Achievement
Boys U17C1 Team Wins West
District Championship! With a season
record of 3-4-3, the team surprised and beat Edina (8-2-0) to win the MYSA
West District Championship and advance to the State Tournament, finishing
in third place.
U12 Eden Prairie Twizzlers won our district division and came in second in the State Cup. The team lost to Burnsville in the finals. Standing left to right… Anwar Benamara (coach) , Lindsey Hodnett (her little brother Connor is on her shoulders), Lydia Brubaker, Ali Hulstein, Joe Best (coach), Lindsay Mackay (standing), Allie Brose (bending), Dani Guetzke (bending), Ashley Lundeen (standing). Next row left to right… Erin Dobler, Cassy Saxton, Nikki Guetzke, Rachel Best. Front row… Megan Buss.
U12
C1 BOYS REPEAT AS STATE CHAMPIONS
The
Team
members are, L-R Back Row, Maurice Hurst (Coach), Chris Hurst, Cameron
Boyle, David Bernabo, Jason Kosch, David Kemmerer, Brandon Daly, Scott
Boyle (Assistant Coach), Front Row, Chris Kettell, Charles Huberty,
Aaron Huderle, Mason Bergh, Bryce Bockin,
The U13 C2 girls were undefeated in pool play for the State championship, but lost to Hastings in the second half of the championship game. The team is coached by John and Mike Beard.
U11 C2 Terminators won the 2007 West District Championship, defeating Monticello, PSA and Tonka to take 1st place. They went on to the State Tournament, where they finished 2nd in their pool defeating Lakeville 3-1 and Dakota Rev 1-0, before being beat by Edina. Other season highlights included winning the Dakota Rev Tournament and finishing 2nd in the tough West American League.
Members of the team are: Katherine Bulygo, Coty Cocallas, Brooke DeMets, Katie Fuhs, Rebecca Gasper, Makayla Heim, Kendal Jacobus, Maria Madison, Josie Olson, Briana Paulsen, Carly Post, Eryn Stewart, and Haley Vinup. They are coached by Randy Jacobus, Tom Gasper and Greg Olson.
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The EPSC Red Devils U10 Girls team finished the season--and their three-year run as a team--in fine fashion at the Schwan's USA Cup Weekend Tournament, posting a 3-0-1 record, and outscoring their opponents 22-3. The Red Devils drew Blaine nil-nil in the opener, and then posted three straight victories beating Wings 6-2, West Fargo 7-1, and Centennial 9-0. Congratulations Red Devils!
Hudson Border Battle (3 - 1 - 0)
PSA (2 - 0 - 1)
St. Croix Cup (3 - 0 - 1)
EP Spring Kick-Off (2 - 0)
SCHWAN'S USA CUP (4 - 0 - 0)
Jeremy Kaeding’s U15 C1 Boys won their division at the EP Cup. They defeated the St Paul Blackhawks, a premier team, in the championship 2-1. Here’s a team photo.
The EP Twizzlers played great soccer on their way to a second place finish at the Pan-O-Prog. Scoring 18 goals and conceding just 4 goals through the whole tournament demonstrates how well the team played. A physically powerful defense, an outstanding performance by the midfielders, and some unbelievable finishes by the strikers were the marks of a strong team. Congratulations to each Twizzler. Names from left to right starting from the top (standing up): Top row: coach Joe Best, Allie Hulstein, Lindsey Hodnett, Rachel Best, Cassy Saxton, Ashley Lundeen, coach Anwar Benamara. Middle row: Nicole Guetzke, Danielle Guetzke, Allie Brose, Megan Buss, Erin Dobler. Bottom row: Lindsey Mackay
Frank Barnett’s U12 C1 girl’s soccer team won the 2007 Head of the Lakes
tournament in
The
Shockers won the Tonka Splash, June 3. They went 3-0 in their
first three games beating Lakeville, Wayzata and Orono to advance to the
championship round where they won 1-0 over Farmington. This was
the first tournament of the year for the Shockers who are now 5-0
in league play. Team members include: Michael Enck, Cameron Frazier,
Harry Grogan, Will Harris, Nick Jenderko, Drew Kuhn, Sam Mars, Billy
McKewan, Paul Morris, Charlie Oster Jack Parker, Mason Rudin, Austin
Sparkman, Jack Zucker
The Eden Prairie "Force" U11-C2 Boys soccer team claimed its second tournament championship of the young season by winning the Tonka Splash Tournament in Minnetonka June 2-3. The road to victory started poorly when the Force dropped its 8am Saturday morning opener to a pesky Coon Rapids team. EP carried the action, but couldn't shake off the early morning cobwebs and lost 3-2 on a late second half goal. The Force woke up and dominated Game 2 Saturday afternoon, soundly defeating Bloomington 7-1. The relentless EP attack was too much for Bloomington as EP cruised to an easy victory on balanced scoring. Next up was host Minnetonka, which had easily won its first 2 games and lead the tournament going into Day 2. The Force was in third place and needed a victory to have any chance to advance to the finals. The team responded with a solid 4-1 performance, knocking Minnetonka to third place and out of the tournament, setting up a rematch with Coon Rapids for the championship. With Saturday's defeat fresh on their minds, the Force came out with something to prove. EP scored early and dominated the rest of the game, defeating Coon Rapids in a 5-0 shutout and claiming the Tonka Splash 2007 Championship.
