The Tunstall Trojans were able to smell but only one rose Friday afternoon during their match against the Comets of Halifax, while the majority of game was spent working through the brier patch.
Halifax moved into a quick lead, by scoring within the first six minutes of the game following a scorching race into Tunstall's back field. The Comets would then score a second time, before the Trojans launched their first goal of the match, and the 2008 season, into the Halifax net to place the score at 2-1. Sadly, however, this would be the Ladies' only goal of the night. Although, Halifax continued to increase their winning margin and ended the first half with a blistering scoreboard view of 5-1. Tunstall was being ousted out of almost every possession opportunity and could not seem to gain enough control of the ball.
After halftime and some much needed advisement from the Trojan coaching staff, the Ladies were able to play with enhanced technique in the second 40 minutes. The game finished, however, with the scoreboard reading 8-1. Soccer is a sport that is so very easy to learn, yet so very hard to master. That is the reason why Tunstall has always continued to learn from its weaknesses and work hard to improve upon them. Which is exactly what the team will be doing this upcoming week, as the Ladies do not have any games scheduled and will instead be enjoying their annual spring break from school, as well as practicing for the soccer pitch.
The Trojan Boys Team defeated Halifax by a score of 5-1. This was the first time for Tunstall to win a match up against Halifax, CONGRATULATIONS Boys!
Only two more matches to play in the post season and it will be time for District Soccer to begin!! One can merely wait for the encroachment of cougars and bengals and bulldogs upon the Trojan stadium this spring! And of course the harsh taming of these beasts that will be sure to follow!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Only Triple.
On March 21, 2008 the Ladies of Troy located in the greater Dry Fork area of Virginia will be facing the Halifax Comets from Halifax County out on the soccer pitch. The Comets will be the Trojans' only AAA match up for the 2008 season and will be sure to put up a good fight.
Tunstall has, so far, had a slow start to their preseason games with two losses currently under their belt. The Trojans, however, are beginning to learn one another well on the playing field, this will certainly help the team to have better chemistry during games. The Ladies have been working rather feverishly after last Friday's loss to Dan River, a game that will in no way be soon forgotten, if ever! The Comets will have to undergo the long bus ride from far away Halifax High School and this will be an advantage for the Trojans, who have only but to relax until approximately 4:30 pm, as the game will be played on Tunstall soil.
It will, undoubtedly, be an interesting match up for both teams, Halifax is always a fun team to play. The Comets offer a challenge to the Trojans, but also provide a chance for the girls to warm up to the playing field before the District Season really heats up!
Good Luck to all the Trojans tomorrow night!! And also for the Slaughter family tomorrow, We Send Everyone our Deepest Sympathy for your loss and Will Keep You in Our Thoughts and Prayers!
Tunstall has, so far, had a slow start to their preseason games with two losses currently under their belt. The Trojans, however, are beginning to learn one another well on the playing field, this will certainly help the team to have better chemistry during games. The Ladies have been working rather feverishly after last Friday's loss to Dan River, a game that will in no way be soon forgotten, if ever! The Comets will have to undergo the long bus ride from far away Halifax High School and this will be an advantage for the Trojans, who have only but to relax until approximately 4:30 pm, as the game will be played on Tunstall soil.
It will, undoubtedly, be an interesting match up for both teams, Halifax is always a fun team to play. The Comets offer a challenge to the Trojans, but also provide a chance for the girls to warm up to the playing field before the District Season really heats up!
Good Luck to all the Trojans tomorrow night!! And also for the Slaughter family tomorrow, We Send Everyone our Deepest Sympathy for your loss and Will Keep You in Our Thoughts and Prayers!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
"Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Ray Bradbury told it all when he used this Shakespearean phrase as the title to one of his own novels. Friday night the winds blew a strong, evil gale over the Tunstall plains as for the first time in five match ups the Dan River Wildcats were able to cause the Trojan Ladies to suffer a 3-0 loss, conquering the game. Dan River's forward Erica, number 18, earned herself a hat trick, scoring all three goals. Even though the defense had a good night on the field and Tunstall saw several opportunities to score on the Wildcat's goal, the Trojans were simply never able to capitalize and left the stadium without scoring.
