LM hosted a good Council Rock South team this afternoon in a cold sporadic rain, where the stakes were win or end your season. Just 9 minutes in the Aces had a good scoring chance when the Rock keeper was caught out of the net, but the shot deflected off 2 defenders and went wide. Five minutes later LM had another good scoring opportunity but this time the keeper came up big. Meanwhile, Council Rock's only threats in the 1st half came off corners & free kicks, but if you give up enough of them it's like playing with fire. Midway thru the 1st half tri-captain Tyler Niles opened the scoring with a beautiful header off a Matt Lindheim corner, 1-0 Aces at halftime.
In the 2nd half Rock changed it up a little, working the midfield on quick transitions, but still only threatened on restarts. Ten minutes in they finally got a good shot on a 30 yard blast, but LM's keeper Connor Yu made a nice save to keep it scoreless. Play went back & forth for the next 20 minutes, with the Aces clinging to a slim 1 goal lead but slowly letting Rock take over the momentum. With 13 minutes left, it was another free kick chance that turned the whole complexity of the game, when a Rock player put a real nice header past the LM keeper to tie it up. Two minutes later the Aces just missed on a corner kick. And with less than a minute left in regulation LM got 2 throw-ins deep in the Rock end but couldn't convert, sudden-victory OT.
It didn't take long, as 4 minutes into OT Rock scored the game winner, once again coming off a long throw-in, and the Aces season was over.
It was a disappointing ending, but when the shock wears off every player, and coaches as well, will realize just how good their impressive 15-3 season was. They came into pre-season practice with only 1 or 2 starters returning, a new goalie, and only a handful of players with any serious varsity experience. Their 3 losses were all by 1 goal; an own goal 2-1 loss to #1 ranked Conestoga, a 2-1 loss to Harriton on a PK, and an overtime 2-1 playoff loss (both coming from restarts) to Council Rock South.
I'll have several more season ending posts as the playoffs wind down. Thanks for your support.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
District 1 Playoffs 2011
Yesterday Council Rock South beat Marple Newtown 3-0 in the 1st round, so tomorrow, October 27th, the Aces (seeded 3rd) will host Council Rock South (the 14th seed) at 3 PM, on the turf at Arnold Field. Look for those results to be posted here tomorrow evening.
Should LM win tomorrow, they will host the winner of the Council Rock North (#6)/Central Bucks West (#22) game on Saturday at a time TBA.
In other District 1 Playoff action yesterday involving Central League teams, Springfield upset Boyertown 2-1 in OT, Strath Haven handled Avon Grove 3-0, Radnor lost to North Penn 3-0, and Marple Newtown lost to Council Rock South 3-0.
Should LM win tomorrow, they will host the winner of the Council Rock North (#6)/Central Bucks West (#22) game on Saturday at a time TBA.
In other District 1 Playoff action yesterday involving Central League teams, Springfield upset Boyertown 2-1 in OT, Strath Haven handled Avon Grove 3-0, Radnor lost to North Penn 3-0, and Marple Newtown lost to Council Rock South 3-0.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
2011 All-Central League Selections
Honorable Mention:
Matt Lindheim, junior midfielder, was the go to guy in the middle. Most of the offensive thrusts went thru him, and he also took the free kicks & corner kicks.
Conor Yu, junior goalkeeper, recorded a very impressive 10 shutouts this season. He was the center piece in a dominant defense.
Roberto Bonilla, senior midfielder, played a key role in counter-attacks, both offensively & defensively. He scored a 35 yard "highlite goal" against Marple that will always be remembered.
Second Team:
Shane Votto, senior midfielder & tri-captain, controlled all balls in the air in his vacinity this season. Whether it was scoring on corner kicks & long throw-ins, or dominating in the midfield.
First Team:
Ben Hriscu, senior forward & tri-captain, was the team's high scorer this season. His quickness & dribbling skills opened up a lot of scoring chances and made him the focus of every defense.
