The Panthers' season ended on a cool night at Newton Park with a 2-0 loss against Elkhart Central. Despite the fact that the Panthers controlled the game the majority of the first half, it was the Blue Blazers who drew first blood. The first goal came 17 minutes into the second half after NorthWood played on its heels for about a five minute span. Central's Morales scored not only the first but also the second goal about a minute later even though it was obvious it was scored in an off side position. But the Panthers got no help from any of the three referees (a rarity that all of them would screw up this bad during the same game). With a little less then five minutes left on the clock, Ryan Lincoln was at the end line(!) and crossed a ball in the box. The ensuing header from Eddie went in for what looked to be the 2-1 (and if the off side Central goal would have been disallowed, this goal should have tied it up)but the referee on the fans side put up her flag for off side. Now, when a ball is crossed from the end line and the receiving player is behind the ball you can NOT be offside (even if there are no other Central players in front of him. So another bad call from the goobers in yellow. It is too bad that referees have this much impact on important games.
Except for a 15 minute span in the second half, the Panthers played a good game and despite the loss, had a great season. The seniors will be sorely missed. It is always a sad moment to pull into the school parking lot for the final time of the season and having to huddle up for the last time with these seniors. This years seniors were Cameron "Coo" Williams, Trent "Michelin Man" Jacobs, Ryan Lincoln, Tyler "Cramp" Kronk, Jason "the Magician" Callejas and Jiovanni Andriano. Thanks for a great season, seniors! The 11 wins tie the school record wins. The 11-5-2 record is the highest winning percentage in school history. The 9 shut outs are a new school record. The 2010 Sectional Championship is the school's 4th.
I will post leading scorers, assists and other records later.
After this succesful season, where we set goals for double digit wins, finishing near the top in the NLC and winning a Sectional Championship, it is now time to get ready for the 2011 season. We will have teams competing at the Elkhart Sports Center in indoor soccer (starts Oct 30th I believe) and the Open Gyms at the AC will start Monday November 1st at 7 pm and will run until 8:30 pm or so.
The coaches also want to thank all the parents for their support this season. From getting your kids and our players to the indoor games, the 7v7 games in Elkhart, supporting the team in the pre-season at the Soccer Showcase tournament to team dinners, the food and drinks after the games and even driving the bus. So thanks to all the parents in general and Sherry Beckwith for all her time organizing the food and drinks and doing the t-shirts etc. and Lindy Seitz for doing the pictures and everyone else who helped in one way or another. Thanks so much, it was truly appreciated by the players and the coaches.
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