It was certainly hard for the Ladies of Troy to suffer this loss, as Dan River is the only cross-county rival that the team has and the two schools have battled each other with extreme emotion and tenacity in all events for decades. Friday night the Wildcats outplayed the Trojans, but this is a loss that Tunstall will not take lightly; instead the Ladies will allow this game to ignite a fire in the team that shall enable everyone to work extremely hard over the next two weeks, so that when Tunstall travels to Dan River on the 2nd of April, the winds will have changed. For the Trojan women will not be seeking any kind of revenge, but justice. Tunstall is the deserved soccer champions of Pittsylvania County and April 2, 2008 will be the night that the team reclaims their rightful title!
The Tunstall Boys Soccer Team beat Dan River's Boys by a devastating score of 14-0. Great Job Guys!
It was certainly hard for the Ladies of Troy to suffer this loss, as Dan River is the only cross-county rival that the team has and the two schools have battled each other with extreme emotion and tenacity in all events for decades. Friday night the Wildcats outplayed the Trojans, but this is a loss that Tunstall will not take lightly; instead the Ladies will allow this game to ignite a fire in the team that shall enable everyone to work extremely hard over the next two weeks, so that when Tunstall travels to Dan River on the 2nd of April, the winds will have changed. For the Trojan women will not be seeking any kind of revenge, but justice. Tunstall is the deserved soccer champions of Pittsylvania County and April 2, 2008 will be the night that the team reclaims their rightful title!
The Tunstall Boys Soccer Team beat Dan River's Boys by a devastating score of 14-0. Great Job Guys!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Intergalactic Planetary.
Tomorrow evening, beginning at approximately 5:30 pm the Soccer Ladies of Troy will be competing against their only cross-county rivals, the Wildcats of Dan River High School. This match up of eternal rivals has always and will continue to provide extremely exciting rounds of soccer magnificence and extreme motivation from each team to win, sometimes at any cost necessary. The Tunstall Trojans have won the past four consecutive matches versus the Wildcats, a record that the Ladies certainly want to keep intact and make it five consecutive wins!!
Each year the games get more interesting as both programs continue to improve each year. Tunstall, however, has the skill, talent, and drive necessary to compete at a higher level of soccer play. The Trojans are out to make it known to everyone that they are not to be underestimated and instead of a "re-building" season, 2008 is a year of "remodeling", meaning that the Ladies are simply making additions and improving upon past structures of their unit. This team of Trojans is just itching to unleash all their potential!
And Dan River always seems to offer the perfect amount of motivation to stir up this cauldron of passion and intensity!! Come out tomorrow to watch and support the Trojan effort!
BEAT DANRIVER!
Each year the games get more interesting as both programs continue to improve each year. Tunstall, however, has the skill, talent, and drive necessary to compete at a higher level of soccer play. The Trojans are out to make it known to everyone that they are not to be underestimated and instead of a "re-building" season, 2008 is a year of "remodeling", meaning that the Ladies are simply making additions and improving upon past structures of their unit. This team of Trojans is just itching to unleash all their potential!
And Dan River always seems to offer the perfect amount of motivation to stir up this cauldron of passion and intensity!! Come out tomorrow to watch and support the Trojan effort!
Progress, Progress, Progress.
This will continue to always be a major theme to the Tunstall Ladies Soccer Program. Every year the team makes new strides toward a more positive existence, and this year is no exception. Yes, the team has several new players, however, Tunstall's Ladies are also blessed with untold amounts of potential, some reserves not even yet to be tapped into. Therefore, the team will continue to progressively work through this post season and gain more experience and keep on acclimating to their field positions and comfort level of playing with each team member.
With all that said....the Carlisle Chiefs slipped by with a win last night against the Lady Trojans, with a score of 4-0. Tunstall played rather well for its first game of the year, but certainly has a few areas in need of improvement. The game yielded Carlisle with 2 goals in the first half, both made from runs up the field. Also in the first half, however, Lauren made a great save in goal off of a Carlisle penalty kick to keep the score at 2-0.
