September 21, 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Mission Valley United puts up valiant effort BY SANJNA SHUKLA On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Mission Valley United under 16 girls fell to the San Francisco Valkyries, 3-2. MVU put up a fight and the win was not an easy one for the Valkyries. In the eighth minute, Mission Valley was awarded a free kick right outside the 18. Anita Kavalan took the kick and hit the ball low to the far post. But before the team could start celebrating, the referee annulled the goal. Due to the positioning of the kick, it was unclear from the referee’s standpoint whether the ball entered the goal through a hole on the outer side of the net, or if it crossed the front post. The sideline referee claimed that the ball did indeed go through the hole, and after a few protests from the players and coaches, the Valkyries were given a goal kick. The Valkyries retaliated hard and were able to get a goal in the
15th minute of play. The pressure was on MVU as they were down on their home field. United didn’t trail for long. Forward Tania Nag dribbled hard at the defense and was able to get past the whole back line. As the San Francisco goalie came off her line, Tania slipped a no-look pass to Cassidy Scott. Scott finished with a strong goal, and the game was tied at halftime. In the second half, the Valkyries came out strong. They had the first goal of the half, and MVU was trailing again. MVU made hard attacks at goal, and unfortunately one resulted in an injury. As Cassidy Scott was dribbling to goal, one of San Francisco’s defenders attempted to get the ball from behind. At that same time, Scott turned and the two players ended up banging their knees. The team had a scare as Scott was writhing on the floor in pain. Scott was carried off the field and taken to the emergency room.
A couple plays after the injury, MVU was awarded another free kick from outside the 18 box. Once again, Anita Kavalan lined up to take the kick. Fortunately, this one went right to the back of the net and left no room for discussion. The two teams were tied yet again, and the game became more physical than ever. San Francisco was called for plenty of fouls throughout the game, but the number doubled at the end of the second half. MVU held up well, and the majority of the game was being played in the middle of the field. On one play, a San Francisco forward was able to get the ball and dribbled through the defense. She had an open shot, and scored the game winner. Although the game was almost over, MVU didn’t give up, but unfortunately were not able to respond by the time the game ended. The eventful game ended at 3-2, with San Francisco as the winner.
Community college soccer, volleyball update BY GARY VAN DEN HEUVEL The Ohlone College men’s soccer team continued its hot streak, extending their winning streak to four games with two wins last week over Monterey Peninsula and Gavilan College, respectively. The Renegades had their hands full against visiting Monterey Peninsula, who led twice in the game before Ohlone caught fire in the second half. The Lobos kept Ohlone on their toes with their adventurous play, mixing sharp passes and creating scoring opportunities against Renegade keeper Eric Underwood. Monterey was able to withstand an early Ohlone assault on goal and drew first blood when a defensive breakdown allowed Zach Ostarello to find the net. Ohlone was able to absorb a lot of offensive pressure from the Lobos, until Danny Ulloa leveled the match when he capitalized on a Monterey mis-kick and scored from the right wing. The Renegades were forced to fight back again in the second half after Monterey’s Galen Knobbe was able to get by Ohlone’s back line and deposit the ball into the net for a 2-1 lead. But from that point, Ohlone’s defense tightened up,
BY BIFF JONES PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW High school girls volleyball wrapped up most of the preseason last week with nonconference and tournament play. They will start league play this week. Local teams in the Bay Counties League, California School for the Deaf Eagles and Fremont Christian High School Warriors, saw CSD go 1-1 last week while Fremont went 0-2. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Warriors lost at San Leandro High School, 3-0, and Thursday, Sept. 16, they lost at Irvington High School, also 3-0. Next week they play Millennium High School of Tracy at home on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. Fri-
and George Mayer converted two crosses into Renegades goals to give the Renegades the 3-2 win. “We are pleased that we can come back from a deficit,” said Ohlone coach Jan Nordmo. “We now know that this is within our ability. Going forward, this certainly helps our confidence as a team.” Mayer’s campaign as Ohlone’s top gun continued in the Renegades’ next game, a 2-1 win at Gavilan College in which Mayer assisted on both Ohlone goals, which were scored by Jarod Fluke and David Kulhanek. At week’s end, Ohlone is 5-2 in early season play. Ohlone’s women’s soccer team didn’t have as successful a week as their male counterparts, losing two close games to fall to a 2-3 record. Diablo Valley College started off the Renegades’ week with a 2-1 decision, making the most of their three shots on goal against Ohlone’s keeper Jessica Mortimer. Ohlone’s goal came off the foot of Laura Gorecki, who is the Renegades’ offensive leader with two goals and two assists. Later in the week, Ohlone visited Canada College and again was on the wrong end of a 2-1 score. Mari Sol Luna scored her first goal of the year for the Renegades, but unfortunately it was not enough.
The men’s soccer team from Chabot College had an uninspiring week, playing two games, scoring zero goals, but only suffering one loss as their record fell to 2-3-1 in nonconference play. West Hills College handed the Gladiators a 1-0 loss early in the week, but Chabot keeper Anthony Ahedo and the Gladiator defense was able to hold Contra Costa scoreless in a 0-0 tie on September 17. Chabot’s women’s team finally got off their winless, scoreless streak. After a 3-0 loss to West Hills dropped the Gladiators to 0-3, Chabot took out their frustrations with a 3-0 win over host Mission College. Jessica Panuco scored two of Chabot’s goals in the win. In volleyball, Ohlone suffered their first loss of the season, 3-2 to Columbia College (by scores of 16-25, 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 159), but continued to show that they are an improving team with a 3-0 win over Lassen College. Meanwhile, Chabot’s volleyball continues to struggle. After losing four matches at the Delta Classic Tournament at San Joaquin College, the Gladiators dropped a match to Yuba on Sept. 15 by scores of 25-19, 2520, 25-21.
day, Sept. 24, the Warriors open league play at Contra Costa Christian High School. Coach Katrina Pedersen’s Eagles traveled to San Domenico High School of San Anselmo last Tuesday, Sept. 14, and came away with a 3-1 victory (25-23, 25-8, 11-25, 25-10). CSD was led by Alexandrina Brinkley-Green with nine aces, nine digs and six kills. According to Pedersen, “Freshmen Darriyan Thomas and LiAn Jackson showed that they belonged on the court continued on page 24
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