MESA Panthers Fall 2009 Michigan State Premier Soccer Program
U14 Premier 1 Champions
Panthers after victory vs. Vardar East securing Premier 1 Championship
The MESA Panthers were crowned Michigan State Premier Soccer Program U-14 Girls Premier 1 Champs, beating Vardar East, 3-0, Nov. 1. The team finishes the season with a top record of 6-1-2. Premier 1 is Michigan’s top division in the premier program and there has not been a boys’ or girls’ Premier 1 champion from Genesee County in at least 20 seasons.
“The girls knew it would be special to win Premier 1, and they set out to do it. I am proud to represent our club and community. The girls are winners on and off the field,” said coach Mark Burke.
The Panthers won three tournaments this fall, the latest being the Fall Ball tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio where the team finished 3-0-1. MESA started well, with a 3-0 win over Lady Warriors of Dayton before tying BSC United 1-1. The Panthers then beat FOSC Fire of Fairfield, Ohio and won the title with a 4-1 decision over Tri-State Futbol Alliance of Cincinnati. The Panthers are now eligible to join the Midwest Regional League, which allows the best teams in the Midwest a competitive forum to compete and excel. Roster spots are available for girls born Aug. 1995 and later. For more information, contact Mark Burke at 810-240-8922 or at www.mesapanthers.com. — D.F.
Panthers Win Michigan Challenge Cup and Pikefest Tournaments
Pictured above: MESA Panthers U14 girls.Bottom Row:Sarah Ford, Alayna Hilgendorf, Alyssa Burke, Sam Chouinard,Madi Carper,April Crowe, Maya PiperTop Row:CaseyWangler, Sara Lamphere Becca Turvene, Fran Ortega, Jessie Magalski,Allison Cialkozewski, Mackenzie Wetekamp.Coaches:Mark Burke and Ryan Ford
The Panthers, now a U14 team, have gotten off to a great start this fall with two big tournament Championships.They participated in the Michigan Challenge Cup in Mid August and won the U14 top division.In pool play they had victories over Vardar North, Livonia and Lansing TNT.They won an exciting finals game 2-1 against Vardar East.Alyssa Burke got the Panthers on the board 1-0 in the first half.Vardar tied it up and sent the game into overtime. Allison Cialkoszewski scored the overtime winner to achieve a perfect 4-0 record throughout the tournament.
Two weeks later the team traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the Pikefest tournament.The Panthers went undefeated in round robin play with wins against the GASC Strikers, Middlebury United and Noblesville Premier, before meeting West Layfayette Indiana in the finals.There they dominated 3-0 with Goals from Sarah Ford, Mackenzie Wetekamp and April Crowe.
DAVISON — The U-13 MESA Panthers soccer team won the Canton Cup in the Elite Division after downing the GPSA Breakers of Grosse Pointe, 2-1, the Pennine United of Cleveland, 3-0, and the Canton Celtics, 3-1. The team picked up its 20th tournament win after dispatching the Breakers again, 5-0.
WIXOM — The MESA Panthers U-13 soccer team just completed their indoor season at Total Sports with a record of 7-1, taking the Premier Division championship. The squad also recently took on the Novi Jaguars, ranked first in the state and sixth nationally in Top Division competition, tying 1-1.
Tryouts for next year’s U-14 MESA Panthers will be June 15-17 at Gates Elementary at 6:30 p.m. Participants must have been born after July 31, 1995. Details: 810-240-8922 or http://www.mesapanthers.com/. — M.S.
