A makeshift Cyclones lineup went into Coindre Hall for week three of the 8 week indoor season. With 5 regulars missing from the lineup the Cyclones dug a bit deeper into their roster to make up for the players who could not be there. The Cyclones also picked up another player on loan from the POB Xrossfire to fill out the team.
The combination of Dana, Alexa, Jenna & Lauren teamed up with indoor staples Ariel, Deniz, Jordan, Emily & Lisa S and shocked the U-14 South Huntington Red Storm 2-1 in the opener.
As they have countless times before the Cyclones benefited from Dana’s offense to take a 1-0 lead. It was Dana’s 23rd indoor goal scored in her 23rd indoor game. Then it was the Xrossfire connection of Emily & Lauren combining to give the upset minded Cyclones the 2-0 halftime lead on Emily’s second goal of the season. The Red Storm threw everything they had at the girls in the 2nd half and were able to pull within 2-1. But, Deniz was too sharp and made the big saves in the final minutes to preserve the win.
In the 2nd game of the day the Cyclones took another crack at the Elwood Mias who had beaten them 4-1 the previous week. This time things looked different as Lisa S, playing great positional defense stepped up and drilled home the first goal of the game to give the Cyclones the 1-0 halftime advantage. Despite the continued strong play the Mias came back strong in the second half to win the game 3-1.
With 2 wins in their last 4 the Cyclones are currently occupying 4th place and the final playoff spot with 5 weeks to go.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Cyclones Get First Coindre Win
It took 2 weeks and 4 games but the Cyclones got into the win column on a snowy Saturday afternoon at Coindre Hall. At game time in the first game the Cyclones had only 5 players ready to go against the D4 bound Elwood Mias, Jordan, Rachel, Ravid, Deniz & Emily. In a classy move the Elwood coach removed his extra player to even things out. The Cyclones kept things close and had their chances but were still in search of their first indoor goal at half time of this their third game.
Trailing 3-0 in the second half and with 6 players on the field, Marissa arrived midway through the first half. The Cyclones scored what might have been their prettiest goal ever as 4 players combined to give the girls their first goal of the indoor season. Ravid cleared the ball up from defense where Marissa one timed a pass to Emily on the wing. Emily then sent a perfect centering pass to Rachel whose one timer beat the Elwood keeper who was unable to even get a hand on it. It was a Tic-Tac-Toe combination goal that was worth the trip in the icy conditions.
With the arrival of Anna the Cyclones had a full roster with no subs for the 2nd game of the back to back matches. Although they were tired the Cyclones completely dominated the HBC Fury, out shooting them by a wide margin throughout the game. It wasn’t until late in the second half when Emily finally converted to give the Cyclones a 1-0 advantage and their first victory of the indoor season.
It was a fun and exciting afternoon as the short-handed Cyclones stepped up and played very well against a strong Elwood team. Then even though they were tired the girls played their best game of the 4 so far in the 1-0 win over HBC.
Trailing 3-0 in the second half and with 6 players on the field, Marissa arrived midway through the first half. The Cyclones scored what might have been their prettiest goal ever as 4 players combined to give the girls their first goal of the indoor season. Ravid cleared the ball up from defense where Marissa one timed a pass to Emily on the wing. Emily then sent a perfect centering pass to Rachel whose one timer beat the Elwood keeper who was unable to even get a hand on it. It was a Tic-Tac-Toe combination goal that was worth the trip in the icy conditions.
With the arrival of Anna the Cyclones had a full roster with no subs for the 2nd game of the back to back matches. Although they were tired the Cyclones completely dominated the HBC Fury, out shooting them by a wide margin throughout the game. It wasn’t until late in the second half when Emily finally converted to give the Cyclones a 1-0 advantage and their first victory of the indoor season.
It was a fun and exciting afternoon as the short-handed Cyclones stepped up and played very well against a strong Elwood team. Then even though they were tired the girls played their best game of the 4 so far in the 1-0 win over HBC.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Cyclones Celebrate Dana's Big Day
It was a perfect fall afternoon and the Cyclones were not dressed in their sparkling home whites or in their striking road blacks. But they were sparkling and striking nonetheless as they were on hand to celebrate Dana becoming a Bat-Mitzvah!
Dana did an outstanding job at her service, surpassing her many great Cyclone performances.
Mazel Tov Dana!!!
By the way...can you name these Cyclones???
Cyclones Add Some Punch
Going into what should be a tough indoor league this winter the Cyclones have added some punch to the roster. The Cyclones have signed Emily K (aka Bam-Bam) on loan from the POB Xrossfire for the winter season. Bam Bam has been a fixture on the U-12 Xrossfire since their inagural season in 2006. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Freedom Squeak By Cyclones
The Cyclones finished out the fall season against the Smithtown Freedom at the Field of Dreams. It was another short handed Cyclone roster in a season where the girls had learned that it's not who is missing that matters, but who is there.
The girls put forth one of their best efforts of the season going toe to toe with one of the division favorites. In the end it was a penalty shot goal that gave the Freedom a 1-0 win.
The Cyclones closed out the fall with a 4 win, 4 loss record. The record does not tell the whole story as the girls could have very easily won 6 or 7 games. The constant shortage of players may work out to benefit the Cyclones in the long run. Many girls showed their versatility by not only playing different positions, but excelling at them.
