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Saturday, April 7
Comets Showcase in Frigid Conditions over Easter Weekend
The Comets showcased in front of a number of local and regional college coaches this weekend at the Philadelphia Soccer Club during the MAPS Spring College Showcase. The frigid weather and strong winds made for unpleasant playing conditions, but the Comets played some solid soccer. While disappointed with Fridays match results the Comets faired much better on Saturday. With one Comet already signed to play college and three others having given verbal commitments, these showcase events provide an excellent opportunity for the Comets to showcase their individual skills in their quest to continue playing soccer in college.
Sunday, March 11
Comets Started Spring Season Strong Despite Cold Weather
The Comets were eager to begin Spring match play, and competed in three league matches between Saturday, March 10th and Sunday, March 11th. Saturdays MAPS League match was against the Matchfit Academy Magic. This hard fought, physical match was continually interrupted due to the number of fouls being called by the officials, which disrupted the flow of the match. The fierce wind was the biggest factor of the day and caused whichever team that had the wind to their back to have the advantage. At the end of the match, the score was tied at 2 goals apiece.
Sunday saw the Comets play two skilled soccer teams in the Region 1 Colonial League. The Comets first match was against the Baltimore Bays. The Comets moved the ball well in this fast paced match and had some beautiful goals for their 4-1 victory. Their second match of the day was against a strong Vista Hot Shots team. Both teams played well and set up a number of scoring opportunities. In the end the match score was a 1-1 tie.
Wednesday, February 7
Comet Headed for College
TBAA Comet Leigha Ashmen will be heading to St. Peters College to continue her studies majoring in elementary education. Leigha chose St. Peters when she was recruited by Coach Tarquinio to play for St. Peters Peahens of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). She will use the skills, tactics and discipline learned through years of playing with the Comets to contribute to the success of the Peahens during her years at St. Peters.
Saturday, January 6
YSA Hosting Project GOALS (Girls Opting Against Ligament Surgery) Injury Prevention Clinic
The Comets have been invited to attend the Project GOALS (Girls Opting Against Ligament Surgery) Injury Prevention Clinic being hosted by YSA on Tuesday, January 9th at the Collesium in Voorhees. An exercise physiologist and physical therapist will be in attendance to provide instruction on the proper techniques of running, cutting, pivoting and landing to help lessen the likelihood of injury. They will also offer instruction on basic strength and agility exercises.
Saturday, January 6
Sunday, December 31
Comets Spend Holidays in Florida at Orange Classic Int'l Soccer Tournament
The Comets had fun in the sun and enjoyed the beautiful weather and sites of southern Florida at the 2006 Orange Classic. Tuesday nights 30-minute impromptu tour of Ft. Lauderdale on the way to the local Olive Garden started a week of sunbathing during the day and soccer in the evening. The Comets enjoyed their time together as a team laying out on the beach, enjoying the heated pool and spending some of their holiday gift money in this beautiful resort area. Although languishing in the sun wasnt optimal for gearing up for evening match play, the Comets had the opportunity to showcase their soccer skill in front of numerous college coaches in attendance at this respected event.
Sunday, November 26
Kirkwood Girls College Showcase
The Comets went 2-1-1 at this weekend's Kirkwood College Showcase. Their first match of the showcase was against the Lanco '89 girls. The Comets were slow to start but picked up their game in the second half. Despite dominating the second half, the Comets weren't able to over the late first and early second half goals against and so ended with a 1-2 loss. The Comets second match of the day ended in a 1-1 draw against NJ competitor, the ESA Flames. On Saturday, the Comets dominated play and defeated the St. Catherine's Jets from Canada 3-1. Their second match of the day was a sweet 2-1 victory against the Parsipanny Storm who had knocked the Comets out of last year's state cup match.
The Comets showcased well across both days and were seen by many local and regional college coaches.
Monday, November 20
Comets Had Good Showing at Hazlet College Bound Showcase
The Comets were honored to be one a handful of premier U17 teams invited to compete in this year's Hazlet Girls College Bound Showcase November 18th and 19th. The Comets showed well in front of the numerous college coaches who attended this respected event. The Comets won their first match against the U18 Matchfit Academy Storm (2006 US Club Soccer NJ State Champions and Region B Semifinalists), tied their second match against the U18 Haddon Heights Jersey Devils (2006 USYSA National Championship Series NJ State Cup Semifinalists), and lost their final match against the U19 Super Nova.
The Comets are looking forward to playing in the Kirkwood and MAPS College Showcase events over the next two weekends.
Monday, October 2
Comets Go Undefeated at Shortened Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament
The Comets dominated play and went undefeated at the Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament prior to its cancellation due to rain. The Comets started out slow in their first match against the Richmond Kickers Elite, but quickly found their rhythm and began to press the Kickers. The Kickers scored an own goal just prior to the end of the first half, and then the Comets added two to the board in the second half for the win. The Comets second match was against the Baltimore Bays 89/90. The Comets dominated play throughout the match, but had difficulty scoring despite numerous shots on goal. The Comets scored early in the second half and held that lead until the final 30 seconds of the match when the Bays obtained possession and crossed the ball just outside the box connecting with an open player for a one touch finish.
The Comets are looking forward to next weekends Hazlet College Showcase and hopefully better weather for the weekend.
Sunday, October 1
Comets Invited to 14th Annual Hazlet Girls College Bound & MAPS/MSSL Winter College Showcases
The Comets are one a handful of premier U17 teams invited to compete in this year's Hazlet Girls College Bound Showcase November 18th and 19th. The College Bound Showcase has established a tradition of excellent players competing before influential college coaches and recruiters. The Showcase was the first girls only tournament of this sort on the East Coast.
The Comets have also been invited to participate in this years MAPS/MSSL Winter College Showcase December 2nd and 3rd at Ft. Dix.
The Comets are looking forward to showcasing at these two well respected events.
Monday, October 9
WAGS Almost A Washout
For the second year in a row, rains resulted in the closure of the Maryland Soccerplex but unlike last year's cancellation, this year's WAGS prevailed with an amended schedule. The Comets were able to play two of their three scheduled matches. In the first match against the Baltimore Bays '89/'90, the Comets played well but both the Comets and Bay's defense worked hard to cut down on the scoring opportunities. Midway into the 2nd half, Baltimore managed to slip through the solid Comets' defense and score the lone goal of the match on a breakaway. On Monday the Comets faced the Rush Pikes Peak Nike '89 girls from Colorado. The Comets dominated play and earned two goals for the match win.
Saturday, September 23
Sunday, August 6
Comets Go Undefeated in First Tournament of U17 Season
The Comets were pleased with their performance at the 2006 MAPS/MSSL Summer College Showcase. The Comets scored 6 goals and only allowed 1 goal against in their series of 4 matches for an undefeated finish in the Ruby Flight. The Comets defeated their local rival, the Medford Strikers Xtreme 1-0 as well as the Massapequa Shockwaves (NYE) 1-0 and PA Classics (PAE) 4-0. In addition, the Comets tied the West Chester United Spartans (USYSA 2006 Nat'l Championship Series PAE State Cup Semifinalists) 1-1 for an excellent start to the fall U17 season.
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