The Marauder Freshmen ended their season on a high note Tuesday, traveling to Keene and beating the host team 2-1. The Blackbirds got off to a quick start and caught Hanover napping in the second minute of the game, scoring on a 25-yard blast to take a 1-0 lead. From there, the Marauder defense shut Keene down, with Daniel Pinigin stepping into the center back role without missing a beat. Maxwell Wonsavage had his best game of the season at outside back.
After several near misses in the first half, Caleb Putnam found his touch on a through ball from Sam Pych and tied the game at 1-1. Less than two minutes later, Pych went on one of his patented twisting runs from midfield and put Hanover ahead to stay. Brook Leigh and Lincoln Adam kept the pressure on up to for the rest of the game, and Harris LaRock in goal cleaned up a number of through balls. Benjamin Parrado was a force all game long in the midfield.
The young Marauders have several important tasks to accomplish as they make the transition to the off season. By the end of the week, all game and practice uniforms need to be turned in to the HHS Athletic Office, washed, folded, bagged and labeled. More importantly, it is crucial that for the next four weeks they establish a productive routine for the "found" after school time no longer occupied by practice. For many, the afternoon hours can now become a valuable block of time for homework. This time cannot be wasted hanging out. Please be intentional about this.
After two days of hunkering down in the rain, the team is cordially invited to have a reunion in the stands on Friday at 4:00 to watch the final Varsity regular season home game of the year against Dover. Rumor has it that Coach Edson will be there to lay some wisdom on you.
Finally, all team members and their families are cordially invited to the four-team Soccer Celebration at HHS on Thursday, November 13th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Gym with the famous Dessert Potluck. Bring one dessert and then sample four others (having eaten supper first)! Follow dessert each team will have a short awards ceremony (coaches are limited to 10 minutes). Then, we will all move to the Gym for the annual Music Recital. You will be amazed by the varsity and quality of music from within the soccer program. And we are specifically looking for volunteers from the Freshman team to play. If you have a recital piece prepared, please consider volunteering.
Congratulations to Coach Edson and the team for a productive, cohesive and valuable team experience.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Alvirne Shocks Marauders in Overtime, 3-2
For 46 minutes, the match between Hanover and Alvirne bore a remarkable resemblance to last year's NHIAA Division One Championship game. Just like last November, the Marauders scored a well-made goal in the first half and then doubled the lead early in the second half. That's when Hanover suddenly dissolved in the rain, looking for all the world like the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz: "I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world!" Alvirne scored twice in 67 seconds to tie the match, and eventually won the game 3-2 in the first overtime. It was a bitter loss the the Marauders, their second sudden death defeat of the season.
The loss drops Hanover's record to 11-4-1 with only Friday's regular season finale with Dover remaining. They sit in a fifth-place tie with Exeter (4-2 losers to Salem on Tuesday), and will need Concord to lose one of their two remaining matches if they hope to slide into fourth place in the Division One standings, and secure the possibility of a second-round home game in the NHIAA playoffs.
The match started with sunny skies and equally bright play from the Marauders, who dominated the match in the early going. Hanover's standard kickoff play worked like clockwork, and resulted in a shot on goal by Tim Alibozek after only 17 seconds. Hanover continued to apply the pressure, and only a spectacular save by Alvirne goalkeeper Jake Schofield foiled a pont-blank shot by Alibozek.
Hanover created three corner kicks, and would eventually outshoot the Broncos 9-4.
Sixteen minutes into the half, the Marauders jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Jonah Levine hit a through ball to Jamie Dinulos, who sprinted onto a gap in the Alvirne defense and beat Schofield cleanly with a shot to the corner for his third goal of the season. Alvirne dug in and countered a few minutes later, with Bronco Captain Matt Lubinski breaking in alone on Konrad Mitchell, who was as quick as a big pink bunny to make a nice diving save.
