Congratulations to all of the players and player-coaches on their successes in the season-ending Kuppa Tournament!
Team 5 finished in 15th place at 0-4, losing their four games by a total of only twelve goals. Team 5 was the only team to hold Team 3 under double digits in goals.
Team 1 finished in 6th place at 2-2. John Heafner and Steve Sigman helped the squad to an impressive 11.0 goals scored per game.
Team 2 finished in 4th place at 3-2. Max Wurm, Trent Going, Marty Ruzicka, and Dylan Jungels anchored the stingiest defense, allowing only 6.2 goals per game.
Team 4 finished in 2nd place at 4-1. Until the final game, their lack of a goalie was overcome by contributions from the entire roster, especially Mike Sizemore and William Page.
Team 3 captured the championship at 5-0. Tim Dale and Zach Varwig led the way to an average margin of victory 4.2 goals.
JCWP's summer session will start either June 9 or June 16. See you at the pool!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Kuppa Finals
JCWP is performing exceptionally in the Kuppa Tournament. All five teams have played well, and the senior leadership is impressive. The schedule for tomorrow is below. All games are at MICDS.
At 7:45 AM, Team 4 plays Team 2. The loser plays in the 3rd place game at 3:00 PM; the winner plays in the championship game at 4:00 PM.
At 8:30 AM, Team 3 plays Daisy 2. The loser plays in the 3rd place game at 3:00 PM; the winner plays in the championship game at 4:00 PM.
At 10:00 AM, Team 1 plays Mad Dog 2. The loser plays in the 7th place game at 1:00 PM; the winner plays in the 5th place game at 2:00 PM.
At 11:30 AM, Team 5 plays SLAP 1.
See you at the pool.
At 7:45 AM, Team 4 plays Team 2. The loser plays in the 3rd place game at 3:00 PM; the winner plays in the championship game at 4:00 PM.
At 8:30 AM, Team 3 plays Daisy 2. The loser plays in the 3rd place game at 3:00 PM; the winner plays in the championship game at 4:00 PM.
At 10:00 AM, Team 1 plays Mad Dog 2. The loser plays in the 7th place game at 1:00 PM; the winner plays in the 5th place game at 2:00 PM.
At 11:30 AM, Team 5 plays SLAP 1.
See you at the pool.
Kittens Win!
In a fitting finish to their season, the 7th and 8th graders won the championship game of the Winter 2008 Middle School League. Playing against the same Mad Dog 14's team that
trounced them 10-4 just over a month ago, the Kittens led for most of the game before allowing the game to go to overtime. Just over a minute into the sudden victory period, Michael Sigman's shot from 7 meters found the back of the net for the thrilling 6-5 win. Thomas Morgan and Darrian Castro, respectively, were named Offensive and Defensive Most Valuable Players.
Congratulations to the players and Coaches Charlie Cutelli and Ray Kreienkamp on the team's obvious improvement over the past couple months!
trounced them 10-4 just over a month ago, the Kittens led for most of the game before allowing the game to go to overtime. Just over a minute into the sudden victory period, Michael Sigman's shot from 7 meters found the back of the net for the thrilling 6-5 win. Thomas Morgan and Darrian Castro, respectively, were named Offensive and Defensive Most Valuable Players.
Congratulations to the players and Coaches Charlie Cutelli and Ray Kreienkamp on the team's obvious improvement over the past couple months!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Black v. Mad Dog A
Black closed out the season with a win v. Mad Dog A in a brilliant showing of counter-attack offense. Unfortunatly, I didn't commit the score to memeory, but I believe it was 14-4. The majority of those goals came in the second half, when Black switched to a drop defense that forced Mad Dog to take outside shots, leading to counter attack opportunties.
The positives from this game were:
The positives from this game were:
- solid counter attack offense
- 5-on-6 defense
- 2M defense of Michael O'Neill and Trent Going
- the goaltending of Matt Hoenberger
The negatives fromt his game were:
- needlessly turning the ball over
- too many kickouts
- forced/blind passing on set offense
- 2M's not holding the positive set
It was an all-around good effort from everyone. Player of the game went to John Maurer for working hard without the ball and drawing a 5 meter in the 2nd quarter.
-Coach Tom
Sunday, February 3, 2008
JCWP YELLOW VS DAISY B
After a narrow win and less than stellar play the Jungle Cat Yellow squad came ready to play this week. The first period was tight with great goaltending by Jim Bowers. There were numerous scoring opportunities that we could not finish off on. None the less with the looks we were getting it would just be a matter of time before we put the ball in the goal. Our 2 meter defenders did an excellent job of guarding a big and physical 2 meter from Daisy. I think he might have scored only one goal while setting. I was thoroughly impressed with our offensive drives and 6-5 situations. While we did not necessarily score every time down we had a lot of great cross goal pass opportunities. It was nice to see what players work on in practice actually happen in the game. The third quarter saw a slight lapse in play. I think some players were tired but in the 4th quarter JCWP Yellow was ready to finish their opponents. I think Daisy B got one and at most two shots on goal this quarter. Our flats and points were crashing on the 2 meter before he even had a chance to react. When the dust settled Yellow had won 6-3.