The Cyclones will take 9 players to Coindre Hall for what should be an exceedingly challenging and fun winter indoor league.
The girls put forth one of their best efforts of the season going toe to toe with one of the division favorites. In the end it was a penalty shot goal that gave the Freedom a 1-0 win.
The Cyclones closed out the fall with a 4 win, 4 loss record. The record does not tell the whole story as the girls could have very easily won 6 or 7 games. The constant shortage of players may work out to benefit the Cyclones in the long run. Many girls showed their versatility by not only playing different positions, but excelling at them.
The Cyclones will take 9 players to Coindre Hall for what should be an exceedingly challenging and fun winter indoor league.
Alexa Aces Demons
For the first and last time in the fall season the Cyclones dressed and played all 16 players in Sunday's early morning wind chill bowl in Dix Hills. After 8 weeks and 7 games the Cyclones welcomed Lisa S back from a broken arm, so you knew the defense would be strong.
For Alexa the matchup with the Dix Hills Demons would be a camp reunion of sorts with several Camp Wah-Nee buddies on the opposing team.
Alexa carried the Cyclone offense in the 2-0 win scoring both goals, 1 in each half. It was Alexa's 2nd multi goal game and the Cyclones 3rd victory in tries vs the Demons.
For Alexa the matchup with the Dix Hills Demons would be a camp reunion of sorts with several Camp Wah-Nee buddies on the opposing team.
Alexa carried the Cyclone offense in the 2-0 win scoring both goals, 1 in each half. It was Alexa's 2nd multi goal game and the Cyclones 3rd victory in tries vs the Demons.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cyclones Celebrate Sportsmanship Award
The Cyclones were rewarded last night by the LIJSL for their 1st Place finish in Sportsmanship during the spring season. 13 Cyclones were on hand to enjoy the Ice Cream, Soda & Accolades.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cyclones beat the Cyclones
No the Cyclones did not beat themselves, which is not unheard of. This time it is the POB Cyclones beating the Cold Spring Harbor (CSH) Cyclones. Rarely has the prospect of a victory looked dimmer than it did on Sunday morning as the POB Cyclones missing 3 of their 4 regular defensive starters traveled to CSH for a 9:00 AM start. Compounding matters for POB was the fact that 6 of the 12 players dressing were cited for breaking the 11:00 PM curfew by attending a Bat-Mitzvah the night before most not arriving back at their homes until 1:30 in the morning.
With the rain streaming down during the ride to CSH, it looked like the bleary eyed Cyclones might catch a break and get a rain out. But the weather would not cooperate and the rain stopped just in time for kick-off.
As things turned out the girls from POB were ready after all and took the play to CSH from the opening kick. After taking the ball in the chest and being assisted off the field the gutty Rachel T was ready moments later to blast home a ball that Dana put off the post to give the Cyclones a lead that they would not relinquish.
POB would continue to control the play in the second half when Dana would score her 1st of 2 goals on the day on a gorgeous feed from Marissa to make it 2-0. To their credit the "other" Cyclones did not quit and with Alexa down in the box with an injury CHS capitalized as the ref allowed play to continue and scored to make it a 1 goal game.
But, an illegal pass back to the keeper by CSH gave POB an indirect kick in the box. Jenna's subtle tap left the ball for Dana to deposit in the far corner thus icing the victory.
The win put the POB Cyclones in a virtual tie for 1st place at the Columbus Day break, the latest that the Cyclones have held that position since the fall of 2006, their first season.
After the game the coaching staff announced that there would be no players suspended for breaking the curfew at the Bat-Mitzvah the night before and are now actually encouraging the girls to stay out later.
With the rain streaming down during the ride to CSH, it looked like the bleary eyed Cyclones might catch a break and get a rain out. But the weather would not cooperate and the rain stopped just in time for kick-off.
As things turned out the girls from POB were ready after all and took the play to CSH from the opening kick. After taking the ball in the chest and being assisted off the field the gutty Rachel T was ready moments later to blast home a ball that Dana put off the post to give the Cyclones a lead that they would not relinquish.
POB would continue to control the play in the second half when Dana would score her 1st of 2 goals on the day on a gorgeous feed from Marissa to make it 2-0. To their credit the "other" Cyclones did not quit and with Alexa down in the box with an injury CHS capitalized as the ref allowed play to continue and scored to make it a 1 goal game.
But, an illegal pass back to the keeper by CSH gave POB an indirect kick in the box. Jenna's subtle tap left the ball for Dana to deposit in the far corner thus icing the victory.
The win put the POB Cyclones in a virtual tie for 1st place at the Columbus Day break, the latest that the Cyclones have held that position since the fall of 2006, their first season.
After the game the coaching staff announced that there would be no players suspended for breaking the curfew at the Bat-Mitzvah the night before and are now actually encouraging the girls to stay out later.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Cyclones Pull Rabbit Out Of Hat Vs Magic
The Cyclones headed out farther east then they ever had before to Hauppauge for their 3rd game of the season. Despite an extraordinary first half effort the Cyclones trailed the Hauppauge Magic 1-0 as the half time whistle blew. The quality scoring chances seem to come in bunches in the first 35 minutes, but as much as the Magic bent, they would not break.
At halftime the girls were commmended for their efforts but they had dug a small hole that they needed to climb out of.