Tyler Niles, senior defender & tri-captain, was the anchor in the defensive end. Whether in the air, breaking down a striker, or solid clearing, he did it all. He also was the key weapon in all the long throw-ins, scoring his share of goals.
Kenny Lassiter, junior forward, was a scoring threat from anywhere on the field. His moves in a crowd and physical play made him invaluable up front.
Congratulations to all the deserving recipients. For more info, along with player portraits, go to: lmacessoccer.com, click on the logo to enter, and then, under Aces News, click on "more" under LM's All-Central League Selections.
Matt Lindheim, junior midfielder, was the go to guy in the middle. Most of the offensive thrusts went thru him, and he also took the free kicks & corner kicks.
Conor Yu, junior goalkeeper, recorded a very impressive 10 shutouts this season. He was the center piece in a dominant defense.
Roberto Bonilla, senior midfielder, played a key role in counter-attacks, both offensively & defensively. He scored a 35 yard "highlite goal" against Marple that will always be remembered.
Second Team:
Shane Votto, senior midfielder & tri-captain, controlled all balls in the air in his vacinity this season. Whether it was scoring on corner kicks & long throw-ins, or dominating in the midfield.
First Team:
Ben Hriscu, senior forward & tri-captain, was the team's high scorer this season. His quickness & dribbling skills opened up a lot of scoring chances and made him the focus of every defense.
Tyler Niles, senior defender & tri-captain, was the anchor in the defensive end. Whether in the air, breaking down a striker, or solid clearing, he did it all. He also was the key weapon in all the long throw-ins, scoring his share of goals.
Kenny Lassiter, junior forward, was a scoring threat from anywhere on the field. His moves in a crowd and physical play made him invaluable up front.
Congratulations to all the deserving recipients. For more info, along with player portraits, go to: lmacessoccer.com, click on the logo to enter, and then, under Aces News, click on "more" under LM's All-Central League Selections.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
A Nice Playoff Surprise
The Distrcit 1 seeding committee has chosen LM as the #3 seed, giving them a 1st round bye. The Aces will play their 1st playoff game this Thursday at 3 PM, on the turf at Arnold Field, against the winner of a 1st round game between #14 seed Council Rock South and #19 seed Marple Newtown. Getting the other 3 1st round byes were Conestoga (seeded #1), Central Bucks East at #2, and Unionville at #4.
The powerful Central League put 6 teams into the "AAA" playoffs (#1 Conestoga, #3 LM, #13 Strath Haven, #18 Springfield, #19 Marple Newtown, and #25 Radnor), with Harriton receiving the #2 seed in the "AA" District 1 playoffs. This is the 1st time in District 1 "AAA" boy's soccer history that one league had 2 teams in the top 3 seeds.
To view the entire District 1 "AAA" playoff grid go to: http://www.district-one.net/brackets/boyssoccerAAA.htm.
The powerful Central League put 6 teams into the "AAA" playoffs (#1 Conestoga, #3 LM, #13 Strath Haven, #18 Springfield, #19 Marple Newtown, and #25 Radnor), with Harriton receiving the #2 seed in the "AA" District 1 playoffs. This is the 1st time in District 1 "AAA" boy's soccer history that one league had 2 teams in the top 3 seeds.
To view the entire District 1 "AAA" playoff grid go to: http://www.district-one.net/brackets/boyssoccerAAA.htm.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Big Finish
The Aces finished their regular season in style last night by defeating highly ranked Unionville 1-0. Matt Lindheim got the goal from an assist by Kenny Lassiter. This brought LM's overall record to an impressive 15-2, with 10 shutouts. The Aces now wait for tomorrow's District 1 playoff seeding meeting to see who their 1st round opponent will be. LM will definitely be hosting a 1st round game this coming Tuesday at 3 PM on the turf at Arnold Field, and should they win, will host a 2nd round game on Thursday at 3 PM. All the 1st round match-ups will be posted here by tomorrow evening.PA Boy's Soccer Playoff History
The District 1 playoffs began in 1954, with the 2 best teams in the district playing for the title. There are now 28 teams competing for this coveted "AAA" District 1 Title each year. District 1 playoffs have also been added for smaller schools, "AA" and "A". Lower Merion has won 7 "AAA" District 1 Titles in all, including the very 1st one in 1954, and last year as well (see picture above) while finishing 2nd 6 other times.
