Clyde, Ohio - The Clyde Fliers fell to the Edison Chargers by a 1-0 score Tuesday afternoon.  After a scoreless first half Sam Bores got the game winner for Edison with 23:14 left.  Teage Pinion was in goal for the Fliers and stopped 9 of 10 Charger shots to improve his overall save percentage to 78.6%.

Jacob Norman recorded 10 clears and 2 interceptions for the Fliers with Dylan Stiffler adding 9 clears and 4 interceptions.  Trevor Strickland had 3 clears, 2 interceptions and 2 blocked shots while Mike Harden added a pair each of steals, clears and blocked shots. Justin Fritz and Andrew Collins each had a pair of steals to go along with 3 and 2 interceptions respectively.

The Fliers travel to Port Clinton on Thursday.

Clyde, Ohio - Scott Koenig scored the first goal of his soccer career in a 6-1 loss to the Huron Tigers.  The goal was only the third goal that a Flier team has scored against the SBC elite Tigers in five seasons.  Brian Shafer scored the other two goals, one each in 2005 and 2006.  The goal, scored with just under 9 minutes left in the contest, was assisted by Sahen Fultz.

Justin Fritz and Andrew Collins left the defensive effort for the Fliers.  Fritz recorded 8 clears and 5 interceptions with Collins adding 7 clears, 4 interceptions and 2 steals.  Jacob Norman had 3 clears, a steal and an interception with Trevor Strickland picking up 5 clears.  Garrett Binger had 3 steals and an interception while Dylan Stiffler contributed with a steal, 2 clears and an interception.

Billy Heishman started in net for the Fliers and stopped 9 of 14 Tiger shots.  Teage Pinion replaced Heishman with 29:27 left in the game and stopped 2 of the 3 shots he faced.

The Fliers next take on the Margaretta Polar Bears on Tuesday afternoon at Lion's Park in Castalia.

Clyde, Ohio - The Clyde Fliers opened SBC play with a 7-0 loss to the Port Clinton Redskins.  The Redskins started strong, scoring 2 goals in the first 9 minutes.  For the next 50 minutes the Fliers played an improved game allowing just one more goal with 11:39 left in the first half.  The score remained 3-0 until a stretch midway through the second half where Clyde gave up 4 goals over a 6 minute period.  There was no scoring for the game's final 16 minutes.  Sahen Fultz had 3 shots on goal.

Billy Heishman recorded 4 saves for the Fliers.  Jacob Norman recorded 3 steals and 7 clears.  Justin Fritz added 2 steals, a clear and 2 intercepted passes.  Garrett Binger had 2 clears and 3 interceptions.  Trenton Hermes recorded 2 steals and 3 interceptions.

The Fliers host the Huron Tigers on Thursday afternoon.

Fremont, Ohio - The Fliers lost a 7-2 decision to the Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Streaks on Saturday morning. Clyde trailed 3-0 at the half before trying to make a comeback in the second half.  Paul Wendt scored six of St. Joe's goals with Parker Rutherford scoring on a penalty kick.

Taylor Aldrich got the Fliers on the scoreboard early in the second half off an assist by Trenton Hermes.  Dustin Leasock got the other Clyde goal with a little over 14 minutes left in the contest. 

Billy Heishman started in goal for the Fliers surrendering 3 goals on 6 shots.  Trevor Strickland replaced Heishman for the last 10 minutes of the first half and played in goal the entire second half.  He gave up 3 goals on 9 shots and allowed 1 goal on a penalty kick after a Flier instintively caught a ball in the goal box.

Justin Fritz had a pair of steals, a couple clears and in interception.  Dylan Stiffler recorded 3 clears and 3 interceptions. Jacob Norman blocked a shot,  recorded a steal and have 4 clears.  Mike Harden had 3 steals, a clear and an interception.  Sam Gerber also blocked a shot to go with 2 interceptions.

The Fliers open SBC play next week hosting both Port Clinton and Huron on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

Clyde, Ohio - For the second straight year, the Upper Sandusky Rams shut out the Fliers in the season opening game.  The Rams scored three times in each half to earn the 6-0 victory. 

Defensively, Justin Fritz recorded 7 clears a steal and an intercepted pass. Dylan Stiffler earned a steal, 2 clears and 5 interceptions.  Andrew Collins had 3 steals and 2 interceptions.  Scott Koenig and Mike Harden each recorded 3 clears.  Trever Strickland had a steal, 2 clears and an interception.  Fritz, Harden and Taylor Aldrich each blocked a shot on goal.  Billy Heishman, in the goalkeeper position for Clyde, picked up 14 saves on 20 Upper Sandusky shots on goal.

The Fliers take on the Fremont St. Joseph Streaks on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the brand new Naderer Sports Complex on Sullivan Road in Fremont.  That is west of the Terra Community College campus off Napoleon Road.  There will be a $5 gate admission.  The Fliers and Streaks have tied the last three times they have met.

Please contact Mary Collins to schedule a night for Feed the Team.  You can share a date with another parent or do it all yourself. 

Pam Aldrich has volunteered to schedule concession stand workers.  If you can help out in that area, please talk to Pam.  The menu for soccer will be somewhat smaller than for football games so it's not too difficult. 

Thanks to both ladies for volunteering to organize these activities!

Clyde, Ohio - The Clyde Fliers made their 2009 debut in a scrimmage with the Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes and came up just short in a 3-2 defeat.  Coach Tackett was pleased with the efforts of his inexperienced squad and commented on three main areas that still needed improvement.  He cited the transition between the defenders and midfield as one area to work on.  He also felt that the team needs to work on redirects.  The defenders, who are some of the most inexperienced players on the squad, need to work in synch.

Dustin Leasock scored the first Flier goal on a nice setup from Andrew Collins and Sahen Fultz.  Fultz scored the second goal with just 35 seconds left in the game with Trenton Hermes and Taylor Aldrich adding assists.

Dylan Stiffler made 6 defensive clears and recorded an interception.  Taylor Aldrich recorded 4 steals.  Garrett Binger  had 4 intercepted passes, 2 clears and a steal. Justin Fritz 4 clears and an interception. Scott Koenig had 2 steals and 2 clears.  Garrett Strait  picked off a pass, recorded 2 clears and added a steal.  Sahen Fultz added 3 steals.

Trever Strickland recorded 3 saves in his debut in goal for the Fliers.

Congratulations to all the players who received awards at tonight's soccer banquet. Coach Acocks recognized the junior varsity players who received certificates or numerals. First, second and third year varsity awards were handed out by Coach Tackett.

Coach Tackett then recognized the players who received All-Conference honors. Recognized as 2nd Team All-Sandusky Bay Conference were Kyle Davis on defense and Ethan Binger on offense. Andrew Collins, Justin Fritz, Trenton Hermes, Dustin Leasock and Luke Salyer were recognized for being named to the Honorable Mention, All-Sandusky Bay Conference team.

The special awards given out by Coach Tackett were to Luke Salyer as the Defensive MVP, Ethan Binger as the Offensive MVP.

Kyle Davis received the Coach's Award for his leadership and dedication to the development of the program. Sahen Fultz also received a Coach's Award recognizing him for his contribution as a first year player and his potential for future contribution to the team.

Senior Captains, Ethan and Kyle presented the coaches with autographed, framed photos.

The crowd then watched a Power Point show created by Mrs. Melanie Boyd which featured action photos of all the players and honored the senior players. Mrs. Boyd also gave out personalized photo packets of each player. Thank you Mrs. Boyd!

Great job to everyone!  See you next season.