Game 8: 2-0 over the Green Hornets

It's a Jedi Knight traffic jam!

Antonio getting ready for a throw-in.

Sean moves in for a tackle.

Sami is on the go, with Sean providing support!

Sean really booting one!

A lovely inside of the foot pass from Alex to Sami.

Jack and Daniel with post-game smiles.

Tyler and Alex have had a lot of fun playing together this season--they make a great combination up front!

We'll make everyone a copy of this shot!

Time to get silly...

Adrian and brother Randy, our occasional "extra" at practice (and always welcome!).

Getting even sillier....

and sillier!!

The Jedi Knights---what a team!!

It's the tunnel again!

What a good-looking bunch, don'tcha think?!

Who's gonna get there first? I bet it's Antonio!

Alex sends one flying from the goal.

Tyler readying for a throw-in.

Adrian clears the ball from his sweeper position.

Tyler moves the ball across the field, with Sean supporting.

Look at that intensity! Go Sean Go!

And where does he end up? Right in front of the goal! Great run, Sean.

Daniel boots a ball that he's just saved.

Sean and Alex are on the run, with Green Hornets in hot pursuit.

Daniel again in the goal, punting another one clear.

It's Tyler's turn to make a move past those pesky Hornets.

Antonio shows his fine form!

Jack blasting past a Green Hornet.

Alex making a move toward the goal...

Cesar beats two Green Hornets!

Look at that--a beautiful pass from Cesar to Alex! Wahooo!

How's that for a "game face?" :-)

Adrian sneaking the ball between a Green Hornet's legs...

Sami on the run!

Here comes Alex! (with support from Cesar, Sami, Tyler and Daniel)

Sami, Tyler, and Jack havin' fun.

The Jedi Knights played a great game this week--actually putting some passes together, keeping possession of the ball, and creating quite a few chances to score. It was sooo much fun to watch!!

I thought both Sean and Cesar played their best games yet. Tyler worked really hard up front--he seemed to always be in the action--and he also did a nice job staying back on defense for his quarter there. Adrian and Antonio were solid contributors (as always)--they are both able to play any position, and are particulary tough and smart defenders. Jack had fun playing outside fullback--that's his favorite position and he always does a nice job there. Daniel played well too, and did a particularly fine job in the goal. Alex and Sami were our goal scorers, and as usual put a lot of pressure on the Green Hornets in front of the net.

All in all, it was a tremendous team effort. It is fun to see the boys calling for the ball when they are open, and looking for their teammates to pass when they have the ball. I am so pleased to see the progress they are making. Thanks to all of the parents too for being so encouraging, and cheering them on--we know what a difference it makes!

Thanks to Edith for the snacks this week, and to Tim for reffing again. If anyone has more photos, please send them along, though as you've seen I took tons with my super-duper lens!

Practice this week on Thurs. Oct. 27 at 5:30pm (it will be our last one, due to daylight savings ending this weekend).
Game on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11am, Field A vs. Team 9
Info on the end-of-season party coming soon!!