JV Girls and Boys Soccer Both Play Great Games

The JV soccer teams both took to the field this week and their performances were excellent. The boys played the Varsity team from Kew Forest, while the girls traveled to Brooklyn to face the Varsity team from Brooklyn Friends.

What Happened in the JV Boys Game v. Kew Forest?
Although the final result was not in favor of the Portledge side, the effort and play of the JV boys was outstanding. The team kept their shape beautifully and created several excellent scoring chances in this 2-0 loss to the Kew Forest Varsity. The defense was anchored by Ben Shapiro and Blake Martin in the middle, with Chris Gerry and Henry Stallings on the wings. This group did a fine job in front of the two goalies, Niko Snow and Ben Lobley, each of whom played a half. A quartet of strong players, led by Paul Maalouf and Steven Dourmashkin, with support from Bashir Desgrottes and Dan Duffy, helped Portledge control the midfield for extended periods of the game.

Although the forward trio of Anthony Pergola, Matteo Trentini and Dan Greenstein did not manage to put any scores in the KF net, it wasn't for a lack of effort. There was some great chances and some neat passing plays generated by these fine young players. This team is fun to watch because they leave it all out on the field and never seem to give anything but their best effort. Next week the JV boys will take on the Friends Academy Varsity Reserves on Tuesday, and the full Varsity side of the Knox School on Wednesday. Good luck guys, and keep up the strong effort!

How Did the JV Girls Team Do In Their Game Against Brooklyn Friends?
A 1-1 draw was an excellent result for the JV girls in their game with BF. Sophomore Marian Juste scored the Portledge goal and the word is that Hope Mulry played a great game in goal. The young Lady Panthers were winning 1-0 as the game was entering the final few minutes, but a goal mouth scramble opened the way for the BF girls to tie the score. Tatiana Parris was strong in the midfield, and Juniors Leah Heffernan and Haley Tynes were very solid on defense.
After losing their first two games the JV girls were quite upbeat about this result, which came against a full Varsity side. Congratulations girls and good luck in your future contests.