The Cyclones stepped it up in the second half and with Dana, Jamie & Anna L up front it was only matter of time before they would break through. With a play starting out in their defensive zone, by Jenna, the Cyclones got their first break. Jenna found Dana wide on the wing, Dana sent an excellent pass up the wing to Anna who broke through the defense before being fouled in the box. Anna then deposited the ensuing penalty kick in the left corner to the game.
The Cyclones kept battling and with seconds remaining, Jenna once again found an open player, this time it was Jamie who scored the game winner.
It was a well earned victory against a spirited opponent. Deniz shut down the chances the Magic mustered in the second half and there was outstanding play across the board. Anna's goal was her 3rd straight of a penalty kick. The Cyclones are currently tied for 2nd place going into week 4!
At halftime the girls were commmended for their efforts but they had dug a small hole that they needed to climb out of.
The Cyclones stepped it up in the second half and with Dana, Jamie & Anna L up front it was only matter of time before they would break through. With a play starting out in their defensive zone, by Jenna, the Cyclones got their first break. Jenna found Dana wide on the wing, Dana sent an excellent pass up the wing to Anna who broke through the defense before being fouled in the box. Anna then deposited the ensuing penalty kick in the left corner to the game.
The Cyclones kept battling and with seconds remaining, Jenna once again found an open player, this time it was Jamie who scored the game winner.
It was a well earned victory against a spirited opponent. Deniz shut down the chances the Magic mustered in the second half and there was outstanding play across the board. Anna's goal was her 3rd straight of a penalty kick. The Cyclones are currently tied for 2nd place going into week 4!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Cyclones Open with a Win
The Cyclones opened their 7th season at home against the team that eliminated them from Waldbaums Cup contention just 6 months earlier, the Copiague Blue Angels. Despite the warm feelings the 2 teams had for one another based on the Cyclones memorial day festival in which the Cyclones & Angels teamed up to take on their parents, both team meant business at game time.
The game was played evenly in the first half, a good sign for the Cyclones who had been outplayed in the cup match which they had lost 1-0. But, the complexion of things changed in the second half as the Cyclones started to control the tempo. As the half wore on the Cyclones seem to be in control and finally found the finishing touch off the familiar foot of all-time Cyclone goal scoring leader Dana, off a pretty feed from Marissa. Despite the 100% effort the Angels could not break down the stubborn Cyclone defense which seemed to really build off the tournament from the week before. Jamie finished the complete game shutout and the Cyclones had only their 2nd season opening win a 1-0 thriller.
Cyclones Labor on Labor Day Weekend
Playing shorthanded against stronger competition the Cyclones put in a full weekend of work in honor of labor day. Wearing the black jerseys in the heat against Floral Park, the Cyclones put in their best effort of the weekend. Scoreless at the half the Cyclones were hanging tough against the Mahicans from 2 divisions higher even after a goal midway through the 2nd half. Floral Park scored 2 more times in the waning moments to walk away with a 3-0 victory.
The Cyclones wore the white in their next match against Hewlett-Lawrence, that was the good news. The bad news was that the girls fared no better this time than they did a year and half ago when they lost by the same 4-0 score. The girls worked hard on Saturday and would no doubt get some reward down the road.
If things were tough on Saturday, there were comparitively rosey compared to Sunday. With Emily "Hyper" back in the lineup for a cameo appearance the Cyclones were prepared to take on 2 teams that had given them a tough time in their previous meetings Syosset & Plainedge. But, with Jordan sidelined with a cold that had hampered her the day before the girls would again be playing with a short bench on a long, hot summer afternoon. Despite numerous breakaways and close offsides calls the Cyclones had kept Syosset in their sights in game one. Trailing 3-1 late in the 2nd half the Cyclones suffered what will be their worst loss of the season when Lisa S went down after a collision just outside her own 18 yard box with an arm that was broken in 2 places. The game was suspended while the officials awaited the ambulance that would take Lisa to the hospital. To her credit Lisa got up on her own power and got on to the stretcher and into the ambulance her self. The Cyclones had lost one of their most valuable players and team captains likely for the season. Final score Syosset 3-1.
Despite the distraction of seeing one of their team leaders carted off the field an hour earlier the remaining Cyclones did their best to battle their old nemesis from Plainedge the Magic. Despite their best efforts the girls were short on numbers and ran out of steam falling 5-0.
Whatever benefit was gained by playing tougher competition in the tournament was tempered by the loss of suck a key player. How the cyclones would bounce back for next weeks season opener was anybody's guess.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Cyclones Welcome Back Hall of Famer
The Cyclones welcome back Ravid to the roster for the fall season. Like Michael Jordan in the NBA, Ravid is the first Cyclone Hall of Famer to return to the team. In one full season on the roster Ravid had proven herself to be a versatile asset on the field As a defender she was consistently shutting down the oppositions wingers, as a midfielder she was an established playmaker. Ravid scored her only Cyclone goal from the midfield position in a 5-2 win at the New Hyde Park Lady Leopards on 10/14/06.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Cyclones Head East in the Fall
The LIJSL divisional alignments for the fall season has been released and the Cyclones will be playing in Division 7E, E means east. We will be joined by some familiar foes and some teams that have been around a while that we've never played and one team that is new to LIJSL travel.
