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2008 Portage Central Junior
Varsity Team
Game Summaries By Jenny Peel / Photos By Brian Mathews Portage Central JVs vs. Portage Northern On a cold, windy evening with clouds threatening to bring rain at any moment, the Mighty Mustangs of the Portage Central Junior Varsity team was again ready to take on the Huskies of Portage Central. In a game that lacked the excitement of a closely played match the Mustangs controlled the ball for most of the first half. The young Mustang s shared their skills in passing from the forwards to midfielders, to the backfield, not allowing the Huskies much time to handle the ball. The defensive line of Carpenter, Mathews, Frigo, VanZoeren, and Funk kept the ball with much skill to protect goalies Drabik and Galer, though they were able to stop any ball that did come their way. The Mighty Mustangs managed to hit the goalpost 3 times in the game, during the 5th minute of the game the cross bar assisted Joe Higashi in the first goal of the evening, which began with a corner kick and a couple shots on goal and Joe finishing it with a sweet tap past the goalie after receiving the ball from the cross bar! The Huskies came out stronger in the second half, still our mighty defense held them back not allowing any score by the poor dawgs, giving Galer and Drabik shutouts. In the 50th minute of the game, Hunter Tolley sent the ball from just above the box to Danny Busch who placed a perfect shot into the upper ninety for the Mustangs second goal. Final Score: Portage Central 2 and Portage Northern - 0
Conference Record: 6 0 1
Portage Central JVs vs. Rockford I am told it was a beautiful day for soccer at the Portage Central Soccer fields, as this reporter sat in Indianapolis at, what else, but soccer fields. In a testimony given to me the game against the Rockford Rams Junior Varsity was a very physical game. Both teams battled fiercely to take the first goal. Our defense was able to fend off any attempts at scoring by the Rams and the offence kept the pressure on their goalie. I was told the game was evenly matched and until the last 29 seconds the game remained deadlocked at 0. While sitting in Indianapolis, my phone began ringing and texts came my way sharing the news that on a free kick Donny Peel had scored the winning goal, breaking the deadlock in the final seconds of the game! I was so ecstatic! But I never miss a PCJV game and how on this one game that I missed did my son score the winning goal, this reporter does not know, should I stay away more often? No way, I am a PC soccer fan down to the core! GO MUSTANGS! Final Score: Portage Central 1 and Rockford - 0 Conference Record: 5
0 1
Portage Central JVs vs. St Joe
The Portage Central Mustangs JV Soccer team welcomed St Joe Bears to a cold windy night of soccer at the Portage Central fields. The Mustangs controlled the game from the start, waiting until the 23rd minute for Joe Higashi as he managed to take the ball from midfield passing many defenders as he cruised into the box and placed a sweet goal past the unsuspecting Bears goalie. It was just four minutes later that Joe took charge again and sent one to teammate Donny Peel for our second goal. In the second half the Bears came out determined and showed a lot of strength, managing to get one past Tad Drabik. Their efforts seemed to fade as the Mustangs again took control of the game and pulled out another fantastic win! The JV Mustangs Congratulate the Seniors on a season well played and thank them for the role models they are!
Final Score: Portage Central 2 and St
Joe - 1
Portage Central JVs vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
The Portage Central Mustangs traveled east to Battle Creek Lakeview on another perfect evening for soccer. In a battle of teams that appeared pretty closely matched, it was the Spartans that struck first in the unlucky 13th minute. Just two minutes later, Trevor McGruder was fouled the box and Joe Higashi was able to connect on the PK. The second half began with a strong Mustang team coming out to take on the Spartans. The Mustangs appeared to have the edge on the Spartans, but we were unable to turn anything into a goal.
