0 lead.
Undaunted and familiar with not scoring the first goal in matches, the return of Daniel "Bermuda" Slayton brought with it a quick reply off his head coming from a perfect corner kick provided by Robert Wild. The half was far from over with a new fire within them the Marauders the team had to scramble to stop a kick off to goal line run led by the speedsters of Keene up top. Pressure returned towards the Keene end when Mike Yukica was brought down outside the box on the left side of the pitch. Left footed free kick wizard in training Mitch Curry lined up a cross into the box the was redirected strongly and accurately by Michael Yukica. Blowing past the keeper, the ball found the net. Yukica's first goal of the season was reminiscent of his last game time goal early in the season against the JV girls' team. Hanover now led, 2-1.
With time still left Daniel Slayton was determined to put another one into the back of the net making runs towards the Keene goal repeatedly to no avail until a few fancy moves and bumps led him on a full speed run straight towards the right side corner where he struck another into the net. At halftime, Hanover led Keene 3-1.
Hanover met opposition from an inspired Keene side in the second half. They scored to to get withing a goal early in the second half, but still players like David White, Steve Gofer, and Alex Brown made charging runs towards net. Bei Dai returned into his usual spot rounding out the superbly skilled back line. The speed of Keene really took its toll on Hanover's midfield with many runs from Keene into dangerous areas only to be stopped by Ryan O'Rourke. With seven minutes left Keene equalized, making the score 3-3, and with time winding down Hanover found themselves facing overtime. Pressure from Keene was so strong that in the final two minutes of the half another Keene striker netted a shot from ten yards out into the top corner. No time was left for any successful run towards net. A true heart-breaker, but filled with many great plays and not lacking in the goals department.
Congratulations to the Reserve team on a great match and a fantastic season. All the players have come along way in skill, vision, sportsmanship, and mentality since the sweltering days in August. It has been a pleasure getting to know all the players, both myself, and Coaches Callanan, Grabill, and Bourdon look forward to their progress as players and students in the future.
- Jason Landers
Players are requested to return game and practive jerseys, socks, and shorts to either the Athletic Office, or Coach Grabill by the end of next week. Please have them washed and baged with the player's name in the bag. The Reserve team will join the Varsity and JV teams on Tuesday, Nov. 17th for a joing Awards Celebration and Talent Show at the high school. Details will be forthcoming, but be sure to save the date. We would love to have some parental help in organizing an end-of-season dinner for players, parents and coaches.
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