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Knights ready to shine in playoffs

September 29, 2009

Amy Yakubowski

Athletes strive for that moment, that moment of victory and defeat over their biggest rival. For both the boys and girls soccer team, that moment was Saturday. While the girls stomped the Irish at home, the boys ran away with a victory, away, at St V-M field.

The girls defeated the Irish 4-0 with goals from seniors Jessacca Gironda and Juliana Libertin, who scored two, along with junior Margret Woods. The boys continued the shutout destroying the Irish 5-0. Goals were scored by seniors Joey Easton and Alec Hydd, also including juniors Evan Pannel and Jeremy Harris, who scored twice in the second half.

With wins from both quads, both teams are looking forward to playoffs. For the boys, it’s their time to start a legacy, and for the girls, it’s to continue their legacy.

At the end of last year, the boys ended their season 9-6-3. This year they are currently 7-2-1, and still have five games left. Their improvement has shown on the field and their heart will be with the start of playoffs.

“The team’s ready,” said senior A.J. Pero. “We’re better than last year. I think we can make it to the Final Four.”

Defeating the Irish set the girls in the right direction for playoffs.

“St. V-M was undefeated and is one of the top teams in DII,” Libertin said.

This win gives the girls excitement and belief that they can make if far in the playoffs.

Playing in DI gives the girls the biggest competition in the state. With powerhouse teams Strongsville, Medina and rivals, Holy Name, the completion will be fierce.

“Any one of our teams can win districts,” Libertin said. “It’s who wants it more that will win.”

The girls play Cardinal Mooney on the road Sat. at 3 p.m. The boys play at 3:00 p.m. Sat. verse Norton at Dowed Field.

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