How I see Wednesday’s semis
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- October
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I usually try to avoid predicting games because of the danger associated with it. If I anger one team, the players do have the right to smack me over the head with their stick. So, what I should probably do is wear a football helmet to whatever game I would cover for my own safety or ask the AD to provide me with a security officer. Or, maybe throw a wig on and come incognito.
With that said, here is what I think about Wednesday’s semis:
Class A
No. 5 John Jay-East Fishkill at No. 1 Lakeland: I don’t think JJEF coach Barb Deppe and Lakeland coach Sharon Sarsen would agree with me, but this is one of the most highly-anticipated sectional matchups each year. It is always a great regular-season game and it is even better in the semis where these teams annually are. Lakeland needed two second-half goals to overcome John Jay in early September. I look for another close game. Two outstanding coaches with two outstanding teams. It is too close to call. Forgive me coaches, but I see this coming down to strokes.
No. 3 Mamaroneck at No. 2 Arlington: If I remember correctly, this will be the fourth consecutive year the teams have met in the semis, with Mamaroneck winning all three. Arlington defeated Mamaroneck, 2-0 during the regular season. However, I know Mamaroneck coach John Savage has been devising a strategy since then, knowing full well he would play Arlington again. Arlington has had an excellent season and is an offensive force. I don’t see Savage losing to the same team twice in one season so I go with Mamaroneck.
Class B
No. 4 Briarcliff at No. 1 Rye: Each year Briarcliff coach Kelly Adams and her girls have to face Rye and each year, the Garnets find a way to eliminate the pesky Bears. Briarcliff has surprised even Adams this season with four freshmen starting and their 14 wins. Experience wins out though, with Rye advancing to yet another sectional final.
No. 3 Putnam Valley at No. 2 Somers: Another outstanding game featuring Putnam Valley’s outstanding defensive quartet of Brittany Kinsley, Kristin Brown, Sara Kastuk and Nicole Scott taking on Somers’ high-flying forward Lizzy Russo. This will be the difference in the game. Putnam Valley’s defense has been playing at such an elite level after blanking Mamaroneck last week and holding Rye to just one goal (scored with 3 minutes left in the game) two games earlier. Putnam Valley’s offense will find it difficult trying to crack Somers’ goalie Amanda Heyde, who has been phenomenal this season.
Now that I have angered players, coaches and parents, I am going to revise my will.
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Lakeland 4, John Jay 0 (you missed a good game even though your prediction was wrong. [I thought your dome doubled up as a crystal ball, oh wait!!! I can see myself in it, not the future])
Mamaroneck 2, Arlington 0
Pinch, great game lakeland 4 john jay 0 . didn’t see you in the stands!!!!! Hope you were watching a good game!!!!
The Arlington – Mamaroneck Game was a great game. Both teams played really hard and the final score was 2-1.
But Once again the refs played a big part in a Mamaroneck – Arlington game. The winning goal was kicked in and the kick was missed by the refs. I know the refs are part of the game and I’m sure if the call went the other way Arlington would be happy and Mamaroneck would not be. But it would sure be nice to see the game decided by the players and not the refs. Both teams played their hearts out.
You can view the video yourself and decide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KZiIYwK6e0
Anyway best of luck to Mamaroneck and Lakeland in the finals. See you all next year.
i would say basically you have something negative to say about arlington every single post