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Field on September 24, an offensive explosion that pleased offensive coordinator Jeff Trotsky ’06 and the rest of the coaching staff. “The boys came out firing on all cylinders and dominated from start to finish,” Crowley says. “Seeing all the kids having a blast winning that game in front of friends, parents, and alumni was extremely gratifying.” Fenn also took the rematch at Fay, 14-12, on November 4. Losses to Nobles, Dexter, Fessenden, and Rivers followed, in addition to a 22-22 tie against Thayer Academy. “Our two senior captains, Henry Peters and Jackson Morgan, set the standard for hard work and tenacity from the first day of practice,” says head coach Matt Ward ’00. “With a roster of nearly thirty players, we were lucky to have contributions from students in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades,” he adds. “While undersized,
our boys played with courage, determination, and teamwork throughout the season.” The team was captained by seventh graders Eddie Jelin and Cam Fries. Varsity Soccer Varsity soccer (10-0-1) buckled in for an amazing ride this season, cruising to an impressive nine straight shutouts before giving up its first two goals of the season in a 2-2 tie on October 26 at Fessenden School. “This year’s team was outstanding. We really played a possession game, a lot of passing, a lot of patience,” says Jason Rude, who coached the team with Bob Starensier and Freemon Romero ’04. “We made it hard on other teams because we always had good possession time.” Fenn put an exclamation point at the end of the amazing season by claiming the championship of the
annual New England Junior Private School Tournament, held at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield on November 5. Fenn streaked through the tournament undefeated, outscoring opponents 10-0 on their way to defeating Fessenden School in the championship. “The team peaked at the right time, playing their best soccer of the season at the most important time,” notes Coach Bob Starensier, whose team has taken the title twice in the last five years.” It was amazing to see the boys come together and play the way they did. They truly wanted this more for their teammates than they did for themselves.” Netminders Riley Gustafson and Peter Nelson were stingy throughout the season, allowing a total of only three goals. Team captains were ninth graders Kyle Roshankish and Ben Carbeau. The team leaves Fenn a fine legacy and a season for the history books.
Varsity soccer players were the victors at the Eaglebrook Tournament.
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