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** celebrate our successes! ** **  The boys reservoir soccer teams invite families to share in the celebration of the fall sports banquet! ** **__ When __**** : November 18, 2008 ** **__ Time __**** : Our dinner will begin at 5:15  and we will have our soccer award presentations during this time. ** **__ Location __**** : Main Gym **
 * We are asking that each person planning on having dinner that night pay $10.00 per person. If you have children under 12 they will be $5.00. Catering our event will allow for families to just show up and enjoy, all the food to be there on time, and we don’t have to cook that evening. Thanks for supporting the soccer teams and the event should be great! . **

Congratulations to our 5 Reservoir Gators who earned All-County Honors! The All-County Teams were voted on by the Howard County Coaches and reflect the hard work these players put into every match and the tremendous respect these players earned from opposing teams and coaches.   //**First Team**// __**Brian Boring (4G, 5A) John Earl (16G, 5A; Leading goal scorer in Howard County)**__

//**Second Team**// __**Ryan Jackson (3G, 8A)**__

//**Honorable Mention**// __**Paul Engelkemier (97 Saves, 1.4 GAA) Sean Silverman (2G, 2A from stopper and defensive CM)**__

  Congratulations to these players for their well-earned recognition! The entire All-County listings can be found at:  http://www.digitalsports.com/article/type/organization/typeid/16816/id/45632.aspx

In the News

Reservoir falls in 3A East championship
By Brent Kennedy bkennedy@patuxent.com

Posted 11/06/08
Class 3A East Reservoir found itself down two in the first eight minutes of its regional final game against Fallston. The first of the two goals came in the opening minute on a penalty kick by Domonic Welsh, which was awarded after a hand ball in the box. "It was certainly challenging to start down like that, especially against a team like Fallston," said Reservoir coach Ivan Croft. "But this team has so much heart. They bounced right back and sent a message that we were there to play. We weren't going to just roll over." Reservoir's Brian Boring cut the lead to one less than two minutes after Fallston's second goal, finishing off a rebound after an initial shot by John Earl. The score remained 2-1 until 12 minutes after halftime, when Fallston's Mike Antonozzi scored. However, once again Reservoir answered right back, getting a goal by Earl with 22 minutes left. "For John to get an assist and a goal, being man-marked and sometimes having two or three guys on him, just shows the kind of player he is," said Croft, who watched his senior register a hat trick in a 4-0 regional semifinal win over Bel Air. "He, the whole team really, has come so far in such a short period of time. To go 12-5, reach the regional finals, play like we have ... well, lets just say not many people believed this was possible two years ago when we only won one game." The Gators pushed an extra forward into the attack for the final 10 minutes, but were unable to break through.

RHS Players and Parents:

FYI - We've now been considered or ranked this season by all three area ranking systems (Baltimore Sun, Baltimore metro sports, digital sports).  http://www.digitalsports.com/article/type/org_sportcentral/typeid/2703/id/45352.aspx  //Congratulations again on a tremendous season!!//  

 //Thank you all for a wonderful and successful season for the boys soccer program!!// <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> I'm sorry to say that the V season ended last night with a 3-2 loss to Fallston, but seeing the level of play, team unity, pride, and success from both teams has been amazing for the coaching staff. We will enjoy further celebrations at the Fall Sports Banquet. Please see additional e-mails for further information:

Congratulations to V for their regular season record (9-4) and playoff run (final record 12-5) which earned them their 1st <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(221,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"><span style="COLOR: rgb(221,0,0)"> top 15 designation in the Baltimore Sun polls   <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,128)"> based on their regional final appearance (even though our record is reported incorrectly)!!! Go to:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/highschool/bal-va.polls04nov04,0,3581771.story <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> Two important end-of-season activities - please read and plan accordingly! 1) //Thursday November 6th at 3:00pm// __will be field takedown, uniform turn-in, and awards voting day. We will meet inside the gym hallway. This is <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> mandatory __ <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> . There will not be another uniform turn-in time since I no longer work in the building. Every player must attend__.

