The Aces hosted the Upper Darby Royals yesterday, coached by LM Soccer Alum Tom Farr. The Royals came in with a 3-1 Central League record and right in the hunt for the league title. The good news - the Aces recorded their 6th shutout of the season, the bad news - LM mustered little offense, with the result being a 0-0 tie.
Tomorrow (September 30th), the Aces travel to Strath Haven for a 3:45 PM game. The Panthers sit atop the Central League standings with a perfect 5-0 record, ranked 3rd in the Inquirer Soccer Poll and #5 in the Southeastern PA Soccer Coaches Poll (where LM stands at #8). Needless to say, to win a 4th straight Central League Championship this is a must win for the Aces.
Nobody can ever say that LM dodges the big boys, as this Saturday they host the #1 team in every state pool, LaSalle.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
The Tradition Continues
This posting illustrates the tremendous success of the LM boy's soccer program since it's inception in 1924. Every player who has ever represented the Aces on Arnold Field over the past 86 years is responsible for a piece of this success.
League play did not begin until 1931, when the Suburban One league was formed. The Aces won that first league championship, and in the 37-year existence of the Suburban One league LM won the title 21 times. In 1967 the Central league was formed, with the Aces winning that title 10 times through 2009.
The district One playoffs did not begin until 1954, with LM again winning the very first year. In all, to date, the Aces have won 6 District One championships, and finished runner-up in 4 more.
The PIAA state playoffs began in 1973, and since then LM has played in the stae final game 3 times, winning it all in 1987.
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30's -- 95-33-21 -- 5 League Titles
40's -- 113-34-21 -- 7 League Titles
50's -- 113-25-28 -- 4 League Titles, 2 District Titles
60's -- 108-25-10 -- 6 League Titles, 2 District Titles, 1 Inter-Dist. Title
70's -- 43-65-26 -- 0 League Titles
80's -- 136-43-37 -- 4 League Titles, 1 District Title, 1 State Title
90's -- 109-69-24 -- 1 League Title
00's -- 122-50-23 -- 4 League Titles
League play did not begin until 1931, when the Suburban One league was formed. The Aces won that first league championship, and in the 37-year existence of the Suburban One league LM won the title 21 times. In 1967 the Central league was formed, with the Aces winning that title 10 times through 2009.
The district One playoffs did not begin until 1954, with LM again winning the very first year. In all, to date, the Aces have won 6 District One championships, and finished runner-up in 4 more.
The PIAA state playoffs began in 1973, and since then LM has played in the stae final game 3 times, winning it all in 1987.
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30's -- 95-33-21 -- 5 League Titles
40's -- 113-34-21 -- 7 League Titles
50's -- 113-25-28 -- 4 League Titles, 2 District Titles
60's -- 108-25-10 -- 6 League Titles, 2 District Titles, 1 Inter-Dist. Title
70's -- 43-65-26 -- 0 League Titles
80's -- 136-43-37 -- 4 League Titles, 1 District Title, 1 State Title
90's -- 109-69-24 -- 1 League Title
00's -- 122-50-23 -- 4 League Titles
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Quality Win
Today the Aces hosted powerful Unionville, ranked just ahead of them in the Southeastern PA Coaches Pool, who would be playing without their all-star senior midfielder Perry Hopkins, sitting out a red card. After dominating the opening 15 minutes of the game, the Aces got on the board with a nice shot by senior Mattias Fernandez-Duque, coming from a Mike Lemonick long throw-in. In the 2nd half Unionville came out all charged up and got several early scoring chances. However, it was the Aces getting the next goal, coming off a 28 yard left-footed blast from junior forward Ben Hriscu. The defense took over from their and recorded their 4th shutout of the season 2-0.
Next week is huge for the Aces, as they face 3 high quality teams. On Tuesday afternoon they host Upper Darby (3-1 Central League) at 3:45 PM on the turf at Arnold Field. Thursday they travel to Strath Haven (4-0 Central League) and who are ranked #5 & #7 respectively in the Inquirer & SE PA Coaches polls for a 3:45 PM contest. And on Saturday they host LaSalle (6-0-1 overall) in a non-league game at 2:30 PM on the turf at Arnold field. LaSalle is the top ranked team in the state in every poll. In the past couple of years the Aces have had impressive wins in these kind of games. Come on out and join us.
