Holmdel Girls and Boys Soccer Both Post Wins Over Cross Town Rival SJV

Photo: Gino D’Agostino with the winning goal in overtime for Holmdel over Saint John Vianney.

Finish strong. It’s the theme that Holmdel boys varsity soccer coach John Nacarlo selected for the team this year. Well, the boys have finished the regular season strong, rebounding from their disappointing 3-6 start to end 8-6-1 (7-4-1). The Hornets are 5-0-1 in their last 6 games giving up only 1 goal in all of those matches.

Playing at home today, senior midfielder Gino D’Agostino scored the game winner in the first overtime. Junior Rohan Gandhi sent a cross into the box that was deflected and D’Agostino followed though to give his team the big win. Overtime, is a “golden goal” with the game ending on the first score. Junior goalkeeper Tyler Marchiano picked up his 6th shutout of the season. Another strong performance by Holmdel’s defense: Eric D’Aleo, Brian Healy, Nick Zolofra and Tom Rogan, limiting the Lancers to just 5 shots on goal.

Today was senior day for the boys varsity team. The senior player are thanked for their commitment and dedication to the soccer program over the past four years. The boys are called up by name and in turn they present their parents with flowers. This years’ graduating seniors are: Kyle Calhoun, Robert Ceriello, Gino D’Agostino, Eric D’Aleo, Brian Healy, Menos Hiras, Thomas Rogan, PJ Soltys and Nicholas Zolofra.

Holmdel plays again on Monday in a game just added to the schedule. The boys will travel to Lincroft to play against Christian Brothers Academy at 3:45 p.m. This game will help both teams get ready for their shore conference match ups that start this week and if Holmdel can walk away with a victory, can help improve their seeding in the tournament.

The Shore Conference tournament seeding will be done Monday night. Teams that are .500 or better by Sunday October 19th qualify to play. Although games played on Monday do not effect qualifying, they can influence the seeding determinations that are made.

Girls Soccer

The girls also were able to finish out the season strong with a 3-1 victory today over Saint John Vianney. After starting the season with a remarkable 10-0 record, the girls lost 4 in a row before rebounding last week against Monmouth Regional. The girls record is now 12-4 (10-2).

It was Hannah Lee who got Holmdel on the board first today, on an assist from Rebecca Haverlin. Catherine Cirigliano added a second and Kailey Flynn wrapped it up with a final goal on an assist by Gabby Bair.

The girls, like the boys, now await their shore conference match ups. They will be posted here on the Patch as soon as they become available. 

It’s Shore Conference Tournament time now in fall high school sports so get your Holmdel sweatshirts washed and ready to go.