Hargrave News
JV Soccer vs. Roanoke Valley Christian School
May 26, 2011
The Hargrave Tigers got their third victory of the season against Roanoke Valley. The Tigers controlled the game and offered few opportunities to our opponent, allowing them to find the net in our goal just once. The Tigers made 17 shots and scored 6 goals in the game. Stephen Poitra scored twice with the assist of Julian Sierra, and had two assists; Zak Thompson had three goals and one assist; Travis Shelton took advantage of a bouncing ball previously kicked by Thompson and scored the sixth and final goal of the match.
JV Soccer vs. Virginia Episcopal School
May 26, 2011
The Tigers suffered their third defeat in the season and their second to Virginia Episcopal School with a score of 0-2. However, on this opportunity Hargrave played at the same level as its rival. Our defense was solid and allowed few opportunities for goals. J. Shelton had seven saves in the game and VES really worked hard to get the two goals. We had a very good game defensively, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that we had. All players worked hard and made their best in keeping the game leveled against a bigger opponent.
JV Soccer vs. Holy Cross
May 26, 2011
The Tigers evened the odds against Holy Cross by defeating them on Wednesday. Holy Cross scored twice; their first goal came early in the game and the second one near the end of the same period. Hargrave responded late in the first half with a goal by Chris Stoken with the assist of Tim Weir. Halftime arrived with an adverse score to the Tigers of 1-2. Our players returned to the field playing more aggressively and making a display of passes and team work, creating more opportunities in the field. Chris Stoken scored the goal for the tie and Stephen Poitra, the latest addition to the team, added the third and decisive goal for the Tigers. As in previous games, players J. Sierra, Wes Shea, G. Jennings, M. Broughton, and Nick Lopez contributed greatly to the team in the defense. The offense had the support of Zak Thompson, T. Shelton, and H. Light. Our goalkeeper, James Shelton, guarded our goal fiercely, accumulating over ten saves.
JV Soccer vs. Carlisle
May 26, 2011
The Tigers tied 2-2 with Carlisle, in Martinsville. Our opponent opened the score early in the game and added a second goal ten minutes later. The Tigers came back with a goal by Heath Light with the assistant of Timothy Weir. We went to half time losing the game, but came back strong in the second period, playing more aggressively and determined to change the score. Zak Thompson was fouled in the small area and gave us the tie with a penalty kick. James Shelton had fifteen saves and Wes Shea did a great job leading our defense and keeping Carlisle at bay.
JV Soccer vs. Holy Cross
May 26, 2011
The Tigers suffered their second loss of the season with a score of 0-5.
JV Soccer vs. Virginia Episcopal School
May 26, 2011
The Tigers had their first loss to Virginia Episcopal. Our opponent was able to capitalize on the opportunities that we allowed them. Although they were bigger than most of our players, we gave them a run for their money. VES played a good defense throughout the game and gave us few opportunities to score. Chris Stoken gave Hargrave its single goal in the last minute of play. All of our players played hard and did their best. James Shelton did a great job guarding the goal. There were over 15 shots on goal.
JV Soccer vs. Westover Christian Academy
May 26, 2011
The Tigers started off their season with a win over Westover Christian Academy. We had a great game both offensively and defensively. Our defense did not give many opportunities to our opponents, James Shelton and Garret Jennings did a great job in stopping any attacks. Hargrave had quite a display of goals by Travis Shelton (2), W. Shea (2), J. Sierra (2), C. Stoken (1), and T. Weir (3). H. Light made some great shots on goal and contributed significantly to our win. All players gave their best for their team.
JV Soccer vs. Carlisle School
May 26, 2011
Hargrave said goodbye to the fall season with a loss against Carlile. Josh Splinter opened the score on the second half. Carlile tied the game through a penalty kick that was initially stopped by Geof Frazier, but a Carlile forward managed to kick it in and tie the match. Carlile scored their winning goal two minutes before the referee blew the final whistle.
JV Soccer vs. Roanoke Valley
May 26, 2011
Hargrave lost to Roanoke Valley 1-2. Roanoke opened the score in the first half through a penalty kick. Hargrave came back in the second with an outstanding play by Collin Ferguson. Geof Frazier made some remarkable saves. Roanoke scored their second goal in the last minutes of the game.
JV Soccer vs. Lynchburg Christian Academy
May 26, 2011
Hargrave lost to Lynchburg Christian 2-0. Despite the adverse result the team is satisfied with its performance during the game. We had control of the ball most of the time and had some clear opportunities to score with several shots, but we were unable to capitalize those.
Fall 2003 JV Soccer vs. Timberlake Christian School
May 26, 2011
This was a game were both teams had a lot of fun. Both teams joined at the end of the game made some jokes and said a prayer together. The goals came from Splinter(3), Ferguson(2), Newman(2), and Yao(1).
JV Soccer vs. Holy Cross
May 26, 2011
Hargrave took the lead early and remain ahead in the score until the second half, when Holy Cross came back and tied us. The goals were scored by Newman, Splinter, and Yao
JV Soccer vs. Virginia Episcopal School
May 26, 2011
Hargrave won its second game of the season with a score of 5 – 0. Once more the goals came from Josh Splinter and Kris Montsinger.
JV Soccer vs. Westover Christian Acadmey
May 26, 2011
Hargrave opened its season with a win against Westover Christian by a score of 6-0. Josh Splinter scored five goals in combination with Kris Montsinger, who scored on one occasion.