The Reserve Game with Mount Royal Academy has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 at 5:00 on the HHS turf. The Reserves will also play their scheduled game with Souhegan at 11:00 on Saturday, departing HHS at 8:15.
We are looking for 5-6 volunteers from the Varsity, JV and Freshman teams on Saturday morning from 9:30 - Noon to help clean up and winterize the gardens at The Haven in White River Junction.
Please message Coach Grabill if you are interested or able to help.
There is still time to commit to the CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday in Lebanon. Please contact Coach Grabill if you can help or if you can sponsor a walker.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Marauders Beat Winnacunnet 8-2; Sixth Win in a Row
Hanover stretched their win streak to six games on Tuesday with a methodical 8-2 win over a young Winnacunnet team. Asa Berolzheimer scored his first career hat trick and Jamie Dinulos added two goals for the Marauders, who are now 10-2-1 and heading for a Friday showdown with third-place Timberlane.
Hanover stepped off the bus and were immersed in foggy seacoast weather, redolent with salt air. The Winnacunnet pitch was lush green and wide, and the Marauders made themselves right at home.
Asa Berolzheimer started the scoring at 7:27, taking a cheeky backheel from Jonah Levine for an easy putaway and a 1-0 lead. Hanover enjoyed a one-sided edge in play and doubled the lead at 28:14 when Berolzheimer sent Luke Messersmith down the left flank. Luke drove a cross into the box and a defender cleared the ball directly back to Berolzheimer at the top of the penalty area, where he volleyed it into the net.
Three minutes later a nice piece of combination play got the ball to Jake Acker, deep in the penalty area. Acker's scuffed shot made its way to Jamie Dinulos, who was making a nice anticipatory run to goal, and found the ball at his feet for a 3-0 lead. Sam Strohbehn closed out the scoring four minutes from the end of the half when Tim Alibozek carried the ball to the baseline on the right flank, whipping a cross into the box. The ball just missed connecting with Jamie Dinulos, but Strohbehn was there at the far post to tap in his sixth goal of the year.
The Marauders made wholesale lineup changes at halftime, and unfortunately Winnacunnet took advantage of the opportunity to score twice and made it a game again at 4-2. The first goal came less than two minutes into the half. Winnacunnet won a ball in the Hanover half, and when a Marauder defender stepped up and didn't win the ball, it was played into space for attacker Griffin Burnett, who had no trouble finishing. Eight minutes later, Griffin Johnson made a nice play to send a ball down the flank for a streaking Robbie Murdza, who was knocked off the ball and clearly fouled. PLay continued, however and the ball was played into the Marauder end. Two defenders were caught up, and when keeper Patrick Logan came off his line and couldn't get to the ball, it was squared to Zach Waterhouse, who knocked it into the vacated net despite the desperate dive of Lucas Blackmore.
Hanover's starters came back into the match and quickly restored equalibrium. It took the Marauders ten more minutes to score, but the play as all in Winnacunnett's end. With 20 minutes left to play, Sam Strohbehn sent Tim Alibozek loose on the left flank, and the senior striker sent a centering pass
back to Strohbehn, who volleyed the ball off the post with his pectoralis major, having just learned from Assistant Coach Jared Walker that he indeed had a pectoralis major. The ball rebounded to Jamie Dinulos, who converted the rebound for his ninth goal of the year.
Two minutes later Storhbehn was tripped in the box by Winnacunnet goalie Dominic Styles. Hanover was awarded a penalty kick. By the time Strohbehn had scrambled to his feet, Asa Berolzheimer had the ball in his hand, a Cheshire cat smile on his face. Berolzheimer converted the spot kick for his first career hat trick, and 13th goal of the season.
Hanover's' reserve players made the most of their second opportunity to play, dominating possession and creating a number of scoring opportunities. With darkness closing in and five minutes to play, Griffin Johnson carried the ball deep into the box and was met by the Winnacunnet keeper. The ball squirted to Marcus Helble, who slotted the rebound for his first career goal. Four minutes later, Addison Wanner boomed a cross into the box, and a Winnacunnet defender played the ball directly to Casey Starr at the top of the box. Starr made no mistake with his shot inside the left post, and also claimed his first career goal at the very death of the match.
