The Jungle Cat Kittens continued their unbeaten season with a 14-1 win over Elks Club. Offensively they were led by Michael Bowers with 3 goals and Michael Savio with 4 goals. Defensively the Kittens forced a lot of turnovers by staying in the passing lanes, press blocking and not fouling on the perimeter. Derrion Castro also demonstrated some stellar goaltending, making some great saves during the second quarter. After scoring several goals on counterattacks we shifted our attention to scoring off of drives for the rest of the game.
Things we did well:
Guarding the passing lanes
Press blocking
Counterattacking
Protecting the ball
Areas that need improvement:
Communication
Maintaining an umbrella on offense
Matching up after goals have been scored
Note: Next week, games will be held on Tuesday instead of Thursday. We will play Old Warson at 6:00 pm. We will be practicing on Monday and Wednesday normal times at Chaminade. Due to the game on Tuesday there will be no game or practice on Thursday.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
What a day!! Cats Dominate at Lyons
The day started at 5:15am and ended at almost 11:30pm in the St. James the Greater parking lot. In between, the Jungle Cat JO Team showed they are a force in the Midwest zone, going 3-0 against strong Chicago competition.
In the first game of the day, after a 4+ hour car ride, the Cats struggled to convert several early chances. However, the talent of the Cats was too much for the team from NIPC. John Heafner led the scoring assault with 4 goals, while Matt Stipanovich played Santa Claus, handing out 5 gifts (assists) to his teammates. In goal, Matt Hohenberger showed a little rust from his volleyball-related absence, but was steady enough to make 8 saves in the Cats' 15-5 opening win. Heafner was named the Player of the Game.
Up next for JCWP was Windy City, the club team of Chicago's dominant high school Fenwick. Boasting one of the top players in the area who is on the Jr. National team, Windy City came out strong and aggressively. Jack Meara's early counter-attack goal, though, helped settle the Cats down and it was 2-2 going into the 2nd quarter. However, shooting in the shallow end -- a real disadvantage as the 2M defenders were literally allowed to stand straight up on the bottom -- the Cats started to lose it. Defensively, they were being overmatched, the offense was stagnant and the counter-attack was gone. We were literally hanging on by a thread. The scoreboard read 5-2 at halftime in favor of the bad guys.
However, St. Louis pride kicked in and the Cats were a totally different team in the 2nd half. Playing a near flawless press & playing extremely tough in the water, the Cats outscored the befuddled Windy City team 7-1 in the final half of play, pulling away for a 9-6 win. EVERYONE on the team played great. Highlights were Meara's ferociousness guarding hole, Michael O'Neill's unfailing determination, and Will Derdeyn's bounce-skip upper-corner shot. Hohenberger also made some terrific saves on some very good shots. Meara was runner-up POTG, with the overall honors going to Derdeyn.
In the final game of the day, the Jungle Cats again proved too be FAR too much for their opponent, West Suburban. Although they started slowly, the game quickly got out of control as the Cats exploded for 12 goals by halftime, and ended up with an 18-4 victory to finish 3-0. Stipanovich led with 8 points (3G, 5A) while Heafner led in goals with 5.
All in all, it was a long day but a very successful one. Everyone was confident in their abilities going in, but they now have proof that they can dominate when they want to. John Heafner was named Player of the Day for averaging a hat trick for the day.
Thanks to Coach Cutelli for organizing the trip, and to the Maloneys for transportation, drinks, & stat keeping.
Final Stats (G/A by game (ie: game 1 :: game 2 :: game 3 :: total))
Sizemore - 3/1 :: 0/0 :: 2/1 :: 5/2
Maloney - 1/1 :: 0/0 :: 2/1 :: 3/2
Meara - 1/1 :: 2/0 :: 1/1 :: 4/2
Going - 0/0 :: 0/0 :: 0/1 :: 0/1
O'Neill - 1/1 :: 1/2 :: 2/0 :: 4/3
Savio - 3/1 :: 0/0 :: 1/3 :: 4/4
Heafner - 4/0 :: 3/3 :: 5/0 :: 12/3
Derdeyn - 2/1 :: 2/0 :: 2/2 :: 6/3
Stipanovich - 0/5 :: 1/1 :: 3/5 :: 4/11
Hohenberger - 24 saves, 6 assists, 15 GA
In the first game of the day, after a 4+ hour car ride, the Cats struggled to convert several early chances. However, the talent of the Cats was too much for the team from NIPC. John Heafner led the scoring assault with 4 goals, while Matt Stipanovich played Santa Claus, handing out 5 gifts (assists) to his teammates. In goal, Matt Hohenberger showed a little rust from his volleyball-related absence, but was steady enough to make 8 saves in the Cats' 15-5 opening win. Heafner was named the Player of the Game.
