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Millville Cobras Bring Home Championship from Brick Twp Tourney
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The Millville Cobras traveled to Brick Township, NJ over the Memorial Day Weekend and participated in the 2011 Brick Town Memorial Day Tournament. The Cobras competed in three tournament games against the Tri-County Cyclones, Jackson Surge and Union Rogue and advanced to the Semi-finals against the Brick Sting on Sunday afternoon. After winning in the Semi-finals, the Cobras traveled back up to Brick Twp on Monday morning to play in the Championship game where we were matched up against the Tri-County Cyclones again. In their first meeting on Saturday, the Cobras and Cyclones battled to a 2-2 tie. This time, The Cobras battled through the heat and dug deap and were able to pull off a 1-0 victory.
The Cobras record for the weekend was 4-0-1, with 15 GF and 3 GA.
Fundraisers
Upcoming Fundraisers:
Millville Burger King - Monday November 5, 2012
Texas Roadhouse- January 2013.
Past Fundraisers:
Other Coin Drives: ShopRite, Pathmark, Third Friday, Soul of the Season and Wal-Mart
Millville Burger King - All reciepts were collected and 10% were donated back to the team.
S.R. Riley's - S.R. Riley's donated 10% of all diner's receipts again.
Jim's Lunch - On a very cold day, we held a coin drive in front of the restaurant. Thank you to Jim & Rochelle for providing the girls with Hot Chocalate and the Dads with Hot Chili!
Millville Pathmark - Combined with Jim's Lunch, this Coin Drive raised over $400.
S.R. Riley's - S.R. Riley's donated 10% of all diner's receipts for the entire night.
Millville Five Below - Five Below donated 10% of their customer's receipts (with a coupon) back to our team. This money went towards our Christmas presents for the girls.
Texas Roadhouse - Millville Cobras recently held a Fund Drive at the Millville Texas Roadhouse. The Roadhouse donated 10% from customers tabs and we held a raffle for a free dinner and raised over $700. Thanks to everyone this money was used for the Thanksgiving Tournament in West Deptford.
Millville Pathmark - This coin drive was a tremendous success! Thanks to all the participants, players and their families and especially to all the donors. All the money raised helped pay for the team's summer camp and purchase equipment bags for each player.
Thank you for all your support!
Millville Cobras - The Beginning
Millville Cobras 2007-2008 Seasons Review
History of the Millville Cobras
It began in the Fall Season of 2006. Four individual coaches from the Millville Soccer Association's Recreation Division (Newell Branin, Marc Daigle, Mark Simpkins and Christa Kruger) began early discussions with each other and players about starting a new travel team for the following Fall season. After coming up with a core number of players, word was advertised that a new travel team would be forming in the Fall of 2007.
Throughout the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 Seasons, the girls continued to hone their skills on the field. Between seasons, an indoor team was formed for the Winter of 2006/2007. They played under the name Millville Mustangs. It was a good showing and everyone enjoyed the Indoor Soccer experience.
As we moved on to the Spring 2007 Season, it was quickly realized that there would be more than enough interested and qualified players for one team. So, it was decided that there would be two new teams in the Fall of 2007. Another coach was brought in (Dennis Porch) to head the other team.
During the Summer of 2007, the Millville Cobras made their first appearances in the Cohansey Soccer Tournament in June and Pittsgrove Labor Day Tournament in early September (see photos in the Photo Albums section).
In September 2007, the Millville Cobras officially began their season. It was a learning experience for everyone involved, coaches, players and parents alike. Our first roster consisted of: Head Coach Mark Simpkins, Coaches Newell Branin, Christa Kruger and Ed Soto, Players: Alyssa Simpkins, Megan Branin, Caroline Kruger, Alyssa Soto, Loren Beniston, Dayna Myers, Victoria Profit, Katelynn Keen, Brandi VanMeter, Alyssa Wilson, Brooke Shaw, Allison Andres and Lauren Reed. We had a great first season and we were ready for more.
We have added some players from time to time and some have left us to advance their challange and gone on to other teams. But, each of them have been a Millville Cobra! Here is a list of some former coaches and players:
Marc Daigle (Coach), Mark Simpkins (Coach), Ed Soto (Coach), Christa Kruger (Coach), Renee Beniston (Coach), Players: Abby Daigle, Alyssa Simpkins, Alyssa Soto, Lauren Reed, Michele Barrios, Madisyn Pettit, Madison Shelly, Nicolette Bruce, Hannah Derby, Kacie Reynolds, Caroline Kruger, Devyn Ciccio, Macy Taylor, Loren Beniston, Alyssa Wilson and Brittany Feltes.
Current rostered players and coaches can be found on the Roster page.
In the Fall of 2009, The Millville Cobras advanced to the U-11 age group. With that, we not only started playing on a larger field, but we now introduced new positions on the field and expanded our roster.
In the Spring of 2011, The Millville Cobras traveled to Brick Twp, NJ to participate in the Brick Town Memorial Day Tournament. The Cobras played some tough competition that they haven't seen before. But, on the last day of the tournament the Cobras were named Champions of the U-12 Division.
As we continue, we look forward to advancing through the flights in the SJGSL and participating in area and regional tournaments.
We can only look ahead to advance our skills and enjoy the game of soccer!
