GARY FRANKLIN PHOTO
The 2013 Jac-Cen-Del Eagle soccer team pictured above from left include: Patrick Holt, Sean Lynch, Austin Harmeyer, Cord Comer, Jared Dickman, Blake Straub, Shane Youngman, Keith Simon, Chris Douglas, Matthew Seals and Riley Thomas; back row: Aaron Powers, Allen Hooton, Derek Powers, Eli Wagner, Andrew Smith, Cameron Horan, Tyler Huff, Mason Powers, Ben Harlemert, John Schmitt, Maverick Dwenger, Dillon Engel and Allen Troy. Not pictured are head coach Mark Jones, assistant Derek Jones and team volunteer Mr. Straub.
By Gary Franklin
SPORTS EDITOR
With his team state ranked at 18th and extended season opportunities knocking on the door, Jac-Cen-Del Eagle soccer head coach Mark Jones finds his team aligning themselves to hit the gate with a positive regular season in their coffer.
Eagles cap Toppers
A 10-0 victory over the visiting Shawe Hilltoppers on Monday, Sept. 30, added to JCD’s season progress. During the match, many Eagles stepped up to make the offensive and defensive difference leading to their fifth consecutive victorious team shutout victory.
Eagle Offense
PATRICK HOLT
1 Goal
AUSTIN HARMEYER
1 Assist
2 Goals
ALLEN HOOTEN
4 Goals
JARED DICKMAN
2 Assist
BLAKE STRAUB
1 Assist
TYLER HUFF
3 Goals
1 Assist
Eagle Defense
Goalie DEREK POWERS
Full game shutout
Overall record 9-2-3
ORVC record 7-0-3
JV action
JCD and Shawe played a 10 on 10 JV period to a scoreless 0-0 tie; however, coach Jones found it beneficial in that added experience was part of the opportunity afforded by the JV's action.
Eagles vs SD Knights
A 1-0 varsity Eagle shutout victory was recorded over the hosting South Dearborn Knights on Friday, Sept. 27, to send JCD to an overall season record of 8-2-3, and earn their fourth consecutive shutout victory.
JCD outshot SD 8-1 in the first half for what would eventually prove to be the only score needed to secure the victory, despite the Knights out shooting JCD 6-4 in second half action.
Coach Jones stated, “We played pretty solid defense, forcing SD to take their shots from long range.”
Eagle Offense
TYLER HUFF
1 Goal
Eagle Defense
Goalie DEREK POWERS
Full game shutout
Overall record 9-2-3
ORVC record 6-0-3
JV action
The JCD and SD JV half resulted in an 0-0 tie at periods end. The game was played 11 on 11 with a shortage of JV players.