Also in 1954 the Inter-District playoffs were added (and were played until 1972), where the District 1 champion would play against the District 3 champion for the unofficial "State Championship" (as these 2 districts were by far the strongest soccer districts in the state at that time). Lower Merion won 1 Inter-District Title (in 1968), and finished 2nd 3 other times.
The PA State playoffs, between all the soccer-playing district in PA, began in 1973, and an official PIAA State Champion was declared. Since then state playoffs have been added in both the "AA" & "A" classes. Lower Merion won the PIAA "AAA" State Title in 1987, with 2 runner-up finishes in 1984 & 1988.
To see the results of every Lower Merion playoff game, from 1954 thru 2010, visit the LM Soccer Alumni website at: lmsocceralum.org. Click on "The Record Book", and then on "Playoff Records". While you're there check out all the other records; composite records over the years, records against opponents, all-league selections, individual records, team records, Hall of Fame, even JV & Freshman records, and much more.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
LM Beats Springfield
In their 2011 Central League finale' the Aces defeated Springfield 2-1, finishing 2nd with a league record of 9-2. Conestoga won the 2011 league title (their 2nd in a row) with a perfect 11-0 mark.
Final Central League Standings
11-0, Conestoga
9-2, LOWER MERION
7-2-2. Strath Haven
7-3-1, Harriton
5-4-2. Springfield
4-4-3, Marple Newtown
4-5-2, Radnor
4-6-1, Garnet Valley
4-7, Haverford High
2-9, Ridley
2-9, Penncrest
1-9-1, Upper Darby
With the 2-1 loss to Harriton last week the Aces dropped down to #8 in the Southeastern PA Coaches soccer poll this week. LM (14-2) finishes up their regular schedule Friday night (7:30 PM) at Unionville (13-3), who is currently ranked just ahead of them at #7. A win Friday night would give the Aces a lot of momentum going into the District 1 playoffs next week.
Final Central League Standings
11-0, Conestoga
9-2, LOWER MERION
7-2-2. Strath Haven
7-3-1, Harriton
5-4-2. Springfield
4-4-3, Marple Newtown
4-5-2, Radnor
4-6-1, Garnet Valley
4-7, Haverford High
2-9, Ridley
2-9, Penncrest
1-9-1, Upper Darby
With the 2-1 loss to Harriton last week the Aces dropped down to #8 in the Southeastern PA Coaches soccer poll this week. LM (14-2) finishes up their regular schedule Friday night (7:30 PM) at Unionville (13-3), who is currently ranked just ahead of them at #7. A win Friday night would give the Aces a lot of momentum going into the District 1 playoffs next week.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
#5 LM vs. #14 Great Valley
The Aces were ranked #5 in this week's Southeastern PA Coaches soccer poll (although they should drop down next week due to their 2-1 loss to Harriton). Great Valley (9-2-1) was at #14, LM's opponent this morning, while Unionville (9-2-1) is #13, whom the Aces play in their last game of the season next Friday night. These games are important as beating quality teams will greatly improve your seeding in the upcoming District 1 Playoffs.
In this morning's action, against a very good Great Valley squad, LM came out a little tentative, and predictable. Although both teams only were able to muster a couple of good scoring chances in the 1st half, it was Great Valley who looked crisper, faster, and carried most of the play.
With the game still scoreless into the 2nd half, the Aces seemed to take it up a notch and, instead of playing the ball foward, began switching the ball in the midfield which resulted in good scoring opportunites for Kenny Lassiter off a nice cross, and Ben Hriscu on a turn around shot from 10 yards out, but neither could convert. With 12 minutes remaining LM's Matt Lindheim put a nice corner kick into the box, which was headed to Kenny Lassiter, and the junior midfielder found the back of the net to give the Aces a 1-0 lead. Just 7 minutes later it was Lassiter again. This time he took a wonderful 1-touch thru pass from Alex Buckman and beat the Valley keeper 1 on 1 to double LM's lead. As the clock was ticking down under 3 minutes, Great Valley got on the board, scoring off a nice cross & first time shot. However, it proved to be too little too late and the Aces walked off with a hard fought 2-1 win over a quality team.
