Greetings Soccer Families, 8-19-2008

Here's an update on Rossville Soccer:

VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM: The first home game is at 4:30 Wed against Frankfort. Come support the team on the new high school field!

SUMMERS END is this Saturday, Aug 23. We have several activities going on!

The Rossville Area Youth Soccer is once again hosting the Challenger Sports Soccer Camp and it will be held from June 15 thru June 19 2009 at the Rossville Town Park. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to learn from one of the most well known youth soccer training organizations in the US and Canada right here in your own back yard.

The Rossville Lady Hornets schedule has been released by the league. Game play begins on the road against the Speedway Sparks on Sunday April 6th. The first home game is the following Saturday April 12th facing the other team from Speedway, the Hurricanes. The home stand continues on April 14th as the Little Mavs invade the town park. No rest for the Hornets as the home games continue the next day, Sun April 20 against the AASA Blitz 93. Then its on the road for games on April 26th against Indiana FC in Lafayette and on April 27th at Sporting Indiana FC in Muncie. The Hornets get a week off then back on the road to face the Hamilton Heights Stingersa FC on May 11th (Mothers Day). The season wraps up at home in the town park on May 17th as the Batesville Blast come to town. The schedule can also be found on the calendar. Just click on the games for start times and venues.

4/06 12:00 PM RAYS U16 AA @ Speedway Sparks
4/12 1:00 PM RAYS U16 AA host Speedway Hurricanes
4/19 3:00 PM RAYS U16 AA host Little Mavs
4/20 3:00 PM RAYS U16 AA host AASA Blitz
4/26 2:00 PM RAYS U16 AA @ FC
4/27 2:00 PM RAYS U16 AA @ Sporting Indiana
5/11 3:00 PM RAYS U16 AA @ Hamilton Heights Stingers
5/17 1:00 PM RAYS U16 AA host Batesville Blast

The "New Guys" adult soccer team finished the season with a 6-5 victory over "Reloaded". Our record stands at 4-5-1. The spectator attendance was not near as strong as it could have been. If you didn't make it to a single game, you missed out on an incredible entertainment opportunity.

While play is in the penalty area in front of the lead assistant referee, that assistant raises the flag with a waggle. When the referee on the far side of the penalty area blows the whistle, the assistant walks to the corner flag and stands at attention. What is the assistant referee signaling?

Keeper B1 comes out of the penalty area to defend a breakaway by A9. A9 successfully eludes B1 and continues toward the goal, but is intercepted by B2 near the goalline. B2 tackles the ball away from A9 and knocks the ball up-field. B1, who was outside the penalty area but is running back toward the play, picks up the ball inside the area marked by the penalty arc.

The "New Guys" soccer team, made up of adult aged players that include former high school players, coaches and parents, shut-out the "Reloaded" team from Kokomo on Monday, June 4, 2007. Anybody wanting to see how soccer should be played, especially the younger players in our community, are encouraged to come out and watch. Who knows, you might learn something.

The Rossville U16 Girls wrapped up their season this past weekend on a winning note, but not before suffering a loss on Saturday. The Fusion made the trip to Rossville on Saturday and left with a 3-1 win. The Hornets were plagued by a lackluster performance as they were out hustled and beaten to every ball.

Just an update on our 2 Greater Lafayette Recreational Soccer Alliance U-10 teams. Both teams have completed our regular seasons and will begin the tournament this next week. While the boys' team has had the most W/L success, the girls' team has made some great strides.

Saturday, May 5th, 2007
The Rossville squad took on Carroll for the first and only time this season. The Hornets jumped out to an early lead in the first half on a goal by Nolan Beery. Carroll came back and tied it up before the end of the first half. Again in the second half the Hornets took the lead, this time on a goal by Carson Crow. Despite excellent defense, the Carroll team was able to sneak one in. The match ended 2-2. In a conversation with the Carroll coach, he said ours was the toughest team they have faced.