2) We will celebrate this years accomplishments at the Fall Sports Banquet on November 18th. Soccer banquet will start at 5:00 and the full sports banquet will start at 7:00. Please mark your calendars! More information is soon to come.

Thanks for a great season!! Congratulations Gators!! The V team played a great game tonight and beat Bel Air 4-0! Our next game will be the Regional Final: Reservoir at Fallston HS Go Gators!!!

In the News
Howard County Times, Oct. 30 By Brent Kennedy

Reservoir also exploded in the first half of its opening round contest, scoring four times against Northeast to set up an eventual 5-0 win. Sean Silverman (two), Colin Bonner, Jake Coccio and John Earl all got themselves into the scoring column. Against Aberdeen, it was a goal and an assist apiece from Earl and Ryan Jackson that proved to be the difference. "We possessed it well. We really tried to work it across the field and stretch (Aberdeen's) defense out, especially in the second half," said Reservoir coach Ivan Croft, whose team will now host Bel Air Friday, Oct. 31.

From Coach Croft: Congratulations to Varsity on a great win last night against Aberdeen in the Regional Quarterfinals 2-0! Under less than ideal conditions, the squad played well. On the other side of the Bracket, Bel Air beat Annapolis 1-0 to advance. This means that: <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> Reservoir will play Bel Air on Friday, Oct.31 5:00 PM at Reservoir in the Regional semifinal/ <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> Please come out to see some great soccer and support our team! <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,128)">

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> 3A East Quarterfinal: Aberdeen (8-5-2) at Reservoir (10-4) 5:00pm Tuesday 10/28/08 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,128)"> Friday 10/24 vs. Northeast at 7:00pm at Reservoir  <span style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> Reservoir 5 Northeast 0

Congratulations to the Varsity team on a very well played game last night! Our opponent for the next round will be Aberdeen HS who beat Stephen Decatur HS in OT 2-1. Reservoir is the higher seed, so the game will be played at home. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,128); FONT-FAMILY: Skia Regular"> Go Gators! JV Indoor Soccer <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">We have registered a team at the Rockville Sports Plex for the first session of winter indoor soccer. Please read for info and what I need from the players. <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Dates – Season Starts Nov 11 and goes until early January <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Games – Games are on Saturday nights, 6 vs. 6, two 20 minutes halves on a walled soccer field. This is a very nice facility! <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Cost – Approximately $80.00, we will figure that out the cost when we finalize the roster. Cost includes the games and a shirt <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Age Requirements –You must be 16 or younger at the start of the season <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Transportation – We typically car pool to the games, so rides have not been a problem the last two years <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Approach – No practice, we just play games. As equal playing time as possible for everyone on the team <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Roster – We need 10 or 11 kids on the roster, with a few alternates who will fill in when rostered players cannot make it. I assume kids will miss a game or two. So, we still need a few more boys. If we cannot fill the roster with Reservoir kids, we will go outside to make sure we have a team. <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Confirmed Players - Brad Carrion, Evan Heim, Timmy Freeman, Nick Khana, Matt Zielinski, Kevin Johnson, Zack Mitchell, Jimmy Peterson, Kerry Locke <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Players who said they wanted to play but need to confirm – Mike Lombard <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">What I need – <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">· <<span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Proof of age for all who want to play – Copy of a Picture ID and proof of birth date (drivers license passport, school ID with birth certificate, club team card, etc). I need this by Oct 31st. <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">· <<span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Confirmation that you want to be on the team by October 18th (reply to this email) <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">· <<span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The best email address and phone numbers to use for the team distribution list. <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">If you have any questions, please email me or call me at 301 704 1745. <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(31,73,125); FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Jay Carrion