2009 MSPSP Premier 1 -League Champions
2009 Fall Ball Tournament Champions
2009 Pikefest Tournament Champions
2009 Michigan Challange Cup - Champions
2009 Canton Cup U13 Elite Division - Champions
2009 Wixom Indoor Champion for U13 Premier Division Season 3
2008 Grand Valley State Soccer Tournament - Champions
2008 Midland Fusion Invitational - Champions
2008 7-Eleven Soccer Classic - U13 Champions
2008 Queen City Tournament - Champions
2008 Novi Jaguar Invitational - Finalist
2008 Louisville Cup - Finalist
2008 Central Michigan University Soccerfest (Jan.) - Champions
2007 Spring and Fall MMYSL Division 1- Champions
2007 MSYSA Friendlies Pool - Champions
2007 Petoskey Autumn Blast Tournament- Champions
2007 Genesee Cup - Champions
2007 7-Eleven Soccer Classic Tournament - Champions
MESA Panthers Win in Grand Fashion
The U13 Girls MESA Panthers celebrate after winning the 2008 Grand Valley State Tournament in Grand Rapids. They took a 2-0 record into the semi-finals where they defeated 8th ranked in the state FC Alliance (Grand Rapids) 3-0. The Panthers won an overtime thriller 2-1 in the championship game against Phoenix Club to capture their 17th tournament victory. The MESA Panthers are still looking for a goalkeeper. Anyone interested contact Mark Burke at 810-240-8922
Panthers Finish Season on a High Note
By Lisa Paine Posted in LA View Newspapers - Thursday, November 13, 2008
GENESEE COUNTY — The MESA Panther U-13 girls’ soccer team recently finished its season at 8-0-2 in the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program. The team has posted 16 tournament wins in Michigan and the Midwest since 2002 and was among the four finalists in state cup play last year.
“The Panthers are currently one of the top ranked teams in the state and will participate in the State Cup tournament in the spring of 2009,” said coach Mark Burke.
Burke noted that team has played seven of the top teams in the state holding a 4-0-3 record in those games. The Panthers are closing in on 100 tournament wins, just five shy at 95.
“These girls seem to play their best when we play the best,” Burke said. “We are the youngest team with seven girls playing up a year. We are very technical and play smart, but it’s our passion and determination that’s our greatest attribute. You can’t win on talent alone.”
Burke noted Ryan Ford, his assistant and Bob Crowe, the team manager as being instrumental in creating the competitive environment that teaches and challenges the girls. The team plays indoors at the Ultimate Soccer Complex in Pontiac and trains in Grand Blanc. A goalkeeper and field players are on the short list for the offseason, so anyone interested can contact Burke at 810-240-8922. To keep tabs on the team visit www.MESAPanthers.com.
MESA Panthers - Champions in Midland
The MESA Panthers had a good start to their season this year by winning the Girls U13 Division at the Midland Fusion Invitational. The Panthers hadn't had a game since June and are still adapting to the new 11 vs 11 format. This however, did not slow them down. They picked up right where they left off last year and had a very successful weekend. A win against the Saginaw Sparks 3-1 started things off. This was followed by wins against the Saline Swarm and Troy Attack with identical scores of 10 – 0. In the finals the Panthers met up once again with the Saginaw Sparks who had just won a tough battle 3-2 against a Phoenix Orange team in the semis. The Panthers prevailed against the Sparks 4-0 in the Championship game. The Panthers dominated in the tournament scoring 27 goals to just 1 against.
U12 MESA Panthers Win U13 Division
at 7-Eleven Classic
The U12 girls MESA Panthers won the U13 division of the Saginaw 7-Eleven Classic. The games started Friday night with a tough 1-0 win over Vardar North 96. Victories then followed over the U13 Cadillac Kicks and a U13 Phoenix team. An amazing defensive effort led the Panthers to the finals in a 1-0 victory over the U13 premier Vardar North team. It was a very exiciting game that kept you on the edge of your seat and left the crowd cheering at the end. In the finals, a strong Panther team dominated with a 5-1 victory over the West Michigan Fire to give them the cup. The panthers outscored their opponents 18 goals to 1 en route to the championship.
Congratulations MESA Panthers
Spring 2008 MMYSL
U12 Division 1 Champions!
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Welcome to the MESA Panthers Webpage. The MESA Panthers are a U14 Girls highly competitive travel team based out of Davison, MI. They play in the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program. They travel Michigan and play league games against some of the top competition in the state. The Panther sparticipate in numerous in state and out of state tournaments and have had great success.
