Cyclones Suffer First Real Loss

The losses we suffer on the field are never a complete loss. There is always a lesson to be learned and winning efforts to be praised despite the score. Losing Ariel to a fractured elbow at Sundays practice is our first real loss as a team. Ariel's cheerful personality and positive attitude will be missed on the field for the rest of the season. Hopefully Ariel will be able to join us at some of our games.

GET WELL ARIEL!!!

Cyclones Turn the Leopards into Pussycats

The Cyclones put together another complete performance in a 5-2 road victory at New Hyde Park. The offense came out flying as Dana scored 3 times in the first half to give POB a 3-1 halftime lead. It was the first Cyclone hat trick since the Oceanside tournament in September of 2005. The Cyclones respected NHP and came out in the second half with the same hustle and commitment as they did to start the game. With the score 3-2 midway through the 2nd half, Sabrina sent the Cyclones sideline into a celebration by scoring her first goal to give the Cyclones some insurance. The game was put out of reach when Ravid scored several minutes later to make the score 5-2. It was an outstanding game by the entire team, offense, defense, midfield and goalkeepers.

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Cyclones Earn Some Hardware in North Hempstead

Congratulations to the Cyclones on a 3rd place finish at the 2006 North Hempstead Cup.
The Cyclones, led by their stingy defense allowed only 3 goals in the 4 game event. The 1-0 victory over Port Washington in the final game on Sunday providing the points needed to secure the 3rd place finish. The 3-0 victory over New Hyde Park in the first game on Saturday was the Cyclones first win of the fall season and was as complete a team victory as this team has had since being formed in June of last year.
Every player contributed to the overall success and the coaches are proud. Alexa, Jordan & Dana supplied the scoring, while Marissa and Sabrina shined in their tournament debuts, clearly utilizing the skills obtained from training.
Maureen, Rosey, Jenna & Anna N were outstanding in the midfield, playing a gritty and effective tournament, turning the 50/50 balls into 80/20 balls in our favor.
Anna L anchored the tournaments second most effective defense, with tremendous support from a calm and cool, Ravid & Ariel who handled anything that was thrown at them all weekend. Finally, we could never do it without the toughest goalies in town! Jamie playing the first half of all four games always kept the Cyclones in the game. Lisa playing the second half of each game again performed magic, this time robbing Rockville Centre (4th Place) from a sure goal that may have been the difference between getting and not getting 3rd place.

Rich, Lon, Dave and all of the parents were thrilled that the Cyclones were rewarded for the effort with a third place trophy!
This team had gone thorough a rough stretch of results, but never gives up. We are all proud of the hard work and hustle these 14 girls show. WAY TO GO CYCLONES!!!