Hanover's next road trip on Friday will be much more challenging, as they travel to faraway Plaistow for their first game ever Timberlane High School. The Owls are 10-3 and half a game behind the Marauders in third place. A young, hardworking team that has yet to play one of the top-ranked team, they will nevertheless provide a significant challenge for Hanover.
Hanover stepped off the bus and were immersed in foggy seacoast weather, redolent with salt air. The Winnacunnet pitch was lush green and wide, and the Marauders made themselves right at home.
Asa Berolzheimer started the scoring at 7:27, taking a cheeky backheel from Jonah Levine for an easy putaway and a 1-0 lead. Hanover enjoyed a one-sided edge in play and doubled the lead at 28:14 when Berolzheimer sent Luke Messersmith down the left flank. Luke drove a cross into the box and a defender cleared the ball directly back to Berolzheimer at the top of the penalty area, where he volleyed it into the net.
Three minutes later a nice piece of combination play got the ball to Jake Acker, deep in the penalty area. Acker's scuffed shot made its way to Jamie Dinulos, who was making a nice anticipatory run to goal, and found the ball at his feet for a 3-0 lead. Sam Strohbehn closed out the scoring four minutes from the end of the half when Tim Alibozek carried the ball to the baseline on the right flank, whipping a cross into the box. The ball just missed connecting with Jamie Dinulos, but Strohbehn was there at the far post to tap in his sixth goal of the year.
The Marauders made wholesale lineup changes at halftime, and unfortunately Winnacunnet took advantage of the opportunity to score twice and made it a game again at 4-2. The first goal came less than two minutes into the half. Winnacunnet won a ball in the Hanover half, and when a Marauder defender stepped up and didn't win the ball, it was played into space for attacker Griffin Burnett, who had no trouble finishing. Eight minutes later, Griffin Johnson made a nice play to send a ball down the flank for a streaking Robbie Murdza, who was knocked off the ball and clearly fouled. PLay continued, however and the ball was played into the Marauder end. Two defenders were caught up, and when keeper Patrick Logan came off his line and couldn't get to the ball, it was squared to Zach Waterhouse, who knocked it into the vacated net despite the desperate dive of Lucas Blackmore.
Hanover's starters came back into the match and quickly restored equalibrium. It took the Marauders ten more minutes to score, but the play as all in Winnacunnett's end. With 20 minutes left to play, Sam Strohbehn sent Tim Alibozek loose on the left flank, and the senior striker sent a centering pass
back to Strohbehn, who volleyed the ball off the post with his pectoralis major, having just learned from Assistant Coach Jared Walker that he indeed had a pectoralis major. The ball rebounded to Jamie Dinulos, who converted the rebound for his ninth goal of the year.
Two minutes later Storhbehn was tripped in the box by Winnacunnet goalie Dominic Styles. Hanover was awarded a penalty kick. By the time Strohbehn had scrambled to his feet, Asa Berolzheimer had the ball in his hand, a Cheshire cat smile on his face. Berolzheimer converted the spot kick for his first career hat trick, and 13th goal of the season.
Hanover's' reserve players made the most of their second opportunity to play, dominating possession and creating a number of scoring opportunities. With darkness closing in and five minutes to play, Griffin Johnson carried the ball deep into the box and was met by the Winnacunnet keeper. The ball squirted to Marcus Helble, who slotted the rebound for his first career goal. Four minutes later, Addison Wanner boomed a cross into the box, and a Winnacunnet defender played the ball directly to Casey Starr at the top of the box. Starr made no mistake with his shot inside the left post, and also claimed his first career goal at the very death of the match.
Hanover's next road trip on Friday will be much more challenging, as they travel to faraway Plaistow for their first game ever Timberlane High School. The Owls are 10-3 and half a game behind the Marauders in third place. A young, hardworking team that has yet to play one of the top-ranked team, they will nevertheless provide a significant challenge for Hanover.
