Bears at Home v Collins Hill Eagles, Friday, May 7 at 8:00
Collins Hill boys survive second round against Harrison
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By Chip Saye (For the AJC)
After falling behind 1-0 early in the first half for the second consecutive playoff game, the Collins Hill boys soccer team responded with two goals that proved to be enough -- barely, as it turned out -- for a 2-1 victory against Harrison on Tuesday.The victory wasn’t secure until the final minutes, however. Goalkeeper Jackson Taylor stopped a penalty kick by Harrison’s Marco Rosas with 7:20 to play, and a shot by Harrison’s Daniel Mahan from about 20 yards out sailed just high of the crossbar as time expired. “Jackson’s clutch,” Collins Hill coach Drew Prentice said. “I don’t know how many PKs he’s saved. He’s come up with at least two saves in a couple of shootouts, and then that one tonight. That was the biggest one of the year, obviously. And he’s a freshman, too.” With the victory, defending champion and second-ranked Collins Hill (17-2) advanced to the third round of the Class AAAAA playoffs on Friday against Houston County or Luella. Rosas had given Harrison a 1-0 lead just six minutes into the game. A long pass from Chris Birdsey popped loose from traffic in front of the goal, and Rosas beat |
Taylor and the defense to the ball and put it into the net for his team-leading 24th goal. Four minutes earlier, Manuel Rosas had a great scoring chance when he shot a bouncing ball that was stopped by a leaping Taylor.
Collins Hill took control after the first few minutes, missing on several scoring opportunities before finally cashing in. Ricky Ortega tied the score 1-1 with 22:41 to play in the half on a header off a pass from Josh Fancher. It was Ortega’s team-leading 15th goal. Malcolm Miller gave Collins Hill the lead for good with 5:20 remaining in the first half when he put in the rebound off a hard shot by Brad-y O’Brien. Harrison (13-3-1) had several opportunities in a physical second half in which seven yellow cards and a red card were called. But the Hoyas couldn’t get the tying goal and saw their unbeaten streak end at 14 games. “It was physical on both sides,” Harrison coach Jonathan Gross said. “We created three or four quality chances in the second half. It was just one of those nights where we just couldn’t get it to go in. I told the team that it’s hard to be concerned with the results when you have a team that works that hard together and are willing to sacrifice for each other.” |
Bears advance to soccer Quarterfinals
WARNER ROBINS — Rested and refreshed, Houston County’s top four offensive threats combined for five shots and two goals in the final 15 minutes as the Bears advanced to the quarterfinals of the GHSA Class AAAAA soccer playoffs with a 4-2 win over Luella on Tuesday.
Houston County (15-4) earned its fifth Elite Eight appearance in the past six years and will play either Harrison or Collins Hill on Friday. If the opponent is Collins Hill, the Bears will host.
“I don’t care who it is,” senior Erick Douglas said. “I just want to go out there and play.”
With the game tied at 2 and just less than 15 minutes to play, Douglas and fellow Houston County starters Christian Aguilar, Patrick Braxton and Kyle Clodfelter re-entered the game. The Bears’ attack was struggling at the time. Houston County had yielded a tying goal to Josh Cruz 15 minutes earlier, and the action was favoring the Lions.
Houston County head coach Heath Burch wanted his top players in top shape for the team’s final push.
“I wanted to end the game with my best 11,” he said. “It was hot and humid (Tuesday), so I wanted to get them a little breather before the last 15 minutes.”
Within a minute of the quartet’s re-entry, Houston County led 3-2. Clodfeleter’s grounded cross from the left side found Aguilar alone on the right. The senior wing beat Luella keeper Shaquille Chestnut at the far post.
The Bears closed out Luella five minutes later. This time Clodfelter was on the receiving end of a pass from Douglas.
Clodfelter said Burch’s substitution pattern is less about fresh legs and more about attitude.
“As starters, we’re supposed to pick the team up,” Clodfelter said. “It shows we’re not ready to give up.”
Luella, the No. 2 seed out of Region 2-AAAAA, opened the scoring when striker Andrew Preston collected a high-bounding ball in the area and muscled it past Houston County keeper Conner Terry in the fourth minute.
