Hail, a comeback, and picture day
U10 Boys come back to beat Maple Ridge
Down 2-0 at half, both goals off corners, the U10 Boys came back to win 3-2.
Coach Dave moved Owen to center back at the break and Maple Ridge barely got another look. Leo scored twice in the second half, the winner off a rebound with about four minutes left after Sam's shot was saved.
A five-minute hailstorm sent both teams under the pavilion together midway through the half. They came out and played their best soccer of the day.
Carter scores twice in the spring opener
The U13 Boys opened the spring 2-2 with Lakeview United. Carter scored in each half; Lakeview tied it with about ten minutes left on a shot in off the crossbar.
Eli played the whole game at center back and Ben started in goal.
Kickoff was twenty minutes late. The nets were locked in the shed and nobody had the key, so the ref let both teams warm up together until it turned up.
Spotlight
Coach Dave Mercer
U10 Boys head coach, ninth season
Q: How long have you been coaching at Pinebrook? A: This is my ninth spring. I started when my oldest was in U8 and never left. He is in college now. Q: What do you want the boys to get out of this season? A: To pass before they are asked to. If they are doing that by June, I do not care what the scores were. Q: Biggest change in nine years? A: The parents are quieter. I mean that as a compliment. Q: What will the boys remember from Saturday? A: The hail. Nobody will remember the score, including me.
“Pass before you are asked to.”
Spring picture day is Saturday, April 25
Team and individual photos run from 8:30 to noon at the pavilion, before each team’s game. Order forms went home at practice. Wear full uniform, shin guards optional.
Upcoming games
U9 Girls vs Fox Hollow FC
HomeSat, Apr 189:00 AMPinebrook Town Fields, Field 3U10 Boys vs Lakeview United
AwaySat, Apr 1810:15 AMLakeview High SchoolU12 Girls vs Stonebridge FC
HomeSat, Apr 1811:30 AMPinebrook Town Fields, Field 1U13 Boys vs Westmoor FC
AwaySat, Apr 181:00 PMWestmoor Common
| Date | Matchup | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 18 | U9 Girls vs Fox Hollow FC | 9:00 AM | Pinebrook Town Fields, Field 3 | Home |
| Sat, Apr 18 | U10 Boys vs Lakeview United | 10:15 AM | Lakeview High School | Away |
| Sat, Apr 18 | U12 Girls vs Stonebridge FC | 11:30 AM | Pinebrook Town Fields, Field 1 | Home |
| Sat, Apr 18 | U13 Boys vs Westmoor FC | 1:00 PM | Westmoor Common | Away |
Did You Know?
Pinebrook has fielded a U10 team every spring since the club started in 1998. This year that is 34 players across two squads.