Division 7E fall opponents:
West Babylon Freedom- played last season in the Suffolk Interleague
Elwood Wildcats- the Elwood "B" team is playing their 3rd travel season, they finished 5th in Division 7E in the spring with 2 wins, 2 losses & 4 ties. They won Division 8E in their 1st travel season last fall with 5 wins, 1 loss & 2 ties.
Smithtown Freedom- It's been a long time, but the Cyclones played the Smithtown "C" team at Commack on Memorial Day 2 years ago. It remains the 2nd worst defeat in Cyclone history 6-1. Over the past 2 seasons the Freedom have played in Division 7E and have compiled a record of 5 wins, 8 losses and 4 ties.
Copiague Blue Angels- In our only official meeting a well contested, evenly matched Waldbaums Cup Round 2 game last season, the Blue Angels topped the Cyclones 1-0. The Blue Angels joined us for the Cyclone Memorial Day Festival in may. The highlight was when both teams joined together to take on the parents to close out the day. The Angels have played the last 2 seasons in Division 7E and have won 2, lost 11 & tied 4.
Dix Hills Demons- The Cyclones and the Demons have met twice, both meetings were last fall when the 2 teams were members of Division 8W. The Cyclones swept the series winning at Dix Hills 1-0 on a Lisa R goal and winning at POB 2-0 on goals by Jordan and Dana. The victory at POB was the historic win that had broken the 19 game, 742 day home winless streak for the Cyclones. Last season the Demons won 3, lost 6 and tied 1 in Division 8E.
Commack Dream Team- In one of the most heartbreaking ties in Cyclone history, the Cyclones blew a 1-0 lead late to the Dream Team in our only meeting in the Commack Tournament in 2006. The lone Cyclone goal was scored by Hall of Famer Emily "Hyper". The win would have been the 1st win for the Cyclones in a string of games that had hit 12 without a win. Instead the winless streak would extend to a club record 20 games before the Cyclones would win on Columbus weekend the following fall. After struggling to their worst seaon last fall in Divison 7E, 0 wins, 6 losses & 3 ties, the Dream Team responded with a strong spring in Division 8E this past season with 7 Wins and 3 losses.
Hauppauge Magic- after winning only 3 of their first 26 games as a travel team with 1 tie the Magic showed vast improvement by rebounding with a 7 win, 2 loss & 1 tie record finishng 2nd in Division 8E in the spring.
Cold Spring Harbor Cyclones-the other Cyclones. In 5 travel seasons the CSH Cyclones have never been outside the lowest division. Last season in Division 8E the Cyclones won 3 & lost 7.
Where are they now?
Here are where some of our former opponents are now. 8 of these teams folded this season.
Manhasset Stars- Folded
New Hyde Park Pantherettes- Folded
HBC Cougars- Folded
Carle Place Lightning- Folded
Wantagh-Seaford Seahawks- Folded
Oyster bay Dream- Folded
Levittown Thunder- Folded
South Huntington Wildcats- Folded
Here are the rest.
Levittown Lunachics- Division 7W
Port Washington Jaguars- Division 7W
NHP Lady Leopards- Division 7W
RVC Blasters- Divsion 7W
Mineola Tigers- Division 6W
Oceanside Orange Wave- Division 6W
Syosset Dynamite- Division 6 W
Floral Park Mahicans- Division 6W
Plainedge Magic- Division 5W
Division 7E fall opponents:
West Babylon Freedom- played last season in the Suffolk Interleague
Elwood Wildcats- the Elwood "B" team is playing their 3rd travel season, they finished 5th in Division 7E in the spring with 2 wins, 2 losses & 4 ties. They won Division 8E in their 1st travel season last fall with 5 wins, 1 loss & 2 ties.
Smithtown Freedom- It's been a long time, but the Cyclones played the Smithtown "C" team at Commack on Memorial Day 2 years ago. It remains the 2nd worst defeat in Cyclone history 6-1. Over the past 2 seasons the Freedom have played in Division 7E and have compiled a record of 5 wins, 8 losses and 4 ties.
Copiague Blue Angels- In our only official meeting a well contested, evenly matched Waldbaums Cup Round 2 game last season, the Blue Angels topped the Cyclones 1-0. The Blue Angels joined us for the Cyclone Memorial Day Festival in may. The highlight was when both teams joined together to take on the parents to close out the day. The Angels have played the last 2 seasons in Division 7E and have won 2, lost 11 & tied 4.
Dix Hills Demons- The Cyclones and the Demons have met twice, both meetings were last fall when the 2 teams were members of Division 8W. The Cyclones swept the series winning at Dix Hills 1-0 on a Lisa R goal and winning at POB 2-0 on goals by Jordan and Dana. The victory at POB was the historic win that had broken the 19 game, 742 day home winless streak for the Cyclones. Last season the Demons won 3, lost 6 and tied 1 in Division 8E.
Commack Dream Team- In one of the most heartbreaking ties in Cyclone history, the Cyclones blew a 1-0 lead late to the Dream Team in our only meeting in the Commack Tournament in 2006. The lone Cyclone goal was scored by Hall of Famer Emily "Hyper". The win would have been the 1st win for the Cyclones in a string of games that had hit 12 without a win. Instead the winless streak would extend to a club record 20 games before the Cyclones would win on Columbus weekend the following fall. After struggling to their worst seaon last fall in Divison 7E, 0 wins, 6 losses & 3 ties, the Dream Team responded with a strong spring in Division 8E this past season with 7 Wins and 3 losses.