LM takes their 13-2 record on the road next week, when they travel to Springfield on Tuesday afternoon, and finish up at Unionville on Friday evening.
In this morning's action, against a very good Great Valley squad, LM came out a little tentative, and predictable. Although both teams only were able to muster a couple of good scoring chances in the 1st half, it was Great Valley who looked crisper, faster, and carried most of the play.
With the game still scoreless into the 2nd half, the Aces seemed to take it up a notch and, instead of playing the ball foward, began switching the ball in the midfield which resulted in good scoring opportunites for Kenny Lassiter off a nice cross, and Ben Hriscu on a turn around shot from 10 yards out, but neither could convert. With 12 minutes remaining LM's Matt Lindheim put a nice corner kick into the box, which was headed to Kenny Lassiter, and the junior midfielder found the back of the net to give the Aces a 1-0 lead. Just 7 minutes later it was Lassiter again. This time he took a wonderful 1-touch thru pass from Alex Buckman and beat the Valley keeper 1 on 1 to double LM's lead. As the clock was ticking down under 3 minutes, Great Valley got on the board, scoring off a nice cross & first time shot. However, it proved to be too little too late and the Aces walked off with a hard fought 2-1 win over a quality team.
LM takes their 13-2 record on the road next week, when they travel to Springfield on Tuesday afternoon, and finish up at Unionville on Friday evening.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
LM Bounces Back
The Aces, still reeling from their 2-1 loss to Harriton, hosted Garnet Valley this afternoon on a wet Arnold Field. A first half goal from Ben Hriscu from a beautiful Shane Votto header pass was all LM needed as they recorded their 9th shutout of the season, recording a 1-0 win. With an 8-2 Central League record (12-2 overall) and only 1 league game remaining, the Aces have secured a 2nd place finish behind 10-0 Conestoga.
On Saturday LM hosts Great Valley at 11:00 AM, with the last 2 games of the regular season schedule on the road; next Tuesday against Springfield (3:45 PM) and next Friday at Unionville (7:30 PM). On Sunday, October 23rd, the District 1 soccer committee will meet and select & seed the 26 AAA teams who will be playing for the District 1 Title. Lower Merion is the defending champion. Should the Aces finish strong next week they will be hosting a 1st round playoff game on Tuesday, October 25th at 3 PM.
On Saturday LM hosts Great Valley at 11:00 AM, with the last 2 games of the regular season schedule on the road; next Tuesday against Springfield (3:45 PM) and next Friday at Unionville (7:30 PM). On Sunday, October 23rd, the District 1 soccer committee will meet and select & seed the 26 AAA teams who will be playing for the District 1 Title. Lower Merion is the defending champion. Should the Aces finish strong next week they will be hosting a 1st round playoff game on Tuesday, October 25th at 3 PM.
Past LM/Harriton games
Speaking of the LM-Harriton rivalry, here is a recollection from LM soccer alum Ward Rusling (class of '62), 50 years later, on the magnitude of this annual contest.
1961: LM needed a win to stay in second place in the league, even a tie would have dropped us to third. That would have been the first time since LM started playing soccer in 1926 that LM finished lower than second, and that would have been a horrible blow to our pride. We had four guys who were first team All-Suburban, and yet we did not win the league.
1961: LM needed a win to stay in second place in the league, even a tie would have dropped us to third. That would have been the first time since LM started playing soccer in 1926 that LM finished lower than second, and that would have been a horrible blow to our pride. We had four guys who were first team All-Suburban, and yet we did not win the league.
