MCT Soccer: West Morris No. 1
PARSIPPANY _ Unbeaten West Morris Central captured the top spot at the Morris County Tournament seeding meeting for girls soccer held at Parsippany High School on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Morris Catholic, another unbeaten squad was seeded second, defending champion Randolph captured the third seed and unbeaten Villa Walsh was selected fourth.
Pullis, Vernon get first win
MONTVILLE _ Sometimes, teams have to be ready to win.
The Vernon girls soccer team was winless through its first six games of the season but the players felt that victory was within their grasp. On Monday, Sept. 24, the Vikings got what they so badly desired.
MCT Field Hockey: Madison tops field
BOONTON _ Madison, which already has amassed 17 Morris County Field Hockey Tournament titles, was voted the No. 1 seed on Monday, Sept. 24.
The Dodgers, the defending MCT champions, have won all eight of their games this season, including a 3-2 victory over Shore Regional on Saturday.
West Morris comes through in 2nd OT
DENVILLE _ When a Morris Knolls player streaked past West Morris' Alyssa Perkalis midway through the second overtime, two thoughts went through her mind.
Stop the breakaway and get the ball. I don't want to lose.
Parsippany blanks Dodgers
MADISON _ Going into September, it was clear that Parsippany and Madison were destined for a season of transition.
On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Red Hawks showed that they have progressed ahead of the Dodgers when it comes to discovering what kind of soccer team they are capable of becoming.
Dodgers take MK Tournament
DENVILLE _ No doubt, Madison misses Joelle Kentner and Kate Taylor.
The talented duo, lost to graduation, is mentioned with fondness and thought of frequently.
Madison's Smith cheers then scores
MADISON _ Sophie Smith was on the sideline for the first 15 minutes of Madison's game against Shore Regional, offering a steady stream of encouragement to her teammates.
Smith, known for her boundless enthusiasm, is one of the Dodgers' best cheerleaders. And, when she takes that exuberance and energy onto the field, she's even more potent.
Dodgers are on a mission
MADISON _ For most teams, conference and county titles would comprise a dream season.
Not for the Madison High School field hockey squad. Dodgers coach Ann Marie Davies considers 2010 and 2011 rebuilding years because her squad garnered much less hardware than in 2009 when it claimed league, Morris County Tournament, sectional and Group II crowns.
Clifford's first-half goal holds up
HANOVER TWP. _ Diving bodies, flailing arms and constant complaining followed Whippany Park's Dina Sheira and Villa Walsh's Tess Feury around the soccer field.
Their game within a game was as physical as the soccer contest they were playing in. It ended up that when push came to shove, the advantage went to the Vikings.
Banner season for Kinnelon?
KINNELON _ The memories have stayed with Stephanie Finke for more than a decade. She's certain they'll last a lifetime.
Finke enjoyed many unforgettable moments as a high school volleyball player, helping Paramus Catholic to three consecutive Parochial A titles as a freshman, sophomore and junior.
