League Opener

The Aces opened up their Central League schedule this past Monday as they traveled to Ridley. They have had a lot of success with the Raiders over the years, and this game was no exception, as LM walked off with a 4-0 shutout win. This brought their overall record to 3-0, all shutouts. Yesterday the Aces, still on the road, played a strong Radnor squad. Radnor took the lead in the 1st half, the first goal given up by LM's strong defense this year. Early in the 2nd half the Aces senior center midfielder Mike Lemonick took a cross from defender Nate Teihl and tied the game 1-1. Despite a few good chances by both teams there was no more scoring, and LM would have to settle for their 1st blemish of the season. Their overall record now stands at 3-0-1 (1-0-1 league).

Earlier in the week the 1st Southeastern PA Soccer Coaches poll of the season was published, with LM was ranked 10th. Other Central League teams listed in the poll were #2 Conestoga (who then lost their league opener to Penncrest), #11 Strath Haven, and #20 Upper Darby (coached by LM soccer alum Tom Farr).

LM has no game this Saturday due to the Jewish holiday. Next week the Aces have their only night game of the regular season as they travel to Conestoga for a 7 PM league contest. Thursday it's away again at Haverford High (3:45 PM), and Saturday at home (2:30 PM) against Unionville, last week's #1 ranked team in the Inquirer soccer poll.