Williamsburg
Wizards Elite '86 played well against two time National Champion
Rochester Raging Rhinos Juniors U-18 but suffered a 3 - 1 loss.
The
Wizards scored first and shocked the Rhinos on a wonderful cross
by Andrew Hoxie that was converted crisply by Ryan Eure.
The Wizards continued their crisp play but suffered a equalizing goal
before the half.
Early
in the second half the Rhinos Juniors converted on a controversial
through ball. Some claimed it was off side but the most
important people (referees) assured all that the play was on sides.
In order to move ahead to Nationals the Wizards needed to win by 3
goals.
Despite
controlling the possession the Wizards were unable to convert.
At the 65th minute WSC went forward with three up top.
Unfortunately within a very short time the Rhinos converted a counter
attack and went ahead 3 - 1. That is the way the game ended.
Williamsburg left the field their pride intact, never having folded
the tent, nor given any quarter. It was a wonderful way to end a
successful youth soccer youth soccer career.
The
players gathered for a final picture and the congratulations were
given all around. After the pictures the fathers gathered and
shook all the players hand and wished them well.
Richard
Butler (WSC Coaching Director and Coach) was the recipient of many
well wishes and thanks. All were grateful to WSC for their
support and wish all the WSC Underclassmen and Women the same
wonderful experiences that all on the WSC Wizards 86' were privileged
to experience.
It
is possible that these players will gather next year to
again compete for the State Championship (U-19) and the
Regional title for the right to move on to the National Tournament.
Respectfully
Submitted by
Press
Release 7/2/05
The
Williamsburg Wizards Elite suffered a set back today when they were
defeated by the Massachusetts State Champions 3 - 2. Massachusetts
struck first on a dubious foul in the penalty area and converted on the
subsequent penalty kick. The Wizards responded with a goal by
Andrew Hoxie on a well placed through ball by Marcus Dixon.
Massachusetts responded and took the lead 2 - 1. Mike
Krewinghaus out raced a Massachusetts defender to the ball late in the
second half and slotted the tying goal home. Unfortunately for
WSC Massachusetts went forward with speed and converted less than a
minute before the final whistle.
The
Williamsburg Soccer Club U-18 Boys Wizards Elite 86' soccer team is
competing in the US Youth Soccer Association Region 1 Tournament in at
the Hampton Roads Soccer complex in VA Beach. 240 Boys and
Girls State Champions from age groups U-12 to U-19 from Region 1
(Maine to VA) are competing for the Region 1 Championship and the
right to compete in the US National Championship Soccer Tournament.
Today
the WSC Wizards Elite '86 defeated the State Champions from West
Virginia 3 - 0. Head Coach Richard Butler and WSC Coaching
Director said that "It is always good to start out with a win.
We got the jitters out today and we are looking to play better
tomorrow. There is always room for improvement."
The
WSC Wizards Elite 86' draw players from all over the Peninsula and
beyond, including Williamsburg, Newport News, York County, Smithfield,
New Kent County and Richmond.
The
first half saw a number of chances for the WSC Wizards sail high or
wide. Andrew Hoxie (Daily Press HS Soccer Player of the Year)
started the scoring in the first half when he was fouled in the West
VA penalty area and converted on the ensuing penalty kick.
In the second half, Mike Krewinghaus (Daily Press HS Soccer First
Team) scored on a left footed strike that struck inside of the
right goal post and careened into the net. Two minutes later
Justin Madrid capped off the scoring with a left footed rocket into
the back of the net.
Tomorrow
the Williamsburg Wizards Elite 86' play the Massachusetts State
Champion at 1:15 at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex.
