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Sciancalepore saves Rams in MCT semifinals

MOUNT OLIVE _ Ellie Sciancalepore jumped up and grabbed onto the center of the soccer goal crossbar and gave her long legs one last stretch. She knew she would need to take advantage of every inch of her body to get Randolph to the Morris County Tournament final. The senior didn’t disappoint. She made three shootout saves and Randolph converted on two of their PK chances to defeat defending champion Morris Knolls 1-1 (2-0 shootout) in the MCT semifinals at Mount Olive High School on Saturday, Oct. 12. The top-seeded Rams will face Kinnelon, which edged Jefferson, also in penalty…

October 15, 2019
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Rams are ultra determined this season

EAST HANOVER TWP. _ The seniors on the Randolph girls soccer team are playing with an extra sense of determination this year. The Rams have no hardware to show for their years of hard work. Building a 5-0-1 start, it’s obvious that Randolph is serious about its chances for winning a title this fall. A 3-1 win over previously undefeated Hanover Park on on Tuesday, Sept. 17, was a prime example of Randolph’s determination. Lauren Robles, Karen Hull and Julia Yan scored goals to spark the Rams' triumph. Grace Mochnal connected for the Hornets. The Rams are off to a…

September 23, 2019
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Donofrio, Mendham upend Knolls

MENDHAM _ It had been three years since Mendham girls soccer had buried the ball in the back of a Morris Knolls net. Seems the Minutemen were finally due for a score. Lexi Donofrio’s connection off a Megan Graziano cross lifted Mendham to a 1-0 victory over Morris Knolls in a girls soccer contest on Monday, Sept. 9 on their new upper-level turf field. Goalkeeper Aubrey Egerter registered four saves for the Minutemen (1-2). Katelyn Walsh made eight saves for state-ranked Morris Knolls, which dropped to 0-2 and played without standout midfielder Madison Palma, who sat out the game with…

September 16, 2019
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Bernardez, Knolls tack on another title

ROXBURY _ Morris Knolls Kyra Bernardez knows she plays better when she doesn’t have to think, just react. The Golden Eagles athlete’s reactions helped Morris Knolls earn a Morris County title. Bernardez connected on a feed from a free kick with 4:59 left in regulation to lift Morris Knolls to a 1-0 triumph over West Morris on the turf at Roxbury High School on Saturday, Oct. 20 to give the Golden Eagles a second consecutive MCT championship. Goalkeeper Katelyn Walsh had a strong performance with nine saves for second-seeded Morris Knolls. which is 15-1 and on a 12-game winning streak.…

October 24, 2018
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Dramatic endings at MCT soccer semis

PARSIPPANY _ In order to get to the final of the Morris County Girls Soccer Tournament, Morris Knolls just needed a good swift kick while West Morris had a goalkeeper who knew how to stand her ground. It took West Morris 100 minutes of action and a shootout to earn a 0-0 (3-1 in penalty kicks) victory over Randolph at Parsippany Hills on Sunday, Oct. 14. Morris Knolls defeated Hanover Park 2-1 in double overtime in the other semifinal at the same site. The defending champion Golden Eagles will clash with West Morris in the championship game on Saturday, Oct.…

October 16, 2018
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Written by Mark Kitchin

The Hornets, who advanced to the MCT semifinals for the first time in school history, are thriving despite the loss of eight seniors.

Young Hornets on a mission

EAST HANOVER TWP. _ Hanover Park girls soccer didn’t expect to make much of an impact this year. However, the Hornets booters have surprised themselves and are determined to make Morris County Tournament history. Claire Cahill’s goal off a Meghan Macaluso corner kick in the second half lifted Hanover Park to a 1-0 victory over Mount Olive in the MCT quarterfinal-round action on Sunday, October 7. It is the first time the Hornets have advanced to the semifinals in the history of the tournament. Hanover Park will play Morris Knolls in the MCT semifinals. West Morris and Randolph also are…

October 13, 2018
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Madison already has impressive wins over Mountain Lakes and Morris Catholic. The photo above is from the Dodgers' game versus the Crusaders on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Dodgers defeat Morris Catholic

MADISON _ Madison girls soccer doesn't like to draw a lot of attention but, with early season victories over Morris Catholic and Mountain Lakes, the Dodgers may not have a choice but to be noticed. A 4-1 victory over Morris Catholic on Sept. 15 is a case in point. Sadie Kim scored twice and Kate Christos and Brooke Kleiven added scores for the Dodgers. Madison is off to a 3-1 start. "I don't think there were high expectations for us but they weren't low either,'' Kim said. “We aren't considered the top team. I think we are a team under…

September 23, 2018
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Wolfpack exit state tournament

