Sep 29 - The Lady Lions Scoring Drought Continues; Outscored by Mamaroneck 3-0 (Mamaroneck, NY) - The Varsity Girls (2-4-0 overall) posted another tough loss, this time at Mamaroneck. The game was very physical from the outset with Keeper Steph Reimer getting fouled and hit twice early. Jule Jefferson played goal for 10 minutes to spell a banged-up Reimer in the first half while Kate Wolfe also had to go to the sidelines in the first half after receiving a foul. After falling behind 1-0 at the 25 minute mark, the team stiffened but a re-directed corner kick with 2 minutes to go in the first half made it a 2-0 score at the break. In the closing moments a direct kick from Junior Besarta Tanushaj sailed high over the cross bar. Despite numerous chances in the 2nd half, the team did not convert a tally. The team hosts North Rockland on Monday Oct 1st at SHS in the begin of League B (county) play.
Sep 29 - JV Girls Host Mamaroneck, Lose 5-0 (Suffern, NY) - The JV Girls had similar luck (bad) as the Varsity and dropped to Mamaroneck JV by a 5-0 score. The JV Girls are 2-3-0 overall on the year having won their first 2 games against Burke and New Rochelle but have fallen in the last 3 games. They host North Rockland on Monday for another shot at a .500 average.
Sep 28 - Varsity Girls Fall to John Jay - Fishkill 3-0. (Suffern, NY) - The Lady Lions (2-3-0 overall) played much stronger than their previous game vs. Ketcham and trailed at half by only a 1-0 score. The eventual outcome was a 3-0 defeat. Goalie Steph Reimer had 18 saves in the game. Sep 28 - Mountie Men Stopped by White Plains 3-1 (White Plains NY) - The Varisty Boys (3-3-0 overall) fell to White Plains in another close contest. After trailing 2-0 at half time Charlie Pirc was able to finally break the Mounties scoreless drought to draw the Mounties closer. However White Plains closed out the game with a 3-1 final. Keeper Matt Trauner had another 5 saves in the match for Suffern.
Sep 25 -Varsity Boys Blanked by New Rochelle 2-0.
(Suffern NY) - The Mountie Men (3-2-0 overall) ran into a tough battle at home vs. New Rochelle (3-2-0 overall) and fell by a score of 2-0. Goalie Matt Trauner had 5 saves for Suffern. Arutro Barajas had both of the New Rochelle goals, one in each half. Sep 26 - Lady Lions Lose 5-0 to RC Ketcham (Wappinger Falls, NY) - A solid Ketcham team was able to build a 3-0 halftime lead against the Varsity Girls (2-2-0 overall) and added 2 more tallies in the 2nd half. The girls pressed hard the entire 80 mins but the net was elusive. Slideshow to follow Wed. eve. Sep 17 - Varsity Girls Coast to First Win; 8-0 Over Saunders (Yonkers, NY) - The Lady Lions (1-1-0 overall) notched their initial win of the 2007 campaign with a strong performance over Saunders and scoring from 8 different players. The Girls opened up a 3-0 first half lead with goals from Catrina del Gais, Besarta Tanushaj and Kate Wolfe. Steph Reimer minded the net in the first half and was never tested. In the 2nd half the team exploded for five goals with Sasha Clynes, Rebecca Ravenna, Ariel Clynes, Alanna Fisher and Martina Kaldany all posting scores in an impressive display of ball control. Jen DeNicola added an assist along with several of the goal scorers also picking up a point via excellent passing. The defensive play of Cara Goldman, Britney Schwartz and Kelsey Rehain kept the ball in Saunders end throughout the game. Keeper Julie Jefferson patroled the goal in the 2nd half and the rest of the team also performed very well to make it a complete victory. Next up is Yonkers at SHS on Sept. 19th.
Sep 15 - Varsity Boys Continue Fast Start with a 2-1 Win over Scarsdale (Scarsdarle, NY) - The Mountie Men (3-0-0 overall) kept the perfect start going with a close 2-1 victory over Scarsdale. Once again Alex Cruz and Eric Garcia notted goals with Garcia picking up an assist on the Cruz tally. Keeper Matt Trauner played solid goal again and collected 8 saves.
Sep 15 - JV Boys Fall to Scarsdale at Home (Suffern, NY) - The JV got off to a fast 1-0 start and had a 2-2 tie in progress before falling to visting Scarsdale 5-2. Stats to follow. See Slide Show for action shots thanks to Levitus Family! Sep 15 - Varsity Boys Continue Fast Start with a 2-1 Win over Scarsdale (Scarsdarle, NY) - The Mountie Men (3-0-0 overall) kept the perfect start going with a close 2-1 victory over Scarsdale. Once again Alex Cruz and Eric Garcia notted goals with Garcia picking up an assist on the Cruz tally. Keeper Matt Trauner played solid goal again and collected 8 saves.
