Thanks to Becky !!!, our official team photographer, we have some fantastic photo's of the team in action.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Photo's of First Few Games
Thanks to Becky !!!, our official team photographer, we have some fantastic photo's of the team in action.
Monday's game canceled
Monday evening's JV and varsity matches at B-CC have been canceled. The games are rescheduled for Tuesday evening.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Cougars Leave it Late
QO wins second straight match with 2-1 overtime win over visiting Clarksburg
After controlling the ball much of the first half but struggling to score in their first match without senior captain Shannon Dwyer, QO conceded an early second half goal on a well-placed shot beyond the reach of diving GK Gabby Paolini. The Cougars battled to get the equalizer for the remainder of the half, with great chances by forward Jessica Konecke and midfielder Isabelle Latour banging off posts.
They finally broke threw with 1:53 remaining in regulation, as forward Allie Solomon slid yet another ball through to the left that Konecke made no mistake in finishing. The Cougars continued to press in the first overtime session, with center back turned forward Kelly Whiteis causing difficulty for the Clarksburg back line. Whiteis broke through with less than 3 minutes left in the first overtime session, outpacing the Clarksburg defense to the ball, sealing off the pressure, and calmly slotting the ball past the advancing GK into the right corner of the net for the gamewinner and her first goal of the season.
After controlling the ball much of the first half but struggling to score in their first match without senior captain Shannon Dwyer, QO conceded an early second half goal on a well-placed shot beyond the reach of diving GK Gabby Paolini. The Cougars battled to get the equalizer for the remainder of the half, with great chances by forward Jessica Konecke and midfielder Isabelle Latour banging off posts.
They finally broke threw with 1:53 remaining in regulation, as forward Allie Solomon slid yet another ball through to the left that Konecke made no mistake in finishing. The Cougars continued to press in the first overtime session, with center back turned forward Kelly Whiteis causing difficulty for the Clarksburg back line. Whiteis broke through with less than 3 minutes left in the first overtime session, outpacing the Clarksburg defense to the ball, sealing off the pressure, and calmly slotting the ball past the advancing GK into the right corner of the net for the gamewinner and her first goal of the season.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Cougars Rebound with Victory over Rams
After a brutal early season schedule, Quince Orchard's varsity team notched one for the win column with a 4-1 win over Rockville on Monday night. Junior forward Jessica Konecke provided all the goals, setting a school record for most goals in a game. Assists were added by freshman midfielder Krista Pitts, junior forward Allie Solomon, senior defender Kayla Hamedi, and senior Sami Slomin. The back line, anchored by junior Morgan Dorset and sophomore Kelly Whiteis, limited Rockville to two shots, one of which was the penalty kick which provided the Rams only goal.
Unfortunately, senior midfielder and captain Shannon Dwyer sustained an injury that will keep her out for a few weeks. While saving a ball from going out of bounds, she landed on the metal drainage grates that run around the stadium field. She split her knee wide open, and a trip to the ER and several stitches were required.
The Cougars open up divisional play Friday at 5:00 PM at home against Clarksburg.
Unfortunately, senior midfielder and captain Shannon Dwyer sustained an injury that will keep her out for a few weeks. While saving a ball from going out of bounds, she landed on the metal drainage grates that run around the stadium field. She split her knee wide open, and a trip to the ER and several stitches were required.
The Cougars open up divisional play Friday at 5:00 PM at home against Clarksburg.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
QO girls soccer falls to 0-3 with loss to Urbana
http://www.gazette.net/gazettecms/story.php?id=740
Despite even shot totals, Hawks deal Cougars 3-0 defeat
by Thomas Floyd Special to The Gazette
For the Urbana girls soccer team, Tuesday's 3-0 win over Quince Orchard was all about making the most of its opportunities.
Strikers Samie Abernethy and Katie Parness scored on the Hawks' only two shots on goal in the first half, midfielder Jenny Marshall chipped in the third tally after the break, and Urbana improved to 2-1 with the victory in Gaithersburg.
"It really was a strange 3-0 game," said Urbana coach Chuck Nichols. "We are not 3-0 better than Quince Orchard."
Quince Orchard fell to 0-3 following Labor Day weekend losses to Thomas Johnson and C. Milton Wright.
The two teams were largely even throughout the match, splitting possession and trading scoring opportunities. Although Urbana did hold an edge in total shots, the advantage was a mere 11-10.
"Normally, I'm extremely upset after a 3-0 loss, but I really don't feel that way tonight," said Quince Orchard coach Peg Keiller. "We definitely have some things to work out, but I saw a lot of good things from this squad."