Hauppauge Magic- after winning only 3 of their first 26 games as a travel team with 1 tie the Magic showed vast improvement by rebounding with a 7 win, 2 loss & 1 tie record finishng 2nd in Division 8E in the spring.
Cold Spring Harbor Cyclones-the other Cyclones. In 5 travel seasons the CSH Cyclones have never been outside the lowest division. Last season in Division 8E the Cyclones won 3 & lost 7.
Where are they now?
Here are where some of our former opponents are now. 8 of these teams folded this season.
Manhasset Stars- Folded
New Hyde Park Pantherettes- Folded
HBC Cougars- Folded
Carle Place Lightning- Folded
Wantagh-Seaford Seahawks- Folded
Oyster bay Dream- Folded
Levittown Thunder- Folded
South Huntington Wildcats- Folded
Here are the rest.
Levittown Lunachics- Division 7W
Port Washington Jaguars- Division 7W
NHP Lady Leopards- Division 7W
RVC Blasters- Divsion 7W
Mineola Tigers- Division 6W
Oceanside Orange Wave- Division 6W
Syosset Dynamite- Division 6 W
Floral Park Mahicans- Division 6W
Plainedge Magic- Division 5W
Monday, July 28, 2008
Cyclones Win Sportsmanship Honors
The Cyclones were named Sportsmanship winners for the Spring season posting an astonishing 437 points. This is the first outright Sportsmanship award the Cyclones have won, to go with their 3rd place patch won 4 seasons ago.
The Cyclone family has always exhibited excellent sportsmanship, players, parents & coaches, it is great that we have finally been recognized.
The sportsmanship award adds a nice bow on a season that was a rollercoaster on the scoreboard, but a tremendous success in many other ways!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS WHO HAVE CONSISTENTLY CONDUCTED THEMSELVES BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AS MODEL PLAYERS.
There are many times during the season that the players were faced with situations and opponents in which frustration would have gotten the better of some players, but not our girls, they sey an excellent example!
The Cyclone family has always exhibited excellent sportsmanship, players, parents & coaches, it is great that we have finally been recognized.
The sportsmanship award adds a nice bow on a season that was a rollercoaster on the scoreboard, but a tremendous success in many other ways!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS WHO HAVE CONSISTENTLY CONDUCTED THEMSELVES BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AS MODEL PLAYERS.
There are many times during the season that the players were faced with situations and opponents in which frustration would have gotten the better of some players, but not our girls, they sey an excellent example!
Cyclones Celebrate Best Spring Yet
Coming into this season the Cyclones had gained a reputation as a fall only team. A team that had a .500 record in the fall, but had only 1 career spring win, the famous Miracle at Baldwin in 2007. The win at Baldwin with only 10 players dressed for the game was the lone win in 26 spring games.
The Cyclones ended any speculation that this spring would mirror the previous 2 when they opened up the season with a thrilling come from behind win in their first round Waldbaums Cup match vs the favored division 7 HBC Cougars. It was the first Cyclone Waldbaums win ever!
After 2 tight 1 goal losses at Levittown and at home vs Port Washington, the Cyclones saw their Waldbaums Cup dream come to an end in a hard fought, evenly played match on the turf in Copiague 1-0.
The Cyclones hard work began to pay off as they entered their best stretch of the season. Beginning with a 4-0 win at New Hyde Park. The next week was probably the most agonizing of the season as the Cyclones played a dynamic game against the Mineola Tigers. Leading 1-0 with 15 minutes to go the Cyclones fell 2-1 in a heartbreaker. It was a fantastic debut in goal for Deniz, who followed that up with a shutout of Manhasset in the first half of a home and home weekend series. Game two of that series was another Cyclone win. Trailing 2-1 after a very uninspired first half, the Cylones came back with 2 second goals to complete the sweep on Mothers Day.
The season then took a puzzling turn as the Cyclones lost to Levittown and Port Washington 6-0 & 4-0 respectively after only losing by a combined 3-1 score the first time they played the same teams earlier in the season.
The Cyclones were fortunate to face the Pantherettes one more time, a game they would win 3-1 before bowing to Division winners Mineola the last week of the season.
There were lots of positive moments for the Cyclones in the spring...
- the emergence of Lisa S and Ariel as two of the divisions toughest defenders, Deniz with a shutout in the goal, Kathleens continued growth coming out of her extraordinary effort, the offense punch coming from new sources like Marissa & Jenna who tied with Jordan for the team lead in goals with 3.
The Cyclones did something unique in the spring allowing the players to choose there own captains. This was a great success. All 4 players, Dana, Jamie, Ariel & Lisa S lead by example either vocally or by example.
In the end, even with a spring best 5 wins the on the field results could have been better considering the talent the Cyclones have. The expectation is for some real improvement in the spring.
The Cyclones ended any speculation that this spring would mirror the previous 2 when they opened up the season with a thrilling come from behind win in their first round Waldbaums Cup match vs the favored division 7 HBC Cougars. It was the first Cyclone Waldbaums win ever!
After 2 tight 1 goal losses at Levittown and at home vs Port Washington, the Cyclones saw their Waldbaums Cup dream come to an end in a hard fought, evenly played match on the turf in Copiague 1-0.