Sep 15 - JV Boys Fall to Scarsdale at Home (Suffern, NY) - The JV got off to a fast 1-0 start and had a 2-2 tie in progress before falling to visting Scarsdale 5-2. Stats to follow. See Slide Show for action shots thanks to Levitus Family! Sep 11 - JV Girls Open with a Win over Burke Catholic JV (Suffern, NY) - The JV Girls turned in a solid performance in their season opener with a 2-0 win over Burke Catholic.
Sep 10 - Varsity Girls Lose 1-0 to Burke Catholic (Pearl River, NY) - The Varsity Girls (0-1-0) opened up play with the annual Pearl River Tournament against the always tough Burke Catholic Eagles. A back and forth first half found the Lady Lions down 1-0. A strong second half produce numerous attempts but again the Girls were unable to connect on their various passes. Mountie Keeper Steph Reimer saw little pressure in the second period. The team goes on to play Pearl River on Tuesday in the consolation game bracket. Sep 10 - JV Boys Fall 5-0 to RC Ketcham (Suffern, NY) - The JV Boys had a tough go vs. RC Ketcham and despite hard play fell by a score of 5-0. Next up is Scarsdale at home on Sat. Sep 15th.
Sep 10 - Postscript on the Boys Opener (Suffern, NY) - To put how big the Boys opening win was over Arlington on Saturday night: it was first time in head coach Gary Montalto's tenure Arlington had lost its season opener. The loss breaks the defending Class AA state champions' 25-game winning streak and is the first time a Montalto-coached Arlington team has not won an opener since 1986, when they tied. This is Montalto's 29th season guiding the Admirals. Hats off to the Mountie Men!
Sep 9 - Suffern Varsity Boys Get Revenge with a 2-1 Victory vs. State Champs Arlington (Suffern, NY) - Last year ended with a tough loss to Arlington but the Mountie Men ensured that this year would be different and combated to a thrilling 2-1 win over the visiting Admirals to open up the season . The contest was played under the lights at Suffern Middle School. Alex Cruz and Eric Garcia tallied goals for the Mounties with Forest Vallow-picarello adding an assist. Keeper Matt Trauner turned back 10 shots on goal and had a shutout in the 2nd half to preserve the win. Next up is RC Ketcham on Monday Sep. 10th.
Sep 9 - JV Boys 'A" Team Kick Off with a Win vs. Arlington (Suffern, NY) - The JV A Team got off to a great start on Saturday with a tight 3-2 victory vs. Arlington. Goals were scored by Amaodou Jolloh, David Magliano and Jack Durkin. Magliano also had an assist.
Sep 7 - Lohud Preview - Mounties Expect to Keep Winning By RODERICK BOONE
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: September 6, 2007)
They weren't given much of a chance by some. Yet there they were, playing against Arlington for the sectional Class AA boys soccer title, taking a spot some thought was reserved for White Plains or possibly Poughkeepsie.
Even though they lost to the Admirals, the eventual state champions, the Suffern Mounties turned out to be better than the so-called experts thought. The players, though, knew all along they had it in them.
"The whole year, we knew what we were capable of doing," senior Evan Shreck said.
And they already know what they are capable of doing this year, given they have 11 returnees from a team that went 14-5-1 and knocked off second-seeded Poughkeepsie in the sectional semifinals before taking Arlington down to the wire.
"I think our chances are pretty good this year," senior goalie Matt Trauner said. "We have a ton of returning players, great chemistry, and our captains, they are really pushing our goal of winning a championship."
As they prepare for what they hope is a championship run, the players spent plenty of time over the last 10 months getting ready. About 85 percent of the players attended the offseason weightlifting program coach Bob Walkley organized.
"I think that will help us out this year," Shreck said.
They lifted two days a week, and afterward did agility and speed drills, climbing ladders and such. They even showed up nearly two nights per week in the summer, playing a few pickup games and leading Walkley to believe they are serious about making another strong postseason run.
"It's my fourth year," Walkley said. "And it's taken me four years to get them to mold into my ideas of what you need to compete for in this AA bracket.
"They are not only hungry, but they seem to be focused."
And together.
While there's a good possibility the overall skill level on this year's roster might be better than what it had in 2006, the biggest thing with this crop appears to be their cohesiveness.
Suffern hasn't even played a game, but the team unity is already distinguishable among the players.
