Sleepy Hollow Football Club Keeps Rolling in Week 6

After a well-earned break for the Columbus Day weekend, the young members of Sleepy Hollow Football Club returned to the field on a cold windy Sunday October 19th. The club continued its success on the field winning 7 games losing 4 and tying 1. The overall record is now 38-17-10. Below are game recaps provided by the all-volunteer coaches:

Blustery fall winds did not deter the girls under age 9 Magic from staging another strong effort against the Larchmont Yellow Tigers. The game was competitively matched deep into the second half at 2-1, but the Magic broke through with three additional goals that led to the 5-1 win. The Magic, coached by Mac McLaurin, Tom Andruss and Steve Lieberman, were paced by Emily Orellana who connected on three shots. Anastasia Mazon and Natalie Rypka each found the back of the net as well. Co-captain’s Christine Kern and Amy Torres shared strong performances in goal and midfield positions. Next week the Magic take on the New Rochelle Wildfires at Washington Irving School at 12:00pm on Sunday.

The under age 9 boys Sentinels won a decisive 5-1 victory vs the Harrison Rockets. They next have games Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th against the Rockland Raptors at Washington Irving at 2:15 and then away against the Larchmont Yellow Lightning.

The under age 9 boys Warriors faced their toughest opponent so far as the Edgemont Blue Orcas came to Washington Irving. The Orca’s defense was hard to break through and the Warriors went down 1-0 in the first quarter off a penalty kick. Not long after Callum Gallagher equalized the score with a breakaway run. The Orcas pushed hard but could not get past the Warriors defense until an unlucky goal kick from the Warriors was picked up by the Orcas and put the score 2-1 in the away teams advantage. With about 5 minutes left to go the game was equalized again with a great run down the left hand side by Leo Jercinovic getting the ball inside the penalty area resulting in Callum Gallagher finding the net to finish the game with a 2-2 draw. After a few home games in a row The Warriors now hit the road to take on the Mamaroneck Blue Panthers.

The under age 10 girls Red Angels captained this week by Thalia Tsilibes, played a great game winning 4-0 against the New Rochelle Starz. The Red Angels played a complete game and were led by two goals from Isabella Murphy, one from Angie Santos and another by Samuella Schroeder. Collectively the team continues to show overall progress and next plays at the Somers Mavericks on October 26th.

The Legends under age 10 boys home game against Yonkers proved again why soccer is the most exciting game in the world! In the first half the keeper Kenneth Suqui and defense of Kieran O’Sullivan, Adrian Rodriguez and Kyan Aguilera playing sweeper, shut out a very strong opposition and the Legends scored on a through ball and quick finish from Jai Weitzen. The 2nd half saw Max Matailo make the score 2-0, before a crazy last 10 minutes saw Yonkers equalize, Legends regain the lead, Yonkers equalize and then Yonkers win on the last kick of the game. Next game is away at Barcelona! (The Rye version).

The under age 11 girls Strikers maintained their undefeated record, with a 2-1 win over the Rye Rowdies. Wind gusts of 25 mph affected the game. The girls started off strong attacking the Rye goal on many occasions. Abigail Oppenheim had a tremendous shot from outside the penalty area hitting the top of the cross bar. Arriana Vizcanio and Shennah Preble had some good shots forcing the Rye Keeper to make tough saves. Finally Sabrina Conrad broke the tie with a cracking shot off her left foot. Rye was more aggressive in the second half scoring off a free kick. The Strikers continued to press with the attack lead by Juliana Largess, Michelle Quispe and Dylan Zednik. Finally Dylan had a wonderful curving shot from a difficult angle on the outside of her right foot that found it’s way past the near post into the back of the net. The defense was held strong by Grace Vacca, Daphne Banino, Annalieka Mets and Keira McNally and lead by the goalkeepers Alicia Carvalho-Evans and Olivia Hillie. Next week the Strikers play their rivals the Mt Pleasant Red Hot Chili Peppers at Valhalla HS.

The under age 11 boys Tornadoes lost 3-4 to the Scarsdale Benfica. Coaches Todd Dorman, Scott Burnett, Colin Gallagher, and Todd Smith will be tested when their boys next face the Mamoronek Cyclones on the road Sunday October 26.

The under age 12 girls Mustangs led by coach John Sutherland put their perfect record on the line against the third place Rockland Jasper’s. The Mustangs won 1-0 with a goal by Talia Fante scored off Julia Costa’s rebound shot. The defense led by Maddy Navin, Annie Dineen, Sadie Swenson, and Britany Alban earned their fourth shutout of the year. Catherine Grimes and Carolina Lopez were perfect at keeper. The Mustangs next take on the west side Red Bulls at 1:15 on Sunday at Washington Irving.

The under age 13 girls Horsemen won their second straight game this past Sunday at a breezy Washington Irving field. In a rematch of their first league game, the Horsemen dominated the second place West Side Red Bulls from the opening whistle and were rewarded for their efforts with a second half goal by Grace Morgan. The game ended 1-0 and brings the Horsemen’s league record to 2-1-3 for their inaugural season in the WYSL. The team played an outstanding team game with contributions from every player and is poised to add to their winning streak this coming Sunday against the Larchmont Lightning. Kickoff will be at 11:30am at Washington Irving. This report provided by coach Tom Schumacher.

The Tarrytown under age 13 boys Tornadoes lost a close make-up game match in Rye Brook by the score of 3-1 on Saturday October 18th. After two Rye Brook goals early, the Tornadoes battled back to a 1-goal deficit when Michael Richards scored his first goal of the season off a great feed from Jonathan Orellano. Tarrytown dominated the second half but could not take advantage of their chances. Rye Brook scored late in the game off an opportunistic counter.

On Sunday the Tornadoes were in action again and beat the Castleford Gold from Bedford Falls by the score of 2-1 off of goals by Michael Richards, his second in two days, and Sebastian Campuzano. Michael scored after some great moves in the box and Sebastian scored with an excellent shot off a corner kick. Tarrytown held tough to the end although Castleford scored late in the second half. Aaron Andrade, DJ Cronin, Joey Morquecho and Joe Cioffi played excellent in the back and Jonathan Orellano, Sebastian Campuzano, Michael Richards, Ethan Fox and Adam Geisker did a great job of controlling the midfield and creating opportunities for the strikers. Tarrytown will have a rematch against the Rye Brook Blitz next Sunday October 26th at 11:30 AM in Rye Brook. Both above reports contributed by coach Gary Fairley.

The under age 14 girls Eagles lost a close match 0-1 against the Ossining Swarm. The Eagles controlled the ball for an overwhelming majority of the match with aggressive play by Natalie Smith, Colleen Rode and Taylor Burnett. The girls struggled to get a good foot on the ball during their many chances, but couldn’t catch a break. The defense was led by Zarina Nabi, Jessica Pordy and Tess Bernstein in the loss. The lone goal scored by the Swarm was a floating, wind carried ball that just got in the goal under the crossbar. This Sunday, the Eagles travel to Armonk to battle with the Castleford Gold in Armonk for second place. This report provided by coach Paul Jeris.