York Mustangs
York 10 Massabesic 0
Fri. Sept 14, 2018
The YMS Boys Soccer Team started off the season on the right foot picking up a 10-0 victory over the Massabesic Mustangs on Friday.
Even with the temperature creeping up along with the humidity, the Wildcats got out of the gate quickly with a pair of goals by Nick Mauro. Liam Furlong set up the first tally within a couple minutes of the opening whistle. It turned out to be the winning goal on this sunny afternoon.
Noah Gennaro then notched two quick markers giving the 'Cats a 4-0 margin. Stefan MacGovern picked up his first point this year. The 7th grader then tallied himself giving York a nickel lead. Mauro added an assist for his third point of the game.
In net for the Wildcats was 8th grader Quinten Ayer. He picked up a clean sheet for the first half, only touching the ball a handful of times. Seventh Grader Jackson Frame toiled in net for the second half, equalling Ayer for a second half shutout.
First half scoring was rounded out by John Nicolo and Stefan MacGovern again. Involved in four scores, MacGovern led the 'Cats with six points.
With a six goal margin heading into the second half, York had the game in cruise control. The side never took its foot off the pedal, adding three more goals. Liam Furlong snagged his first of the season upping the lead to 7-0. Quinten Ayer, playing in the field out along the left flank side rounded out the scoring with the last two goals for York. His first was an easy tap in off a fine on the turf cross by MacGover. The last 'Cat tally was a crazy toe bomb by Ayer and York was all set to jog off with an easy opening season victory.
No time to sit on their laurals, the York squad will be right back at it on Monday as they invite natural rival Marshwood to their home at the Village Elementary field. Game time is set for 3:45 pm.
Even with the temperature creeping up along with the humidity, the Wildcats got out of the gate quickly with a pair of goals by Nick Mauro. Liam Furlong set up the first tally within a couple minutes of the opening whistle. It turned out to be the winning goal on this sunny afternoon.
Noah Gennaro then notched two quick markers giving the 'Cats a 4-0 margin. Stefan MacGovern picked up his first point this year. The 7th grader then tallied himself giving York a nickel lead. Mauro added an assist for his third point of the game.
In net for the Wildcats was 8th grader Quinten Ayer. He picked up a clean sheet for the first half, only touching the ball a handful of times. Seventh Grader Jackson Frame toiled in net for the second half, equalling Ayer for a second half shutout.
First half scoring was rounded out by John Nicolo and Stefan MacGovern again. Involved in four scores, MacGovern led the 'Cats with six points.
With a six goal margin heading into the second half, York had the game in cruise control. The side never took its foot off the pedal, adding three more goals. Liam Furlong snagged his first of the season upping the lead to 7-0. Quinten Ayer, playing in the field out along the left flank side rounded out the scoring with the last two goals for York. His first was an easy tap in off a fine on the turf cross by MacGover. The last 'Cat tally was a crazy toe bomb by Ayer and York was all set to jog off with an easy opening season victory.
No time to sit on their laurals, the York squad will be right back at it on Monday as they invite natural rival Marshwood to their home at the Village Elementary field. Game time is set for 3:45 pm.
YMS Boys Soccer to Combine Two Teams
Due to a small number of YMS 8th grade students showing interest in playing boys soccer, YMS has decided to combine 7th and 8th graders to make one squad for the 2018 fall season. With only seven 8th graders signed up, the decision was made to have one team representing the Wildcats.
The two grades will play together for the first time in many years and take on the 8th grade schedule. "It is virtually like having the 7th graders play up a level, with many teams still sporting two middle school teams," said head coach Pete Webster. However, schools like Kittery and Biddeford traditionally have only one team. The challenges will come in facing Marshwood and Kennebunk, two strong competitors who each have 7th and 8th grade teams.
"It kind of a preview of what the student-athletes will experience in high school. When they go down the street to YHS, three or four grades are represented on a team. This will help with our athletes experience in playing with players they have never played with," Webster added.
So the season will begin with the longest trip of the season, a 50 minute ride to Massabesic to kick off against the Mavericks. Then will come a match against the 'Cats biggest rival. York will find out soon if it is up to the challenge.
The two grades will play together for the first time in many years and take on the 8th grade schedule. "It is virtually like having the 7th graders play up a level, with many teams still sporting two middle school teams," said head coach Pete Webster. However, schools like Kittery and Biddeford traditionally have only one team. The challenges will come in facing Marshwood and Kennebunk, two strong competitors who each have 7th and 8th grade teams.
"It kind of a preview of what the student-athletes will experience in high school. When they go down the street to YHS, three or four grades are represented on a team. This will help with our athletes experience in playing with players they have never played with," Webster added.
So the season will begin with the longest trip of the season, a 50 minute ride to Massabesic to kick off against the Mavericks. Then will come a match against the 'Cats biggest rival. York will find out soon if it is up to the challenge.