"The talent might be better, but even more so than the talent is the chemistry," Trauner said. "The juniors have been playing together since they were children and they are mixing in well with the seniors. The team chemistry is absolutely amazing right now. Last year was great, but this year is even better."
Ah, words the Mounties hope ring true at the end of the season. But if that's going to happen, Suffern is going to have to find a variety of ways to win, especially when it comes to taking on some of the bigger, tougher squads in the ultra-competitive Class AA.
"I'm not sure if we can physically match with some people," Walkley said. "But the team is definitely going to be an exciting team." |
Sep 6 - Suffern Varsity Boys Scrimmage in Fine Fashion
(Suffern, NY) - Suffern Varsity Boys showed why they are ranked number one in the league heading into the season openr this Saturday vs. Arlington. The team looked impressive in both of its scrimmages at the Novotny Scramble on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesady they fell behind early but then rallied and dominated for a 3-1 win versus a strong Tappan Zee team. They followed that with an even more overwhelming effort with a 5-0 blanking of Spring Valley.
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Senior Evan Shreck gets off a low shot to the goalie's short side for the 2nd goal in Suffern's 3-1 win over TZ at the Novotny Scramble on Wed. Sep. 5th.
Sep 6 - Varsity Girls Fall 2-1 to New Rochelle at the Scramble
(Suffern, NY) - The Lady Lions opened up their scrimmage against New Rochelle with a strong first half in ball control but eventually fell behind 2-0. For the Mounties the game seemed to be about what might have been: a header against the cross bar was followed by a fine diving save by the New Rochelle goalie to thwart their two best chances in the half and moments later an empty net shot sailed high. A late 2nd half goal by Suffern closed the gap but proved to not be enough. The Girls open their regular season on Monday Sep 10th vs. Burke Catholic in the Pearl River Tournament. The girls hope to repeat last year's success vs Burke when they won 2-1 in the tourney finals.
Sep 4 - Suffern to Host Boys Varsity Tourney - The Novotny Scramble **(see revised Schedule)
(Suffern, NY) - Suffern Soccer will be the proud host of the annual The Brian and John Novotny Soccer Scramble" at Suffern Middle school on Wed. Sept. 5th and Thursday Sept. 6th. Please come and show your support. Varsity Boys teams from several Rockland schools as well as some other traveling teams will come to Suffern to scrimmage to start the new season. Proceeds from the event will go to both the Suffern Soccer Booster Club as well as the Novotny Memorial Scholarship in honor of two fine Rockland men that have recently passed away. Both played soccer in the County. All games will be at Suffern Middle School. The Suffern Soccer Booster Club will be staffing the food concession. Please contact Ginny Wolfe at ginny@digitalrun.com if you want to help during the games.
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Wed. - September 5th - Game Schedule
Game Times | Field 1 | Field 2 |
| 4:00- 4:40 / 4:50 - 5:30 PM | Ramapo vs. Nanuet | North Rockland vs. Nyack |
| 5:35 - 6:15 / 6:25 - 7:05 PM | Tappan Zee vs. Suffern | Dewith Clinton or Yorktown vs. Sp. Valley |
| 7:10 -7:50 / 8:00 - 8:40 PM | Pearl River vs. Clarkstown So. | Albertus vs. Clarkstown North |
Thurs - September 6th - Game Schedule
Game Times | Field 1 | Field 2 |
| 4:00 - 4:40 / 4:50 - 5:30 PM | Nyack vs. Albertus | North Rockland vs. Pearl River |
| 5:35 - 6:15 / 6:25 - 7:05 PM | Varsity Girls - Suffern vs. New Rochelle | JV Girls: Suffern vs. New Rochelle |
| 7:10 -7:50 / 8:00 - 8:40 PM | Suffern vs. Spring Valley | Suffern HS JV 'A' vs. JV 'B' |
Sep 1 - Suffern Soccer Alumnus Provides Decisive Goal in Boston College Opener
(Boston, MA) - Junior Mike Konicoff, a former Suffern Soccer alum, scored the game's only goal to lead Boston College to a 1-0 victory at Boston University. It was his third career goal at BC.
Konicoff beat Boston University goalkeeper Hrafn Davidsson in the 57th minute. Junior Alejandro Bedoya, who recorded his first BC start since transferring from Fairleigh Dickinson, assisted on the score.
BC junior goalkeeper Chris Brown made one save to record his second career shutout.
The visiting Eagles out shot the Terriers, 13-5. Eagles' midfielder Reuben Ayarna totaled a game-high three shots. Boston College fell to Quinnipiac by a score of 2-1 on Monday Sep 3. More Details are available at:
http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/090107aaa.html