WASHINGTON TWP. (Morris) _ Freshman Keira Prince didn't even play on Middletown South's varsity team for most of the year but that didn't stop her from ending West Morris Central's season. Prince, on junior varsity before being called up late in the season, ended the Wolfpack's season by calmly hitting the game-winning penalty kick that gave Middletown South a 1-1 (3-1 in penalty kicks) victory over West Morris in a North 2 Group III sectional final on Thursday, Nov. 9. Grace Massell scored in regulation and Middletown South (13-5-5) received penalty kick goals from Madyson Laudisi, Dina Kousoris and Prince.…

November 11, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Vikings triumph in state opener

PARSIPPANY _ It was an unlikely but glorious run and it would be understandable if Parsippany Hills went into the 2016 state tournament trying to recreate last year's success. Rarely do the Vikings mention the Group II and sectional titles they garnered after going into postseason play with four victories. Prior to their North Jersey Section 2, Group II quarterfinal on Thursday, Nov. 2, the magical season wasn't brought up. Parsippany Hills, which opened the tourney with a 1-0 win over sister school Parsippany, the 10th seed, is operating under different circumstances so it is taking a new approach. "No…

November 2, 2017
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Written by Sandy Seegers

Morris Knolls players are joyful after their victory over Mendham in the MCT final.

Somogyi powers Golden Eagles in MCT

ROXBURY _ The last time the Morris Knolls girls soccer was in the Morris County Tournament final, most of the current players were toddlers. On Saturday, Oct. 21, the Golden Eagles walked away with the title. Laura Budwick connected off a Madison Palma pass with 24:48 left in regulation to lift Morris Knolls to a 1-0 triumph over Mendham at Roxbury High School. Goalkeeper Madison Somogyi made five saves, including two spectacular ones early in the game, to take Most Valuable Player honors. Morris Knolls (14-2-1), the top-seeded team, had not made an appearance in the finals since 2002. The…

October 23, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

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Knolls ends lengthy MCT drought

RANDOLPH _ Maddison Perna's goal off a deflected shot in the opening minutes of the second overtime period lifted top-seeded Morris Knolls to a 1-0 triumph over Parsippany Hills in the semifinals of the Morris County Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 15. Morris Knolls will face Mendham, a 2-0 victor over sister school West Morris Central, in the other semifinal. It is the Golden Eagles' first trip to the title game since 2002. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at Roxbury High School. Parsippany Hills, the 12th seed, falls to 7-5-3. A volley by Isabelle…

October 17, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Lutz powers Mendham into title game

RANDOLPH _ Freshman forward Allie Lutz scored twice to lift Mendham to a 2-0 victory over West Morris on Sunday, Oct. 15 and send the Minutemen to only their second Morris County Tournament final in school history. The seventh-seeded Minutemen will face top-seeded Morris Knolls, a 1-0 double overtime winner against Parsippany Hills, in the other semifinal. The title game will be a 7 p.m. contest on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Roxbury High School. Mendham goalkeeper Aubrey Egerter made four saves, including back-to-back stops midway in the second half, for the Minutemen (8-3-3). Mendham has never won the title and…

October 17, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Cougars rally past Randolph

CHATHAM _ When it comes to soccer, a little desire makes all the difference. Chatham discovered that after its come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Randolph in the opening round of Morris County Tournament girls soccer on Saturday, Sept. 30. Caroline Crouse and Sophia Reed connected for the Cougars. Sixth-seeded Chatham (6-3) advanced to play third-seeded West Morris in the quarterfinals on Sunday, Oct. 8. Karen Hull scored a first-half goal for 11th-seeded Randolph. Chatham was determined and was able to match the Rams' physicality. The Cougars also prevailed despite a terrific performance by Randolph goalkeeper Ellie Sciancelepore, who made eight saves…

October 6, 2017
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Written by Sandy Seegers

Hornets, Lakers play to tie

MOUNTAIN LAKES _ Neither Hanover Park nor Mountain Lakes liked playing 100 minutes of soccer in unseasonably searing heat on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and ending up with a 0-0 tie. However, players on both sides learned how resilient their teammates were and gained confidence from playing an even match against a very worthy opponent. Hanover Park is 5-3-1 with the result while the tie ended a Mountain Lakes winning streak. The Lakers are still unbeaten at 7-0-1. Hanover Park goalie Natalie Santangelo was credited with seven saves and Mountain Lakes' Lea Credidio had three saves. The…