The Bears tied the game in the 18th minute. Braxton hit the post with a drive from 15 yards, but the rebound ended up at the feet of Michael Poston who tapped the ball home. Poston now has three goals in two playoff games.
Houston County went up 2-1 with 9:30 left in the first half when Juan Segarra took a pass from Caleb Graves before beating Chestnut, again to the far post.
Segarra was one of seven reserves to see action for Houston County.
“Depth has never been a problem for this team,” Burch said. “I’ve got 21 guys and all 21 can play. They know their role, and they don’t complain. ... That’s what makes a good team.
Houston County (15-4) earned its fifth Elite Eight appearance in the past six years and will play either Harrison or Collins Hill on Friday. If the opponent is Collins Hill, the Bears will host.
“I don’t care who it is,” senior Erick Douglas said. “I just want to go out there and play.”
With the game tied at 2 and just less than 15 minutes to play, Douglas and fellow Houston County starters Christian Aguilar, Patrick Braxton and Kyle Clodfelter re-entered the game. The Bears’ attack was struggling at the time. Houston County had yielded a tying goal to Josh Cruz 15 minutes earlier, and the action was favoring the Lions.
Houston County head coach Heath Burch wanted his top players in top shape for the team’s final push.
“I wanted to end the game with my best 11,” he said. “It was hot and humid (Tuesday), so I wanted to get them a little breather before the last 15 minutes.”
Within a minute of the quartet’s re-entry, Houston County led 3-2. Clodfeleter’s grounded cross from the left side found Aguilar alone on the right. The senior wing beat Luella keeper Shaquille Chestnut at the far post.
The Bears closed out Luella five minutes later. This time Clodfelter was on the receiving end of a pass from Douglas.
Clodfelter said Burch’s substitution pattern is less about fresh legs and more about attitude.
“As starters, we’re supposed to pick the team up,” Clodfelter said. “It shows we’re not ready to give up.”
Luella, the No. 2 seed out of Region 2-AAAAA, opened the scoring when striker Andrew Preston collected a high-bounding ball in the area and muscled it past Houston County keeper Conner Terry in the fourth minute.
The Bears tied the game in the 18th minute. Braxton hit the post with a drive from 15 yards, but the rebound ended up at the feet of Michael Poston who tapped the ball home. Poston now has three goals in two playoff games.
Houston County went up 2-1 with 9:30 left in the first half when Juan Segarra took a pass from Caleb Graves before beating Chestnut, again to the far post.
Segarra was one of seven reserves to see action for Houston County.
“Depth has never been a problem for this team,” Burch said. “I’ve got 21 guys and all 21 can play. They know their role, and they don’t complain. ... That’s what makes a good team.
All-Region Team
Tyler Daly of Warner Robins was named the region’s Player of the Year.
Heath Burch of region champion Houston County was the boys Coach of the Year. The remaining members of the boys All-Region first team are Caleb Graves, Christian Aguilar and Richmond Brou of Houston County; Jonathan Caza of Warner Robins; Salvador Torres and Eduardo Mier of Coffee; Tacho Mendoza of Tift County; Steven Willis of Lowndes; Devon Pike of Northside; and Cole Plymale of Valdosta. Girls All-Region first team includes Blakely McClellan and Anna Head of Tift County; Nikki Falcon and Briana Kilgore of Lowndes; Kayla Beitler and Lindsey Harman of Houston County; Alexis Roland of Valdosta; Kiley Barrett of Warner Robins; Taylor Antioco of Northside; and Rebeccah Stansberry of Coffee |
Play-Offs Rules and Procedures
End of the Year Banquet set for May 20
If you have not made a contribution for the coaches gifts please do so by Friday's game on May 7th, so that Maria and Kim are not having to wait until the last minute to purchase gifts. A suggested amount no more than $10 should be sufficient. But please give as much or little as you wish. Please do so by Friday, May 7.
Our soccer banquet is scheduled for May 20. | ||
Bears WIN Round Two Playoff Game at home v. Luella 4-2
Tournament Bracket
GHSA sets every ticket at $7.
Only GHSA passes will will be honored for admission.
Season passes and HCBOE IDs are not valid for the playoffs.
For the first time, select games of the
GHSA Soccer State Championships
will be broadcast on GHSA On Demand (Comcast Cable) and GHSA.tv (Web).