Next week is huge for the Aces, as they face 3 high quality teams. On Tuesday afternoon they host Upper Darby (3-1 Central League) at 3:45 PM on the turf at Arnold Field. Thursday they travel to Strath Haven (4-0 Central League) and who are ranked #5 & #7 respectively in the Inquirer & SE PA Coaches polls for a 3:45 PM contest. And on Saturday they host LaSalle (6-0-1 overall) in a non-league game at 2:30 PM on the turf at Arnold field. LaSalle is the top ranked team in the state in every poll. In the past couple of years the Aces have had impressive wins in these kind of games. Come on out and join us.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Aces Bounce Back
LM played a stubborn Haverford High team yesterday, coming away with a 2-1 overtime win. About 12 minutes into the game the Aces got on the board, with a nice header from junior Ben Hriscu coming from a long throw-in. The Fords tied it up midway through the 1st half on a 35 yard volley, their 1st shot of the game. Haverford played very defensively the rest of the way, and, other than long throw-ins, the Aces had very few good scoring chances. In overtime the Aces began putting some passes together, and penetrating with their forwards, and the result was the game winner early in the 2nd overtime by junior Shane Votto. This kept LM in the Central League mix, with the other top teams also winning yesterday; Strath Haven (4-0-0), Upper Darby (3-1-0), Conestoga (3-1-0), and a surging Marple team (3-0-1).
Thursday, September 23, 2010
First Loss
The Aces suffered their first loss of the season this past Tuesday evening at the hands of the Conestoga Pioneers. It was the only night game of the regular season for LM, and it was not their best performance. The first half ended 0-0, with neither team offering up much offense. The few times the Aces threatened the goal came off long throw-ins. In the 2nd half the Pioneers converted twice for the 2-0 victory. This loss left LM at 3-1-1 overall, and 1-1-1 in Central League play. The Aces travel to Haverford High this afternoon for another league contest, and host Unionville on Saturday.
In the new Inquirer rankings LM fell out of the top 10, with Strath Haven, the only Central League team represented, coming in at #5.
In the 1st PA State Rankings, only 3 teams from Eastern PA made the top 10; Father Judge at #1, LaSalle at #2, and Pennsbury at #6.
In the new Inquirer rankings LM fell out of the top 10, with Strath Haven, the only Central League team represented, coming in at #5.
In the 1st PA State Rankings, only 3 teams from Eastern PA made the top 10; Father Judge at #1, LaSalle at #2, and Pennsbury at #6.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
New SE PA Coaches Top 15
1 - LaSalle (5-0-1)
2 - Pennsbury (4-0-0)
3 - Father Judge (5-0-0)
4 - Council Rock South (4-0-0)
5 - West Chester Rustin (3-1-1)
6 - Downingtown East (4-0-2)
7 - Strath Haven (4-1-0)
8 - Wissahickon (5-0-1)
9 - Conestoga (4-1-0)
10 - St. Joe Prep (6-0-1)
11 - Unionville (4-1-0)
12 - LOWER MERION (3-0-1)
13 - Holy Ghost Prep (5-1-0)
14 - Souderton (2-1-1)
15 - Abington (2-1-1)
2 - Pennsbury (4-0-0)
3 - Father Judge (5-0-0)
4 - Council Rock South (4-0-0)
5 - West Chester Rustin (3-1-1)
6 - Downingtown East (4-0-2)
7 - Strath Haven (4-1-0)
8 - Wissahickon (5-0-1)
9 - Conestoga (4-1-0)
10 - St. Joe Prep (6-0-1)
11 - Unionville (4-1-0)
12 - LOWER MERION (3-0-1)
13 - Holy Ghost Prep (5-1-0)
14 - Souderton (2-1-1)
15 - Abington (2-1-1)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Big Week
This is a big week for the Aces as they face 2 teams in the Southeastern PA Coaches Pool's top 10.
Tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 21st) they travel to #2 ranked Conestoga for their only regular season night game (7 PM). There should be plenty of LM Soccer Alumni on hand to support their efforts. Come out and join us. The Aces need this game to keep pace with the other elite teams in the league chasing the 2010 league title; Strath Haven, Upper Darby, and Conestoga.
On Thursday LM stays on the road in another Central League contest with Haverford High at 3:45 PM. It is an especially big game for Aces new coach Nick Severini, who is the son of Haverford High's longtime coach George Severini, with family bragging rights on the line.
On Saturday LM hosts #7 ranked Unionville in a big non-league game. This week should be a good barometer of just how far along this new Aces team has come.
Tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 21st) they travel to #2 ranked Conestoga for their only regular season night game (7 PM). There should be plenty of LM Soccer Alumni on hand to support their efforts. Come out and join us. The Aces need this game to keep pace with the other elite teams in the league chasing the 2010 league title; Strath Haven, Upper Darby, and Conestoga.
On Thursday LM stays on the road in another Central League contest with Haverford High at 3:45 PM. It is an especially big game for Aces new coach Nick Severini, who is the son of Haverford High's longtime coach George Severini, with family bragging rights on the line.
On Saturday LM hosts #7 ranked Unionville in a big non-league game. This week should be a good barometer of just how far along this new Aces team has come.
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