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Lovely Article Jess I'm gonna refer the press to you when they call me about school events here I never know what to say.... i know that is hard to believe but there you are.
Can't do these flashy links but I can copy and paste>>>>
Jessica Lavall, sophomore sweeper for the North, sensed the intensity of the atmosphere surrounding the contest before even stepping on the field. "I was excited. The North-South game is always exciting. You always want to win that because you know the people on their team and it's such a big competition.
"Last year, they knocked us out of the playoffs. So, we really wanted to get them back. We approached it like every other game but we knew it was North-South."
From her center-midfield position, Jessica has a perfect vantage point to appraise all the game's action. She describes her role, saying, "As a center-mid, I'm in the middle of the field. I have to win most of the air balls. When I get the ball, I shoot it out to the forwards and other midfielders."
In addition to playing soccer's version of quarterback, Jessica also gets to experience a good deal of the rough play. The North- South element only intensifies the physicality of the contest.
"The game might have been a little more physical than most, especially in the second half because they wanted to get back those goals and give it everything."
South had every reason to accelerate what was already a very aggressive game. Down by one goal at halftime, they stormed out of the locker ready to even the score. Unfortunately for what had been dubbed the home team for the contest, it was North who seized the moment. Midway through the second half, goals by Nicole Mikula, Kelsey Dumont and Jessica Lawall gave coach Bruce Jacob's charges an insurmountable lead.
Jessica analyzed the North 4-0 victory, saying, "We really got our momentum going in the second half. Once Nicole scored on a PK (penalty kick), we started thinking about goals. Kelsey (Dumont) got one from the corner. Then, she gave me a good assist."
The big assist set Jessica up for the goal that virtually iced the Indians' win. It also gave Jessica a career highlight. "It was obviously a great moment for me because of everything that was on the line."
Jessica's score, in many ways, exemplified the type of smooth teamwork the North squad showed throughout the contest. "I kicked it up to Kelsey and I went through. She gave me a good through ball and there were really no defenders around me so I took a shot."
The big victory left the Indians elated.
"We were really happy after the game. Four-nothing scores don't usually happen against South. We were happy with the way we played and that we finished the drives when we had a chance."
Equally important, the Rock prepped itself for what promises to be a thrill-packed regular season finale.
Presently, four teams are battling for first place in the Suburban One League (SOL) National Division. The Indians currently sit in second place with a 10-2-1 record. A good showing in their remaining games would gain them solid seeding for the district playoffs.
Jessica feels the solid win over South could jump-start the Rock's late season run. "It was a good win because it showed we are more together and ready for the big games we have coming up. It will make us better for the big teams coming up like Abington, Pennsbury and North Penn."
Though not directly stated, the Indians would love to run through all their remaining games and recapture the league title they won last season.
"We didn't really talk about setting goals at the beginning of the season. Last year, we won the league so that is always a goal for us, as well as making it as far as we can in the playoffs."
Based on their showing against South, the Indians looked primed to make a great run at another SOL title. They have the necessary spirit and talent.
Can't do these flashy links but I can copy and paste>>>>
Jessica Lavall, sophomore sweeper for the North, sensed the intensity of the atmosphere surrounding the contest before even stepping on the field. "I was excited. The North-South game is always exciting. You always want to win that because you know the people on their team and it's such a big competition.
"Last year, they knocked us out of the playoffs. So, we really wanted to get them back. We approached it like every other game but we knew it was North-South."
From her center-midfield position, Jessica has a perfect vantage point to appraise all the game's action. She describes her role, saying, "As a center-mid, I'm in the middle of the field. I have to win most of the air balls. When I get the ball, I shoot it out to the forwards and other midfielders."
In addition to playing soccer's version of quarterback, Jessica also gets to experience a good deal of the rough play. The North- South element only intensifies the physicality of the contest.
"The game might have been a little more physical than most, especially in the second half because they wanted to get back those goals and give it everything."
South had every reason to accelerate what was already a very aggressive game. Down by one goal at halftime, they stormed out of the locker ready to even the score. Unfortunately for what had been dubbed the home team for the contest, it was North who seized the moment. Midway through the second half, goals by Nicole Mikula, Kelsey Dumont and Jessica Lawall gave coach Bruce Jacob's charges an insurmountable lead.
Jessica analyzed the North 4-0 victory, saying, "We really got our momentum going in the second half. Once Nicole scored on a PK (penalty kick), we started thinking about goals. Kelsey (Dumont) got one from the corner. Then, she gave me a good assist."
The big assist set Jessica up for the goal that virtually iced the Indians' win. It also gave Jessica a career highlight. "It was obviously a great moment for me because of everything that was on the line."
Jessica's score, in many ways, exemplified the type of smooth teamwork the North squad showed throughout the contest. "I kicked it up to Kelsey and I went through. She gave me a good through ball and there were really no defenders around me so I took a shot."
The big victory left the Indians elated.
"We were really happy after the game. Four-nothing scores don't usually happen against South. We were happy with the way we played and that we finished the drives when we had a chance."
Equally important, the Rock prepped itself for what promises to be a thrill-packed regular season finale.
Presently, four teams are battling for first place in the Suburban One League (SOL) National Division. The Indians currently sit in second place with a 10-2-1 record. A good showing in their remaining games would gain them solid seeding for the district playoffs.
Jessica feels the solid win over South could jump-start the Rock's late season run. "It was a good win because it showed we are more together and ready for the big games we have coming up. It will make us better for the big teams coming up like Abington, Pennsbury and North Penn."
Though not directly stated, the Indians would love to run through all their remaining games and recapture the league title they won last season.
"We didn't really talk about setting goals at the beginning of the season. Last year, we won the league so that is always a goal for us, as well as making it as far as we can in the playoffs."
Based on their showing against South, the Indians looked primed to make a great run at another SOL title. They have the necessary spirit and talent.
This weekend is just as bad. This stack of papers on my desk at home is really scary. I hope I don't lose something! 
She can catch up on some much needed sleep! Right Allie??? 
Speaking of..............speak up girl! Quit lurking!!!
Ok, Jenny! Let's make plans.............once baseball season ends..........and...........football season has a bye week...............let's plan to GO TO SB TO VISIT TARA 
, AND SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING, YOU KNOW, 
. WHO'S IN, PEEPS???? 
(By the way, I'm giving HIM a present by going away for 4 days! 
It's a beautiful day and I am going to just bask in the sunshine and warmth. Yeah right!!! 
