9.19: Country vs. IDS

With our 8th graders camping and canoeing along the Connecticut River, the 5th-7th grade soccer players gave their best against the fierce IDS soccer team. Tending goal, with 8 solid saves was William Pappas. Notable defensive plays were made by Jace Coassin, Oliver Milligan, Matthew Perrotti, Thoedora Kontomerkos, and Katharine Lee. Offensively, our team came out swinging in the first half. Zachary Vetrano scored 3 goals with assists by Oliver Milligan, Jace Coassin, and Caitlin Stanat. In the second half, Claire MacKay scored the 4th goal, with IDS trailing behind her. Unfortunately, our lead of 4-3 was surpassed with only 6 minutes remaining in the game. In those final minutes, the score was tied and with only 3 minutes left, nearly doubled. We cannot be disappointed though. Today was the first game for many of our fifth and sixth graders alike. Playing time was had by all and a sense of team and community was established.  As coaches, we were proud of the leadership our 7th graders took on and look forward to our next games ahead.