Final Score: Portage Central 1 and Battle
Creek Lakeview- 1
Portage Central JVs vs. Forest Hills
Eastern
Once upon a time, in a land far far to the north, in the region of Forest Hills Eastern, was a grand stadium. The JV Portage Central Mustangs journeyed along a treacherous path of rebuilding and slow moving travelers, to face the Hawks of Forest Hills Eastern. The first half of the game was controlled by the fearless warrior Mustangs, until at the 30th minute arrived and as our daring goal keep, Tad Drabrick (known to us a Sir Tad Drabik), battled courageously to defend his territory, a foul was called against him, and in a penalty kick the Forest Hills Hawks scored the first goal of the game. The second half began with the Mustangs coming out with the will to overcome the setback of the 1 point they gave up in the first half. They controlled the game taking 8 shots against the Hawks goalie, while the Hawks feared getting too close to our net and did not fire a shot against us. As the vultures circled overhead, awaiting the Mustang defeat of the Hawks, the clock ran out and the Mustangs were handed their first defeat. Final Score: Portage Central 0 and Forest Hills - 1
Conference Record: 4 0 0
Portage Central vs. Plainwell
The undefeated JV Portage Central Mustangs again traveled north to Plainwell to take on the Trojans. The pristine turf field offered a much faster game than the wet match played on Tuesday night. It was another perfect soccer evening as the sky was blue with not a cloud in sight and temperatures in the 70s. In a very physical game the Mustangs fought hard with their usual control of the game and struck with a goal in the 23 minute on a free kick from Donny Peel to Joe Higashi, Joe headed the ball to the goal, but the goalie stopped the score only to bobble the ball to Trevor McGruder, who quickly tapped it in for a spectacular goal. The Mustangs held on to their lead and controlled the game until the referee called a foul against the Mustangs offering a free kick to Plainwell who quickly converted it to a goal as our defenders were setting up for the shot, no whistle was blown to begin and the Trojans were given a gift of a goal against the mighty Mustangs. Final Score: Portage Central 1 and Plainwell - 1
Conference Record: 4 0 0
Portage Central vs. Kalamazoo Central
The Portage Central Mustangs traveled North to play the Maroon Giants of Kalamazoo Central. They played on a field of green grass with a layer of water from the torrential rains of the past weekend. This made for a playing field of slow rolling balls and slick surface as the boys played. Despite the wet field, the evening was pleasantly sunny and in the 70s. The game played with the Mustangs control the play and keeping the ball in the area of the Giants goal much more than on the Mustang side of the field. The first goal occurred late in the first half when Joe Higashi crossed the ball from the right to Danny Busch who was waiting for Joes sweet pass in front of the net, Danny easily tapped it in. It was not again until late in the second half that the Mustangs struck again as Donny Peel took a free kick to Tony Bernal who sent it to Tim Patten for the second Mustang goal. Just two minutes later Trevor McGruder found the back of the net on a pass from Hunter Tolley. Final Score: Portage Central 3 and Kalamazoo Central - 0
Conference Record: 4 0 0
Portage Central vs. Loy Norrix
Portage Northern vs. Portage Central
It was a perfect evening for soccer, with temperatures in the 70s and a slight breeze in the air, when the Portage Central Mustangs went cross town to face their rivals, Portage Northern Huskies. As the fans filled the stands to watch the two young teams battle, it was the Mustangs that struck the goal first. Drew Lowry crossed the ball to the goal from the far right and found Danny Busch for a sweet header into the net at the nine minute mark. Just ten minutes later, Ryan Howser sent the ball to Danny Busch as he struck again, confusing the goalie as he moved left and Danny struck the ball to his right. Carson Carpenter ended our half with a goal in the 27th minute on a cross from Tony Bernel. Five minutes into the second half, on a play the pros would be proud of, Donny Peel speed down the left sideline and crossed the ball to Ryan Howser, on the right side of the net, who sent it to the center for Carson Carpenter to drill in! The Huskies failed to score, as our goalies, Tad Drabik and Jon Galer fended off any attempt for them to score. Final Score: Portage Central - 4 and Portage Northern - 0
LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL
TOURNAMENT The Portage Central JV Mustangs returned to the Loy Norrix Tournament to defend their championship title won in 2007. The Mustangs first faced the Kalamazoo Home School team. The two teams began the battle with Portage Central in control of the game, it was not until the 17th minute that Carson Carpenter broke away from the back field and scored our first goal. In the 55th minute on a foul kick taken by Donny Peel, Ryan Howser sent one from the right side of the box to Danny Busch on the left for a sweet goal the goalie had no chance of defending. In another 3 minutes, Austin Funk sent one to Danny Busch. Three minutes later a corner kick by Donny Peel was sent in front of the net for an easy header and score by Tony Bernal. The Austin team of Austin Funk to Austin Nichols gave us our 5th goal. This sent the Mustangs to the finals later in the day. Final Score: Portage Central -5 and Kalamazoo Home School - 0 Portage Central vs. Loy Norrix Like in 2007, the JV Mustangs faced Loy Norrix in the finals match. Like in the game against KHS, PC controlled the game, although Loy Norrix proved to be a stronger foe than the Mustangs faced in the first game. It was not until the 34th minute in the first half that the Mustangs were able to connect with the goal. Austin Nichols took a shot from the top of the box that the goalie deflected and Trevor McGruder was there to head the ball into the net. In the 50th minute Ryan Howser, from a shot up the center by Donny Peel, had an easy header in. With 3 minutes left in the game Austin Nichols had a sweet shot from the right into the upper 90 of the net. Final Score: Portage Central 4 and Loy Norrix 0 PC JVS ARE AGAIN THE LNHSIT WINNERS! CONGRATULATIONS BOYS
Battle Creek Central at Portage Central
The JV Portage Central Mustangs faced Battle Creek Central on a night that was not the most favorable for a soccer match. With a cold front moving in, and a steady heavy rain, the game began. The Mustangs struck first with a goal in only the 3rd minute of play with a pass from Hunter Tolley to Danny Busch. After this the goal defended by the Bear Cats became a magnet for the Mustang squad. In the 8th minute Hunter Tolley scored on a pass from Donny Peel. Next in the twelfth minute, Joe Higashi scored on a sweet touch from Hunter, in the sixteenth minute, Drew Lowry made it goal number 4 on a pass from Joe Higashi, goal 5 came in the twenty-fifth minute by Austin Nichols from Tim Patten, the next goal was scored by Trevor McGruder assisted by Joe Higashi, and just before the first half ended pass from Brad Dillard found Donny Peel for the seventh goal, and then the first half ended. The second half began and it took the Mustangs 20 minutes to find the net for the 8th goal to end the game, thanks to Joe Higashi. The Bear Cats never threatened to score and our Goal Keepers, Tad Drabik and Jon Galer received easy shutouts. Final Score: Portage Central -8 and Battle Creek Central - 0
Conference Record: 1 0 0
Mattawan
Forest Hills Central
The JV Portage Central Mustangs faced Forest Hills Central on a sunny mild day that had a bit of a westerly wind. The home opener for the JV team was a battle of defenses as neither team was able to get the ball in the net. The offence fought to break through the Forest Hills defense and had a few close shots on goal, but none of them making the mark. Final Score: Portage Central -0 and Forest Hills Central - 0
Conference Record: 0 0 0
West Ottawa The JV Portage Central Mustangs started their soccer season with an impressive first team showing against West Ottawa. The young team with 6 sophomores and the balance of the team from the freshman class put on a great show of teamwork with great passing, solid defense and awesome goal tending. The first goal of the 2008 PC JV season occurred in the 24th minute, on a corner kick from Donny Peel, Austin Nichols was at the West Ottawa goal to insure that it was in. Later in the 38th minute, Hunter Tolley drove the ball down the midfield and sent it to Austin Funk for a long strike that caught the goalie off guard. Our tough defense and goal keeping held the West Ottawa team to a scoreless game. Congratulations to the JV and Coach McKenzie on an outstanding season opener. Final Score: Portage Central -2 / West Ottawa 0
Conference Record: 0 0 0
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