9/27/10
On Friday 9/24 the Soccer Hawks came from behind and pulled out a brilliant 3-2 win over visiting Southern Indiana with Jake Pittroff's goal in the 84th minute. Pittroff a senior winger from Oakville (St. Louis, MO) raced in from the right wing and blasted in a cross from Grant Ellison (Jr. striker from St. Dominic HS, O'Fallon , MO) to cinch the victory.
After a scoreless first half the Hawks fell behind in the 58th minute when So. Indiana scored on a breakaway from midfield. The Hawks quickly responded in the
60th minute when senior striker Jack Wedemeier(Cape Notre Dame HS) drilled in a free kick from 25 yards out. Less than a minute later the Hawks again found themselves trailing when the visitors tucked in a free kick of their own when their direct shot struck the right upright and flew across the goal mouth to be tapped in at the far post from close range. Fifteen minutes later the Hawks drew level once more when Wedemeier picked up a misplayed clearance inside the So. Indiana penalty area and slotted a goal from 12 yards out setting the stage for Pittroff's heroics at the end.
On Sunday 9/26 the Hawks and UMSL waged a real physical battle on a rain soaked pitch with the visitors from St. Louis winning 1-0 on a goal with less than three minutes to go in the second overtime period. The Triton's score came after their corner kick was only partially cleared just outside the Hawk 18 and the resulting shot ricochet off a couple player's legs before crossing the goal line.
Though the UMSL loss stung after putting out such a staunch effort, the Hawks can be positive about their play as they did win four out the five games they played over the last ten days. The team is now 5 & 3 overall and 4 & 2 in the GLVC and currently shows they have the making of a "team to be reckoned with".
GLVC plays continues on the road next weekend when the Hawks travel to Louisville , KY on Friday 10/1 to play Bellarmine University at 6:30 EDT, and then move on to Owensboro KY to meet Kentucky Wesleyan at Noon on Sunday 10/3. Currently QU sits at third in the GLVC table in a three way tie with Drury and the University of Indianapolis, all with 4-2 records. Northern Kentucky is on top of the GLVC table with a 4-0-2 record and Lewis University is in second with a 5-2 record. There are 8 more GLVC games left prior to tournament time. If you are awywhere near where the Hawks are playing come out and support the team.
GO HAWKS!
On Sunday 9/26
Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
QU Defeats Drury 1-0
For those players on the 1981 National Championship Team being inducted into the QU Hall of Fame Saturday night…please e-mail me and let me know if you will be at our game Friday night 9/24 to be introduced at half time…and if you will be at our game on Sunday afternoon 9/26 to be introduced at half time. Also let me know so I can have your name on the gate list for complimentary admission for you and your family.
On Tuesday night 9/21 the soccer hawks traveled to neutral field COSMO Park in Columbia, MO to play Drury University and came away with an exciting 1-0 GLVC win. The game had originally been scheduled for 9/10 in Quincy but that match was cancelled after 25 minutes due to lightening with the Hawks 1-0 up at the time. However, last night’s game had to be completely replayed from the beginning with the teams starting out even at 0-0.
Grant Ellison (Jr. striker from St. Dominic HS) scored on a breakaway midway through the second half using his speed to run on to a perfect through-ball supplied by Jack Wedemeier (Sr. Striker from Cape Notre Dame HS). Ellison beat Drury’s keeper and center back to the pass and finessed it into the open goal mouth. After that, the hawk defense rose to the occasion and deflected several Drury attempts to get back into the game. The Hawks win puts QU’s record at 4-2 and 3-1 in the GLVC. Their next matches come this Friday 9/24 versus Southern Indiana at 7:30PM and Sunday 9/26 versus UMSL at 2:30PM, both at QU’s North Campus Field.
GO HAWKS…
On Tuesday night 9/21 the soccer hawks traveled to neutral field COSMO Park in Columbia, MO to play Drury University and came away with an exciting 1-0 GLVC win. The game had originally been scheduled for 9/10 in Quincy but that match was cancelled after 25 minutes due to lightening with the Hawks 1-0 up at the time. However, last night’s game had to be completely replayed from the beginning with the teams starting out even at 0-0.
Grant Ellison (Jr. striker from St. Dominic HS) scored on a breakaway midway through the second half using his speed to run on to a perfect through-ball supplied by Jack Wedemeier (Sr. Striker from Cape Notre Dame HS). Ellison beat Drury’s keeper and center back to the pass and finessed it into the open goal mouth. After that, the hawk defense rose to the occasion and deflected several Drury attempts to get back into the game. The Hawks win puts QU’s record at 4-2 and 3-1 in the GLVC. Their next matches come this Friday 9/24 versus Southern Indiana at 7:30PM and Sunday 9/26 versus UMSL at 2:30PM, both at QU’s North Campus Field.
GO HAWKS…
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Soccer Hawks Post Two GLVC Wins...
