U-12 HURRICANES

3-4-1

Jan. 16 th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. NO GAME  BYE WEEK  

Jan. 23 rd... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Bev. United  W 4-3

The Hurricanes opened up their 2nd session with a well played game against Beverly United on January 23rd.  This is the first session that these girls have played together as MHD Indoor shuffled players and for the first time in the history of the league has placed two teams in the U12 A-division.. Hurricanes are excited to join team Lightning in this division.

The Hurricanes scored early and often over the length of the game leading throughout.  All the girls did outstanding as they adjusted to new team members and new coaches. The Hurricanes had a secure lead of 4-1 until the last 4 minutes of play.  Beverly in the final minutes was able to take advantage of some defensive breakdowns and scored two.  The Hurricanes were able to stop the Beverly onslaught for the final minute and squeaked out with the win.

The Hurricanes players are as follows: Jessica B, Sydney C, Casey C, Rachel L, Kaitlin Mc, Eliza Q, Sarah R, Sara, S, Mia S, Maddy V, and Hannah V.

Jan. 30th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Aztec U-11... L 2-5

The Hurricanes were defeated by the Aztec U-11 club team but team Huricane showed continued skill and team development through-out the game..  In the first half Eliza Q. had the goalie duties and did a really nice job.. The Hurricanes matched up for much of the half with the U-11 club team and kept it close right to the halftime buzzer score 2-1. In the 2nd half the Aztec's scored 4 soft goals on tender Racheal L. and all though Marblehead continued to fight through-out the half the girls were only able to find the Aztec mesh 1 more time.. Final score Aztec's 5 - Hurricanes 2

Feb. 6th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Gloucester... W-8-1

The team from Gloucester ran into Marblehead's U-12 Hurricanes on February 6th. and Gloucester felt the storm.  Marblehead took an early 5-0 lead in the first half.  The goals were a result of solid team work and great communication between players while on the field. In only the in the third week since coming together the Marblehead girls are understanding the concept of team soccer.

In the 2nd half Marblehead used there goalie advantage to practice their ability to move the ball back through the defense and between one another. Gloucester did score 1 goal that was an outstanding effort by a Gloucester player. shot, missed and then headed the ball in the goal on the rebound bounce.. Needless to say it was an a very impressive goal.. The Hurricanes did score three more during the course of the 25 minute half.. Final 8-1 Hurricanes.

Feb. 13th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Swampscott... L 4-5

Feb. 20th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Dan.Destroyers... T

Feb. 27th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. Bev.Strikers... L 5-0

Mar. 5 th... U-12 HURRICANES vs. U-12 LIGHTNING... W 4-2

On a date that was circled on many calendars for months, last Wednesday night’s clash of two Marblehead U-12A Titans team lightning and hurricanes did not disappoint.  Lightning struck first 5 minutes into the game with a nifty goal by Lilly E, who somehow found the handle in a crowded box.  Not to be denied, the Hurricanes came roaring through the building with back to back scores from   Eliza Q.& Sara S..  So the score remained until the Lightning again defied science by striking in the same spot thanks to some skilled foot work by Brigitte M.  With the game tied 2-2, both defenses buckled down and some of the best play this season continued for the next 10 minutes or so, proving that the game can be at its most exciting even in the absence of goal-scoring.  The goalies on both teams were tremendous, Sydney C & Hannah V for the Hurricanes and Abby L., along with Allie B for the Lightning.  Eventually, Hurricane winds started to swirl and reached its crescendo with Sydney C. netting the game winner with 10 minutes left.  Kaitlin M. benefited from great team wok and a nice assist delivered by Sarah R. & Mia S. to score the final goal which gave the Hurricanes some breathing room down the stretch, as finally, the skies cleared and manna (in the form of a combined pizza party) fell from the heavens.  Both opposing  coaches put a positive spin on the event with Coach Attridge of the Lightning indicating his players learned some lessons by playing hard in spite of the loss, while Coach Butler hopes to carry some momentum forward into the playoffs and beyond.   At the end of the day, Marblehead soccer was the biggest winner of all.