A team game report: GF 3-0 BP

Monday September 29
Glens Falls 3-0 Broadalbin-Perth

The A team went to 3-0 on the season with a 3-0 blanking of Broadalbin-Perth. The Indians nearly scored on a sequence mid-way through the first quarter when they hit the crossbar twice in a scramble in close and the Patriots' goalie stopped the third shot. The breakthrough came when Sean Hooker played the ball from the wing to Evan McLaughlin who one touched to Kyle McMurtry who slotted it past the keeper for his first goal of the season. In the third quarter, the two combined for a nearly identical goal. Two minutes later, Sean Hooker rounded off the scoring as he headed a perfectly placed pass from Mike Kenny into the goal. Spencer Bray made 8 saves for the team's first shutout of the season.


SCORING
10'-Kyle McMurtry (Evan McLaughlin)
38'-McMurtry (McLaughlin)
40'-Sean Hooker (Mike Kenny)


SAVES: Spencer Bray 8
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 17, B-P 8
MAN OF THE MATCH: Evan McLaughlin


Note: for team stats, see the A team stats page

Reminder on away games' transportation

All players must travel on the bus both to and from away games.

As per the athletic code of conduct which all players signed:

Transportation to and from away contests will be provided by the school. A parent or guardian must submit a signed request to the Athletic Director if an athlete must, for extenuating circumstances, travel by private vehicle.

2008 A team stats

FINAL RECORD
6 wins, 4 losses, 2 ties
35 goals scored
26 goals allowed
3 shutouts


SCORING
Kyle McMurtry: 10 goals, 4 assists = 24 points
Sean Hooker: 6 goals, 5 assists = 17 points
Heath Armstrong: 5 goals, 2 assists = 12 points
Tyler Mello: 3 goals, 3 assists = 9 points
Evan McLaughlin: 2 goals, 4 assists = 8 points
Michael Kenny: 3 goals, 1 assist = 7 points
Sam Butz: 2 goals, 2 assists = 6 points
Tanner Sax: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Fran Daugherty: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
John Benjamin: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Jack Girard: 1 assist = 1 point



All stats below exclude numbers from the 10/7 game at Scotia, the 10/11 game at Gloversville, the 10/20 game at Broadalbin-Perth and the 10/23 game at Johnstown.

TEAM GOALS BY QUARTERS
G.F. 5-7-8-10=30
Opp. 7-3-5-0=15

TEAM SHOTS ON GOAL BY QUARTERS
G.F. 29-30-30-28--0=117
Opp. 17-8-19-14--2=60

TOTAL SHOTS-SHOTS ON GOAL
Kyle McMurtry: 26 shots, 19 on goal
Heath Armstrong: 24 shots, 17 on goal
Evan McLaughlin: 20 shots, 17 on goal
Michael Kenny: 18 shots, 13 on goal
Nate Didio: 13 shots, 10 on goal
Tyler Mello: 13 shots, 9 on goal
Sean Hooker: 12 shots, 9 on goal
Fran Daugherty: 8 shots, 4 on goal
Sam Butz: 9 shots, 7 on goal
Tanner Sax: 8 shots, 6 on goal
Pat Helm: 5 shots, 3 on goal
Spencer Bray: 2 shots, 2 on goal
John Benjamin: 3 shots, 2 on goal
Joe Nichols: 3 shots, 1 on goal
Brandon Irwin: 1 shot, 1 on goal

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GOALKEEPERS
Spencer Bray:
368 minutes, 35 saves, 10 goals allowed
3-1-1 record, 2.5 shutouts
1.63 goals allowed and 5.7 saves per 60 minutes

Jake Zanoni:
120 minutes, 6 saves, 5 goals allowed
2-1-0 record, 0.5 shutouts
2.50 goals allowed and 3.0 saves per 60 minutes

A team game report: HF 1-6 GF

Thursday, September 25
Hudson Falls 1-6 Glens Falls

The A team improved to 2-0 on the year by thrashing Hudson Falls 6-1. HF opened the scoring when one of their players powered through the entire defense. But the Indians' defense tightened up and that goal was Hudson Falls' only shot on goal in the entire game. Tanner Sax tied it up a few minutes later with a shot that beat the keeper to the near post off a pass from Kyle McMurtry. The Indians took control of the game in the 2nd quarter with a pair of goals and dominated the rest of the game. Heath Armstrong and Sam Butz each had a pair of goals, with Mike Kenny scoring right before half time. Butz's and Sax's goals were their first ever in a Glens Falls shirt. Sean Hooker and Evan McLaughlin combined for five assists on the afternoon. John Benjamin did a fantastic job controlling the pace of the game and distributing from the holding midfield position.

SCORING
10'-Tanner Sax (Kyle McMurtry)
18'-Heath Armstrong (Sean Hooker)
30'-Mike Kenny (Evan McLaughlin)
35'-Armstrong (Hooker)
53'-Sam Butz (McLaughlin)
57'-Butz (Hooker)

SAVES: Jake Zanoni 0, Spencer Bray 0
SHOTS ON GOAL: Hudson Falls 1, Glens Falls 17
MAN OF THE MATCH: John Benjamin

Changes to B team schedule

There have been a few changes and confirmations to the B team game schedule as well as location additions.