The Cyclones hard work began to pay off as they entered their best stretch of the season. Beginning with a 4-0 win at New Hyde Park. The next week was probably the most agonizing of the season as the Cyclones played a dynamic game against the Mineola Tigers. Leading 1-0 with 15 minutes to go the Cyclones fell 2-1 in a heartbreaker. It was a fantastic debut in goal for Deniz, who followed that up with a shutout of Manhasset in the first half of a home and home weekend series. Game two of that series was another Cyclone win. Trailing 2-1 after a very uninspired first half, the Cylones came back with 2 second goals to complete the sweep on Mothers Day.
The season then took a puzzling turn as the Cyclones lost to Levittown and Port Washington 6-0 & 4-0 respectively after only losing by a combined 3-1 score the first time they played the same teams earlier in the season.
The Cyclones were fortunate to face the Pantherettes one more time, a game they would win 3-1 before bowing to Division winners Mineola the last week of the season.
There were lots of positive moments for the Cyclones in the spring...
- the emergence of Lisa S and Ariel as two of the divisions toughest defenders, Deniz with a shutout in the goal, Kathleens continued growth coming out of her extraordinary effort, the offense punch coming from new sources like Marissa & Jenna who tied with Jordan for the team lead in goals with 3.
The Cyclones did something unique in the spring allowing the players to choose there own captains. This was a great success. All 4 players, Dana, Jamie, Ariel & Lisa S lead by example either vocally or by example.
In the end, even with a spring best 5 wins the on the field results could have been better considering the talent the Cyclones have. The expectation is for some real improvement in the spring.
Cyclones & XP Score Big at Relay For Life
The Cyclones and XP decided to work together as the POB GU-12 Soccer United to raise money for the Relay for Life on June 14th. It turned out to be a tremendous success. The 2 teams combined to raise $8,462. That number is unofficial, it could actually be more. That total puts the girls in 3rd place in overall donations out of 57 teams. This years star donator was Anna N. who raise $2738. Anna was the 4th donator out of the 620 participants.
The Cyclones have been raising money every season, whether it is Kicks for Cancer, Relay for Life (2x) or raising money to help a family pay for their young soccer playing daughters cancer treatment, the true meaning of teamwork has been evident in the Cyclone family.
Cyclones Memorial Day Festival
The Cyclones celebrated Memorial Day weekend by hosting a 4 team soccer festival at the POB Travel Fields. The Floral Park Mahicans, Copiague Blue Angels & Port Washington Jaguars joined the Cyclones for a day for soccer & bbq.
Each team played 3 games, getting a chance to play each opponent once. In some cases the teams were mixed together creating an opportunity for the girls from different clubs to play on a single team.
The coals were kept hot most of the day as the parents and family members joined the teams for hamburgers & hot dogs.
Between games the girls from each team got a chance to hang out together and get to know each other. See picture above.
The final event of the evening was the parents/coaches against players match. The good news was that none of the parents injured themselves or any of the players.
In the end we accomplished what we wanted out of the day, lots of soccer & lots of fun.
Maybe we’ll do it again next year.
Each team played 3 games, getting a chance to play each opponent once. In some cases the teams were mixed together creating an opportunity for the girls from different clubs to play on a single team.
The coals were kept hot most of the day as the parents and family members joined the teams for hamburgers & hot dogs.
Between games the girls from each team got a chance to hang out together and get to know each other. See picture above.
The final event of the evening was the parents/coaches against players match. The good news was that none of the parents injured themselves or any of the players.
In the end we accomplished what we wanted out of the day, lots of soccer & lots of fun.
Maybe we’ll do it again next year.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Cyclones Break Out the Brooms on Mothers Day
The Cyclones spent Mother's Day sweeping, unfortunately for their moms it was not at home. It took a lot of hard work and an inspired effort on Sunday afternoon but the Cyclones managed to sweep the weekend series with the Manhasset Stars by scores of 2-0 and 3-2.
Saturday's game featured what was likely the fastest goal to start a game in Cyclone history as Marissa was the beneficiary of an excellent corner kick from Anna L and tapped in her 5th career goal. The Cyclones continually dominated the game, but had to wait for the closing minutes before Jenna put the game away with her 2nd goal in three games.
Sunday started out much like saturday with Cyclones getting an early lead. The build up to the first goal was a thing of beauty as Anna L, switched the field from the left side to the right from about 30 yards out, Maureen took Anna's pass and made a perfect feed to Jordan on the wing, Jordan cut through 2 Manahasset defenders and found Jenna open in front for the one timer from 7 yards out. At that point the suddenly prolifc midfielder had sole posession of the Cyclones scoring lead for the spring.
The Stars battled hard and just before halftime, brokethrough to take a 2-1 lead.
After hearing it from the coaching staff the Cyclones came out on fire in the second half. All 16 Cyclones battled hard as they started dominating. Dana playing her best soccer of the season, fought hard for a loose ball in front of the Stars net, leading to a rebound blast from Jordan to tie the game at 2.
Dana continued to show what she could do later in the half when she looped the game winner past a helpless Stars keeper and give the Cyclones mom a reason to smile while leaving the field.