Player of the game went to Dan Geisman for his 2 meter defense. All in all, the coaches were happy with the outcome and the flow of the game.
Player of the game went to Dan Geisman for his 2 meter defense. All in all, the coaches were happy with the outcome and the flow of the game.
JCWP ORANGE VS. MAD DOG B
JCWP Orange ended their roller coaster season with a game that reflected this up-and-down character of their season, beating Mad Dog B by a score of 9-5. In the first two quarters, Orange looked the best it had all season. The 2 meters did an excellent job of looking for good matchups,
and the offense was able to convert a few of these offensive opportunities into goals. Orange team showed a great willingness to find these matchups by sending in Misha Digman, Dan Pike, Ben Castro, Pat Archer, and Nathan Schachtman among others to set. Alistair Vierod had a phenomenal game, playing sound defense and scoring goals offensively by countering hard
after wayward Mad Dog passes. After three missed chances on 6-on-5 during the game and many missed chances the previous game, JCWP Orange finally broke loose from their 6-on-5 scoring woes when Rob Golterman buried a shot into the upper corner on a 6-on-5 while walking in from around the 7-meter mark. Dan Pike also played a crucial role in getting the offense set-up right before this goal. The Orange team's success in the first half did not translate into a smooth second half. Although the team was up 8-2 at one point, the game ended 9-5. Part of Orange team's troubles stemmed from the fact that Mad Dog began beating Orange back to defense.
Nevertheless, Orange was able to hold it together. Overall, the Orange team finished their season together on a good note, and I was really glad to see them playing their best water polo at times during their last game.
Co-players of the game were Rob Golterman and Alistair Vierod, who both made notable impacts in the win. It was good to see the team improve, and they definitely looked in top form for stretches of this, their final game together this Winter.
Coach Ray
and the offense was able to convert a few of these offensive opportunities into goals. Orange team showed a great willingness to find these matchups by sending in Misha Digman, Dan Pike, Ben Castro, Pat Archer, and Nathan Schachtman among others to set. Alistair Vierod had a phenomenal game, playing sound defense and scoring goals offensively by countering hard
after wayward Mad Dog passes. After three missed chances on 6-on-5 during the game and many missed chances the previous game, JCWP Orange finally broke loose from their 6-on-5 scoring woes when Rob Golterman buried a shot into the upper corner on a 6-on-5 while walking in from around the 7-meter mark. Dan Pike also played a crucial role in getting the offense set-up right before this goal. The Orange team's success in the first half did not translate into a smooth second half. Although the team was up 8-2 at one point, the game ended 9-5. Part of Orange team's troubles stemmed from the fact that Mad Dog began beating Orange back to defense.
Nevertheless, Orange was able to hold it together. Overall, the Orange team finished their season together on a good note, and I was really glad to see them playing their best water polo at times during their last game.
Co-players of the game were Rob Golterman and Alistair Vierod, who both made notable impacts in the win. It was good to see the team improve, and they definitely looked in top form for stretches of this, their final game together this Winter.
Coach Ray
KITTENS VS. MAD DOG 12's
The Kittens came out feisty again this week and made quick work of their opponents, beating Mad Dog 12's 14-3. Despite only having one sub for most of the game, the Kittens swam Mad Dog hard, and they left little doubt that they were the team that deserved to win. Once again, Michael Bowers and Thomas Morgan thoroughly dominated their opponents, each contributing
numerous goals to the Kittens 14 overall goals. Defensively, the Kittens were solid, with a passing lane attack that sparked many counterattacks.
Darrian Castro and Michael Bowers did a great job in containing Mad Dog's 2 meters. Although the game was played well by all Kittens, Darrian Castro was the Kitten's player of the game for his great defense and his awareness on offense. By winning, the Kittens advanced to the 12:15
Championship game for the Middle School league on Saturday, February 9. I look forward to seeing this talented squad fight for one last win next weekend.
Coach Ray
numerous goals to the Kittens 14 overall goals. Defensively, the Kittens were solid, with a passing lane attack that sparked many counterattacks.
Darrian Castro and Michael Bowers did a great job in containing Mad Dog's 2 meters. Although the game was played well by all Kittens, Darrian Castro was the Kitten's player of the game for his great defense and his awareness on offense. By winning, the Kittens advanced to the 12:15
Championship game for the Middle School league on Saturday, February 9. I look forward to seeing this talented squad fight for one last win next weekend.
Coach Ray
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Monday, February 4
The following is the schedule for Monday, February 4. This is our last event at Chaminade.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM middle school practice
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Team 2 vs. Team 5
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Team 2 vs. Team 3
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Team 4 vs. Team 5
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM Team 1 vs. Team 3
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM Team 1 vs. Team 4
7th and 8th graders play at 12:15 Saturday at Ladue. High school players should check the Kuppa Tournament schedule at www.mowaterpolo.com for game times and sites. Games begin Tuesday night!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM middle school practice
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Team 2 vs. Team 5
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Team 2 vs. Team 3
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Team 4 vs. Team 5
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM Team 1 vs. Team 3
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM Team 1 vs. Team 4
7th and 8th graders play at 12:15 Saturday at Ladue. High school players should check the Kuppa Tournament schedule at www.mowaterpolo.com for game times and sites. Games begin Tuesday night!
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