Only GHSA passes will will be honored for admission.
Season passes and HCBOE IDs are not valid for the playoffs.
For the first time, select games of the
GHSA Soccer State Championships
will be broadcast on GHSA On Demand (Comcast Cable) and GHSA.tv (Web).
Houston County advances on penalty kicks
WARNER ROBINS — Houston County senior Ethan Krirat hammered home the game-winning goal as the Bears defeated Pebblebrook 2-1 on penalty kicks in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA playoffs Tuesday.
Houston County (14-4) avenged last year’s second-round loss to the Falcons. The Bears advance to their seventh consecutive Sweet 16. They will host either Windsor Forest of Luella on Tuesday.
“This was our first overtime game of the year,” Houston County head coach Heath Burch said. “I was a little worried about how we’d react.”
The Bears, who trailed 1-0 at halftime, responded well to the pressure of overtime. Houston County controlled the run of play throughout the additional 10 minutes.
Then, during penalty kicks, Houston County players converted four of six opportunities. Krirat shot the game-winner to the left of Pebblebrook goalkeeper Raul Ruiz, who never moved.
“You can’t really think about it,” Krirat said. “You just have to do it.”
Ruiz may have been caught thinking about the kick he had just missed. Both teams made three of their first five penalty kicks. Ruiz was chosen to kick sixth for the Falcons. He missed off the left post.
Houston County goalkeeper Conner Terry made a big save on Pebblebrook’s Ronald Blanco to keep the Bears in the match.
“He was looking to my right,” Terry said. “Usually a player will do that when he’s trying to trick the keeper, so I went the opposite direction.”
Pebblebrook (9-5) opened the scoring with a goal in the 27th minute. Victor Cortez made good on a free kick from just outside the penalty area. The ball deflected off a Houston County defender, leaving Terry no chance at a save.
Houston tied the game with 25:49 left in the second half. Michael Poston took possession of a loose ball just inside the penalty area. Unmarked, the senior turned and rifled a shot past Ruiz.
From that point forward, the Bears dominated the run of play. Houston nearly scored a go-ahead goal in the game’s 69th minute, but Christian Aguilar’s chip over the Pebblebrook keeper hit the left post.
The game was played while a strong wind blew from the west. Gusts approached 45 mph before the sun set near halftime. All of the game’s goals, including penalty kicks, came against the wind.
Houston County (14-4) avenged last year’s second-round loss to the Falcons. The Bears advance to their seventh consecutive Sweet 16. They will host either Windsor Forest of Luella on Tuesday.
“This was our first overtime game of the year,” Houston County head coach Heath Burch said. “I was a little worried about how we’d react.”
The Bears, who trailed 1-0 at halftime, responded well to the pressure of overtime. Houston County controlled the run of play throughout the additional 10 minutes.
Then, during penalty kicks, Houston County players converted four of six opportunities. Krirat shot the game-winner to the left of Pebblebrook goalkeeper Raul Ruiz, who never moved.
“You can’t really think about it,” Krirat said. “You just have to do it.”
Ruiz may have been caught thinking about the kick he had just missed. Both teams made three of their first five penalty kicks. Ruiz was chosen to kick sixth for the Falcons. He missed off the left post.
Houston County goalkeeper Conner Terry made a big save on Pebblebrook’s Ronald Blanco to keep the Bears in the match.
“He was looking to my right,” Terry said. “Usually a player will do that when he’s trying to trick the keeper, so I went the opposite direction.”
Pebblebrook (9-5) opened the scoring with a goal in the 27th minute. Victor Cortez made good on a free kick from just outside the penalty area. The ball deflected off a Houston County defender, leaving Terry no chance at a save.
Houston tied the game with 25:49 left in the second half. Michael Poston took possession of a loose ball just inside the penalty area. Unmarked, the senior turned and rifled a shot past Ruiz.
From that point forward, the Bears dominated the run of play. Houston nearly scored a go-ahead goal in the game’s 69th minute, but Christian Aguilar’s chip over the Pebblebrook keeper hit the left post.
The game was played while a strong wind blew from the west. Gusts approached 45 mph before the sun set near halftime. All of the game’s goals, including penalty kicks, came against the wind.