Deniz, with support from Ariel, Alexa, Sabrina, A.B. & Anna held the Stars off the board in the second half. No small feat with Lisa S out of the line up. Maureen, Lisa R, Rachel, Elena and Kathleen put up a real battle to keep the ball deep in the Manhasset side of the field in the final minutes. Marissa & Jamie had a strong game on offense breaking down the Stars defense.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Cyclones Push Tigers To The Brink
The Cyclones went into the match with 1st place Mineola as decided underdogs, but as they had last Columbus Day, it was the Cyclones who would set the tone. Both teams had chances in the first half, but the Cyclones defense and Goalkeeper Deniz remained cool and calm despite having to face a penalty shot at the very end of the half, a shot that sailed over the goal.
The Cyclones were on the march in the second half and were rewarded with a penalty kick after a Mineola defender handled the ball in the box. Anna L the Cyclones designated penalty kicker blasted home the 1st goal of the game and it was the Cyclones holding a 1-0 lead, just like the last time these two teams met. It was also the 1st goal the Tigers had allowed this season.
Inspired by the Cyclones scoring the Tigers woke up and started to push the ball back at the Cyclones. However, it was Deniz in goal who was the star of the game making critical saves, including an excellent one on a high shot going to the upper corner. Eventually the Cyclones wore down and fell behind 2-1. They never gave up and still had more chances, but could not get the game tying goal. The Cyclones will travel to Mineola on June 14th to get their revenge.
The Cyclones were on the march in the second half and were rewarded with a penalty kick after a Mineola defender handled the ball in the box. Anna L the Cyclones designated penalty kicker blasted home the 1st goal of the game and it was the Cyclones holding a 1-0 lead, just like the last time these two teams met. It was also the 1st goal the Tigers had allowed this season.
Inspired by the Cyclones scoring the Tigers woke up and started to push the ball back at the Cyclones. However, it was Deniz in goal who was the star of the game making critical saves, including an excellent one on a high shot going to the upper corner. Eventually the Cyclones wore down and fell behind 2-1. They never gave up and still had more chances, but could not get the game tying goal. The Cyclones will travel to Mineola on June 14th to get their revenge.
Cyclones Declaw Pantherettes
The Cyclones broke a 3 game losing streak by beating the Pantherettes 4-0 at Harbor Links. The Cyclones had only 11 players on hand at game time, but the Pantherettes only had 8. It didn’t take the Cyclones too long to take advantage.
Elena scored her first goal as a Cyclone as she blasted in a rebound for a 1-0 lead. Before NHP got it’s 11h player on the field Jordan scored 2 times to increase the advantage by 3 goals, it was Jordan’s first multi-goal game as a Cyclone.
The Cyclones got solid performances up and down the lineup. Jenna was rewarded for her solid midfield play with a trip to the offensive line and capped of the scoring midway through the 2nd half.
Elena scored her first goal as a Cyclone as she blasted in a rebound for a 1-0 lead. Before NHP got it’s 11h player on the field Jordan scored 2 times to increase the advantage by 3 goals, it was Jordan’s first multi-goal game as a Cyclone.
The Cyclones got solid performances up and down the lineup. Jenna was rewarded for her solid midfield play with a trip to the offensive line and capped of the scoring midway through the 2nd half.
Cyclones Waldbaum Winners
In their 3rd attempt the Cyclones won their 1st ever Waldbaums Cup match beating the HBC Cougars 3-2 at the POB Travel Fields. The Cyclones got off to a 1-0 lead on a picture perfect deflection by Marissa on a beautiful cross from Dana. Although the game was evenly matched the Cougars were able to grab a 2-1 halftime edge.
The Cyclones came out strong in the second half applying consistent pressure. The effort paid off when Anna L was awarded a penalty kick which she buried to tie the game at 2.
Jamie’s left foot finish with 5 minutes to play was the game winner.
The Cyclones came out strong in the second half applying consistent pressure. The effort paid off when Anna L was awarded a penalty kick which she buried to tie the game at 2.
Jamie’s left foot finish with 5 minutes to play was the game winner.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Cyclones Rally For Thrilling Victory
The Cyclones rallied from 4 goals down, scoring 5 unanswered goals and stunning the Levittown LunaChics Saturday at Cunningham Park. The girls had played the LunaChics evely, but the Levittown shots were finding the net and the Cyclones were not. Midway into the game the LunaChics had opened up a 5 to 1 lead. Then Dana caught fire.
Dana, who has had an outstanding indoor season, scored 4 times in the game and 3 times during the comeback. She is among the leaue leaders with 17 goals in the season. Jamie & Jenna also added goals as the Cyclones put on a furious comeback and won the game 6-5. Lisa S shutout the "chics" during the second half with strong support from her defense.
It was a great show of spirit for a team that had lost 5 games in a row and looked like they were on there way to a 6th loss.
The win put the Cyclones record at 4 wins and 5 losses on the season, with a chance to get to an even .500 mark when they play the season finale vs Rockville Centre.
Dana, who has had an outstanding indoor season, scored 4 times in the game and 3 times during the comeback. She is among the leaue leaders with 17 goals in the season. Jamie & Jenna also added goals as the Cyclones put on a furious comeback and won the game 6-5. Lisa S shutout the "chics" during the second half with strong support from her defense.
It was a great show of spirit for a team that had lost 5 games in a row and looked like they were on there way to a 6th loss.