Check the team calendar or the B team page for updated schedules.

A team scrimmage report: GF 2-4 South High

Monday September 22
Glens Falls 2-4 South High

Sean Hooker scored pair of quick goals mid-way through the second quarter to give the Indians a 2-0 lead, but South High scored the last four goals to win the scrimmage 4-2. GF gave their best performance of the year so far. But they continue to need to improve their concentration and cut back on mental mistakes. Spencer Bray was fantastic in goal, making 20 saves.

Men of the match: Spencer Bray and Sean Hooker

No official stats kept in a scrimmage.

A team scrimmage report: Queensbury 2-0 GF

Friday September 19
Queensbury 2-0 Glens Falls

Although the A team fell 0-2 in this scrimmage to a good Queensbury team, they showed a vastly improved performance over the previous contest. The Indians were rampant in the second quarter but couldn't find the net. The defense, led by Joe Nichols and John Benjamin, was solid throughout. The defense only made three mistakes in the contest, but two of them led to goals. This underlines the importance of concentrating for the entire 60 minutes. The A team will need to continue its improvement next week against a quality South High team.

Man of the match: Kyle McMurtry


Note: No official stats kept in a scrimmage

B team game report: Queensbury 7-0 GF

Friday September 19
Queensbury 7-0 Glens Falls

The B team struggled in this loss to Queensbury. Evan Abess played well for the Indians and goalkeeper Patrick Round made several point blank saves.

A team game report: GF 7-1 Gloversville

Thursday, September 18
Glens Falls 7-1 Gloversville

The A team labored to a 7-1 win in their season opener against Gloversville. Sean Hooker had a pair of goals, including an opportunistic finish after the keeper fumbled a shot. Kyle McMurtry scored directly off a 30 yard free kick and set up Hooker's first goal off a corner. Jack Girard tore up and down the right flank from the back while central defenders John Benjamin and Jake Zanoni combined to limit Gloversville's scoring chances to almost none. However, the Indians will have to improve its spacing and concentration dramatically if it's to have success against stronger teams.

Note: ' means minute and () means assist so 4'-Hooker (McMurtry) means Hooker scored in the 4th minute with an assist from McMurtry.


SCORING
4'-Sean Hooker (Kyle McMurtry)
17'-Mike Kenny
20'-McMurtry
23'-Hooker
26'-Heath Armstrong
36'-Tyler Mello (Jack Girard)
47'-Kenny (Mello)


SAVES: Spencer Bray 3, Jake Zanoni 3
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 18, Gloversville 7
MAN OF THE MATCH (player of the game): Jack Girard

Team calendar

Players and parents are encouraged check the team calendar (calendar.yahoo.com/gfmodsoccer) as often as possible. Practice schedules will be added every week... and modified as necessary.

If you click on any event in the calendar, it will give you more information, such as:

-Bus departure times for away games

-Time when players should arrive at the field for home games

-Game and practice locations (most will be at Kensington but some will be moved)

-Directions to away games for fans (where available)

-As well as any other instructions players and/or parents would need to know.


Please bear in mind that modified schedules are fluid and can change at a moment's notice so check our online calendar regularly.

B team schedule published

The current B team schedule is now available on the B team page and on the team calendar. Please check either/both regularly as there are expected to be games added.

2008 A team page

2008 A team schedule and results

FINAL RECORD
6 wins, 4 losses, 2 ties
35 goals scored
26 goals allowed

Click here for more stats

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Team award winners
Co-MVPs: Kyle McMurtry and John Benjamin
Most improved player: Sam Butz


Notable achievements
-Kyle McMurtry: 10 goals and 24 points on the season (both 2nd highest single season totals in A team history); 12 career A team goals (3rd highest).

-Sean Hooker: 4 consecutive games with at least one point (tied most ever)

-Team: 35 goals scored (2nd most ever); 4 consecutive wins (tied most ever); 2nd best home record ever (4-1-1)

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Sept. 19: Queensbury 2-0 GF (scrimmage report)
Sept. 22: GF 2-4 South High (scrimmage report)

Sept. 18: GF 7-1 Gloversville (game report)
Sept. 25: Hudson Falls 1-6 GF (game report)
Sept. 29: GF 3-0 Broadalbin-Perth (game report)
Oct. 2: GF 7-0 Johnstown (game report)
Oct. 7: Scotia 5-0 GF
Oct. 11: Gloversville 2-2 GF (game report)
Oct. 14: GF 1-1 Queensbury (game report)
Oct. 16: South High 4-1 GF (game report)
Oct. 18: GF 4-0 Hudson Falls (game report)
Oct. 20: Broadalbin-Perth 3-1 GF (game report)
Oct. 23: Johnstown 1-2 GF (game report)
Oct. 24: GF 1-8 Scotia (game report)

