Gary's U-17s with Big Smiles (No Doubt, in Contemplation of their Late June Long Weekend in Maine, The U17s have been quietly going about their business since they came together last last Fall. Playing college showcases and competing in Region I's Northeast Subregional league they have been waiting their chance to show their stuff in the State Cup having been byed through to the finals. There can be no ignoring the U17s any longer because on June 1st they triumphed over Seacoast in a close and toughly contested State Cup final. Gary's girls had their hands full with a talented Seacoast team but were able to jump out to a 1 goal lead in the first half. Carlee Brion blasted a loose ball from a set play into the back of the net. The girls jumped out to a 2 goal lead early in the second half when Bree Robinson pounced on a rebound from a cross by Cassy Muse and pushed it past the Seacoast goalie. Seacoast made it close by scoring their only goal with about 15 minutes to play. Seacoast went on the attack for the final 15 minutes but the girls held strong for the 2-1 victory.
The result is a testament to the strong ties that hold this team and their coaches together. Many of the young women on this team have been playing together since they were girls in the u-11 and u-12 years -- then flying under the banner of the old MISL club. When MISL folded they moved to the Phantoms and when the Phantoms were subsumed into the Classics, they came to Granite FC. Through it all, they have shown a fierce loyalty to each other and their coach, Gary Karibian. With the blending of four players from the original squad that started the COE in 2003 they have made a potent combination that looks forward to the challenges ahead in Maine.
Congratulation to the u-17 players, coaches and families!!! Everyone at Granite FC is proud to be associated with each of you.
5 comments:
Congratulations Girls !! You always find a way to pull it off...No matter what jersey you are wearing. You are indeed a very special team (coaches included). Thanks to Granite FC for letting us remain a team :)
Nice Job Girls !!
Congratulations to our wonderful girls, coaches and "management" at Grantite FC. Our girls have been told many times that they would fail, they're not as good as Seacoast. Well, they have proven time and time again, they ARE the better team. With a lot of talent and even more heart, they are the champions...AGAIN. Love this team.
Woo Hoo!!! Here's to a great bunch of players. Do New Hampshire proud when you get to Maine!!!
Four state cups is six years might finally earn you girls the respect you deserve. Great job, it was fun to watch you play on Sunday.
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