Mon. Oct. 19 Varsity Training at HHS Turf 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
JV, Reserve and Frosh Training at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Tue. Oct. 20 Reserve Concussion Screening 3:15 p.m.
Freshman Training at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
JV Game vs. Alvirne at HHS Grass 4:00 p.m.
Varsity Game vs. Alvirne at HHS Turf 4:00 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 21 Freshman Concussion Screening - Cafeteria 3:15 p.m.
JV and Varsity Training at Dresden 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Reserve Game vs. Cardigan at HHS Turf 4:00 p.m.
Thu. Oct. 22 All Teams Train at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
(Varsity begins at 4:00)
Fri. Oct. 23 JV and Varsity Bus Departs for Dover 12:30 p.m.
Reserve and Freshman Training at Dresden 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
JV and Varsity Games at Dover 3:45 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 24 Bus Departs for JV Tournament at Nashua 7:00 a.m.
JV Tournament at Nashua 9:50 a.m.
Reserve and Freshman Bus Departs for Cardigan 1:15 p.m.
Reserve and Freshman Games at Cardigan 3:00 p.m.
Varsity Team Dinner at Strohbehns 6:00 p.m.
Mon. Oct. 26 Uniform Return for JV, Reserve and Freshmen Activity Period
All players must return home and away uniforms
(shirt, shorts and socks) to the gym during activity
period. Please return them laundered in a bag labelled
with the player's name.
Varsity Scrimmage at Lebanon 4:00 p.m.
Freshman Scrimmage vs. Girls' Varsity - Turf 4:00 p.m.
Tue. Oct. 27 Varsity Training at HHS Turf 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 28 Varsity First-Round Game vs. TBA Time TBA
Senior Night Celebration
Fri. Oct. 30 All-Team Soccer Celebration - HHS Gym 6:00 p.m.
All four teams will honor players with
certificates and team awards. We start with the
famous dessert potluck, follow with awards, and
finish with the annual music recital.
Sat. Oct. 31 Possible Quarterfinal Game 2:00 p.m.
(If the Varsity wins on Wednesday, they will
host a quarterfinal game on Saturday). Halloween
costumes are suggested for all fans.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Marauders Beat Timberlane 2-0; Now 11-2-1
Hanover capped a long week of travel with a satisfying 2-0 victory over a strong, feisty Timberlane team on Friday. Tim Alibozek scored once in each half to lead the offense, and a suffocating team defense kept the Owls at bay and allowed the Marauders to win their seventh game in a row and solidify their hold on second place in NHIAA Division One with an 11-2-1 record.
Timberlane entered the game with a 10-3 record and quality wins over Exeter and Central. They pushed Hanover hard in the first half, and nearly scored in the early going when speedy forward Christian Allaire flashed into the Hanover box and barely missed wide of the right post. Another scramble in the Hanover penalty area was dangerous, but Ian Caldwell, a tower of strength on the backline all afternoon, managed to clear a loose ball.
Hanover had a few chances during a half that featured back and forth play, but not many good scoring chances. Midway through the half, Asa Berolzheimer got loose on the right baseline and sent a ball across to Sam Strohbehn, whose shot from close range missed the net. With both teams seemingly heading for a scoreless draw at the half, the Marauders took advantage of a loose ball in the box and scored the only goal they would need. Sam Strohbehn's corner kick sailed across the face of the Timberlane goal, and in the ensuing scramble Will Smith got possession and slid the ball to Alibozek, who eased the ball over the line at close range.
Confident that they would exercise their customary second half dominance, the Marauders started strongly, and doubled their lead 5:22 after the interval. Jamie Dinulos, a threat on the left flank all afternoon, broke loose toward the endline and hit a long, high cross that just eluded the leap of Timberlane goalkeeper Matthew Salois. Alibozek was in the right place at the right time, and slotted the loose ball at the far post for an unsurmountable 2-0 lead.
The next 35 minutes featured a dominating performance by the Marauders, who controlled the midfield, kept Timberlane's attack completely at bay, and pressured the Owls in their end, nearly scoring several goals. Midway through the half Jamie Dinulos was dragged down in the box and Hanover was awarded a penalty kick. Asa Berolzheimer stepped up to take the kick, but his attempt clanged off the inside of the right upright, ran back across the goal line, and the lead stayed at two.
