Below are highlights of our games along with the scores and statistics.
8/29/08: Hilton Tournament - Game 1 vs. West Irondequoit
The Boys Junior Varsity soccer team started off the season at the Hilton Kickoff Classic with a loss to West Irondequoit 5 - 1. After trailing 4 - 0 at halftime, the team came out and played even soccer in the second half scoring one and letting only one in.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 15 saves
Scores: Lincoln Rena unassisted (69:00)
8/30/08: Hilton Tournament - Game 2 vs. McQuaid
In game 2 of the Hilton Kickoff Classic, Olympia lost to McQuaid 6 - 1. After jumping out to a 1 - 0 lead early in the game, McQuaid fire back 3 goals before the half to lead 3 - 1 at halftime. A fairly even 1st half did not reflect in the haltime score. McQuaid came out strong in the second half however to walk away with the victory.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 15 saves
Scores: Lincoln Rena unassisted (5:00)
9/11/08: Olympia vs. Athena (Home)
Olympia played it's strongest half of the season to date as they played to a 1 - 1 halftime score against a strong Athena team. Josh Harington scored on a penalty kick 27 minutes into the game to even the score before the half. Athena came out guns aflaming in the seond half scoring 2 minutes in, 5 minutes in and 8 minutes in on their way to a lopsided 8 - 1 final score.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 12 saves
Scores: Josh Harrington (PK - 27:00)
9/15/08: Olympia vs. Jefferson (Home)
Olympia had too little too late in a fairly even match vs. Jefferson. Olympia gave up a score 2 minutes into the game and was losing 1 - 0 at the half. Jefferson padded their lead 25 minutes into the second half with another score. Mead Sidran scored late to cut the lead to 1 goal as Olymia controlled play the final 20 minutes of the game, but was unable to find the net again for the equalizer and fell to Jefferson with a score of 2 - 1.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 10 saves
Scores: Mead Sidran unassisted (74:00)
9/25/08: Olympia @ West Irondequoit (Away)
Olympia played their strongest game of the year to date. A very even first half saw both teams miss on some great scoring opportunities and lead to a 0 - 0 halftime score. Both teams played very hard and had some great combinations. With 18 minutes remaining in the second half, West Irondequoit found the back of the net as a man went unmarked to the six and recieved a ball from the endline and placed it in the back corner. West Irondequoit would finish the scoring and lock the game up with 5 minutes left as they ripped a shot that Pat Zachmeyer was able to dive and block, but couldn't control the rebound as they followed their shot and scored the clincher. Olympia played a great game in a losing effort 2 - 0. It has shown some of the growth and improvement by the team as they came very c lose to beating the same team that had beaten them 5 - 1 in the first game of the season.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 7 saves
10/3/08: Olympia @ Athena (Away)
Olympia continued its strong play against Athena this year in a losing effort 4 - 0. After giving a a goal in the opening minutes of the game, they played the Trojans even until 2 minutes before the half where they gave up their 2nd goal of the game. Athena would score again in the 64th and 72nd minutes to clinch the hard fought battle between the rival schools.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 13 saves
After 20 minutes of evenly played soccer at MaCavoy Park (Turf), Webster Thomas broke the 0-0 tie with a quick strike off of a short played corner kick. They would go on to score once more before the half to give the Titans the 2-0 halftime lead. Olympia gave up another goal as a player struck a beautiful shot from 30 yards out. Webster would round out the scoring with two more goals late in the game to go on and win 5 - 0.
Highlights:
Keeper: Pat Zachmeyer - 14 saves
10/17/08: Olympia vs. Churchville Chili (Away)
On a very cold evening, Olympia lost 7 - 0 to Churchville Chili. Pat Zachmeyer made 21 saves in a losing effort.