Up next for JCWP was Windy City, the club team of Chicago's dominant high school Fenwick. Boasting one of the top players in the area who is on the Jr. National team, Windy City came out strong and aggressively. Jack Meara's early counter-attack goal, though, helped settle the Cats down and it was 2-2 going into the 2nd quarter. However, shooting in the shallow end -- a real disadvantage as the 2M defenders were literally allowed to stand straight up on the bottom -- the Cats started to lose it. Defensively, they were being overmatched, the offense was stagnant and the counter-attack was gone. We were literally hanging on by a thread. The scoreboard read 5-2 at halftime in favor of the bad guys.
However, St. Louis pride kicked in and the Cats were a totally different team in the 2nd half. Playing a near flawless press & playing extremely tough in the water, the Cats outscored the befuddled Windy City team 7-1 in the final half of play, pulling away for a 9-6 win. EVERYONE on the team played great. Highlights were Meara's ferociousness guarding hole, Michael O'Neill's unfailing determination, and Will Derdeyn's bounce-skip upper-corner shot. Hohenberger also made some terrific saves on some very good shots. Meara was runner-up POTG, with the overall honors going to Derdeyn.
In the final game of the day, the Jungle Cats again proved too be FAR too much for their opponent, West Suburban. Although they started slowly, the game quickly got out of control as the Cats exploded for 12 goals by halftime, and ended up with an 18-4 victory to finish 3-0. Stipanovich led with 8 points (3G, 5A) while Heafner led in goals with 5.
All in all, it was a long day but a very successful one. Everyone was confident in their abilities going in, but they now have proof that they can dominate when they want to. John Heafner was named Player of the Day for averaging a hat trick for the day.
Thanks to Coach Cutelli for organizing the trip, and to the Maloneys for transportation, drinks, & stat keeping.
Final Stats (G/A by game (ie: game 1 :: game 2 :: game 3 :: total))
Sizemore - 3/1 :: 0/0 :: 2/1 :: 5/2
Maloney - 1/1 :: 0/0 :: 2/1 :: 3/2
Meara - 1/1 :: 2/0 :: 1/1 :: 4/2
Going - 0/0 :: 0/0 :: 0/1 :: 0/1
O'Neill - 1/1 :: 1/2 :: 2/0 :: 4/3
Savio - 3/1 :: 0/0 :: 1/3 :: 4/4
Heafner - 4/0 :: 3/3 :: 5/0 :: 12/3
Derdeyn - 2/1 :: 2/0 :: 2/2 :: 6/3
Stipanovich - 0/5 :: 1/1 :: 3/5 :: 4/11
Hohenberger - 24 saves, 6 assists, 15 GA
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Lyons Trip This Weekend
The information sheets for this weekend's tournament can be accessed through the links below:
Lyons Travel Info & JO Payment Schedule -- Click here!
Athlete Travel Release Form **MUST BE COMPLETED TO TRAVEL** -- Click here!
If you have questions about the Chicago trip, direct them to Charlie Cutelli (ccutelli@pkwy.k12.mo.us). JO questions should go to Coach P.
Thanks....
Lyons Travel Info & JO Payment Schedule -- Click here!
Athlete Travel Release Form **MUST BE COMPLETED TO TRAVEL** -- Click here!
If you have questions about the Chicago trip, direct them to Charlie Cutelli (ccutelli@pkwy.k12.mo.us). JO questions should go to Coach P.
Thanks....
