Season Ending Leads to New Beginning

As the Petrides Panthers Blue took the field for their final game today, Mark Murraso, Jr. took over the coaching duties and called out the positions. Coach Mark and myself sought shelter from the blistering heat on the parent's side of the field and settled in to watch the action amongst the distractions and the idle chatter.

The line stayed the same, with the exception of Katrina W. and Vicky R who decided to take on the roll of cheerleaders for the last game, ready to play at a moments notice. BJ started the scoring when he settled a Ryan H. pass and put it in the back of the net. Mike M. had a chance to follow, but his shot was knocked down by a hand in the box, and his PK stuck to the melting turf, making it an easy save for the keeper. A few minutes later Mike redeemed himself and found the goal. Game control from that part on wasn't an issue although Eddie R. and Richard A. had to run down a Hill player from time to time.

As the temperature hit 100, we started the second half. Katrina took time away from tanning to play some soccer and pushed a ball outside to a streaking Greg M who blasted a bullet. Minutes later Greg followed with a 'Flying Fajita' header off a Chris E. corner and ended up in the back of the net with the ball.

After Hill scored a couple of goals into what looked like an empty net, BJ answered back with a goal of his own and regained the team scoring title, much to the delight of the cheering fans. Mike M. chipped in the last goal of the game, of the season, and of the run to secure the 6-2 victory and the undefeated title.

...Can't wait till High School.

"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves."-Mike Ditka

Practice - None
Game - None
Party - 6/9 6pm Miyako
Party - 6/13 4pm Petrides