Saturday, September 3, 2011
Yvonne Latour (QO '10) Scores in SMCM Win
http://www.smcmathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2011-12/releases/20110902alhe1h
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
TRYOUTS ARE APPROACHING!
Tryouts for the fall of 2011 will begin on August 13. All players must have submitted an up-to-date physical and parent/student permission form before being able to step on the field. Please email Coach Keiller for more information.
QOsoccer@comcast.net
QOsoccer@comcast.net
Sunday, November 7, 2010
New photos posted
Pictures of the senior night game against Northwest and the South Hagerstown playoff games are posted.
Cheers Becky!
For most of the photos for the season, follow these links:
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Cougars Move on to Region Semifinals
The #4 seed QO girls' soccer team advanced to the Maryland 3A West Region semifinals with a 3-1 penalty kick decision over the visiting Clarksburg Coyotes. Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the run of play, as regulation and two overtimes ended 0-0.
Though clearly not playing their best soccer, the Cougars still managed to create several quality scoring opportunities. In the first half, junior forward Jessica Konecke broke free on the left, and smashed a left-footed shot off the crossbar. Senior Sami Slonim was in perfect position to follow, but her header attempt was also denied by the pipe. A few minutes later, junior midfielder Allie Solomon broke through the middle but her attempt went just high. In the second half, Konecke again had the better of the Cougar's chances, but hit one shot just wide and forced the Clarksburg GK into a save. The save of the game, however, belonged to QO's junior goalkeeper Gabby Paolini. Though the QO defense had made it difficult for the Coyotes to have many quality chances at goal, they conceded a foul in the box to set up a penalty kick for Clarksburg with about 12 minutes remaining in the match. The shot went towards the left side netting, but Paolini dove the right way, covered a lot of ground, and pushed the ball wide to keep the Cougars alive.
Regulation ended 0-0, as did both overtimes, sending the match to be decided by penalty kicks. Clarksburg shot first, and this time was able to get the ball past Paolini to take a 1-0 lead. Freshman midfielder Mary McMeekin channeled her sister Maureen's 2007 PK magic and safetly put the ball away to tie the shootout at 1-1. In the 2nd round, Paolini made a diving save to her left to deny the Clarksburg attempt. Junior defender Morgan Dorset then calmly nailed her shot to put the Cougars up 2-1. In the 3rd round, the Clarksburg player put her shot neatly into the top right corner, and Paolini didn't move. While the Coyotes celebrated, Paolini explained to the referee that he hadn't blown the whistle to start the shot. The Clarksburg player had to return to the spot, and this time went to the upper right, where the ball nicked off the crossbar and went safetly out of play. Sophomore forward Lauren Holdsworth then stepped up to the spot and put her shot into the back of the net to push the Cougar lead to 3-1. The pressure was on the Coyotes, as they had to make their 4th shot to force a 5th round, or even a 4th kick by QO. But Paolini had other plans, saving the kick and sending the Cougars into celebration. Paolini finished with 5 saves on the night, including saving 3 of 4 penalty kicks that Clarkburg put on goal.
The Region Semifinals will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday, Nov. 4th at host and #1 seed Damascus High School. During the regular season, the Cougars overcame an early goal in a hard-fought match to defeat the Hornets, 3-1, in a game that essentially clinched the division title for QO. The Hornets will enter as favorites at 12-2-1.
Though clearly not playing their best soccer, the Cougars still managed to create several quality scoring opportunities. In the first half, junior forward Jessica Konecke broke free on the left, and smashed a left-footed shot off the crossbar. Senior Sami Slonim was in perfect position to follow, but her header attempt was also denied by the pipe. A few minutes later, junior midfielder Allie Solomon broke through the middle but her attempt went just high. In the second half, Konecke again had the better of the Cougar's chances, but hit one shot just wide and forced the Clarksburg GK into a save. The save of the game, however, belonged to QO's junior goalkeeper Gabby Paolini. Though the QO defense had made it difficult for the Coyotes to have many quality chances at goal, they conceded a foul in the box to set up a penalty kick for Clarksburg with about 12 minutes remaining in the match. The shot went towards the left side netting, but Paolini dove the right way, covered a lot of ground, and pushed the ball wide to keep the Cougars alive.
Regulation ended 0-0, as did both overtimes, sending the match to be decided by penalty kicks. Clarksburg shot first, and this time was able to get the ball past Paolini to take a 1-0 lead. Freshman midfielder Mary McMeekin channeled her sister Maureen's 2007 PK magic and safetly put the ball away to tie the shootout at 1-1. In the 2nd round, Paolini made a diving save to her left to deny the Clarksburg attempt. Junior defender Morgan Dorset then calmly nailed her shot to put the Cougars up 2-1. In the 3rd round, the Clarksburg player put her shot neatly into the top right corner, and Paolini didn't move. While the Coyotes celebrated, Paolini explained to the referee that he hadn't blown the whistle to start the shot. The Clarksburg player had to return to the spot, and this time went to the upper right, where the ball nicked off the crossbar and went safetly out of play. Sophomore forward Lauren Holdsworth then stepped up to the spot and put her shot into the back of the net to push the Cougar lead to 3-1. The pressure was on the Coyotes, as they had to make their 4th shot to force a 5th round, or even a 4th kick by QO. But Paolini had other plans, saving the kick and sending the Cougars into celebration. Paolini finished with 5 saves on the night, including saving 3 of 4 penalty kicks that Clarkburg put on goal.
