Game 7

Earlier in the season the Sharks and the Green team played a memorable and exciting game that dealt the Sharks their first loss. The Sharks were really looking forward to this week's rematch not only because it was the final game of the fall season, but because they wanted to redeem that loss and end the fall with a win and the league's best record.

Despite a sloppy, muddy field and cold temperatures, the Sharks left no doubt who was the hottest team in the league, securing a 4-1 victory with solid defense and excellent teamwork. Coach Mike and Coach Ryan were awesome as they took over duties on the sidelines. They kept the Green team guessing with new lineups and aggressive substitutions.

The defense kept the Green team's star players in check, while Nate, Liam, Jake, and Matthew were able to come up with some great saves in goal. Sophia returned from being out sick to play strong. Sophie, Grace, and Isabella added real excitement hustling after the ball and challenging opposing players. Goals were scored by Jake, Luke (2), and Amber.

It was a great team effort and a fitting end to this fall season.

Game 6

The offense continued to roll as the Sharks poured it on in a 9-3 victory over the Blue team. Despite some defensive lapses in the second quarter, the Sharks dominated both sides of the field and and everyone got involved in the action.

Goals were scored by Luke, Amber, Nate (3), Jake (2), Grace, and Matthew. Sophie added two assists, and Isabella was fearless in attacking the bigger players. Jake, Amber, Luke, and Nate played strong in goal. They were helped by a team defensive effort as the Sharks implemented the principles of supporting and covering that they learned in practice last week.

The Sharks have now scored 40 goals in six games, while holding their opponents to only 12 goals. Next week will mark the end of the fall season with a much-anticipated rematch against the Green team.

Game 5

It was a very chilly morning for soccer, but despite some cold fingers and toes the Sharks played another strong match, soundly beating a short-handed Yellow team 7-1. The Yellow team kept it close early, but the Sharks proved too much, dominating the action with good team and individual efforts.

Goals were scored by Amber, Jake (2), Nate, Luke (2), and Cameron. The offense was sparked by some great team play and excellent passing from Liam, Amber, Isabella, and others. Defensively the Sharks remained strong, with solid goaltending from Liam, Luke, and Jake, behind hustling defense from Sophie, Nate, Cameron, and others.

The Sharks were without Grace, Sophia, and Matthew who were all out due to illness.

Game 4

The Sharks got off to a slow start, but exploded for four goals in the third quarter on their way to a 5-2 victory over the maroon team. Despite a muddy field the Sharks really looked good, passing the ball and working together on both sides of the field.

Luke scored a goal in the first quarter, and then Amber (2 - got credit on an own goal off Nate's corner kick, and then scored one of her own), Grace and Jake added goals in the third off of assists from Nate and Matthew. Matthew, Liam, and Luke provided goalkeeping behind a strong defensive effort by Sophie, Izzy, and others. The real key to the game was the way the offense was playing as a team, gaining many chances to score by proper spacing and excellent passing.

Game 4 - Preview

The Sharks take on the maroon team on Saturday at 10:30. The fields will no doubt be wet, but it should be a nice day for soccer. The Sharks hope to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to the green team last week. The maroon team is coming off of their bye week.

The Sharks are hoping to get their offense back on track this week. In their first two games they scored 17 goals, had multiple goals in all but one quarter of play, and played without a scoreless quarter. Coming off of the bye week the Sharks were stuck in the mud last week against the green team, being shut out in the first half and only coming up with two goals. Still, the Sharks are outscoring opponents 6-2 on average.

Of note: Sophia is out for this game due to illness. Jake is questionable due to illness. Isabella will be a gametime decision. Amber will be back from missing last week's game.

Game 3

The Sharks lost for the first time this year, in a thrilling game against the green team on a sloppy, wet day. After falling behind 2-0 after the first quarter, the Sharks fought back, dominating the action. A goal in the second quarter by Cameron drew them closer, and eventually the Sharks tied the game at 2 on a goal by Jake in the third. Despite a barrage of shots during the fourth quarter they were unable to take the lead. The green team finally put in a late goal and held off a final push by the Sharks offense to win the game 3-2.

The game was kept close by goaltending by Matthew, Jake, and Luke; and a strong defensive effort from Sophie, Nate, and Cameron. Liam, Grace, and Izzy helped the offense keep the green team on their heels in the second half.

Despite the final score, the Sharks showed a lot of heart and provided one of the most exciting games of the year.

Game 2

A very fired up Sharks team looked strong today in a 9-1 win against the Yellowjackets.

The Sharks worked well as a unit with some excellent passing and good position play. Luke, Liam, Sophia, and Jake provided great goalkeeping behind a defensive effort that kept us in control of the ball for most of the game. Our new players, Cameron and Amber, jumped in and instantly became important pieces of the team.

A balanced offensive attack was highlighted by multiple goals in each quarter. We looked like a real team on offense, spreading the field and passing to open players. Grace, Jake, Sophie, Amber and others hustled to win balls and keep pressure on the other team's defense. Goals were scored by Matthew, Nate (2), Jake (2), Luke, Amber, and Sophie (2).