Game 13: Rockhurst at Aquinas (3-1)
Wow. For the first time in 25 years we hosted the Rock. And despite it being a Tuesday night during Kairos, Volleyball Senior Night, Yada Yada, they came. Over 2, 000 came. And what a night it was for the Saints.
After falling for the past two years, we hung a W tonight. Rock arrived 17-2, #7 in the country, just 10 days removed from being ranked #1 in the country. But we were good tonight against the best team we have seen all year, and we have seen some good teams.
We showed with energy, closing space as soon as it opened as our secondary defenders waited. Probably the greatest compliment to the team came from a BWhite as he named the entire squad BWhire Player of the Game. Team!
And yes there was a Schermoly moment: Matt Ewert had just scored just an amazing goal on a corner to put us up 1-0 when he took off running towards our sideline to hop into BWhite's arms. I loved that!
I have to give B a huge shoutout for bringing Patrick White back for last night's team dinner. He returned the clap to STA soccer, and he transferred the historical importance of these Rockhurst matches. We showed up tonight and as Danny Gabriel mentioned "to represent those that have come before and those that will come after this squad." That is tradition, program.
Matt Ewert's recent insertion into the starting lineup continues to pay big dividends. (Check out his opening goal off the corner). He and Aubrey were splendid in the center of the back as well!
Once again I want to credit Coach Hammons with our rededication to set pieces and the daily extra sessions to improve us in that area. We cashed two nice ones tonight with Gabriel just missing another.
Hopefully, Mrs. Gress got some great crowd shots, and cheerleader flips as I know Titus got the full dance routine. This match was a school-wide celebration with a crowd full of so many alumni families that I could not get an accurate count.
As Curt Whigham said before the match "boys, this is one you won't ever forget."
Hey, but we have "miles to go before we sleep": BV West, Olathe East and then LS North. But will pause just for a moment after this one.
Once again I want to credit Coach Hammons with our rededication to set pieces and the daily extra sessions to improve us in that area. We cashed two nice ones tonight with Gabriel just missing another.
Hopefully, Mrs. Gress got some great crowd shots, and cheerleader flips as I know Titus got the full dance routine. This match was a school-wide celebration with a crowd full of so many alumni families that I could not get an accurate count.
As Curt Whigham said before the match "boys, this is one you won't ever forget."
Hey, but we have "miles to go before we sleep": BV West, Olathe East and then LS North. But will pause just for a moment after this one.
STATS:
First Half: Saints: Shots: 4 (3) Corners: 2 (Wirt 2)
19:53 Ewert (Joey Caragher bends it left for the diving header into the Schermoly run)
Rockhurst: Shots: 5 (1) Corners: 3
3:48 Smith (controversial goal as we pull off the post leaving Smith perhaps offsides, but he heads it in on the second-touch corner)
Second Half:
Saints: Shots: 5 (4) Corners: 2 (Sketers, Geiss)
30:11 Gasparovich (Just-inserted-in-lineup Evan Neely hit the long diagonal switch that Wirt chests down in front of Gasp who fights off the defender before lacing it near post)
28:21 Geiss (Just-inserted-in-lineup Cole Geiss runs backpost on the beautiful Wherry free kick)
Rockhurst: Shots: 4 (3) Corners: 3
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