Hargrave News
Varsity Soccer vs. Carlisle School
May 27, 2011
On Monday the Hargrave Tigers (2-5) were locked in a tight game with the Carlisle Chiefs (5-2-2), but were left scoreless for the second time this season in the 1-0 loss. The Chiefs scored off of a defensive miscommunication and missed clearance in the 55th minute of play and held on to secure the victory.
Varsity Soccer vs. EMHS Invitational – Paul VI
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave Tigers (2-4) in their third and final game of the EMHS Invitational met with No. 9 the Panthers of Paul VI (3-4). With the Tigers playing their fourth game in three days and only four hours following their match-up with Christchurch the Tigers took the field with tired and heavy legs. The Tiger fatigued showed as the majority of the match-up was played in Hargrave's half of the field, and the final shot count left the Panthers at a distance, 24-4.
Varsity Soccer vs. EMHS Invitational – Christchurch
May 27, 2011
On a cool and early Saturday morning the Hargrave Tigers (2-3) faced off against their second opponent of the EMHS Invitational as they took on the No. 17 Christchurch Seahorses (2-4-1). The Seahorses scored with just under three minutes remaining with a goal from Charly Benhase to avoid overtime and secure the victory.
Varsity Soccer vs. EMHS Invitational – Eastern Mennonite
May 27, 2011
Sept. 14, 2007 - Eastern Mennonite Game Stats
Varsity Soccer vs. Roanoke Catholic
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave Tigers kicked off their first home game of the season with a 7-0 win over Roanoke Catholic on Thursday. For the second consecutive game all of Hargrave's goals came at the feet of different goal scorers as the Tigers put 15 of 21 shots on net to test the Catholic goalkeeper on nearly every shot.
Varsity Soccer vs. Liberty Christian
May 27, 2011
The Hagrave Tigers (0-1) opened the season with a loss to the Liberty Christian Bulldogs 2-3 despite a much improved second half performance on Monday. Liberty Chrisitian forward Abass Ayembillah was too much for the Tigers to contain in the first half of play as he scored all of the Bulldogs three goals going into the half.
Varsity Soccer vs. Carlisle School
May 27, 2011
The Tigers played a hard fought match against Carlisle and were able to pull it out in the end. All of the scoring took place in the second half, with Ian Beliczky putting the ball in the back of the net in the 50th minute of play. Austin Wilson scored on a penalty kick that Oscar Nelson received as he and Carlisle's goalie were going for the same ball. Alnor Rodriguez had 12 saves on the game.
Varsity Soccer vs. Roanoke Valley
May 27, 2011
In their second loss of the season, Hargrave played a very good first half of the game, but fell short in the second half. Roanoke Valley scored first but William Franchella was able to tie it up. Hard play continued in the first half to end it 1-2 Roanoke Valley. In the second half, the Tigers let down a bit, and Roanoke capitalized. William Franchella was able to score a second goal late in the game. Alnor Rodriguez, in his mud-caked cleats, had 17 saves.
Varsity Soccer vs. North Cross School
May 27, 2011
Hargrave 0 – North Cross 1In a tough VIC match-up with North Cross, the Tigers played a great game and kept the pressure on, but could not find the back of the net with a score. The Tigers controlled the game for 75% of the time and out shot the conference foe, 18 to 4.The Tigers played to a 0-0 halftime score and played with confidence and composure. In the second half, the North Cross team was able to make good on one of their corner kicks and get the ball in the middle of the goal area where one of the boys was able to get a foot on the ball, putting it in the net for the only goal of the game.The Tigers were relentless with their pressure most of the game, but especially during the last 15 minutes of the game. Numerous times the well struck shots by the Tigers would hit the goal posts or would deflect off a defender and go wide.The Tigers now prepare for a tough week with 4 games in 5 days with the final two season games coming up for Parents Weekend. The Tigers play Fishburne on Thursday afternoon at home at 4 PM. They will travel the short distance to Carlisle in Martinsville on Friday for an 8 PM match under the lights. Then after the Parents Weekend Parade on Sat. morning, the Tigers will take to the soccer pitch for a 1 PM match up with Eastern Mennonite HS before most of the boys head home for the weekend. It will be a challenging week for the Tiger team. Please offer your support and encouragement to the team throughout the week.