On your goal, Jim Caplan, I remember it as a thing of beauty. Detlev Tauber and I fought for the ball about ten yards from you and we both tried to kick it at the same time, but I got a bigger piece of it than he did and it rolled to you. One waste high push with the bottom of your cleats and boom, just like it should be done, it floated past Mike Kirschner, the Harriton goalie, and into the net for a one nothing win for Lower Merion.
It is interesting that Mike Kirschner turned out to be your roommate at Penn State, where you both played on a remarkable freshman team, with players from Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, and the boondocks of Pennsylvania!
If any of you LM soccer alums are reading this, and have a story about the LM/Harriton game in your senior year, email me at bubdavidson@comcast.net and tell me about it.
If any of you LM soccer alums are reading this, and have a story about the LM/Harriton game in your senior year, email me at bubdavidson@comcast.net and tell me about it.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
LM vs. Harriton
When these two "Sister Schools" get together on the soccer field you can throw the records, rankings, & common sense all out the window. This one game is for bragging rights in Lower Merion Township. Always was, and probably always will be. The Aces coming in with an 11-1 mark, and the Rams sitting at 5-5-1, means absolutely nothing. So does the fact that in the 25 times these 2 schools have played each other the Aces record is 15-0-10.
Before a packed stadium last night at Harriton H.S. LM jumped out early in the game to take a 1-0 lead. The Rams tied it up later in the 1st half and at halftime it was 1-1. Midway thru the 2nd half Harriton's Zico Gaeffke (son of LM soccer alum Guido Gaeffke '78) gave the Rams their 1st lead of the evening, scoring on a penalty kick resulting from a handball in the box. With a little over 8 minutes remaining the Aces got a free kick opportunity from about 20 yards out. Matt Lindheim ripped a shot over the Harriton keeper and into the net for the equlaizer, but one of the referees called offsides and the goal was nullified. That took all the air out of the Aces baloon and the game ended with a 2-1 Harriton victory, the first time ever that the Rams have defeated the Aces in boy's soccer.
With Conestoga beating Haverford yesterday 2-0, and only having games with Ridley & Garnet Valley left, it's very doubtful that LM could have caught the Pioneers in the Central League title race anyway. So, with a strong finish by the Aces in their final 4 regular season games, they should still have a good chance to grab a 1st round bye in the District 1 playoffs.
Tomorrow at 3:45 PM the Aces host Garnet Valley, and Saturday they host Great Valley at 11:00 AM. They finish up their regular season schedule next week with Springfield on Tuesday (away at 3:45 PM) and on Friday they travel to Unionville (7:30 PM).
Before a packed stadium last night at Harriton H.S. LM jumped out early in the game to take a 1-0 lead. The Rams tied it up later in the 1st half and at halftime it was 1-1. Midway thru the 2nd half Harriton's Zico Gaeffke (son of LM soccer alum Guido Gaeffke '78) gave the Rams their 1st lead of the evening, scoring on a penalty kick resulting from a handball in the box. With a little over 8 minutes remaining the Aces got a free kick opportunity from about 20 yards out. Matt Lindheim ripped a shot over the Harriton keeper and into the net for the equlaizer, but one of the referees called offsides and the goal was nullified. That took all the air out of the Aces baloon and the game ended with a 2-1 Harriton victory, the first time ever that the Rams have defeated the Aces in boy's soccer.
With Conestoga beating Haverford yesterday 2-0, and only having games with Ridley & Garnet Valley left, it's very doubtful that LM could have caught the Pioneers in the Central League title race anyway. So, with a strong finish by the Aces in their final 4 regular season games, they should still have a good chance to grab a 1st round bye in the District 1 playoffs.
Tomorrow at 3:45 PM the Aces host Garnet Valley, and Saturday they host Great Valley at 11:00 AM. They finish up their regular season schedule next week with Springfield on Tuesday (away at 3:45 PM) and on Friday they travel to Unionville (7:30 PM).
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A Must Win
The Marple Newtown Tigers came into this Central League match-up having allowed only 2 goals in their 1st 7 league games, while the Aces have averaged almost 4 goals per game in their 7. Something had to give.
