Monday, October 09, 2006

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!!!

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