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STATESMEN SCOREBOARD    VARSITY, MON 4/4 MARSHALL 10   EDISON  3      JV, MON 4/4 EDISON 10   MARSHALL  3      NEXT GAMES vs. FAIRFAX   at HOME, WEDNESDAY, 4/6   5:30 and 7:15 PM

Marshall High School, 4/4/05 --
VARSITY IMPROVES TO 2-2 WITH WIN OVER EAGLES

Sophomore defender Chris Newcomb blocks a shot

Wow. This is why they call it the fastest sport on two feet! The JV dropped a tough one, but the Varsity evened their record to 2-2 on a sparkling 10-goal effort against the visiting Edison Eagles.

In the JV opener, the Statesmen offense started slowly and was down 4-0 at the half. Kevin Hia played a strong first half in goal, and a strong game overall, but the Eagles were just bringing too much too fast. After an early third quarter goal put the Eagles up 5-0, the Statesmen rallied and started taking the offense to Edison. For the rest of the night, the two squads pretty much traded goals - but of course Edison's big lead held up.

Final score was 10-3, but our View From The Stands already sees that this JV squad is playing with a lot more confidence than earlier in the season. Very cool.

The Varsity game was just plain fun from start to finish. Marshall showed off a nicely balanced offense as seven Statesmen scored against the Eagles. The defense was clicking as well, and after a strong first half our Statesmen were up 5-1. (The lone Eagles' goal was scored on a man-down play.) The second half brought more of the same - strong and consistent play, good balance overall, and lots of the Marshall players got to see playing time in that second half.

Chris Brimsek had another solid game in goal and the Marshall Defense played very well. Nick Horner, Griffen Cummins and Mark Findaro at defense, and Kevin Wiencek at long-stick middie all had strong games. Pat Findaro had an exceptionally good game controlling the always-important faceoffs.

Jake Oster had 4 goals and six other players got on the scoreboard with one goal each: Pat Findaro, Aaron Hemeon, John Ingelsby, Ryan Jarriel, Kyle Montanio and Casey Williams. Aria Kavyani picked up two assists in this game, and Pat Findaro and Aaron Hemeon got credited with one assist each.

The Fairfax game has been moved up to Wednesday. View From The Stands is guessing that something's wrong with the Fairfax field, because it also got switched from an Away game to a Home game. So Jimmy Miller Stadium beckons on Wednesday night!
Be there! Marshall Pride!

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JV GAME: EDISON 10 - MARSHALL 3
These are pictures from the JV game. (Sorry... we didn't get photos from tonight's Varsity game.)

Middies and long-sticks set up in a strong defensive pattern, while goalie Kevin Hia prepares for a possible shot from the top!

Soph. attacker Stephen Armstrong curls around the Edison defense

Brian Ritchey cuts off the Edison passing lane

Big Brian Ritchie calls out defensive instructions

Stick-handling through traffic!

Chris Newcomb uses a strong poke check to challenge the Edison attack

Long-sticks establish a strong Statesmen D

John Baker receives the pass on a sideline clear