Hanover had a great chance to take a 2-0 lead near the end of the half when Asa Berolzheimer was pulled down in the Bronco penalty area. This is the exact quote from the official when he placed the ball for the free kick outside the penalty area: "It wasn't that bad a foul, so I'm moving it outside." Berolzheimer's ensuing free kick, strong but not quite as dangerous as a penalty shot, was saved by Schofield. Minutes later at the other end, Mitchell came hopping off his line to sprawl at Lubinski's feet for another big save, and the half ended with Hanover on top.
The rains came during halftime, but the precipitation didn't seem to bother the Marauders, who doubled their lead in the seventh minute of the second half. Jonah Levine worked free on the edge of the area after some nice work by Tim Alibozek, now playing in back for the injured Andrew Kazal. Levine's centering pass found Berolzheimer, who worked free for a shot that beat Schofield to the left corner for his seventh goal of the season.
They say that a 2-0 lead is the most difficult one in soccer. They're right. There was no specific breakdown by the Marauders, but less than eight minutes after Alvirne lined up to kick off with a 2-0 deficit, the match was tied. The first Bronco goal was the result of some nice passing between center forward Brett Richardson and Postgraduate Fellow Raul Stedile. Richardson penetrated the Hanover penalty area, drew a defender, and dished to Stedile, who found the right corner of the net. 67 seconds later the Marauders gave up a soft goal, when Lubinski raced past his marker on the right flank and hit a bad angle shot that Mitchell boxed into the net.
To Hanover's great credit, they didn't wilt when they had every right to. They tightened their defense, and resolutely regained their momentum on the attack. Asa Berolzheimer just missed connecting with a chance for a clean header, and Noah Kahan made a dangerous run into the box for a shot that was saved by Schofield. Anthony Olivera countered with a long, low shot that Mitchell scooped up in the dangerous slippery conditions.
With time winding down in regulation, each team had a golden opportunity to score. Noah Kahan made another great run into the box and had Schofield dead to rights, but he hit the right upright with his well-timed shot. Minutes later, Alvirne was gifted a free kick at the edge of the box, and Stedile, perhaps the best free kick taker in the state, set up for his chance at glory. He hit a bending shot over the wall and headed for the upper right corner, but Mitchell used all of his athleticism to make a spectacular dive to his right to punch the ball away.
For the fifth time this season, the Marauders headed into overtime. Having won their last two sudden death matches against strong opposition, they had reason to be confident, and it showed. They held an edge in play, and once again almost say Berolzheimer get open for a header in front of the goal.
Alvirne was also eager to go for the win, and with less than a minute to play in the first overtime, Anthony Holzhauser, one of nine seniors in the Bronco starting lineup, got loose on the right flank and hit a driven, perfectly-placed cross into the Hanover area, too far out for Mitchell to reach but right in the path of an onrushing Anthony Olivera, who volleyed the ball into the Hanover goal.
This was a heartbreaker for Hanover, but not a gamebreaker. The last time the Marauders tasted overtime defeat, three weeks ago at Keene, it launched them on a five game winning streak. The first step for a similar rebound will be Friday's Senior Night match against Dover. Kickoff is at 4:00.
The loss drops Hanover's record to 11-4-1 with only Friday's regular season finale with Dover remaining. They sit in a fifth-place tie with Exeter (4-2 losers to Salem on Tuesday), and will need Concord to lose one of their two remaining matches if they hope to slide into fourth place in the Division One standings, and secure the possibility of a second-round home game in the NHIAA playoffs.
The match started with sunny skies and equally bright play from the Marauders, who dominated the match in the early going. Hanover's standard kickoff play worked like clockwork, and resulted in a shot on goal by Tim Alibozek after only 17 seconds. Hanover continued to apply the pressure, and only a spectacular save by Alvirne goalkeeper Jake Schofield foiled a pont-blank shot by Alibozek.
Hanover created three corner kicks, and would eventually outshoot the Broncos 9-4.
Sixteen minutes into the half, the Marauders jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Jonah Levine hit a through ball to Jamie Dinulos, who sprinted onto a gap in the Alvirne defense and beat Schofield cleanly with a shot to the corner for his third goal of the season. Alvirne dug in and countered a few minutes later, with Bronco Captain Matt Lubinski breaking in alone on Konrad Mitchell, who was as quick as a big pink bunny to make a nice diving save.
