JV Soccer vs. Lynchburg Christian Academy
May 26, 2011
The Hargrave Tigers opened their 2005 season by tying at 1 goal with Lynchburg Christian Academy. LCA scored early in the first half and tested our defense on repeated occasions, but the determination of our defensive team led by James Shelton (G) and supported by Andrew Urschel, Gabe and Jesse Gandara prevailed. As the game progressed, our offensive team created more plays and gained more space until a magnificent shot by Reeves Hollar found the net at LCA’s goal in the middle of the first half. We had several opportunities later in the game, but were unable to capitalize on them. Garret Jennings, Heath Light, and Alex Moore had a commendable performance.
JV Soccer vs. Carlisle
May 26, 2011
The Tigers finished their season defeating Carlisle by a score of 4-1. Zak Thompson opened the score after 10 minutes of the first half and Chris Stoken added a second goal six minutes later, with the assist of Julian Sierra. Carlisle reacted and made their way into our goal minutes before the end of the first half.
JV Soccer vs. Westover Christian Academy
May 26, 2011
The Tigers defeated Westover for the second time in the season. Stephen Poitra opened the score early in the game and was followed by Heath Light giving Hargrave a 2-0 lead. Westover reacted toward the end of the first half scoring one goal, but the Tigers replied with another goal by S. Poitra. We went to halftime winning the game with a 3-1 lead.
JV Soccer vs. Roanoke Valley Christian School
May 26, 2011
The Hargrave Tigers got their third victory of the season against Roanoke Valley. The Tigers controlled the game and offered few opportunities to our opponent, allowing them to find the net in our goal just once. The Tigers made 17 shots and scored 6 goals in the game. Stephen Poitra scored twice with the assist of Julian Sierra, and had two assists; Zak Thompson had three goals and one assist; Travis Shelton took advantage of a bouncing ball previously kicked by Thompson and scored the sixth and final goal of the match.
JV Soccer vs. Virginia Episcopal School
May 26, 2011
The Tigers suffered their third defeat in the season and their second to Virginia Episcopal School with a score of 0-2. However, on this opportunity Hargrave played at the same level as its rival. Our defense was solid and allowed few opportunities for goals. J. Shelton had seven saves in the game and VES really worked hard to get the two goals. We had a very good game defensively, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that we had. All players worked hard and made their best in keeping the game leveled against a bigger opponent.
JV Soccer vs. Holy Cross
May 26, 2011
The Tigers evened the odds against Holy Cross by defeating them on Wednesday. Holy Cross scored twice; their first goal came early in the game and the second one near the end of the same period. Hargrave responded late in the first half with a goal by Chris Stoken with the assist of Tim Weir. Halftime arrived with an adverse score to the Tigers of 1-2. Our players returned to the field playing more aggressively and making a display of passes and team work, creating more opportunities in the field. Chris Stoken scored the goal for the tie and Stephen Poitra, the latest addition to the team, added the third and decisive goal for the Tigers. As in previous games, players J. Sierra, Wes Shea, G. Jennings, M. Broughton, and Nick Lopez contributed greatly to the team in the defense. The offense had the support of Zak Thompson, T. Shelton, and H. Light. Our goalkeeper, James Shelton, guarded our goal fiercely, accumulating over ten saves.