Just 2 minutes into the game, it was the Tigers who blinked first. LM's Noah Blodget noticed that Marple's goalie had been playing way off his line, and from 45 yards out he turned quickly with the ball and put a bullet over the helpless keeper's head, 1-0 Aces. Only 60 seconds later LM almost doubled their lead when Ben Hriscu took a thru ball and chipped it over the keeper's head once again, but it sailed just over the crossbar. 1-0 Aces at halftime.
In the 2nd half the Tigers came out strong and took away LM's momentum, even getting a couple of scoring opportunities of their own, but it was a case of the Aces defense bending but not breaking. When Hriscu got loose in the box 10 minutes later, and from a difficult angle ripped a shot past the diving Marple goalie, the game was as good as over. This took the life out of the Tigers upset hopes, and LM came away with a 2-0 victory.
This win brought LM's overall record to 11-1, 7-1 league, and gave them their 8th shutout of the season. Unfortunately Conestoga also won their game, beating Strath Haven 1-0 in the last 2 minutes of the game (their 3rd 1-goal win in a row), and stayed 1 game ahead of the Aces in the league title race. Both teams have 3 league games remaining.
LM is off until next Tuesday, when they travel to Harriton for their 1st night game of the season (7:00 PM).
Just 2 minutes into the game, it was the Tigers who blinked first. LM's Noah Blodget noticed that Marple's goalie had been playing way off his line, and from 45 yards out he turned quickly with the ball and put a bullet over the helpless keeper's head, 1-0 Aces. Only 60 seconds later LM almost doubled their lead when Ben Hriscu took a thru ball and chipped it over the keeper's head once again, but it sailed just over the crossbar. 1-0 Aces at halftime.
In the 2nd half the Tigers came out strong and took away LM's momentum, even getting a couple of scoring opportunities of their own, but it was a case of the Aces defense bending but not breaking. When Hriscu got loose in the box 10 minutes later, and from a difficult angle ripped a shot past the diving Marple goalie, the game was as good as over. This took the life out of the Tigers upset hopes, and LM came away with a 2-0 victory.
This win brought LM's overall record to 11-1, 7-1 league, and gave them their 8th shutout of the season. Unfortunately Conestoga also won their game, beating Strath Haven 1-0 in the last 2 minutes of the game (their 3rd 1-goal win in a row), and stayed 1 game ahead of the Aces in the league title race. Both teams have 3 league games remaining.
LM is off until next Tuesday, when they travel to Harriton for their 1st night game of the season (7:00 PM).
Today's Key Matchups
Central League leader and undefeated Conestoga travels to Strath Haven today (3:45 PM) to take on the 3rd place Panthers. Should Haven knock off 'Stoga, and the Aces take care of business today against a very strong defensive Marple team (at Marple 3:45 PM), they would be tied for 1st place with 3 league games remaining.
In this week's Philadelphia Inquirer soccer poll LM remained in the 6th position. In ESPN's Top 50 national boy's high school soccer rankings, there were 4 teams from Southeastern PA making the list.
#12 - Conestoga
#16 - Haverford School
#38 - Holy Ghost Prep
#41 - LOWER MERION
In this week's Philadelphia Inquirer soccer poll LM remained in the 6th position. In ESPN's Top 50 national boy's high school soccer rankings, there were 4 teams from Southeastern PA making the list.
#12 - Conestoga
#16 - Haverford School
#38 - Holy Ghost Prep
#41 - LOWER MERION
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Central League Standings
With 4 league games remaining, Conestoga kept the top spot in the Central League yesterday, winning another close 1 goal game against Marple 1-0. With a 6-0 rout over Penncrest the Aces remained 1 game back, while 3rd place Strath Haven shutout Upper Darby 2-0.