=In the News=

By Brent Kennedy bkennedy@patuxent.com

Posted 9/18/08
Boys soccer Reservoir's momentum, the boost it got from scoring less than a minute before halftime, was fading quickly. Long Reach's Josh Chelleh had scored on a breakaway six minutes into the second half, and now just four minutes later, he was once again streaking alone down the field, threatening to break a score deadlocked at one. But in that moment, just as it seemed the Lightning were going to strike again, the Reservoir defense found an answer. The Gators' back line managed to catch the speedy Lightning forward and goalie Paul Engelkemier made a diving save to keep the score tied. Two minutes later, Reservoir's John Earl made the most of it by collecting a loose ball in the box and firing home what turned out to be the deciding goal in a 2-1 Reservoir win Sept. 13. "We played like we were going to win this game, even when things weren't really going our way early in the second half," Earl said. "We've been in these situations before and we've lost or come away with a tie, like last year against (Long Reach), but there's a different feeling this year for us. We feel like we are the ones that are going to make that big play." Most of the time, it has been Earl coming through with the big play for Reservoir, which improved to 4-0. The senior, who was also responsible for kicking off the scoring against the Lightning, already has seven goals this season. That first tally saw Earl track down a ball played from the midfield and then beat Long Reach goalie Steve Lagow (seven saves) into the bottom right corner with just 15 seconds left in the first half. "We had done pretty much everything right but score in the first half, so mentally I think we needed that one," Reservoir coach Ivan Croft said. It was Long Reach, however, that came out energized after the break. A couple near misses were followed by Chelleh's score that knotted things up. "This team has had that fighting spirit for a couple years now ... last game against Oakland Mills, then today, we give ourselves chances to win games," Long Reach coach John Horner said, who guided his team to a 1-0 win over the Scorpions two days earlier. "It just didn't go our way today and give (Reservoir) credit. We looked like we were going to break through and then they turned around and put one in." Once Reservoir got the lead back, its defense tightened and never let Long Reach generate anything substantial in the game's final 25 minutes. Engelkemier needed to make only three saves. The Gators, which also beat Oakland Mills, 3-0, Sept. 16, are off to their best start in school history. From The Howard County Times 9/18/08

Boys’ Soccer From Coach Croft…The boy's Varsity soccer team improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in county play with their win over Oakland Mills on Tuesday. The team's offense has been driven by leading scorer John Earl (7 goals) while the defense has allowed one goal in three county games and is anchored by Stephen Warren and goalkeeper Paul Engelkemier. The Varsity Boy's Soccer team entered their contest with Howard HS on Friday 3-1 in the county and 5-1 overall. In a game where Reservoir controlled possession and earned the majority of goal-scoring opportunities, Stephen Warren and Dillon Barnett found the goal to earn a 2-0 shutout victory. Reservoir then travelled to Atholton HS on Tuesday to match up against an undefeated team that was tied for the number one spot in the county. In a hard fought contest battled heavily in the midfield, Reservoir earned an early goal from Brian Boring and maintained its defensive strength to earn the team's 4th county shutout in 6 games. The Gators are 3rd place in the county with a record of 5-1 (7-1 overall).

//<span style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)"> JV Soccer   // <span style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)"> From Coach Lowe… <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">It's done: the organized JV Gator players, with liberal use of all sections denied a brave band from Glenelg to enjoy a 3 - 1 crescendo to a well orchestrated season. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">  <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> New to the role of ReleGators, Reservoir JV were put on their heels starting out by disciplined River Hill but by the half regained confidence in their style of play, and with Nemesis' behind them cut down another tyrant 2 nil. Sweeet! <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> Oblivious of a bleak history vs Wilde Lake, the junior Gators valiantly protected a shakey 1 nil lead (away) deep into the 2nd stanza, vertually codemning the home team when Bonner headed in a Free Kick by Park. The final 3 nil score belied the hard fought victory.

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> The boys eventually returned to JV Gator-ball on Tuesday at Centennial: .swinging it wide, crossing often and sometimes early. The core battles of shots, shots on frame, corners, even PKs were won, attributing to a favourable 4 - 1 score. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> In a precursor of what was to befall Varsity under the lights on Seniors (Satur) Day, the JV gators were given hope in keeping favoured Marriotts Ridge scoreless only to learn that they were not the protagonists of this sinister plot when the Ridge scored the lone goal with half a minute remaining in the match.

