Varsity Soccer Teams Play Tough Matches v Columbia Prep

On Thursday,9/27 the Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer teams took on their their opposing sides from Columbia Prep in a pair of very competitive games.

What Was The Result of the Boys Game?
Playing without injured seniors, captain Ray Weinmann and starting right back Alain Mathieu, the Portledge side was at a huge disadvantage against a rather polished team from Columbia Prep. The Panthers played a strong defensive game, but were unable to mount much of an offense without Weinmann's customary orchestration. The baby blue Lions tallied once in each half and went on to a 2-0 victory over Portledge. Credit should go to senior Corey Axelowitz, who did a nice job filling in on the right flank, and to freshman Steven Dourmashkin. The youngster was called up from the reserve team to see his first Varsity action. The Panthers resume league play this Saturday at Founders Day when they put their unbeaten league mark on the line against the dark blue of LWA. "Football" aficionado, and JV Boys Soccer Coach Marcelo Sandoval commented that, " this Saturday will tell us a great deal about the potential of this year's Varsity side. I'm sure Coach Coleman will have the Panthers ready to go, so I say ROAR PANTHERS....ROAR!"

How Did the Varsity Girls Do?
Was it a forcefield generated from the Starship Enterprise, some sort of VOODOO spell cast by a west side shaman, or just an amazing lack of lucky bounces that led to the Varsity Girls Soccer team to take over 30 shots on the Columbia Prep and come away with no goals to show for it? After watching this excruciating game I really can't say for sure, but I'm definitely leaning towards the supernatural. All kidding aside, a tremendous amount of credit should go to the determined defensive effort of the Lady Lions and the excellent play of their goalkeeper, who made more than a few memorable saves.
The Lady Panthers will have to shake off this disappointing 0-0 tie and the loss of two potential points in the PSAA standings because this Saturday brings the defending PSAA Champions from LWA to Portledge for what should be one incredible game. Portledge supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer their hearts out as this critical test unfolds. GO GIRLS GO-BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN YOU!