 HC Bears Sweep Eagles
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Colquitt County soccer team get split at Houston
Moultrie Observer April 9, 2010
The Colquitt County boys soccer team defeated Houston County for the first time ever last week at Packer Park, but could not pull off a sweep of the Bears on Friday on the road. The Bears got a second-half goal and made it stand up in a 1-0 Region 1-AAAAA victory. The Packers won by the same 1-0 score last Friday at home. The Lady Packers won Friday’s first game, defeating the Lady Bears 2-0. Colquitt County boys coach Rob Craft said the Bears played “immensely better” than they did the previous Friday. “We survived the first half, but finally their guy got the ball in 18 in the second half and hit a bullet into the net,” Craft said. Keeper Damien Bentley kept the Packers in the game by make several big saves in the first half. “He played the best I’ve seen him play,” Craft said. “He just did a great job.” Tyler Dismuke got the goal to give the Packers the victory over the Bears last week, but Colquitt County not come up with an equalizer on Friday. The Packers fall to 7-6-1 overall and 6-5 in the region. The Bears increased their region record to 9-2. IMPORTANT DATES
Fall 2010 REGION 1-AAAA Re-alignment
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Bears leave Warner Robins in the DARK...
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Wednesday, Apr 7, 2010
from Macon.com
Bears seize control of region By CHRIS DEIGHAN
WARNER ROBINS —
Senior striker Kyle Clodfelter scored two goals and assisted a third as the Houston County boys soccer team beat Warner Robins 3-0 on Tuesday, unseating the Demons for first place in GHSA Region 1-AAAAA. The Bears and Demons are now deadlocked atop the region standings at 9-2, but Houston County owns first place after sweeping the series with identical scores. The Bears still must win their final three games to guarantee their fifth region title in six years. “We definitely can close out the region,” midfielder Caleb Graves said. “We can as long as we play with intensity.” That was the case Tuesday.
The Bears (9-4) were the more aggressive team throughout the night. Houston County took more shots, committed more fouls and was flagged for more offsides. “They were the best team,” Warner Robins head coach Andy Bailey said. “At least (Tuesday night).” Clodfelter opened the scoring in the 13th minute when he converted a penalty kick. After winning a battle with Warner Robins keeper Sean Taylor for a 50-50 ball 10 yards from the Demons goal mouth, Clodfelter’s shot was blocked by a defender. But a handball was called, and the Bears’ senior was awarded the spot kick.
Clodfelter doubled his team’s lead five minutes into the second half. Unmarked on the left side, he took a nice pass from Graves and hammered the ball into the net for a 2-0 Houston County advantage. Patrick Braxton capped the scoring when he scored directly off Clodfelter’s throw-in in the 49th minute. Warner Robins (10-3) played without its top scorer, Tyler Daly, who was serving a red-card suspension, according to Bailey. “He’s a commanding player,” Bailey said, “but that’s not why we lost. We got beat in the midfield.” The Demons did manage 13 shots, but none came from inside the area. Houston County keeper Conner Terry wasn’t truly challenged all night.
In the girls game, Houston County’s Dawn Robertson scored in the game’s final three minutes to help the Lady Bears secure a 2-1 victory. Houston County (7-6) moved past the Demonettes (8-6) into third place in the region.
from Macon.com
Bears seize control of region By CHRIS DEIGHAN
WARNER ROBINS —
Senior striker Kyle Clodfelter scored two goals and assisted a third as the Houston County boys soccer team beat Warner Robins 3-0 on Tuesday, unseating the Demons for first place in GHSA Region 1-AAAAA. The Bears and Demons are now deadlocked atop the region standings at 9-2, but Houston County owns first place after sweeping the series with identical scores. The Bears still must win their final three games to guarantee their fifth region title in six years. “We definitely can close out the region,” midfielder Caleb Graves said. “We can as long as we play with intensity.” That was the case Tuesday.
The Bears (9-4) were the more aggressive team throughout the night. Houston County took more shots, committed more fouls and was flagged for more offsides. “They were the best team,” Warner Robins head coach Andy Bailey said. “At least (Tuesday night).” Clodfelter opened the scoring in the 13th minute when he converted a penalty kick. After winning a battle with Warner Robins keeper Sean Taylor for a 50-50 ball 10 yards from the Demons goal mouth, Clodfelter’s shot was blocked by a defender. But a handball was called, and the Bears’ senior was awarded the spot kick.