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2008 A team roster
Heath Armstrong
John Benjamin, alternate captain
Brandon Burrows
Sam Butz
Nate Didio
Fran Daugherty
Steven Feeney
Jack Girard
Patrick Helm
Sean Hooker
Evan McLaughlin, alternate captain
Mike Kenny
Kyle McMurtry, co-captain
Joe Nichols
Jake Zanoni, co-captain
Spencer Bray
Tyler Mello
Brandon Irwin
Tanner Sax
Todd Ashe

2008 B team page

2008 B team schedule and results
Sept. 19: Queensbury 7-0 GF (game report)
Sept. 22: vs South High (lost)
Sept. 26: vs Schuylerville (lost)
Sept. 30: at Greenwich (lost)
Oct. 4: vs Greenwich (lost)
Oct. 9: GF 1-0 St. Mary's (goal: Evan Abess)
Oct. 14: GF 0-2 Queensbury
Oct. 16: South High 3-0 GF



Note: Games will almost certainly be added to the B team's schedule, so check back regularly with this page and the team calendar to ensure the most up-to-date schedule and for specific site locations and directions. Weekday games start at 4:15 PM. Saturday games start at 10:00 AM.

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2008 B team roster
Evan Abess
Ethan Katz
Ryan Keech
Travis Scarincio
Schuyler Woods
Brian Dwyre
Noah Duell
Brady Swanson
Jon White
Nate Austin
Dave Mauro
Patrick Round
Todd Ash
Matt Wyman
Luke Collins. co-captain
Justin Ryan
Codi Pennock, co-captain

Ball boy assignments (updated 9/25)

The modified teams will be providing ballboys for JV and varsity games.

Ballboys should report to Morse Fields by 4:00 on the day of their assignment (or 12:45 on a Saturday).

Those assigned to the varsity game should introduce themselves to Coach Shaver on the varsity field (the one closest to the exit of the complex). Those assigned to the JV game should introduce themselves to Coach Turner on the JV field (the one directly in front of the fieldhouse). Or you can just ask around if you don't know the coach in question.

Players do not have to wear their soccer gear to be a ballboy. Players will be excused from modified practice on days they assigned to be ballboys and do not have to show up at Kensington. But because of this, they MUST report to Morse at 4:00 and they must serve the ENTIRE game as a ballboy. Varsity/JV games typically last until 5:30-5:45. Those who are assigned and do not show up or leave early without a valid reason will be considered as having SKIPPED practice. Players are responsible for remembering their assigned game!

If a player knows in advance he will be unable to be a ballboy on the date in question for whatever reason, he should contact Coach Farenell in advance.

Sept. 9 GF vs. Broadalbin-Perth: Kyle McMurtry and Evan McLaughlin

Sept. 20 GF vs Queensbury: Sam Butz and Heath Armstrong (varsity at high school). Mike Kenny and Tyler Mello (JV at Morse).

Sept. 26 GF vs Hudson Falls: John Benjamin and Tanner Sax (varsity), Steve Feeney and Jack Girard (JV).

Oct. 6 GF vs Scotia: Four B team players TBA

Oct. 8 GF vs Gloversville: Spencer Bray and Brandon Burrows (varsity), Nate Didio and Fran Dougherty (JV).

Oct. 15 GF vs SGF: Four B team players TBA

A note on injuries and rest

REST
Players are expected to work hard at practice. As a result, it's important that they take sufficient rest to allow their bodies time to recover. If this doesn't happen, players may become more easily injured. Players should make sure they take one day a week where they take it easy from physical activity.

INJURIES
Players should inform their coaches of any injury, however seemingly small. The coach will then determine if the player can continue or if he should rest or seek treatment. If a parent thinks that his son is hiding an injury, please inform the coach so he can determine the appropriate course of action. Do not hide your injury!

Important information about absences, getting picked up, medical stuff and other misc. (2010)

-If a player knows in advance that he is going to miss practice(s) and/or game(s) for whatever reason, please inform the coach a day or two before. If a player leaves school early because of sickness, also please email the coach if possible.

-Players are not allowed to participate in practice or a game if they miss any part of the school day because of illness or an unexcused absence.

-Please be prompt in picking your son up after games/practices or make sure other arrangements are made.

-Any asthma inhalers, bee sting kits, diabetes pumps or other medical stuff should be brought to every game and practice, clearly labeled with your son's name and left out in the open (NOT inside a backpack). If your son has an extra one, PLEASE give it to the coach to keep in the medical kit.

-Parents and players should feel free to contact the coaches at any time and for any reason. Please don't wait until problems fester. The earlier the coaches know what's going on, the earlier any problems can be addressed.

-Please note that schedules are always subject to change. Check the team calendar for the most up to date information.

Important information about academics (2010)

-Players are expected to prioritize school before soccer and to maintain reasonable grades.

-They will have to show the coaches their progress report when issued. A player with 1 D has a week to demonstrate that progress is being made to remedy the situation; if not, then the player will not play. A player with either 2 D’s or 1 F will immediately no longer be able to play until they’ve demonstrated that progress is being made to remedy the situation. But since the coaches don’t want any player to reach that point...

-If a parent thinks their son is struggling to maintain this balance or has other issues the coach should know about, please contact his coach. Coaches will be happy to make accommodations for any player who needs extra academic help.