Hanover had a great chance to take a 2-0 lead near the end of the half when Asa Berolzheimer was pulled down in the Bronco penalty area. This is the exact quote from the official when he placed the ball for the free kick outside the penalty area: "It wasn't that bad a foul, so I'm moving it outside." Berolzheimer's ensuing free kick, strong but not quite as dangerous as a penalty shot, was saved by Schofield. Minutes later at the other end, Mitchell came hopping off his line to sprawl at Lubinski's feet for another big save, and the half ended with Hanover on top.
The rains came during halftime, but the precipitation didn't seem to bother the Marauders, who doubled their lead in the seventh minute of the second half. Jonah Levine worked free on the edge of the area after some nice work by Tim Alibozek, now playing in back for the injured Andrew Kazal. Levine's centering pass found Berolzheimer, who worked free for a shot that beat Schofield to the left corner for his seventh goal of the season.
They say that a 2-0 lead is the most difficult one in soccer. They're right. There was no specific breakdown by the Marauders, but less than eight minutes after Alvirne lined up to kick off with a 2-0 deficit, the match was tied. The first Bronco goal was the result of some nice passing between center forward Brett Richardson and Postgraduate Fellow Raul Stedile. Richardson penetrated the Hanover penalty area, drew a defender, and dished to Stedile, who found the right corner of the net. 67 seconds later the Marauders gave up a soft goal, when Lubinski raced past his marker on the right flank and hit a bad angle shot that Mitchell boxed into the net.
To Hanover's great credit, they didn't wilt when they had every right to. They tightened their defense, and resolutely regained their momentum on the attack. Asa Berolzheimer just missed connecting with a chance for a clean header, and Noah Kahan made a dangerous run into the box for a shot that was saved by Schofield. Anthony Olivera countered with a long, low shot that Mitchell scooped up in the dangerous slippery conditions.
With time winding down in regulation, each team had a golden opportunity to score. Noah Kahan made another great run into the box and had Schofield dead to rights, but he hit the right upright with his well-timed shot. Minutes later, Alvirne was gifted a free kick at the edge of the box, and Stedile, perhaps the best free kick taker in the state, set up for his chance at glory. He hit a bending shot over the wall and headed for the upper right corner, but Mitchell used all of his athleticism to make a spectacular dive to his right to punch the ball away.
For the fifth time this season, the Marauders headed into overtime. Having won their last two sudden death matches against strong opposition, they had reason to be confident, and it showed. They held an edge in play, and once again almost say Berolzheimer get open for a header in front of the goal.
Alvirne was also eager to go for the win, and with less than a minute to play in the first overtime, Anthony Holzhauser, one of nine seniors in the Bronco starting lineup, got loose on the right flank and hit a driven, perfectly-placed cross into the Hanover area, too far out for Mitchell to reach but right in the path of an onrushing Anthony Olivera, who volleyed the ball into the Hanover goal.
This was a heartbreaker for Hanover, but not a gamebreaker. The last time the Marauders tasted overtime defeat, three weeks ago at Keene, it launched them on a five game winning streak. The first step for a similar rebound will be Friday's Senior Night match against Dover. Kickoff is at 4:00.
Junior Varsity Rallies Three Times to Tie Alvirne, 3-3
The Junior Varsity battled a strong Alvirne team and rainy, mussy conditions to forge a 3-3 tie on Tuesday afternoon. The draw kept Hanover's unbeaten streak going, although their win streak was snapped at seven.
Alvirne jumped out to quick 1-0 lead after two minutes when goalkeeper Own Brooks misplayed a back pass. The Marauders answered back less than seven minutes later when center back Brendan Amos carried the ball down the right side and centered it to Dan Healy, who interrupted his reverie about KFC long enough to volley it into the net. Alvirne went back ahead midway through the first half, and held the 2-1 lead at halftime.