Monday, October 12, 2015
11 Different Freshmen Score in Win Over Keene
The Marauder Freshmen got their first experience on the side grass field next to the high school, and made the most of it. They faced Keene with the clouds burning off for a pleasant Saturday afternoon.
Hanover scored early and often. Birthday boy Bauti Gallino started the scoring for Hanover in just the 2nd minute after receiving a pass from Elias Zinman. Hanover would score again in the 7th minute. After Gallino played a short corner to Liam Collins, Collins crossed it in front of the goal mouth where Tyler Wittman would score his first goal of the season. Hanover kept dominating possession of the ball and would find the twine again in the 13th minute. After the ball was crossed in by Andy Rightmire, Aidan Rowley, by the back post, was able to finish with ease. Hanover was not done with its initial scoring barrage. Zinman headed home a cross from Collins in the 17th minute. After making a slew of substitutions, Hanover would score one more time before the half. Eli Silovich would successfully lead a counter attack after having a ball played from Dillon Bradley in the 30th minute.
Hanover would play many players in positions they had yet to play that year, but with great success. Tommy Madden scored in the 48th minute after driving home a rebound off the keeper. After continuing pressure within the 18, Caleb Benjamin would net the next goal in the 60th. Benjamin scored amidst a clutter of players including Colm Seigne, who had a shot on just prior, and Will Laycock, who played the ball to Seigne. After Nico Mayo-Pushee would come off due to a hard tackle, Christo Dragnev would blast one right off the keeper's hands for another goal in the 65th. Andy Rightmire, playing the left wing, was able to weave his way through for another goal in the 68th. Bradley would score in his return from the injured list on a rip from the top of the 18 in the 72nd. Hanover's final goal would be one of its finest. Madden would take a free kick off the corner of the 18 with close wall, but placed it right in front for Mark Ralston-Daniel running on to head it home to close the scoring in the 78th minute.
It truly was amazing to watch 11 different players scoring, and all the players giving it their all.
The Freshmen return to action on Tuesday with a home game against Pembroke on the HHS turf at 4:30.
Busy Tuesday Ahead For Marauder Teams
Three Marauder teams will make full use of the only school day in a five-day stretch on Tuesday. The Varsity and JV will leave classes at 1:15 and depart very soon thereafter for their trip to Hampton, NH and games at Winnicunnet High School.
The Freshman team will host Pembroke on the turf at 4:30. This was originally a Reserve game, but the Reserves will have three other matches this week, and the Frosh weren't scheduled to play until the 24th at Cardigan. Freshmen who played summer soccer for Touchine will remember Pembroke, won't they?
The Reserves will train at The Pasture on Tuesday, and travel to KUA Wednesday with a 2:15 departure. We are hoping to reschedule the Mount Royal game for Friday (and hopefully the turf). The Reserves close the week with a Saturday morning game at Souhegan (11:00) with an 8:15 departure time.
The Freshman team will host Pembroke on the turf at 4:30. This was originally a Reserve game, but the Reserves will have three other matches this week, and the Frosh weren't scheduled to play until the 24th at Cardigan. Freshmen who played summer soccer for Touchine will remember Pembroke, won't they?
The Reserves will train at The Pasture on Tuesday, and travel to KUA Wednesday with a 2:15 departure. We are hoping to reschedule the Mount Royal game for Friday (and hopefully the turf). The Reserves close the week with a Saturday morning game at Souhegan (11:00) with an 8:15 departure time.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Hanover Soccer Schedule October 12-17
Mon. Oct. 12 Varsity Practice at Dresden 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tue. Oct. 13 Bus Departs for JV/Varsity Games 1:15 p.m.
Reserve Practice at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
JV/Varsity Games at Winnacunnet 4:30 p.m.
Freshman Game vs. Pembroke - Turf 4:30 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 14 Bus departs for Reserve Game 2:30 p.m.
Varsity/JV/Frosh Practice - Dresden 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Reserve Game at KUA 4:30 p.m.
Thu. Oct. 15 All Teams Practice - Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 16 Bus Departs for JV/Varsity Games 12:45 p.m.
