High school girls soccer

[Unregistered]

Hey, does anyone know what club team LB from Canton plays for? She's committed to Maryland, right?

[Unregistered]

Bolts and BC

[Unregistered]

Hey, does anyone know what club team LB from Canton plays for? She's committed to Maryland, right?

Scorpions and yes committed to MD.

[Unregistered]

Canton-N'port update?

[Unregistered]

Canton-N'port update?

3-0

#Newburyport hits the post with under 10 to go, but #Canton just added their third

[Unregistered]

3-0

#Newburyport hits the post with under 10 to go, but #Canton just added their third

How is the field? Are C-C and Sandwich going to be able to get boys game in?

[Unregistered]

Harry,
Not sure if OA was the most complete team that Peabody has played, but they were very good. Strong in the back & strong in the middle & they did play a very physical style. Ref did "let them play" & I thought HD did take another beating ( I can feel for LB, having watched same with HD all year). Agree with you that the beatings they take is unfortunate; do not understand ref's reluctance to limit this.
Peabody's D played well, although they tend to just boot it out of zone. They kept OA's scoring chances to a minimum.
Overall thought Peabody hung tough, played scrappy, withstood some early pressure & wore down OA's defense.

I can recall two hard fouls on HD. Hard fouls does not translate to attempt to injure but more so a struggle to keep up with a great talent. That being said, there were at least a half dozen examples where she also tried to draw the foul. I thin line between getting the official give you a call and taking a dive. I too believe the official "let them play" but HD clearly is an artist at trying to draw a foul. A little too much for this poster but that is based on a limited (few games) exposure.

OA had a slight advantage in play the first half and was able to capitalize on one of their few scoring opportunities. Peabody had a slight advantage in the second half. Both teams looked to be a little fatigued as the game approached the end of regulation and entered OT. This is typically when the more skilled and talented players have the edge and can take advantage of even the slightest breakdown. Aka: peabody's goal.

I would not be surprised to see these two teams do battle again next year. Both teams will be strong again next season.

[Unregistered]

I can recall two hard fouls on HD. Hard fouls does not translate to attempt to injure but more so a struggle to keep up with a great talent. That being said, there were at least a half dozen examples where she also tried to draw the foul. I thin line between getting the official give you a call and taking a dive. I too believe the official "let them play" but HD clearly is an artist at trying to draw a foul. A little too much for this poster but that is based on a limited (few games) exposure.

OA had a slight advantage in play the first half and was able to capitalize on one of their few scoring opportunities. Peabody had a slight advantage in the second half. Both teams looked to be a little fatigued as the game approached the end of regulation and entered OT. This is typically when the more skilled and talented players have the edge and can take advantage of even the slightest breakdown. Aka: peabody's goal.

I would not be surprised to see these two teams do battle again next year. Both teams will be strong again next season.

She is fouled a lot. She also takes dives - especially when she gets stripped. EM used to take dives all the time too. They teach it in Peabody.

[Unregistered]

Very interesting discussion on the drawing fouls/diving, as I have seen the same type of play from the canton striker as well numerous times. also lots of loud shrieks when down inside the box (especially when frustrated by no-name high school defenders). Is this something that strikers are taught in general?

[Unregistered]

She is fouled a lot. She also takes dives - especially when she gets stripped. EM used to take dives all the time too. They teach it in Peabody.

No, they do not teach it in Peabody, the two learned it at FC Stars. Stars also got them to where they are, but they both dive with the best of them.

[Unregistered]

(especially when frustrated by no-name high school defenders).

There are many "no-name" high school defenders out there that play good soccer. We are all obsessed with the goal scorer. Let's hear it for the "no-name", hardworking, skilled defensive rock that gets the job done, and gets very little to zero credit.

[Unregistered]

There are many "no-name" high school defenders out there that play good soccer. We are all obsessed with the goal scorer. Let's hear it for the "no-name", hardworking, skilled defensive rock that gets the job done, and gets very little to zero credit.

Yes, my daughter is one of them and she and her defense-mates shut down many so-called stars and all-league players this season. Coach barely gives them a nod and almost never mentions them in the paper. He had the nerve to laud the offense after a 0-0 tie against a tough team. But, she had a blast this season with most of her teammates and that is what she is taking with her as she leaves high school soccer behind.

[Unregistered]

Diving/drawing a foul is a unique and talented skill. Those that are effective at this skill are also likely to be the same that over use it to their demise. A good official (one that played the game) will likely pick up on the effort and may not call the legitimate fouls.

I have seen it work and applauded the effort when it worked for my daughter's team and and will admit to reluctant admiration when it worked against my daughter's team. That being said, it should be used on a limited and tactical basis. HD in my humble opinion, is guilty of too much diving. She is a better player than that and may be hurting herself with this approach.

Before anyone beats me up for these comments... She is an extremely talented player and I hope a coach can help her be more selective and capitalize on this talent.

She will be a very successful player no matter my opinion.

[Unregistered]

Diving/drawing a foul is a unique and talented skill. Those that are effective at this skill are also likely to be the same that over use it to their demise. A good official (one that played the game) will likely pick up on the effort and may not call the legitimate fouls.

I have seen it work and applauded the effort when it worked for my daughter's team and and will admit to reluctant admiration when it worked against my daughter's team. That being said, it should be used on a limited and tactical basis. HD in my humble opinion, is guilty of too much diving. She is a better player than that and may be hurting herself with this approach.

Before anyone beats me up for these comments... She is an extremely talented player and I hope a coach can help her be more selective and capitalize on this talent.

She will be a very successful player no matter my opinion.

Your comments don't suggest she's not talented. So not beating you up for that. Your comments say she cheats and you commend her for this. In fact, you "applaud the effort when it worked for your daughter's team" and offer "reluctant admiration." Boo-hiss.

This is a most ugly part of the most beautiful game that will never be eliminated. We should not embrace and applaud cheating...however effective.

[Unregistered]

Your comments don't suggest she's not talented. So not beating you up for that. Your comments say she cheats and you commend her for this. In fact, you "applaud the effort when it worked for your daughter's team" and offer "reluctant admiration." Boo-hiss.

This is a most ugly part of the most beautiful game that will never be eliminated. We should not embrace and applaud cheating...however effective.

Lighten up Francis!