7-0-0, Conestoga (plays Strath Haven tomorrow)
6-1-0, LOWER MERION (plays at Marple tomorrow 3:45 PM)
4-1-2, Strath Haven
4-2-1, Harriton
3-2-2, Springfield
2-2-3, Marple Newtown
3-4-0, Haverford H.S,
2-3-2, Radnor
2-4-1, Garnet Valley
2-5-0, Ridley
1-5-1, Upper Darby
0-7-0, Penncrest
In this week's Southeastern PA Coaches Soccer Poll the Aces moved up from 6th to 5th. See the top 10 below:
#1 - Conestoga (9-0-0)
#2 - Holy Ghost Prep (9-0-1)
#3 - LaSalle (9-1-0)
#4 - West Chester Rustin (9-1-0)
#5 - LOWER MERION (9-1-0)
#6 - Central Bucks South (8-1-1)
#7 - Central Bucks East (7-2-1)
#8 - Haverford School (8-0-1)
#9 - North Penn (6-1-2)
#10 - Pennsbury (6-1-1)
7-0-0, Conestoga (plays Strath Haven tomorrow)
6-1-0, LOWER MERION (plays at Marple tomorrow 3:45 PM)
4-1-2, Strath Haven
4-2-1, Harriton
3-2-2, Springfield
2-2-3, Marple Newtown
3-4-0, Haverford H.S,
2-3-2, Radnor
2-4-1, Garnet Valley
2-5-0, Ridley
1-5-1, Upper Darby
0-7-0, Penncrest
In this week's Southeastern PA Coaches Soccer Poll the Aces moved up from 6th to 5th. See the top 10 below:
#1 - Conestoga (9-0-0)
#2 - Holy Ghost Prep (9-0-1)
#3 - LaSalle (9-1-0)
#4 - West Chester Rustin (9-1-0)
#5 - LOWER MERION (9-1-0)
#6 - Central Bucks South (8-1-1)
#7 - Central Bucks East (7-2-1)
#8 - Haverford School (8-0-1)
#9 - North Penn (6-1-2)
#10 - Pennsbury (6-1-1)
Monday, October 3, 2011
Aces roll Penncrest
After having their Saturday showdown with highly ranked LaSalle postponned due to wet fields, LM hosted Penncrest this afternoon in a Central League contest. The Lions, despite an 0-6 league mark, were looking for a season-making win against the 2nd place Aces.
It didn't take long to dampen those hopes as Ben Hriscu put LM ahead 1-0 on a goal coming off a long throw-in by Shane Votto, a weapon the Aces have used many times this season. Three minutes later it was Votto, making a highlite reel behind-the-leg move, capped off with a 20 yard upper 90 blast. Just 4 minutes later LM made it 3-0 on a goal from Trevor Yu. Right before halftime it was Votto getting his 2nd of the game with a picture perfect header off a Matt Lindheim corner kick.
Meanwhile the defense of Tyler Niles, Noah Blodget, Will Podrasky, and Mark Abi-Khatter kept the Lions from getting too close to keeper Connor Yu. Kenny Lassiter began the 2nd half with a wonderful chip over the Penncrest keeper and it was time for the regulars to take a seat.
This 6-0 shutout brought the Aces overall record to 10-1, with a 6-1 league mark. Due to the Jewish holiday the only other game this week is a Wednesday league contest at Marple.
It didn't take long to dampen those hopes as Ben Hriscu put LM ahead 1-0 on a goal coming off a long throw-in by Shane Votto, a weapon the Aces have used many times this season. Three minutes later it was Votto, making a highlite reel behind-the-leg move, capped off with a 20 yard upper 90 blast. Just 4 minutes later LM made it 3-0 on a goal from Trevor Yu. Right before halftime it was Votto getting his 2nd of the game with a picture perfect header off a Matt Lindheim corner kick.
Meanwhile the defense of Tyler Niles, Noah Blodget, Will Podrasky, and Mark Abi-Khatter kept the Lions from getting too close to keeper Connor Yu. Kenny Lassiter began the 2nd half with a wonderful chip over the Penncrest keeper and it was time for the regulars to take a seat.
This 6-0 shutout brought the Aces overall record to 10-1, with a 6-1 league mark. Due to the Jewish holiday the only other game this week is a Wednesday league contest at Marple.
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