Their Home field is at Gates Elementary School in Davison, MI
Please see a list of our accomplishments in our trophy room.
If you are interested in Joining our team please contact Robert Crowe Team Manager for details by email at: playsoccer@mesapanthers.com
Front row:Samantha Chouinard, Brennah Donahue, Jessie Magalski, Cassie Jenkinson, Alyssa Burke, Sarah Ford
Top row: Shannon Bradley, Casey Wangler, Alayna Hilgendorf, Angeline Skowronski, Madison Carper, Mackenzie Wetekamp, Allison Cialkoszewski, April Crowe
Coaches: Ryan Ford, Mark Burke
DAVISON — The MESA Panthers claimed the 2008 Queen City Tournament title over Memorial Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Panthers took a 4-0 record into the finals where they faced the Klass Knockouts from Kentucky. The Panthers evened the match with two minutes left in regulation before scoring twice in overtime to prevail as champions.
Sunday, May 11
Panthers Excel at Novi Jaguar Invitational
The MESA Panthers found themselves in the finals once again in another great tournament showing last weekend. The Panthers started strong and won a highly competitive game against the Michigan Hawks Red team 2-1 for their first game. Game number two was against the Ann Arbor Avalanche. The Panthers prevailed 3-0 against this familiar foe; a team they were victorious against in the MSYSA Friendlies last fall. In game number three the Panthers matched off with the only other remaining undefeated team in the division, 9th ranked, WAZA Royal. The Panthers played some of their best soccer in a 2-0 win that propelled them to the finals. In the finals, the Panthers met up once again with the Michigan Hawks. With the rain coming down and a stiff wind, the Hawks were able to capitalize on a wind aided corner kick that was bent into the goal. The Panthers then struck in the second half, scoring with a great shot, beating the keeper. Time ran out with the score tied 1-1. An overtime ensued without either team able to put one in the net.
A shootout followed the overtime. The Hawks were able to capitalize in the shootout giving them a 4-3 advantage over the Panthers. Parents and coaches from both teams said it was a great game in which it was a shame that either team had to lose. It was a great defensive effort where the Panthers had two shutouts and only gave up two goals throughout the entire tournament in regulation and overtime.
Click link to see story in Davison Index The MESA Panthers had a great run in the 2008 Louisville Cup in Kentucky. The tournament consisted of teams that are ranked among the best in their states. The Panthers defeated the seventh ranked Noblesville and the twelfth ranked Fishers which were both from Indiana. The panthers then played another great opponent in Javanon, the second ranked team in Kentucky. The game was a hard fought match that ended in a draw. The Panthers advanced to the finals where they fell to a familiar foe in the Indy Burn, the second ranked team out of Indianapolis.
"We beat each other in Indiana and it was a dogfight. Today was their day," said coach Mark Burke. "I can’t say enough about our girls. It was the most challenging tournament yet. They competed against great teams and won. We just fell short of winning the cup."
The MESA Little Panthers U-12 girls competed in the 2007 preliminary this fall in Saginaw and Farmington Hills. The tournament had many of the top U-12 teams throughout the state.
The Little Panthers won their division and finished with a record of 4-0. They defeated the Genesee Stars, 4-2, and Carpathia of Sterling Heights, 7-0. They then played WAZA East of Rochester.
Goalkeeper Alayna Hilgendorf made a great save with two minutes to preserve a 2-1 victory.
Alyssa Burke scored both goals in the match and the game winner with 10 minutes remaining.
For their final game, they defeated Ann Arbor United, 4-1.
The Panthers, along with the Michigan Gators, Novi Jaguars, and the Alliance Soccer Club of Grand Rapids, were bracket winners and went undefeated in the tournament.
"We are proud to finish among the top, that’s for sure," said coach Mark Burke. "The girls preformed remarkably well on a big stage. The amazing thing about these girls is their willingness to compete at the highest level. We have six girls that are playing up a year and that’s a very tall task. They fight right through it."
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