Freshmen Practice at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m
JV/Varsity Games at Timberlane 4:00 p.m.
Reserve Game vs. Mount Royal - Turf 5:00 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 17 Bus Departs for Reserve Game 8:15 a.m.
Reserve Game at Souhegan 11:00 a.m.
Voluntary Varsity/JV garden cleanup at The Haven 9:30 - 12:00
Sun. Oct. 18 Optional CROP Hunger Walk 12:30 - 2:30
Tue. Oct. 13 Bus Departs for JV/Varsity Games 1:15 p.m.
Reserve Practice at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
JV/Varsity Games at Winnacunnet 4:30 p.m.
Freshman Game vs. Pembroke - Turf 4:30 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 14 Bus departs for Reserve Game 2:30 p.m.
Varsity/JV/Frosh Practice - Dresden 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Reserve Game at KUA 4:30 p.m.
Thu. Oct. 15 All Teams Practice - Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 16 Bus Departs for JV/Varsity Games 12:45 p.m.
Freshmen Practice at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m
JV/Varsity Games at Timberlane 4:00 p.m.
Reserve Game vs. Mount Royal - Turf 5:00 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 17 Bus Departs for Reserve Game 8:15 a.m.
Reserve Game at Souhegan 11:00 a.m.
Voluntary Varsity/JV garden cleanup at The Haven 9:30 - 12:00
Sun. Oct. 18 Optional CROP Hunger Walk 12:30 - 2:30
Marauders Beat Pinkerton 4-2; Climb to Second
The Marauders solidified their hold on second place with their fifth win in a row on Saturday, beating Pinkerton 4-2 in a rematch of last season's semifinals. Asa Berolzheimer led the way for Hanover, setting up two first half goals and then scoring twice in the second half.
The Astros entered the morning match with a deceptive .500 record, and started out strongly, getting on the board eight minutes into the match when Ashim Gurvne found a lot of time and space inside the penalty area and knocked a high shot into the upper right corner for a 1-0 lead. Hanover remained calm, and patiently began exerting pressure, earning themselves six corner kicks and a number of free kicks. They tied the match in the 18th minute on a restart from 35 yards out. Berolzheimer hit a long serve from right to left, and Jake Acker met the ball at the far post and headed it home for his second goal in the past three games. Ten minutes later, the Marauders took a 2-1 lead when Pinkerton conceded one corner too many, and Berolzheimer found Seth Stadheim for a far post header. It was the second time in as many games that this warmup duo had connected in this manner.
Pinkerton refused to go away, however. The Astros continued to challenge Hanover on the counterattack, and ended up outshooting them in the first half. With less than two minutes remaining in the half, Pinkerton winger Bennett Brendan Meagher eluded two tackles on the right flank and centered the ball to Colin Coutts, who tied the match at 2-2 with a sharp shot that changed direction on its way to the goal.
If Hanover was bothered by coughing up the lead before the end of the half, they didn't show it. A mere 22 seconds after the interval, Sam Strohbehn's pass found Berolzheimer deep in the Pinkerton box, and Berolzheimer went further baseline to find an opening and his shot put Hanover up for good, 3-2. Hanover had no intention of sitting on the lead, and soon took almost complete control of what had been an even match. Two minutes after Berolzheimer's goal, Jamie Dinulos hit a great shot on goal that was denied by Pinkerton goalie Hayden Pavao. Tim Alibozek had several good-looking shots on goal. Berolzheimer came close on a free kick from outside the penalty area. Ian Caldwell nearly connected on another corner kick.
Pinkerton wasn't completely out of the game, and managed two shots that challenged Marauder goalkeeper Connor Edson, who was equal to the task. The Marauder defensive effort was also greatly enabled by the return of Jonah Levine to his holding midfielder role after he had missed several games with an injury. The Marauder defense in the entire second half was confident and calm.
