Team awards

Thanks again to Luke Kelly's family for hosting this year's end of season party and for making the mini-trophies that everyone received.

This year's team awards were as follows:

John Cote – Helping foot (most assists)

Luke Kelly – Golden gloves (most saves)

Logan Kunst – Golden ball (most valuable player)

Jared McIntosh – Golden boot (leading scorer)

Michael Schrammel – Tough as nails

Patrick Resse – Top goal of the year

Andrew Bulmer – Top newcomer

Cooper Knapp – Most improved

Peter Mauro – Most improved

Sean Barnes – Most likely to wear a blue t-shirt and insist it’s black

Zach Dewall – Most likely to forget something

Justin Fizzuoglio – Most likely to break his glasses trying to head a ball

Liam Forbes – Most likely to chase a field mouse during a game

Kellen Wolfe – Most likely to attack someone for a piece of chicken wing pizza

Austin Shufelt – Most quiet/serious

Andrew Nichols – Most likely to annoy Coach by wearing something with a Yankees’ logo


Thanks again to all for an impressive season and I hope everyone plays next year.

2009 team awards

Golden boot (leading scorer): John Cote, 4 goals - 8 points

Most improved players: Justin Fizzuoglio and Greg Lippy

Defender of the year: Logan Kunst

MVP: Sean Hooker


Thanks to all players for their hard work and dedication and to their parents for their support. To all current 7th graders, I hope to see you next year! To all 8th graders, good luck next year in JV.

Varsity award winners

A message from Coach Shaver on varsity award winners:

Congratulations to the following boys soccer players who were recognized at yesterday's Capital Region Soccer Coaches Association annual banquet:

* Zack Weidner- Foothills 1st Team All-Star & Section II All-Star (also nominated for Section II Player of the Year)

* Ben Spilman- Foothills 2nd Team All-Star & Section II All-Star (also nominated for Section II Keeper of the Year)

* Josh Wadleigh- Foothills 2nd Team All-Star

* Peter Sliva- Foothills 2nd Team All-Star

Congratulations to each player! They certainly deserved the recognition and honor.

In addition, the Eastern Board of Approved Soccer Officials Association awarded the Section II Sportsmanship Award the Glens Falls boys varsity soccer team. This is an honor that I am very proud of for the entire program. This award highlights the fantastic spirit of fair play, dedication and hard work that each and every player, parent, and coach in our program has demonstrated, not just this year, but throughout much of my career. Congratulations to each and every one of you!

Thanks again for such a wonderful season!

Happy Holidays!

A team award winners and accomplishments

Congratulations to the following A team award winners...
-Co-MVPs: Kyle McMurtry and John Benjamin

-Most improved player: Sam Butz

-Golden boot (leading scorer): Kyle McMurtry


Other notable achievements include...
-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)


Congratulations to all A teamers on a strong season and thank you for your hard work and committment. Best of luck to everyone who's playing JV next year.