In the second half the Chiefs got away with 2 more goals, again by runs up the field. The Ladies are considering this whole experience as one to learn from, as all games are, and will be improving each day afterward!! Everyone is extremely ready to play again and really get their minds and bodies into the next game!
So good luck to Carlisle on the rest of your season, but watch out for the Trojan rematch, as the Ladies of Troy will have made untold amounts of positive progress and will give it their all to successfully achieve a win!
With all that said....the Carlisle Chiefs slipped by with a win last night against the Lady Trojans, with a score of 4-0. Tunstall played rather well for its first game of the year, but certainly has a few areas in need of improvement. The game yielded Carlisle with 2 goals in the first half, both made from runs up the field. Also in the first half, however, Lauren made a great save in goal off of a Carlisle penalty kick to keep the score at 2-0.
In the second half the Chiefs got away with 2 more goals, again by runs up the field. The Ladies are considering this whole experience as one to learn from, as all games are, and will be improving each day afterward!! Everyone is extremely ready to play again and really get their minds and bodies into the next game!
So good luck to Carlisle on the rest of your season, but watch out for the Trojan rematch, as the Ladies of Troy will have made untold amounts of positive progress and will give it their all to successfully achieve a win!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Crash Course.
Tomorrow afternoon the Trojan men will face off against the Chatham Cavaliers at 5:30 pm. After Tunstall defeats Chatham in that soccer match, the Ladies of Troy will have their first game of the 2008 season, facing off against the Carlisle Chiefs at 7:00 pm.
The Tunstall Ladies have had only 2 weeks worth of practice on the pitch and several of the Trojan's players will be experiencing their first ever soccer match tomorrow night. This will certainly be a challenge to the Ladies to learn quickly and make fast progress, the Trojans will have to pay close attention and put forth tons of effort physically and mentally, throughout the entire match. It is with great enthusiasm, however, that the 2008 season begins! Tunstall is ready and roaring to go tomorrow night! The returning veterans will be offering lots of help and encouragement to younger players, both on and off the field. March 12, marks the beginning of a VERY exciting new spring season and an important one for the entire girls soccer program at Tunstall.
Be sure to stop by Tunstall's colossal coliseum tomorrow night to watch the Carlisle Chiefs collapse under the Trojan bombardment!
The Tunstall Ladies have had only 2 weeks worth of practice on the pitch and several of the Trojan's players will be experiencing their first ever soccer match tomorrow night. This will certainly be a challenge to the Ladies to learn quickly and make fast progress, the Trojans will have to pay close attention and put forth tons of effort physically and mentally, throughout the entire match. It is with great enthusiasm, however, that the 2008 season begins! Tunstall is ready and roaring to go tomorrow night! The returning veterans will be offering lots of help and encouragement to younger players, both on and off the field. March 12, marks the beginning of a VERY exciting new spring season and an important one for the entire girls soccer program at Tunstall.
Be sure to stop by Tunstall's colossal coliseum tomorrow night to watch the Carlisle Chiefs collapse under the Trojan bombardment!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Week Numero Uno.
The first week of practice/conditioning is now over and we are happy to announce that Tunstall's administration has granted the team the opportunity to keep all 19 girls on the team this year. This will surely mean that the Trojan Boys team and the Ladies of Troy will each be traveling to matches on their own school provided buses, which will help both teams to better prepare for the game.
It has been a tough week of work, but one that is always necessary to condition the team to outdoor weather and terrain. This coming week the Ladies will be focusing on their soccer skills and training hard for their first match versus the Carlisle Chiefs, a team that Tunstall has never faced in soccer and is virtually unknown amongst the Trojans. Make no mistake, however, that these proud citizens of Troy will not underestimate Carlisle, nor fear them. But that time will come...
It has been a tough week of work, but one that is always necessary to condition the team to outdoor weather and terrain. This coming week the Ladies will be focusing on their soccer skills and training hard for their first match versus the Carlisle Chiefs, a team that Tunstall has never faced in soccer and is virtually unknown amongst the Trojans. Make no mistake, however, that these proud citizens of Troy will not underestimate Carlisle, nor fear them. But that time will come...
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