The Windham I girls’ soccer team, similar to the WHS varsity soccer team, played their final summer game of the season against Greely at the Twin Brooks Recreation Area in Cumberland on Wednesday, July 16. Windham played hard for two halves and mowed down the Rangers, 7-0.
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| Windham sophomore Maria Rose is the first player to the ball during a girls' varsity summer soccer game against Greely at the Twin Brooks Recreation Area in Cumberland on Wednesday, July 16. PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA |
In the first half, both team’s defenses were strong, and no one scored until roughly midway through the half. Windham senior Nola Bryant scored on a direct kick that went out of reach of the goalie.
Windham players took multiple shots at the Greely goalkeeper, and a short time later, senior Marley Jarvais scored, followed by Dries. At the half, Windham led, 3-0.
Intensity did not dip for the Eagles despite the heat. Jarvais scored twice at the top of the half.
“This was probably our best summer soccer game (of the season),” said Jarvais. “Our passing, our building out of the back, our goals, everyone was there ... to finish. Our crosses were amazing; we just played amazing as a whole team tonight.”
Windham controlled the field, and their defense remained tough. Dries scored and then sophomore Maria Rose found the back of the net.
“From this game, I think we’ve grown even from just like a month of soccer,” said Rose. “I think our season is going to be really good, we have very strong relationships on the team and we’re going to have a great year. I saw good communication, we’re fast, our passing and everything is really coming together.”
Windham varsity girls’ soccer coach Deb Lebel said they had some big holes to fill after losing nine seniors last year. Initially, they thought this might be a bit of a down year but quickly realized this could be a team they have the most depth on; they’re going to be able to rest kids a little bit. Last year, kids didn’t come off the field, and there’s more opportunity for that this year which has been a goal of Lebel’s; to get more players in and to get more kids involved and they should be able to do that in the fall.
“Great chance for some of the underclassmen to step up and give everyone a lot of playing time,” said Lebel. “We’re really starting to communicate better, so when they keep the width and play with each other that’s starting to really come together, making runs and it’s that second ball that they’re automatically getting there. That’s evolved over the summer. We’re still figuring out, where we can get the most out of kids; as we continue to gain confidence, we’ll still be in the thick of things come tournament time.” <
Intensity did not dip for the Eagles despite the heat. Jarvais scored twice at the top of the half.
“This was probably our best summer soccer game (of the season),” said Jarvais. “Our passing, our building out of the back, our goals, everyone was there ... to finish. Our crosses were amazing; we just played amazing as a whole team tonight.”
Windham controlled the field, and their defense remained tough. Dries scored and then sophomore Maria Rose found the back of the net.
“From this game, I think we’ve grown even from just like a month of soccer,” said Rose. “I think our season is going to be really good, we have very strong relationships on the team and we’re going to have a great year. I saw good communication, we’re fast, our passing and everything is really coming together.”
Windham varsity girls’ soccer coach Deb Lebel said they had some big holes to fill after losing nine seniors last year. Initially, they thought this might be a bit of a down year but quickly realized this could be a team they have the most depth on; they’re going to be able to rest kids a little bit. Last year, kids didn’t come off the field, and there’s more opportunity for that this year which has been a goal of Lebel’s; to get more players in and to get more kids involved and they should be able to do that in the fall.
“Great chance for some of the underclassmen to step up and give everyone a lot of playing time,” said Lebel. “We’re really starting to communicate better, so when they keep the width and play with each other that’s starting to really come together, making runs and it’s that second ball that they’re automatically getting there. That’s evolved over the summer. We’re still figuring out, where we can get the most out of kids; as we continue to gain confidence, we’ll still be in the thick of things come tournament time.” <
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