Girls Soccer 2008

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Game on 10/11/08

Dracut ...........2
St. Mary's .....1

Dracut first half goal scored by freshman Chelsey Mahoney assist by Bryanna Goodine. In the second half, Miranda Mello added the winning goal with a nicely placed direct kick. Scoring for St. Mary's was Amanda Webster on a PK in the second half. Dracut had five varsity players on the bench (four starter) for injuries or other reasons.

The team really came together to pull off a big win against St. Mary's.

Playing well for Dracut was Laura Kirsch and Nikki L'Heureux. Kim Forance and Kasey Pizza step up to help control the middle of the field with Caitlyn Barclay, and Briana Dowdle.

Defensively DJ Mello, Leora L'Heureux, Kelsey Harding, and Ana Barbas played well for Dracut. Shutting down St. Mary's high scorer Amanda Webster.

Goal Keeper Rachel Ledbetter came up with 14 saves on the day. Brittany Silva has been released to play on 10/21 by her doctor after suffering a broken foot in the Haverhill game. Olivia MacDonald is out for the season with an ACL injury. She will be having surgery on 10/31. Game on 10/07/08 Methuen ...........1
Dracut ..............1 Dracut goal was scored by Senior Capt. Miranda Mello assisted by Alexa Zielinski Game well played by Dracut Chelsey Mahoney, Alexa Zielinski, and Leora L'Heureux. Late in the second half, a defensive break down cost Dracut a goal. Goal Keeper Rachel Ledbetter made 8 saves to hold Methuen to one second half goal. Olivia MacDonald is out with a knee injury that occurred during the Andover game.

Game on 10/02/08

Andover ...........2
Dracut ..............1

Andover squeaked by the Dracut Middies with a late second half goal. Scoring for Andover was Jennifer Caro and MacKenzie Koravos each had a goal and assisted on the other. Dracut goal was scored by Olivia MacDonald.

Strong showing from Dracut midfield Miranda Mello, Bryanna Goodine, and Kailiegh Rubert.

Coming up big on defensive for Dracut was DJ Mello, Leora L'Heureux, Kelsey Harding, Ana Barbas, and GK Rachel Ledbetter made 12 saves

Dracut MVC record is 4-3-2

Game on 09/25/08

Dracut..........................2
Chelmsford ..................1

Both Dracut goals scored by freshman Chelsey Mahoney. Nikki L'Heureux had an assist. Playing well for Dracut was Alexa Zielinski, Laura Kirsch, and Kelsey Harding.

A second half Chelmsford goal scored by S. Okpoedo

Game on 09/23/08

Central Catholic ...........1
Dracut .........................0

Teammates in grammar school, opponents in High School.

Central Catholic upset Dracut with a second half goal by Ashley Evangelista. Each time these teams meet it like a family revenue. The Dracut players from Central Catholic enjoy coming back to play there grammar and middle school teammates. There is alot of history between these players.

Both teams played well defensively. Central Catholic capitalized on the off-side trap to score the goal in the second half. Playing well for Dracut was DJ Mello, Chelsey Mahoney.

Brittany Silva maybe out for the rest of the season with a broken foot.

Game on 09/22/08

Haverhill ...........3
Dracut ..............2

The Hillies squeezed by the Middies. The Hillies scored three quick goals in the first 15 minutes of the game. All three goals were scored by Casey Anderson. Dracut came back strong to close the half at 3-1. Dracut's first half goal was scored by Miranda Mello, assisted by Alexa Zielinski. Dracut continued to play strong throughout the second half. Dracut second half goal was scored by Kim Forance, assisted by Laura Kirsch.

Strong showing from Dracut midfield Brittany Silva, and strikers Alexa Zielinski, and Olivia MacDonald

Coming up big on defensive for Dracut was DJ Mello, Leora L'Heureux, Kailiegh Rubert, and Bryanna Goodine

Injured during the game was Brittany Silva, and Caitlyn Barclay.

Game on 09/18/08

Dracut ...........1
Tewksbury.....0

Placing the ball in the net (2nd half) for Dracut was Olivia MacDonald assist by Bryanna Goodine

Strong Dracut midfield penetration from Miranda Mello and Brittany Silva

Defensively DJ Mello, Leora L'Heureux, and Kelsey Harding played well for Dracut.

Tough defensive battle by both teams.

Dracut MVC record is 3-0-2

Game on 09/16/08

Dracut ..........5
NDA.............1

Dracut 1st half goal scored by Alexa Zielinski (1st half), in the second half Alexa scored two more goals, along with Brittney Silva, and Chelsey Mahoney. Brittney and Olivia MacDonald each had one assist to help Dracut score in the second half.

NDA goal scored by Elizabeth Pepe on a PK in the second half

Strong Dracut midfield penetration from Miranda Mello

Defensively DJ Mello, Leora L'Heureux, Kaileigh Rubert and Ana Barbas played well for Dracut.

NDA held Dracut to one goal in the 1st half, Dracut opened the game up with four second half goals

Game on 09/13/08

Dracut ..........2
Billerica.........2

Scoring for Dracut in the first half was Olivia MacDonald assisted by Alexa Zielinski. In the second half, Kim Forance scored to tie the game, goal was assisted by Olivia.

Billerica goals scored by Heather Timmons and Neesha Suarez

Strong Dracut midfield penetration from Laura Kirsch, Brittney Silva, and Miranda Mello

Defensively Ana Barbas played well for Dracut.

Game on 09/11/08

Dracut ..........3
Lowell...........3

Dracut goals scored by Laura Kirsch (1st half), Olivia MacDonald, and Brittany Silva. Olivia's goal was assisted by Alexa Zieliski.

Lowell goals scored by Nina Braga, and two by Becca Raymond. Nina Braga also had in assist.

Offensive battle, Both teams played well.

Lowell was up 3-1, early in the second half. Dracut fought back in the second half to tie the game.

Game on 09/06/08

Dracut ..........4

Methuen........2

Dracut Middies are off to a great start. Winning their home opener against Methuen. Placing the ball in the net for Dracut in the first half was Leora L'Heureux and Alexa Zielinski. In the second half the two young freshman Chelsey Mahoney and Laura Kirsch each added to the score.

A strong midfield attack by Briana Dowdle, Miranda Mello, and Brittany Silva.

Defensively, Kaileigh Rubert and DJ Mello had a strong showing, both players came up with some key tackles.

GK Rachel Ledbetter came up with 15 saves to hold the Methuen team to two goals.