The threatened rain was a constant presence in the second half, soaking the players and the pitch to the extent that there was standing water in a number of spots. The rain didn't dampen Hanover's eagerness to tie the score, however, and Robbie Murdza made a nice solo dash down the right side and beat the keeper to pull the Marauders back into a draw.
Midway through the second half, Alvirne took the lead for the third time, once again forcing Hanover to play catch-up. Griffin Johnson obliged with ten minutes to play, hitting a free kick from outside the penalty area that beat the Bronco keeeper and tied the match at 3-3. For the third year in a row, Hanover and Alvirne battled in overtime, and despite the Marauder domination of both extra periods, the match ended in a soggy draw. Now 11-3-1 on the season, Hanover returns home on Friday to face Dover at 4:00 before closing the season at the Division One state tournament in Nashua on Sunday.
Coach Callanan, who hates ties with a passion, was nevertheless pleased with his team's resilience. He praised Casey Starr, the team's Swiss Army Knife (put him anywhere, and he'll be sharp), and also cited Griffin Johnson and defenders Jack Pattison and Lucas Adams-Blackmore for their play.
Alvirne jumped out to quick 1-0 lead after two minutes when goalkeeper Own Brooks misplayed a back pass. The Marauders answered back less than seven minutes later when center back Brendan Amos carried the ball down the right side and centered it to Dan Healy, who interrupted his reverie about KFC long enough to volley it into the net. Alvirne went back ahead midway through the first half, and held the 2-1 lead at halftime.
The threatened rain was a constant presence in the second half, soaking the players and the pitch to the extent that there was standing water in a number of spots. The rain didn't dampen Hanover's eagerness to tie the score, however, and Robbie Murdza made a nice solo dash down the right side and beat the keeper to pull the Marauders back into a draw.
Midway through the second half, Alvirne took the lead for the third time, once again forcing Hanover to play catch-up. Griffin Johnson obliged with ten minutes to play, hitting a free kick from outside the penalty area that beat the Bronco keeeper and tied the match at 3-3. For the third year in a row, Hanover and Alvirne battled in overtime, and despite the Marauder domination of both extra periods, the match ended in a soggy draw. Now 11-3-1 on the season, Hanover returns home on Friday to face Dover at 4:00 before closing the season at the Division One state tournament in Nashua on Sunday.
Coach Callanan, who hates ties with a passion, was nevertheless pleased with his team's resilience. He praised Casey Starr, the team's Swiss Army Knife (put him anywhere, and he'll be sharp), and also cited Griffin Johnson and defenders Jack Pattison and Lucas Adams-Blackmore for their play.
Lost Cell Phone
Friends - Particularly related to the Freshman team - We are looking for Azor Goodwin's lost cell phone. He had it on the bus to Cardigan Mountain School on Saturday, and it was gone when he came home. We will be checking in with Cardigan, but hope you can keep an eye out. It's an iPhone 5s in a black Otterbox. Thanks!
Monday, October 20, 2014
Schedule Updates For the Week Ahead
There are several updates to the schedule with information that was not available Sunday when the weekly schedule was published. The weekly schedule does contain all of these updates.
The Freshman team will make up the game at Keene on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The team will be dismissed at 1:45, and the game will kick off at 4:00 in Keene.
The JV Tournament at Nashua is on Sunday, October 26. The team will leave HHS at 7:45 Sunday morning.
The Reserve game on Wednesday will be at 4:00 on the HHS turf field against KUA. That game will be played rain or shine. The Varsity will practice on the turf after the Reserve game.
The Freshman and Reserve teams will turn in their uniforms two days after their final game. All home and away uniforms (shirt, socks, pants) and practice shirts should be washed, folded, bagged and labeled. The can be brought to the Athletic Office beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and should be in by the end of the school day on Friday. Freshmen and Reserves are cordially invited to the Varsity home game on Friday at 4:00 at the HHS turf against Dover. It will be Senior Day, and we will honor the Seniors at halftime.
The Varsity will host a first-round playoff game on Wednesday, October, 29, with opponent and time to be announced. Save the date!