After Jake Acker narrowly missed scoring his second goal of the day with 12 minutes remaining when Pavao made a great save on his shot headed for the upper 90, Berolzheimer broke through with his second goal of the match. Tom Alibozek did some great work to win the ball on the right flank and got to the baseline before hitting a low, hard cross that found a streaking Berolzheimer at the top of the box. The goal was the tenth of the season for the Marauder Captain, who has 14 assists.
The Marauders are now 9-2-1 with four games remaining in the regular season, every one of them presenting a unique challenge. On Tuesday, Hanover travels to Winnacunnet to play the first of two road games on grass. They'll train Monday at 3:30 at the pasture to prepare, and be ready to take one step at a time, never looking to far ahead.
The Astros entered the morning match with a deceptive .500 record, and started out strongly, getting on the board eight minutes into the match when Ashim Gurvne found a lot of time and space inside the penalty area and knocked a high shot into the upper right corner for a 1-0 lead. Hanover remained calm, and patiently began exerting pressure, earning themselves six corner kicks and a number of free kicks. They tied the match in the 18th minute on a restart from 35 yards out. Berolzheimer hit a long serve from right to left, and Jake Acker met the ball at the far post and headed it home for his second goal in the past three games. Ten minutes later, the Marauders took a 2-1 lead when Pinkerton conceded one corner too many, and Berolzheimer found Seth Stadheim for a far post header. It was the second time in as many games that this warmup duo had connected in this manner.
Pinkerton refused to go away, however. The Astros continued to challenge Hanover on the counterattack, and ended up outshooting them in the first half. With less than two minutes remaining in the half, Pinkerton winger Bennett Brendan Meagher eluded two tackles on the right flank and centered the ball to Colin Coutts, who tied the match at 2-2 with a sharp shot that changed direction on its way to the goal.
If Hanover was bothered by coughing up the lead before the end of the half, they didn't show it. A mere 22 seconds after the interval, Sam Strohbehn's pass found Berolzheimer deep in the Pinkerton box, and Berolzheimer went further baseline to find an opening and his shot put Hanover up for good, 3-2. Hanover had no intention of sitting on the lead, and soon took almost complete control of what had been an even match. Two minutes after Berolzheimer's goal, Jamie Dinulos hit a great shot on goal that was denied by Pinkerton goalie Hayden Pavao. Tim Alibozek had several good-looking shots on goal. Berolzheimer came close on a free kick from outside the penalty area. Ian Caldwell nearly connected on another corner kick.
Pinkerton wasn't completely out of the game, and managed two shots that challenged Marauder goalkeeper Connor Edson, who was equal to the task. The Marauder defensive effort was also greatly enabled by the return of Jonah Levine to his holding midfielder role after he had missed several games with an injury. The Marauder defense in the entire second half was confident and calm.
After Jake Acker narrowly missed scoring his second goal of the day with 12 minutes remaining when Pavao made a great save on his shot headed for the upper 90, Berolzheimer broke through with his second goal of the match. Tom Alibozek did some great work to win the ball on the right flank and got to the baseline before hitting a low, hard cross that found a streaking Berolzheimer at the top of the box. The goal was the tenth of the season for the Marauder Captain, who has 14 assists.
The Marauders are now 9-2-1 with four games remaining in the regular season, every one of them presenting a unique challenge. On Tuesday, Hanover travels to Winnacunnet to play the first of two road games on grass. They'll train Monday at 3:30 at the pasture to prepare, and be ready to take one step at a time, never looking to far ahead.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Reserve Game postponed; JV/Frosh Practices Cancelled
The Reserve game today with Mount Royal has been postponed. JV and Freshman practices today are cancelled. No indoor practice for JV. Varsity practice at 3:30 on the turf, rain or shine.
Saturday's games are on as scheduled: Varsity vs. Pinkerton at 10:00 on the turf. Varsity will wear black. JV vs. Pinkerton on the HHS grass at 10:00. Freshmen vs. Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass.
Saturday's games are on as scheduled: Varsity vs. Pinkerton at 10:00 on the turf. Varsity will wear black. JV vs. Pinkerton on the HHS grass at 10:00. Freshmen vs. Keene at 12:00 on the HHS grass.
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