Quince Orchard enjoyed the better of the play in the early going. Three minutes in, forward Jessica Konecke blew past Urbana right back Angela LaBella and launched a far-post effort that was tipped wide by Hawks goalkeeper Lauren Deegan.
Cougars midfielder Isabelle Latour then buzzed a free kick just high in the 11th minute. Moments later, Deegan mishit a clearance straight to Quince Orchard freshman Mary McMeekin, but the midfielder could not quite corral the ball and failed to get a shot off.
Urbana went ahead in the 16th minute when Abernethy slipped behind Cougars center back Kelly Whiteis and connected with teammate Sarah Micol's through ball. The offside flag stayed down as Quince Orchard left back Madeline Korol appeared to keep Abernethy onside from across the field, and the Hawks sophomore tucked her finish into the lower left corner.
"I thought they had the best of us," Nichols said. "The goal was completely against the run of play, and it kind of put them back on their heels."
One minute later, Urbana was dealt a blow when LaBella was sent off. Having already been cautioned for a rough slide tackle, LaBella was ruled to have intentionally handled a Quince Orchard pass, giving her a second yellow card.
Thanks to a goalkeeping gaffe, Urbana doubled its lead eight minutes before halftime. Parness drove a 23-yard free kick right at Quince Orchard goalkeeper Gabby Paolini, but the shot slipped through her hands and trickled over the goal line.
Quince Orchard's best chance to cut the deficit came two minutes after the break. Deegan charged off her line to intercept a pass and, following a scramble 20 yards from goal, the ball fell to Cougars forward Lauren Holdsworth. With Deegan caught out of position, the sophomore took aim from outside the penalty area at an empty net, only to see her bid sail high.
The Hawks closed the scoring in the 54th minute. A cross from the right flank fell to Marshall, and the sophomore beat defender Sami Slonim to the ball, sliding a close-range strike past Paolini.
Despite even shot totals, Hawks deal Cougars 3-0 defeat
by Thomas Floyd Special to The Gazette
For the Urbana girls soccer team, Tuesday's 3-0 win over Quince Orchard was all about making the most of its opportunities.
Strikers Samie Abernethy and Katie Parness scored on the Hawks' only two shots on goal in the first half, midfielder Jenny Marshall chipped in the third tally after the break, and Urbana improved to 2-1 with the victory in Gaithersburg.
"It really was a strange 3-0 game," said Urbana coach Chuck Nichols. "We are not 3-0 better than Quince Orchard."
Quince Orchard fell to 0-3 following Labor Day weekend losses to Thomas Johnson and C. Milton Wright.
The two teams were largely even throughout the match, splitting possession and trading scoring opportunities. Although Urbana did hold an edge in total shots, the advantage was a mere 11-10.
"Normally, I'm extremely upset after a 3-0 loss, but I really don't feel that way tonight," said Quince Orchard coach Peg Keiller. "We definitely have some things to work out, but I saw a lot of good things from this squad."
Quince Orchard enjoyed the better of the play in the early going. Three minutes in, forward Jessica Konecke blew past Urbana right back Angela LaBella and launched a far-post effort that was tipped wide by Hawks goalkeeper Lauren Deegan.
Cougars midfielder Isabelle Latour then buzzed a free kick just high in the 11th minute. Moments later, Deegan mishit a clearance straight to Quince Orchard freshman Mary McMeekin, but the midfielder could not quite corral the ball and failed to get a shot off.
Urbana went ahead in the 16th minute when Abernethy slipped behind Cougars center back Kelly Whiteis and connected with teammate Sarah Micol's through ball. The offside flag stayed down as Quince Orchard left back Madeline Korol appeared to keep Abernethy onside from across the field, and the Hawks sophomore tucked her finish into the lower left corner.
"I thought they had the best of us," Nichols said. "The goal was completely against the run of play, and it kind of put them back on their heels."
One minute later, Urbana was dealt a blow when LaBella was sent off. Having already been cautioned for a rough slide tackle, LaBella was ruled to have intentionally handled a Quince Orchard pass, giving her a second yellow card.
Thanks to a goalkeeping gaffe, Urbana doubled its lead eight minutes before halftime. Parness drove a 23-yard free kick right at Quince Orchard goalkeeper Gabby Paolini, but the shot slipped through her hands and trickled over the goal line.
Quince Orchard's best chance to cut the deficit came two minutes after the break. Deegan charged off her line to intercept a pass and, following a scramble 20 yards from goal, the ball fell to Cougars forward Lauren Holdsworth. With Deegan caught out of position, the sophomore took aim from outside the penalty area at an empty net, only to see her bid sail high.
The Hawks closed the scoring in the 54th minute. A cross from the right flank fell to Marshall, and the sophomore beat defender Sami Slonim to the ball, sliding a close-range strike past Paolini.
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