Saturday, December 12, 2009

Blue Devils Dominate Lake Gibson

photos from the game



After two quick scores by the Blue Devil's Haley Carifi and Brittany Lajoie it looked as if the rout was on. Even though Winter Haven dominated the possession and Lake Gibson rarely got the ball into Winter Haven's territory Lake Gibson did not give up. On a break away that seemed to be stopped by the Blue Devil's, Gibson Senior Maddison Dixon intercepted a hurried pass from a Winter Haven Defender and slipped the ball past the Blue Devil keeper to cut the lead to 2 to 1 and make a game of it at 21 minutes remaining in the first half. more

Friday, December 11, 2009

Florida's Morgan Brian Scores Game Winner in U-17 Victory over Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Dec. 9, 2009) – Morgan Brian, the only holdover from the U.S. team that finished second at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and team captain,scored her second goal of the tournament. Other Florida girls playing for the Florida team are, from Morgan's club team the Ponte Vedra Storm, Kaili Torres and Annie Bobbitt. Bryane Heaberlin of the Clear water Chargers is the team goal keeper. more

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Three Named as All Americans



Melissa Bergstein, defender from American Heritage-Delray, Bryane Heaberlin, goal keeper from Berkeley Prep in Tampa, and Carson Pickett Midfielder from St. John's Country Day in Orange Park were selected as 2009 NSCAA All-Americans.
Bryane is one of two Freshmen and Carson is one of six Sophomores to make the list.
The All-America selections will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 16, as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention. full list

Amanda Pivacco selected as Scholar All-American



Amanda Pivacco from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Davie was the only player from Florida to be selected as a NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America.
The NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America selections will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 16 as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention. full list

St. John's and Boca Unanimous Selection in Latest Coaches Poll

In the latest FloridaGirlsSoccer.com Girl's High School Coaches Poll St. John's Country Day 2A and Boca Raton 6A were unanimous selections. American Heritage-Plantation 3A, Bartram Trail 4A, and George Jenkins 5A were top picks in their classifications.

St. John's has been in the top spot for all three of this year's coaches polls. St. John's won the 2008-09 Florida High School State Championship last year with a penalty kick win over American Heritage-Delray. full poll results