Today was a long and productive day for the program. The second day of double sessions concluded with the naming of the 25-Man varsity team. It's a strong group, capable of playing well now, and extremely well in a couple of months. Congratulations to Jake Acker, Tim Alibozek, Henry Allison, Asa Berolzheimer, Ian Caldwell, Reilly Decker, Jamie Dinulous, Connor Edson, Jules Evens, Max Greenwald, Marcus Helble, Noah Kahan, Andrew Kazal (co-Captain), Cian Kelly, Avery Kravitz, Patrick Logan, Jonah Levine, Konrad Mitchell, Adam Pikelny, Chris Powell, Will Smith, Seth Stadheim, Luke Strohbehn (co-Captain), Sam Strohbehn, and Josh Wallace.
The team travels to Windridge Wednesday and Thursday (8:00 departure Wed. morning, as stated in thee-mail to all parents, and announced at the Alumni game) for four competitive scrimmages against some strong Vermont opponents. Meanwhile, all of the candidates for the sub-varsity teams will continue to train for the rest of the week. All upperclass players will attend the JV training from 10:30 - 12:00. Freshmen will train from 3:30 - 5:00. The JV squad for the Keene Tournament will be announced on Friday afternoon at 2:00.
The newly-named Varsity team received their annual baptism by fire on Tuesday before an impressive crowd at Merriman-Branch Field, playing a star-studded Alumni squad. The well-stocked Alumni team had a squad of nearly 30 players, and it was littered with for Marauder Captain, All New-England players, and college veterans. Having already worked hard during two training sessions, the newly-minted Marauders played superbly, and held the alums scoreless for more than 40 minutes before Rocco Linehan ripped a laser from outside the 18. Former Wesleyan All-American Woody Redpath, currently the KUA Head Coach, added a goal, and then Dartmouth-bound Daniel Hazlett, New Hampshire's current Gatorade Player of the Year, chipped one in. The current Marauders never lost their shape, and the reserves who played a lions share of the time gave ample evidence that they deserved to be Varsity players. To a one, they are eager to return the favor at the second Alumni Game on Thanksgiving Weekend.
We're not sure if the rustic internet access at Windridge will permit a Wednesday update, but we promise a full accounting by the end of the day Thursday. Thanks to every player who participated in the tryout process for hard work and a positive approach. This portends to be a wonderful season for all four teams!
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