Clodfelter doubled his team’s lead five minutes into the second half. Unmarked on the left side, he took a nice pass from Graves and hammered the ball into the net for a 2-0 Houston County advantage. Patrick Braxton capped the scoring when he scored directly off Clodfelter’s throw-in in the 49th minute. Warner Robins (10-3) played without its top scorer, Tyler Daly, who was serving a red-card suspension, according to Bailey. “He’s a commanding player,” Bailey said, “but that’s not why we lost. We got beat in the midfield.” The Demons did manage 13 shots, but none came from inside the area. Houston County keeper Conner Terry wasn’t truly challenged all night.
In the girls game, Houston County’s Dawn Robertson scored in the game’s final three minutes to help the Lady Bears secure a 2-1 victory. Houston County (7-6) moved past the Demonettes (8-6) into third place in the region.
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2010 Boys and Girls Schedule
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Hello everyone!
We need your help! Below you will find a list of dates of all soccer games. If you could please choose at least one date/game to work the concession stand, it will really help us out. All monies earned go directly to the HoCo Soccer program. Please click on a date to email me and let me know which game you would like to work. I will also send you a reminder email the day before you are scheduled to work. J Thank you so much for your continued support of our soccer program.  Maria Heck and Faith Terry |
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A Note From Coach Burch
2010 Houston County Boys Soccer Program
Dear Parents:
This letter is to give you some information about the season and expectations I have from your son. The 2010 season should be an exciting one this year. Our main goal this season is to continue the tradition at HOCO by regaining the region title and making a deep run in the state playoffs.
What expectations do I have from your son? I expect him to be at ALL practice sessions. I know we have emergencies that come up. I need to know before hand if your son is not going to be at practice. I expect your son to behave in a positive manner at all times (school, practice, games, and bus trips). Failure to follow the team rules will result in reduced playing time and extra conditioning. More specific rules will be sent home with your son once the roster has been established.
I would like to thank you for all the support and donations you have given to this program throughout the years. The program has continued to be a self sufficient program and this would not be possible without your financial support. This year we are asking that each player raise $200. This will be made possible through program ads, season ticket sales, and field work. Attached are the directions for buying a program advertisement. Businesses, social clubs, or churches are able to advertise and parents can pledge their support for their son in a player’s ad of any size.
In order for us to complete the program in time for the season opener we must start getting advertisements as soon as possible. We can’t wait until the season begins to start on the program. Buying a program ad does not guarantee that your son will be on the soccer team. If you purchase a personal ad for your child and he does not make the team I will reimburse the money to you. If it is an ad for a business, the money will not be returned. I will still put the advertisement for the businesses in the program. The due dates for the program is Wednesday, February 17.
Dear Parents:
This letter is to give you some information about the season and expectations I have from your son. The 2010 season should be an exciting one this year. Our main goal this season is to continue the tradition at HOCO by regaining the region title and making a deep run in the state playoffs.
What expectations do I have from your son? I expect him to be at ALL practice sessions. I know we have emergencies that come up. I need to know before hand if your son is not going to be at practice. I expect your son to behave in a positive manner at all times (school, practice, games, and bus trips). Failure to follow the team rules will result in reduced playing time and extra conditioning. More specific rules will be sent home with your son once the roster has been established.
I would like to thank you for all the support and donations you have given to this program throughout the years. The program has continued to be a self sufficient program and this would not be possible without your financial support. This year we are asking that each player raise $200. This will be made possible through program ads, season ticket sales, and field work. Attached are the directions for buying a program advertisement. Businesses, social clubs, or churches are able to advertise and parents can pledge their support for their son in a player’s ad of any size.
In order for us to complete the program in time for the season opener we must start getting advertisements as soon as possible. We can’t wait until the season begins to start on the program. Buying a program ad does not guarantee that your son will be on the soccer team. If you purchase a personal ad for your child and he does not make the team I will reimburse the money to you. If it is an ad for a business, the money will not be returned. I will still put the advertisement for the businesses in the program. The due dates for the program is Wednesday, February 17.
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Once final cuts are made more information will follow.
I look forward to working with you and your son this season! Heath Burch |
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