The Region Semifinals will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday, Nov. 4th at host and #1 seed Damascus High School. During the regular season, the Cougars overcame an early goal in a hard-fought match to defeat the Hornets, 3-1, in a game that essentially clinched the division title for QO. The Hornets will enter as favorites at 12-2-1.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
QO Defeats South Hagerstown to Move on to Quarterfinals
On a chilly Saturday morning, the Quince Orchard girls' soccer team opened up the 2010 playoff campaign with a first round win over visiting South Hagerstown, 5-0.
Shannon Dwyer, in her second game back from a 5-week injury, opened up the scoring in the 9th minute. Timing her run through the back line, Dwyer receive a ball from fellow senior Sami Slonim, calmly advanced toward goal, and slotted the ball to the left corner. After several good opportunities, the Cougars added to the tally in the 27th minute. Following South Hagerstown's one shot of the game, a save by Gabby Paolini, and a resulting corner kick, Kelly Whiteis sent a long clearance over midfield just beyond a waiting Jessica Konecke. Konecke outpaced her defender and finished with a solid left footed shot into the right corner. QO went into the half up 2-0.
In the second half, QO cleaned up their game a bit and enjoyed more long stretches of possession. The Cougars made the possession count in the 60th minute, when Whiteis delivered a ball into the middle of the box to a waiting Maddie Crow. Crow took one touch in the air and with composure, knocked the ball into the net for her first goal of her QO career (congrats MADDIE!). QO added to the tally in the 64th minute, when Allie Solomon delivered one of her many excellent balls into the box. Mary McMeekin jumped high to head the ball just over the advancing SH goalkeeper. The Cougars closed out the scoring in the 65th minute. On her 4th corner kick of the game, Morgan Dorset sent her typical dangerous ball into the middle of the box. Dwyer made an excellent run at goal, jumping in front of the GK, just unable to reach the ball. However, in the confusion of Dwyer's run, the GK was unable to collect the ball and knocked it into her own net.
The Cougars move on the 3A West Quarterfinals. They will host Clarksburg on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 4 PM. During division play on Sept. 24, QO defeated Clarksburg 2-1 in overtime, after being under 2 minutes from losing the game in regulation. This sets up what should be a well-played and hard-fought rematch.
Shannon Dwyer, in her second game back from a 5-week injury, opened up the scoring in the 9th minute. Timing her run through the back line, Dwyer receive a ball from fellow senior Sami Slonim, calmly advanced toward goal, and slotted the ball to the left corner. After several good opportunities, the Cougars added to the tally in the 27th minute. Following South Hagerstown's one shot of the game, a save by Gabby Paolini, and a resulting corner kick, Kelly Whiteis sent a long clearance over midfield just beyond a waiting Jessica Konecke. Konecke outpaced her defender and finished with a solid left footed shot into the right corner. QO went into the half up 2-0.
In the second half, QO cleaned up their game a bit and enjoyed more long stretches of possession. The Cougars made the possession count in the 60th minute, when Whiteis delivered a ball into the middle of the box to a waiting Maddie Crow. Crow took one touch in the air and with composure, knocked the ball into the net for her first goal of her QO career (congrats MADDIE!). QO added to the tally in the 64th minute, when Allie Solomon delivered one of her many excellent balls into the box. Mary McMeekin jumped high to head the ball just over the advancing SH goalkeeper. The Cougars closed out the scoring in the 65th minute. On her 4th corner kick of the game, Morgan Dorset sent her typical dangerous ball into the middle of the box. Dwyer made an excellent run at goal, jumping in front of the GK, just unable to reach the ball. However, in the confusion of Dwyer's run, the GK was unable to collect the ball and knocked it into her own net.
The Cougars move on the 3A West Quarterfinals. They will host Clarksburg on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 4 PM. During division play on Sept. 24, QO defeated Clarksburg 2-1 in overtime, after being under 2 minutes from losing the game in regulation. This sets up what should be a well-played and hard-fought rematch.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
More photos!
The players look like pros in some of these shots.
Watkins Mill
Wootton
Seneca Valley
Enjoy!
Watkins Mill
Wootton
Seneca Valley
Enjoy!
Playoff Draw is Out
QO has earned the 4th seed in the Maryland 3A West Region. They will open up playoffs by hosting South Hagerstown in a first round match Saturday, October 30, at 10 am. The link to the complete 3A bracket is below.
http://www.mpssaa.org/assets/fallsports/girlssoccer/3A%20GSOC%2010.pdf
http://www.mpssaa.org/assets/fallsports/girlssoccer/3A%20GSOC%2010.pdf
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