Front Row, L2R: Christopher Aksoz, Andy Rios, Matt Murakami, Raleigh Jevnick, Joe Gasper
Middle Row: L2R: Jason Sylvester, Connor Severson
Back Row, L2R: Coach Jose Menchaca-Sandoval, Coach Whitney Swanson, Alex Korn, Ryan Swanson, Matt Yoost, Luis Menchaca-Sandoval, Jason Scholtz, Coach John Murakami
Not Pictured: Jasper Granger, Michael Phillipi
The Eden Prairie "Force" U11-C2 Boys soccer team kicked off its 2007 season by winning the 9th Annual Wings Soccer Club Invitational Tournament in Brooklyn Park May 18-20. The road to the championship started off on the wrong foot when the Force lost its Friday night opener 2-1 to a determined Plymouth team. The teams were evenly matched, but EP's bid for a tie fell short when late in the game a shot bounced off the goal post and the Plymouth goaltender scooped up the rebound. The Force dominated Game 2 Saturday morning, but they were only able to scratch out a gritty 2-1 victory over a persistent North Metro United team. Two first period goals held up, and this time the post was EP's friend when a shot in the second half bounced off the EP goal post and carromed across the front of the net before being cleared by the alert EP defenders. Going into Sunday's Game 3 EP needed to score at least 3 goals the to advance to the championship. A motivated EP team soundly defeated St Croix 4-1 to win their bracket by points and advance to the championship and face an excellent Blaine Blue Thinder team. In the championship tilt Blaine clearly carried the attack, and EP's best chance to score fell short when a header bounced or the crossbar midway thru the second half. The stingy Force defense held firm, and at the end of regulation time the game was tied 0-0. Two five minute overtimes went scoreless and the match moved to a 5 player shootout. Each traded goals in the first 4 rounds, and then Force goaltender Alex Korn knocked away a shot labeled for the top corner. With the championship at stake, Matt Murakami buried EP's 5th and final attempt to give the Force a 5-4 shootout victory and kick off the celebration.
Front Row, L2R: Michael Phillipi, Raleigh Jevnick, Matt Murakami, Jason Sylvester, Andy Rios, Connor Seversonn, Joe Gasper
Back Row, L2R: Ryan Swanson, Matt Yoost, Jason Scholtz, Coach Jose Menchaca-Sandoval, Coach John Murakami, Alex Korn, Christopher Aksoz, Luis Menchaca-Sandoval
Not Pictured: Jasper Granger
The U11 C2 Eden Prairie Twisters took 2nd place in the U12 division at Forest Lake. They won their first game 2-0 over host Forest Lake. The second game they defeated North Branch 4-0. The third game was a victory 7-0 over Hudson. They had 29 points which tied them with Woodbury's U12 C1 team and then they went into a shootout to break the tie and the Twisters came up short 4-2
The U14 girls Red Hots classic 2 team did it again...winning their second tournament at C1. This time it was the Wing's Invitational Tournament. The team had wins of 2-0 vs. Tonka, 5-0 vs. Rebels and 3-0 vs. Lakeville in round robin play. Way to go Red Hots!
Dakota Rev Tournament - Champions
The U12-C1 Red Devils won their age group the Dakota Rev Tournament on May 13th, 2007. This is the second year running that the boys have won this tournament. This year they beat Tonka 3-0, Bloomington 7-1 and Lakeville 2-0. The championship game was against Tonka again. The boys were down 0-1 at the half, but quickly game out after the break to score 2 quick goals, eventually winning 5-1. Congratulations Red Devils !!!!!!
The U11-C2 Terminators took 1st place at the Dakota Rev Tourney on May 6th, 2007. The girls beat Dakota Rev 2-0. Bloomington 4-0, Valley United 6-1 and defeated the fall state champions, Bangu Tsunami, 3-2 in the championship game. Team members are: Katherine Bulygo, Coty Cocallas, Brooke DeMets, Katie Fuhs, Rebecca Gasper, Makayla Heim, Kendal Jacobus, Maria Madison, Josie Olson, Briana Paulsen, Carly Post, Eryn Stewart and Haley Vinup.
Eden Prairie U16 Boy's Premier
Eden Prairie U17 Boy's Premier
Frank
Barnett’s U12 C1 girls placed second in the Dakota Rev Tournament this
past weekend May 11th-13th. On the way to the
championship game they beat St. Paul Blackhawks 6-1,
U14 girls Red Hots classic 2 team played up at C1 for this weekend's Blaine's Breakout tournament and won it. After pool play with 3 other teams, EP finished in a three way tie and advanced to the championship on the last tie breaker before a coin flip. In the championship game, EP Redhots won 1-0 on a goal by Meghan Foreman. So, it was a little sweet revenge for the team relegated to C2 last season. The team is coached by Steve Vuolo and Tom McGrew.
The U11 C2 E.P Twisters won the Blaine Breakout tournament with a 1-0 overtime win against White Bear Lake. Scoring 16 goals and allowing only one.
The EP Gunners, U-10 Boy's Maroon team coached by Bernabo went 2 - 0 - 1 in the Dakota Rev Tourney this past weekend. They played Bloomington, the host club Dakota Rev. and Edina. They played their first game against Bloomigton and won 4 - 3, Next was the host team Dakota and won 7 - 1, and then Edina. While being down 3 - 1 at half time. The Gunners fought back and only allowed Edina 2 oppurtunities in the entire second half. After hitting the crossbar and a couple near misses the ball started going in. The Gunners came back and scored 2 goals to tie the game back up. With only moments to go and tons of pressure on the Edina team time ran out and the game ended in a draw.
Frank Barnett’s U12 C1 girl’s team placed 2nd at the 2007 Midwest Soccer Challenge the weekend of April 21st-22nd.
Way to go girls!
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