The win put the Cyclones record at 4 wins and 5 losses on the season, with a chance to get to an even .500 mark when they play the season finale vs Rockville Centre.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Cyclones Improve to 3 and 0 (Click Here for Standings)
The Cyclones may have found a home in Cunningham Park. 3 games into the indoor season the Cyclones sit alone atop the Division C standings with 3 wins and 0 losses. In the last 2 weeks the girls beat the Mineola split squad A team 6-2 & the RVC Stars 5-2. It is the 2nd longest winning streak in team history.
It has been the combination of great positional play, aggressiveness and outstanding goaltending that has put the Cyclones in 1st place after 3 weeks. Following this past Saturdays win, the RVC coach stopped to comment on the outstanding goaltending exhibited by Lisa against his team saying that "that blonde haired goalkeeper, was unbeleiveable, she's the best youth keeper I have seen in a long time".
In a division where all other teams have allowed an average 6 goals a game, the Cyclones have only allowed an average of 2.33, that's outstanding!
Lisa is also one of 3 Cyclones to have at least one goal in each game thus far as both Dana and Jamie continued to consistently find the goal. Dana, who leads the team with 5 indoor tallies, has now increased her Cyclone record to a whopping 36 career goals, while Jamie, second on the team with 4 goals indoors is up to 13 career goals, good for second best overall.
Probably the most exciting aspect is that there have been 9 different goal scorers, including 2 more 1st time scorers in the last 2 weeks. Anna & Ariel, who both primarily play defense have both scored, showing what they can do on offense when given the opportunity.
Other Cyclones have come very close too. Marissa practically dented the crossbar, Deniz may have already scored if not for a controversial no goal signal from the official and Kathleen has come inches away from adding her name to the score sheet.
It has been a fun season thus far, but the schedule will get tougher as the Cyclones will face 2nd place Floral Park this week and 3rd place Levittown the week after. Both teams will undoubtedly have their match against the Cyclones circled on the schedule.
It has been the combination of great positional play, aggressiveness and outstanding goaltending that has put the Cyclones in 1st place after 3 weeks. Following this past Saturdays win, the RVC coach stopped to comment on the outstanding goaltending exhibited by Lisa against his team saying that "that blonde haired goalkeeper, was unbeleiveable, she's the best youth keeper I have seen in a long time".
In a division where all other teams have allowed an average 6 goals a game, the Cyclones have only allowed an average of 2.33, that's outstanding!
Lisa is also one of 3 Cyclones to have at least one goal in each game thus far as both Dana and Jamie continued to consistently find the goal. Dana, who leads the team with 5 indoor tallies, has now increased her Cyclone record to a whopping 36 career goals, while Jamie, second on the team with 4 goals indoors is up to 13 career goals, good for second best overall.
Probably the most exciting aspect is that there have been 9 different goal scorers, including 2 more 1st time scorers in the last 2 weeks. Anna & Ariel, who both primarily play defense have both scored, showing what they can do on offense when given the opportunity.
Other Cyclones have come very close too. Marissa practically dented the crossbar, Deniz may have already scored if not for a controversial no goal signal from the official and Kathleen has come inches away from adding her name to the score sheet.
It has been a fun season thus far, but the schedule will get tougher as the Cyclones will face 2nd place Floral Park this week and 3rd place Levittown the week after. Both teams will undoubtedly have their match against the Cyclones circled on the schedule.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Cyclones Score 8 times to Ring in 08 (click here for standings)
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The Cyclones opened up the indoor season and the New Year by setting a team record with 8 goals in an impressive 8-3 win vs the Mineola Tigers split squad B team on Saturday afternoon in Cunningham Park. The Cyclones opened the scoring when Jamie, playing the sole midfield position blasted home her 10th career goal, becoming the 2nd Cyclone to reach double figures in goals, an excellent accomplishment for a player who plays half the time in goal. The first half was evenly played between the 2 sides, the difference being a goal by Sabrina (her 4th) that put the Cyclones ahead to stay 3-2 at half time. The other score being Jamie's 2nd of the game (her 11th)
The second half was all POB. While Mineola courageously played with no subs, the Cyclones rotated their 14 player roster and the goals started to build, Dana (32nd), Jordan (7th), Rosey (4th), Jenna (2nd) and Lisa S who became the last of the original Cyclones to score first goal, after playing a stellar first half in goal.
It was a great afternoon the Cyclones got great performances across the board as every player played both offense and defense including excellent indoor defensive debut's from Captain Marissa, Kathleen, Rachel and Deniz. Anna did a nice job in her offensive debut, Ariel & Dana did an excellent job playing all 3 field positions. Alexa once again led by example putting in her usual 110% effort.
No doubt that the other Mineola split squad will be seeking revenge next Saturday when they meet the Cyclones for a 3:00 PM kickoff!
The second half was all POB. While Mineola courageously played with no subs, the Cyclones rotated their 14 player roster and the goals started to build, Dana (32nd), Jordan (7th), Rosey (4th), Jenna (2nd) and Lisa S who became the last of the original Cyclones to score first goal, after playing a stellar first half in goal.
It was a great afternoon the Cyclones got great performances across the board as every player played both offense and defense including excellent indoor defensive debut's from Captain Marissa, Kathleen, Rachel and Deniz. Anna did a nice job in her offensive debut, Ariel & Dana did an excellent job playing all 3 field positions. Alexa once again led by example putting in her usual 110% effort.
No doubt that the other Mineola split squad will be seeking revenge next Saturday when they meet the Cyclones for a 3:00 PM kickoff!