A Level, Week 2
Week 2 began with a disappointing showing from the Leopards. Steve Sigman and Danny Faust controlled their respective ends of the pool, leading the squad to outscore SLAP 12-5. Unfortunately, the game was made possible only by the Leopards borrowing a goalie from the opponent, as a mere six of the fourteen players on the JCWP roster attended.
The Lions welcomed back goalie Matt Hohenberger, who sparkled against the Mad Dogs. Patrick Maloney and John Savio keyed the offense, but several late defensive lapses made the final score of 15-5 somewhat respectable.
The undermanned Leopards were then scheduled to square off against the Lions, resulting in their second forfeit of the evening. Some roster shuffling netted the Leopards several Lions, including Hohenberger, as well as Coach Tom Tandler and former Jungle Cat Wes Going. Both teams spent the majority of the game employing a crash defense, and the revised Leopards came out on top 11-10.
Finally, the Tigers matched up with Daisy and brutish 2-meter Hayden Yancey from Ladue. Nick Debandt and Rob Golterman took turns tolerating Yancey's hijinks, and Kyle Schnoring and Parker Finlinson provided enough offense for a solid 8-4 win.
After two weeks of play, and neglecting forfeits, Jungle Cat Water Polo proudly features the top three teams in the A level of the 2008 Summer League!
The Lions welcomed back goalie Matt Hohenberger, who sparkled against the Mad Dogs. Patrick Maloney and John Savio keyed the offense, but several late defensive lapses made the final score of 15-5 somewhat respectable.
The undermanned Leopards were then scheduled to square off against the Lions, resulting in their second forfeit of the evening. Some roster shuffling netted the Leopards several Lions, including Hohenberger, as well as Coach Tom Tandler and former Jungle Cat Wes Going. Both teams spent the majority of the game employing a crash defense, and the revised Leopards came out on top 11-10.
Finally, the Tigers matched up with Daisy and brutish 2-meter Hayden Yancey from Ladue. Nick Debandt and Rob Golterman took turns tolerating Yancey's hijinks, and Kyle Schnoring and Parker Finlinson provided enough offense for a solid 8-4 win.
After two weeks of play, and neglecting forfeits, Jungle Cat Water Polo proudly features the top three teams in the A level of the 2008 Summer League!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Girls' Suits
A handful of female athletes had ordered a team suit this summer. The application indicated that these suits would cost approx. $30. However, this cost was for a boy's suit only -- an oversight on my part. The actual cost of the girl's suit is $73. If you would still like a suit, you can order them directly through the manufacturer using the link below. Since the suits are custom made, though, they may not be received until mid-July.
Click here to order the suits.
Click here to order the suits.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lions, Tigers, and Leopards (Oh My!)
In their 2008 debuts, the three JCWP A league teams each managed to win convincingly.
The Lions handled SLAP 13-7, thanks in part to the stellar passing of substitute goaltender Brett Gleason. Patrick Maloney scored several impressive goals, including a quick sweep shot off a slick pass from John Lewis, and Jack Meara pounded the ball near side low for a couple counterattack tallies.
The Tigers led Mad Dog only 7-5 at half but regrouped to dominate the third and fourth quarters and win going away 16-6. As expected, Parker Finlinson and Kyle Schnoring led the charge offensively, and Patrick Wall and Rob Golterman contributed several strong shots. Nathan Schachtman was the surprise of the game as a willing and competent deep end goalie.
The Leopards controlled Daisy throughout, ultimately winning 10-6. Steve Sigman found his groove on counterattacks in the second half, and Dan Goeddel and Danny Faust played enough defense to shut down Daisy's shallow-end specialists.
The Lions handled SLAP 13-7, thanks in part to the stellar passing of substitute goaltender Brett Gleason. Patrick Maloney scored several impressive goals, including a quick sweep shot off a slick pass from John Lewis, and Jack Meara pounded the ball near side low for a couple counterattack tallies.
The Tigers led Mad Dog only 7-5 at half but regrouped to dominate the third and fourth quarters and win going away 16-6. As expected, Parker Finlinson and Kyle Schnoring led the charge offensively, and Patrick Wall and Rob Golterman contributed several strong shots. Nathan Schachtman was the surprise of the game as a willing and competent deep end goalie.