September 28, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

2017 MCT Soccer seeding

PARSIPPANY _ Morris Knolls (4-0-1) was voted the top seed at the Morris County Tournament seeding meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Parsippany High School. Roxbury (3-1) captured the second seed, West Morris (5-1) the third and Morris Catholic (6-1) was seeded fourth. Mountain Lakes, Chatham, Mendham and Morristown round out the top eight. Preliminary-round games must be played by Sunday, Sept. 24. First-round games are scheduled for Oct. 1 and the quarterfinals must be played at Oct. 8, all on the fields of the higher seeds. The semifinals are scheduled for Oct. 15 and the final will be…

September 23, 2017
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Written by Sandy Seegers

Madison triumphs in overtime

MADISON _ All victories are good but some mean a little more than others. The players on the Madison soccer team should have a little more spring in their steps after a 2-1 overtime victory over Villa Walsh on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Sophia Haralampoudis scored with 5:08 left in the first overtime period to propel the Dodgers. Nikki Cilenti rallied her team with a second-half goal for Madison (2-0-1). Mary Walsh connected on a first-half goal for Villa Walsh in its season opener. Although they don't want to get into a habit of trailing games, the Madison players showed no…

September 13, 2017
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Parsippany Hills' Lauren McLaughlin controls the ball during the Group II soccer final at Kean University on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Par Hills caps amazing run with title

UNION _ Paige Restaino and Nathalia Gallo became acquainted as 7 year olds, brought together when they joined the Parsippany Soccer Club and were assigned to the Avalanche. At Brooklawn Middle School, Restaino and Gallo served as captains before going on to Parsippany Hills High School. The duo, according to Gallo, "connected right from the start." Gallo and Restaino, both seniors, hooked up one last time, producing the lone goal for the Vikings in the Group II final on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Kean University. Parsippany Hills concluded its spectacular, abeit unlikely, state tournament run by blanking Haddonfield, 1-0, behind Restaino's goal with 9:19…

November 20, 2016
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Written by Sandy Seegers

Parsippany's Paige Kaiser, in the forefront, collides with Parsippany Hills' Rebecca Warner, who is attempting to head the ball. Red Hawks goalie Kiera Lewis, left,

Vikings headed to state final

PARSIPPANY _ Gia Rosamilia urged her Parsippany Hills girls soccer team to forget the past and start fresh going into the state tournament. One of the school's custodians, Ron Cupitt, provided the Vikings with a motto - "Shock The World" - prior to what has become a stunning postseason run. Parsippany Hills heeded all of the advice and embraced its lucky No. 13 seed, ousting four opponents on the way to the North Jersey Section 2, Group II title. The Vikings capped their magical sectional run with a 1-0 double overtime win over their sister school, fifth-seeded Parsippany, a familiar foe, to claim the program's…

November 11, 2016
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Written by Sandy Seegers

Forker, Gaels repeat in MCT

ROXBURY TWP. _ There is no feeling like winning a championship and many of this year's Roxbury girls soccer players were convinced that one, or even two, in a row is not enough. Junior Karly Forker connected off an Ashleigh Sarafin pass in the 69th minute and the Gaels' defense put in another solid effort in Roxbury's 1-0 triumph over West Morris in the Morris County Tournament final held at Roxbury High School on Saturday, Oct. 22. Goalkeeper Sarah Olivero stopped three shots to give Roxbury its third consecutive county title and second consecutive title outright. The Gaels have…

October 23, 2016
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Written by Sandy Seegers

West Morris regroups, gains MCT final

PARSIPPANY _ Considering West Morris girls soccer got off to such a shaky start this year, it may be a bit of a surprise that the Wolfpack have reached the Morris County Tournament final. However, the players didn't doubt themselves. They vanquished one of their toughest foes on Sunday, Oct. 16 and are setting their sights on taking on another one in the title game. Emily Leyson's first-half goal was the only score needed in West Morris Central's 1-0 triumph over sister school and rival Mendham on the turf at Parsippany Hills High School. Goalkeeper Ashley Appelhans made three saves and West Morris…

October 16, 2016
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Written by Mark Kitchin

Soccer

Sciancalepore saves Rams in MCT semifinals

Rams are ultra determined this season

Donofrio, Mendham upend Knolls

Bernardez, Knolls tack on another title

Dramatic endings at MCT soccer semis

Young Hornets on a mission

Dodgers defeat Morris Catholic

Wolfpack exit state tournament

Vikings triumph in state opener

Somogyi powers Golden Eagles in MCT

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Knolls ends lengthy MCT drought

Lutz powers Mendham into title game

Cougars rally past Randolph

Hornets, Lakers play to tie

2017 MCT Soccer seeding

Madison triumphs in overtime

Par Hills caps amazing run with title

Vikings headed to state final

Forker, Gaels repeat in MCT

West Morris regroups, gains MCT final

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