Junior Gators were pressured hard for 35 minutes by a very physical Atholton team which scored when Keeper Lombard went down in being forced out to tackle a striker in the clear. The Gators did not falter, rather rebounding for the lion's share in the second stanza. Repeated chances at an equalizer failed and the whistle preserved the well deserved 1 nil victory for Atholton. The boys took their first loss magnanimously, knowing they had shown the resiliance to get back in the game and put the opponent s on their heels. <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> Evening games extend the wait between class work and kickoff. Restlessly engaged in diverse pursuits on a Reservoir campus extending as far as the "BP" the JV boys seemed eager to take their place in the aggregate force that is Reservoir JV Soccer. Howard blinked starting and were ball watching to the 70th minute. The entertaining plays in the interim were to enliven to "Malcom" strength the paid home crowd gathered to support Varsity. Warm up well done, JV. Incidentally, Home shut out Visitors with opportunistic scores: Bonner netting a cross bar rebound of Mitchel's blast from the wing and Freeman a ball off someones knee, from a well driven corner by Park. Soccer anyone?

Notwithstanding the nine nil score, the Reservoir JV soccer match versus Oakland Mills, was a hollow victory. Apart from an astounding shot from the left wing by substitute Eric Ventura (two goals), our scores were more the result of comfort with our game. Without strong opposition, our lads were able to display the style of play we have been honing, resulting in the spate of goals, four of which were by Colin Bonner, the consequence of his improving finishing touch on plays developed in our splendid midfield. However, it was embarrassing to face the opposing coach with an apology for inconsideration. The lads heard about fair play and compassion after the game. <span style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)"> Next, JV Reservoir's wish for a challenge was answered by Mt Hebron on Wednesday. Furious pressure knocked off their veneer of skill at the outset, reducing them to so many Samurai winning individual battles on the pitch, resulting in a prolonged stalemate. Then a stunning goal by Paul Park gave the Gators heart and pause to return to their game. Back on their heels the Vikings gave up another, to Colin Bonner. Initially anxious with a makeshift backfield, Reservoir was stunned in the second half upon giving up the first goal of the season. Now resolved to come back, Hebron put their substitutes on ice, winning the lion’s share of play, precipitating an injury which brought out the Trainer to remove a Gator midfielder then playing in the backfield, Paul Park. Subsequently Jimmy Rager marshaled his sect at the back and the sinister plot changed again. The resolve switched back to Reservoir, enabling a thrilling and satisfying 2 - 1 victory. Never happier in the 2008 season are they! =Important Dates=

<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,221)">HOMECOMING SPAGHETTI DINNER THURSDAY, 10/23/08 Soccer Concession Stand Schedule**

=Laurel Tournament=

RHS ( 3-2 win) will advance to the tournament championship.

For a hard fought and fast paced game where each team led once, this is a very deserved result and kudos to our guys who played a great game. Once I have more information about rescheduling I will let players and parents know.

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I'd like to welcome each of you to the soccer program for the Fall 2008 season and congratulate you for your hard work during tryouts and for successfully making either the JV or V squads. On behalf of the coaching staff we are very excited about the season and are thrilled to have each of you representing the Reservoir Gators!

GO GATORS!!

=Varsity= Ivan Croft Head Coach Paul LinkinsAssistant Coach JeannetteSimmons Aibek Abdykar Dillon Barnett Nick Barnett Brian Boring Josh Campbell Francesco Cicciarella Jake Coccio Matt Cole Ethan Douglas John Earl Paul Engelkemier Conor Hassett Clifton Ignacio Ryan Jackson Ryan Konstanzer Luke Malcolm Chris Martinez Kadeem MacFarland Jimmy Peterson Sean Silverman Tyler Smith Stephen Warren
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=Junior Varsity= Eric Lowe Head Coach Dave Freeman Assistant Coach Jeannette Simmons Colin Bonner Cam Britton Brad Carrion Franco Dupuy Tim Freeman Evan Heim Kevin Johnson Greg Kazadjian Nikhil Khanna Carey Locke Michael Lombard Lizardo Martinez Saad Memon Zack Mitchel Paul Park Peter Park Jimmy Rager Erik Ventura Matt Zielinski Vince Zometa
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