The Leopards controlled Daisy throughout, ultimately winning 10-6. Steve Sigman found his groove on counterattacks in the second half, and Dan Goeddel and Danny Faust played enough defense to shut down Daisy's shallow-end specialists.
Varsity 1 & 2 Team Assignments
| Leopards | |
| Archer | |
| Baker | |
| Bixler | |
| Buelter | |
| Dwyer | |
| Faust | |
| Goeddel | |
| Hoette | |
| Keesling | |
| Pike | |
| Ruzicka | |
| Scanlon | |
| Sigman | |
| Vierod | |
| Tigers | |
| Jungels | |
| Bopp | |
| Castro | |
| Debandt | |
| Digman | |
| Finlinson | |
| Gerber | |
| Golterman | |
| Piening, K. | |
| Schachtman | |
| Schnoring | |
| Tucker | |
| Wall | |
| Lions | |
| Hohenberger | |
| Champion | |
| Derdeyn | |
| Gleason | |
| Going | |
| Kaufmann | |
| Lewis | |
| Maloney | |
| Maurer | |
| Meara | |
| Morrissey | |
| Savio | |
| Stipanovich | |
| Venigalla | |
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Thursday June 12th Kittens vs. MAD DOG
Sorry for the tardiness. The Kittens played well in their first outing of the season. The final score was 8-4. For having not gone over team offense or much of team defense I was impressed with the overall flow of the game. The team did a great job of press blocking which prevented the other team from making easy passes. I would really like to see everyone work on staying in the passing lanes in the next game.
Lion Cubs beat SLAP Women
The Lion Cubs had a strong first showing against SLAP Women. As with the Tiger Cubs game, I didn't write down the score, but I think it was 13-0. The Lion Cubs don't have a true goalie so Eddie Harris, Luke Allen, Anthony Petralia and Patrick Gleason combined for the shut-out. The Lions Cubs had great perimeter defense against the SLAP Women which resulted in a lot of steals and counter-attack goals. The largest area of improvement would be communication, especially on defense. Player of the game was Colby Faddis who played excellent at both ends of the pool.
-Coach Tom
-Coach Tom
Tiger Cubs lose to SLAP
The Tiger Cubs got off to a rough start as SLAP counter-attacked their way to an easy win. I didn't write the score down, but I believe it was 14-7. Our focus in the coming weeks will be to anticipate going to defense (and offense) and protecting the ball ont he perimeter. The highlights of the game were some great saves by Max Wahl and good 2M defense by Ben Kimbrough. Player of the game was Elliot Ladd who showed good offensive aggressiveness and was our leading scorer.
-Coach Tom
-Coach Tom
Update Practice Times
Here are the practice times for all groups after the recent realignment. All practices except Kittens' Tuesdays are at Chaminade.
Kittens (Coach Cutelli) -- M, W 5:30 - 7:00
T 8:00 - 10:00 @ P. West
Cubs (Coach Milford) -- T, R 5:30 - 7:00
W 7:00 - 8:30
Varsity 1 (Coach Penilla) -- M, T, R 7:00 - 8:30
Varsity 2 (Coach Penilla) -- M, T, R 8:30 - 10:00
Kittens (Coach Cutelli) -- M, W 5:30 - 7:00
T 8:00 - 10:00 @ P. West
Cubs (Coach Milford) -- T, R 5:30 - 7:00
W 7:00 - 8:30
Varsity 1 (Coach Penilla) -- M, T, R 7:00 - 8:30
Varsity 2 (Coach Penilla) -- M, T, R 8:30 - 10:00
Friday, June 13, 2008
Cubs Rosters
Cubs,
Below are the rosters for your games. Check http://mowaterpolo.com/Schedules/Leagues/08SuBLeague.html for game times. Please be ready to get in the pool 20 minutes before your game time to warm up.
Below are the rosters for your games. Check http://mowaterpolo.com/Schedules/Leagues/08SuBLeague.html for game times. Please be ready to get in the pool 20 minutes before your game time to warm up.
Thanks,
Coach Tom
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