Be sure to save the date of Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 for the annual four-team Soccer Celebration. if you haven't been before, you will enjoy it. We'll begin with the Famous Dessert Potluck Buffet, followed by the World's Shortest Sports Awards (ten minutes per team - amazing), and finish with the annual Music Recital. This year's recital will blow your mind. There is a LOT of musical talent scattered among the four teams.
The Freshman team will make up the game at Keene on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The team will be dismissed at 1:45, and the game will kick off at 4:00 in Keene.
The JV Tournament at Nashua is on Sunday, October 26. The team will leave HHS at 7:45 Sunday morning.
The Reserve game on Wednesday will be at 4:00 on the HHS turf field against KUA. That game will be played rain or shine. The Varsity will practice on the turf after the Reserve game.
The Freshman and Reserve teams will turn in their uniforms two days after their final game. All home and away uniforms (shirt, socks, pants) and practice shirts should be washed, folded, bagged and labeled. The can be brought to the Athletic Office beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and should be in by the end of the school day on Friday. Freshmen and Reserves are cordially invited to the Varsity home game on Friday at 4:00 at the HHS turf against Dover. It will be Senior Day, and we will honor the Seniors at halftime.
The Varsity will host a first-round playoff game on Wednesday, October, 29, with opponent and time to be announced. Save the date!
Be sure to save the date of Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 for the annual four-team Soccer Celebration. if you haven't been before, you will enjoy it. We'll begin with the Famous Dessert Potluck Buffet, followed by the World's Shortest Sports Awards (ten minutes per team - amazing), and finish with the annual Music Recital. This year's recital will blow your mind. There is a LOT of musical talent scattered among the four teams.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Game and Practice Schedule Oct. 20 - 25
Monday, Oct. 20
3:40 p.m. Practice
Bus Departs for Dresden Fields
4:00 – 5:30 Regular Practice for all teams at
Dresden Fields
Tuesday, Oct. 21
1:15 p.m. Varsity-JV Bus Departs for Alvirne
1:45 p.m. Freshman bus Departs for Keene
3:40 p.m. Practice Bus Departs for Dresden Fields
3:40 p.m. Practice Bus Departs for Dresden Fields
4:00 p.m. Varsity and JV games at Alvirne
4:00 p.m. Freshman Game at Keene
4:00 p.m. Freshman Game at Keene
4:00 – 5:30 Regular practice for Reserves at Dresden
Wednesday, Oct. 22
3:00 p.m. Practice Bus Departs for Dresden Fields
4:00 p.m. Reserve Game vs. Kimball Union at HHS turf
3:15 – 4:45 Regular practice for JV -
No Freshman Practice
5:30 - 7:00 Varsity Practice at HHS Turf
Thursday, Oct. 23
3:40 p.m. Practice Bus Departs for Dresden Fields
4:00 – 5:30 Regular practice for JV at Dresden
4:30 p.m. Reserve Game vs. Newport at Dresden
5:00 – 6:30 Varsity Practice – HHS turf
Friday, Oct. 24
4:00 p.m. Varsity and JV Home Games vs. Dover (Senior Night for Varsity at Halftime)
Sunday, Oct. 26
7:45 JV
Bus Departs for Nashua JV Tournament
Looking ahead:
Wed. Oct. 29 Varsity Home Playoff Game -
HHS Turf – Time TBA
Freshmen Fall 5-1 to Cardigan
The Freshmen made their annual trip to Cardigan for their Parents' Weekend game last Saturday, and lost a well-played 5-1 match to their most skilled and athletic opponent.
Sam Pych scored off a give and go from Caleb Putnam two minutes into the match. The Marauders played well, but were overmatched for the bulk of the match. Harris LaRock kept the score from being far worse with his excellent play in goal. Lincoln Adam had a good game at wing. Sawyer Hanlon, David Wilson and Ben Parrado were solid in the middle of the defense for Hanover
The team will practice on Monday, awaiting word on the status of their potentially rescheduled game with Keene. Stay tuned for details.
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