Souhegan Girls Soccer Team Defeats John Stark

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www.amherstcitizen.com • SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 •
the Amherst Citizen • SportsFolio
AD Ken Bigley at the Helm
of Saber Sports
Souhegan Girls Soccer
Team Defeats John
Stark 5 To 0
AMHERST - “The quality
of the coaches is exceptional
here at Souhegan,” says new
athletic director Kenneth
Bigley. “They are outstanding and give a lot
of their time to the
job. They’re knowledgeable about their
sport and go above
and beyond.”
Great words to hear
from the new athletic director. He should know
something about ADs Ken Bigley, SHS Athletic Director
since he grew up with an
schedule.
AD Dad.
When asked if he had a favorKen Bigley seems to be
the right fit for Souhegan ite sport, with a quick smile he anHigh School. He started swered, “wrestling.” He was a standhis new job on August 1st. out wrestler at UNI at 185lbs and
He was the athletic director twice qualified for NCAA Division
a Trevor Day School in New I championships.
He is excited about the fall season
York City, which is a pre-K to
12th grade with 850 students. with a championship football team
He is a graduate of University going for their 4th straight champiof Northern Iowa, Cedar Rapids, onship in Division III. “I’m lookIowa and did his graduate studies ing forward to night games in Saber
at Ohio University.
Ken had very little
time to adjust to the “They are outstanding and give a lot of their
high school. When
time to the job. They’re knowledgeable
he walked through
the door on day one, about their sport and go above and beyond.”
he was responsible for
17 fall sports teams,
schedules, traveling and coaches. stadium and the great community
Close to a third of the student pop- spirit in Amherst and Mont Verulation takes part in the fall sports non,” he says.
Madision Learned heads ball against two John Stark players
The Souhegan Sabers Girls’ Soccer team defeated the John Stark Generals 5 to 0 to up the season record to 3 wins and 0 losses. In a rain soaked
field, the Souhegan defense stepped up and played outstanding led by
senior Shelby Belak and sophomore goalie Mikaela Sullivan. Mikaela
Sullivan registered her third shutout in as many games. Sophomore
Peyton Kent assisted on two of the Souhegan goals. The Souhegan
offense was led by the scoring attack of senior Caroline Stone
and sophomore Madison Learned, who each score two goals.
Sophomore Caroline Schagrin also put a ball in the John Stark
net for Souhegan to round out the scoring.
Souhegan Drops Game to Porstmouth 22 to 15
Peyton Kent making a pass
The Souhegan High School football team looked to overcome a first
half where Portsmouth took advantage of a number of Souhegan
turnover. Thesecond half saw the
Sabers attempt a second week of a
fourth quarter come back. But, in
week two the comeback fell just a
little short and the Saberslost 22 to
15 and find themselves with a 1 win
and 1 loss recor
The offense saw Robbie McCormick throw for 178 yards and two
touchdowns. With 7:36 left in the
game, Robbie McCormick found
Denny Desseraulton a 37 yeard
touchdown to cut the lead to 22 to
12. With 5:22 left in the contest, the
Sabers cut the lead to 22-12 on a 30
yard field goal from TylerFord.
The Souhegan defense was strong
throughout the contest.
Keddy
Battista had two interceptions for
the Sabers.
The Sabers effort throughout the
game was strong. The Souhegan
squad will now travel to Goffstown
for a Saturday game between two of
the DivisionIII top teams.
Girls Soccer Beats Milford 2-1
Sabers beat Milford 2-1. The Saber goals both came on corner kicks in
the first half. The first was set up by Peyton Kent with Korina Hahn scoring.
Three minutes later after a set up again by Kent, Agnes Chretien scored. Sabers had 14 shots on goal. Milford scored in the second half on a penalty kick.
Souhegan Sports Photos by Bill Dod
Sabers Defeat Spartans 4-0
Souhegan Field Hockey Team Defeats Hollis / Brookline 2 - 1
Chris Chininis is off to the races after catching a screen pass.
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Senior James Sheldon keeps ball in play in shutout against Milford
Sophomore Gina Mancini advances ball as Souhegan attacks Hollis /
Brookline's goal
The Souhegan Sabers defeated the
Milford Spartans 4 to 0. The Sabers
scored all four goals in the first half.
Withthe victory, the Sabers record
is 2 wins and 3 losses. Senior James
The Sabers are now even on the season with 2 wins and 2 losses
with Friday’s 2-1 win over Hollis / Brookline. SHS plays host to Milford also even at 2 and 2, Tuesday, September 13, then travels to Laconia on Friday for a match with the Sachems with only one win so far.
Sheldon scored three goals. Junior
Willis Griffithregistered two assists
and fellow Junior Kade Colen had
an assist. Junior Brendan Dix made
five saves on his way tothe shut-out.
Carly Lorden and Madison Little
Souhegan Football Managers
The Souhegan High School boys soccer team lines up before their 5-1 win over Bedford. The Sabers now stand at 2 wins and 3 losses on the season.
The Souhegan Football Team
and Rachel Shatney, Athletic
Trainer, would like to thank the
team’smanagers Carly Lorden and
Madison Little, both members of the
junior Class, for all the hard workthey do for the team. They spend
each and every practice and game
making sure the athletes arehydrated, taped, cared for when injured,
and assist coaches with paperwork
and other tasks. Theyhave great Saber spirit and awesome attitudes.
It is often commented that “those
managers aregreat” by fans, coaches, players and most of all by Rachel
who appreciates all their hard work
toassist her in the Athletic Training
Room.THANK YOU CARLY AND
MADDIE!!!