Berolzheimer also lofted a header just over the goal on a corner kick, and Jonah Levine also had a near miss.
When Hanover went to the bench, they Marauders got great play from Seth Stadheim, Luke Messersmith, Henry Kahl and Marcus Helble, all of who continue to apply the pressure on a tiring
Timberlane defense. When Dinulos returned with ten minutes remaining, he was on the receiving end of a wonderful lead pass from Berolzheimer, but was unable to convert from close range.
The game was hard-fought, and the control of the game slowly devolved from "letting them play" to chippy. Hanover did a good job maintaining composure, though, and demonstrated both mental and physical toughness. Ian Caldwell was particularly strong, leading by both word and deed. Bucket looks ready to take it to another level as the days get shorter and the games get more important, and his mates on the back line all acquitted themselves well. Connor Edson also had an excellent late-season look to his game in goal, handling the ball well and controlling his box. He had an absolutely dope play of a free kick into the box, diving into the teeth of the onrushing Owl forwards to punch the ball clear.
Hanover will take two days off to rest, study, and dabble in some public service work this weekend, and then return to the turf on Monday to train for Tuesday's home game with Alvirne. The Marauders will have no trouble finding motivation for that crew,
Timberlane entered the game with a 10-3 record and quality wins over Exeter and Central. They pushed Hanover hard in the first half, and nearly scored in the early going when speedy forward Christian Allaire flashed into the Hanover box and barely missed wide of the right post. Another scramble in the Hanover penalty area was dangerous, but Ian Caldwell, a tower of strength on the backline all afternoon, managed to clear a loose ball.
Hanover had a few chances during a half that featured back and forth play, but not many good scoring chances. Midway through the half, Asa Berolzheimer got loose on the right baseline and sent a ball across to Sam Strohbehn, whose shot from close range missed the net. With both teams seemingly heading for a scoreless draw at the half, the Marauders took advantage of a loose ball in the box and scored the only goal they would need. Sam Strohbehn's corner kick sailed across the face of the Timberlane goal, and in the ensuing scramble Will Smith got possession and slid the ball to Alibozek, who eased the ball over the line at close range.
Confident that they would exercise their customary second half dominance, the Marauders started strongly, and doubled their lead 5:22 after the interval. Jamie Dinulos, a threat on the left flank all afternoon, broke loose toward the endline and hit a long, high cross that just eluded the leap of Timberlane goalkeeper Matthew Salois. Alibozek was in the right place at the right time, and slotted the loose ball at the far post for an unsurmountable 2-0 lead.
The next 35 minutes featured a dominating performance by the Marauders, who controlled the midfield, kept Timberlane's attack completely at bay, and pressured the Owls in their end, nearly scoring several goals. Midway through the half Jamie Dinulos was dragged down in the box and Hanover was awarded a penalty kick. Asa Berolzheimer stepped up to take the kick, but his attempt clanged off the inside of the right upright, ran back across the goal line, and the lead stayed at two.
Berolzheimer also lofted a header just over the goal on a corner kick, and Jonah Levine also had a near miss.
When Hanover went to the bench, they Marauders got great play from Seth Stadheim, Luke Messersmith, Henry Kahl and Marcus Helble, all of who continue to apply the pressure on a tiring
Timberlane defense. When Dinulos returned with ten minutes remaining, he was on the receiving end of a wonderful lead pass from Berolzheimer, but was unable to convert from close range.
The game was hard-fought, and the control of the game slowly devolved from "letting them play" to chippy. Hanover did a good job maintaining composure, though, and demonstrated both mental and physical toughness. Ian Caldwell was particularly strong, leading by both word and deed. Bucket looks ready to take it to another level as the days get shorter and the games get more important, and his mates on the back line all acquitted themselves well. Connor Edson also had an excellent late-season look to his game in goal, handling the ball well and controlling his box. He had an absolutely dope play of a free kick into the box, diving into the teeth of the onrushing Owl forwards to punch the ball clear.
Hanover will take two days off to rest, study, and dabble in some public service work this weekend, and then return to the turf on Monday to train for Tuesday's home game with Alvirne. The Marauders will have no trouble finding motivation for that crew,
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Reserve Game Rescheduled for Friday
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.
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.
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
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