On Friday 9/17 the Soccer Hawks defeated Maryville University 7-2 to record their first GLVC win of the 2010 season. Striker Grant Ellison (Jr. from St. Dominic HS) notched a 3-goal “hat trick” to lead the way, with left back Carl Hodges (So. from Sedgefield, Eng.) nodding in two head-ball goals. Striker Jack Wedemeier (Sr. from Cape Notre Dame) converted a PK, and Jeff Vaninger (So. from CBC) chalked up the final tally on a breakaway attack. Winger Corey Eatherton (Sr. form Summit HS) supplied two assists, and Zach Venvertloh (So. from Quincy Sr. High) had one.
Sunday 9/19 saw the Hawks win a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind contest with Missouri S & T with Jack Wedemeier’s 30 yard free kick with just 36 seconds remaining in the second overtime period. The Hawks fell behind just 1:06 into the first half but fought back to level the score at 1-1 at the 26 minute mark when Ryan Seifert (Fr. from St. Dominic HS) eluded a couple defenders and stroked a nice curling shot in from just outside the 18 yard line. S & T took the lead again just 8 minutes later with the half ending at 2-1 for S & T. The Hawks started strong in the second half and were rewarded in the 74th minute when winger Corey Eatherton ran on to a miss-cleared ball just outside the 18 and hit a nice drive just inside the far post leveling the score at 2-2. The Hawks pushed the attack over the next 16 minutes of regular time and throughout each of the two 10 minute overtime periods. With just under a minute remaining in the final OT period the Hawks drew a foul about 30 out from the Miner’s goal, and with just 36 seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock Jack Wedemeier drove in the game winner earning QU their second GLVC win of the weekend.
Tomorrow 9/21 the Hawks travel to COSMO Park in Columbis MO for the make up game with Drury that was halted due to lightning on 9/10. Kick-off is slated for 7 PM.
To wrap up the week the Hawks will be at home (Homecoming Weekend) Friday night 9/24 at 7:30 PM to host Southern Indiana, and then host UMSL on Sunday 9/26 at 2:30 PM. If you’re in the neighborhood of any of these matches please stop in and support the team. An additional special event this Homecoming Weekend will be the Hall of Fame induction for the member of the 1981 Hawk squad the won the NAIA National Championship with a 21-3-1 record.
FIRE UP QU FIRE UP…GO HAWKS
Sunday 9/19 saw the Hawks win a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind contest with Missouri S & T with Jack Wedemeier’s 30 yard free kick with just 36 seconds remaining in the second overtime period. The Hawks fell behind just 1:06 into the first half but fought back to level the score at 1-1 at the 26 minute mark when Ryan Seifert (Fr. from St. Dominic HS) eluded a couple defenders and stroked a nice curling shot in from just outside the 18 yard line. S & T took the lead again just 8 minutes later with the half ending at 2-1 for S & T. The Hawks started strong in the second half and were rewarded in the 74th minute when winger Corey Eatherton ran on to a miss-cleared ball just outside the 18 and hit a nice drive just inside the far post leveling the score at 2-2. The Hawks pushed the attack over the next 16 minutes of regular time and throughout each of the two 10 minute overtime periods. With just under a minute remaining in the final OT period the Hawks drew a foul about 30 out from the Miner’s goal, and with just 36 seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock Jack Wedemeier drove in the game winner earning QU their second GLVC win of the weekend.
Tomorrow 9/21 the Hawks travel to COSMO Park in Columbis MO for the make up game with Drury that was halted due to lightning on 9/10. Kick-off is slated for 7 PM.
To wrap up the week the Hawks will be at home (Homecoming Weekend) Friday night 9/24 at 7:30 PM to host Southern Indiana, and then host UMSL on Sunday 9/26 at 2:30 PM. If you’re in the neighborhood of any of these matches please stop in and support the team. An additional special event this Homecoming Weekend will be the Hall of Fame induction for the member of the 1981 Hawk squad the won the NAIA National Championship with a 21-3-1 record.
FIRE UP QU FIRE UP…GO HAWKS
Thursday, September 16, 2010
DRURY GAME RESCHEDULED
9/16/10
Last Friday's lightning-cancelled game with Drury University has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 21, at COSMO Park in Columbia MO, with kick-off slated for 7 PM. COSMO Park is located at 1615 Bus Loop W, off of Hwy 70.
Both teams agreed to meet in Columbia for the match because it is about halfway between the two schools. Even though the Hawks were leading 1-0 when the 9/10 match was suspended at the 20th minute mark the game has to be completely restarted from the beginning at 0-0 according to NCAA rules.
Because of this rescheduling the Hawks now will play five GLVC games over the next 10days starting at Maryville University on Friday 9/17 at 2:30 PM, then at Missouri S & T (Rolla) on Sunday 9/19 at Noon, then the Drury game on Tuesday 9/21 (as noted above), then they will be in Quincy for Homecoming Weekend when they play Southern Indiana on Friday 9/24 at 7:30 PM, and then host UMSL on Sunday 9/26 at 2:30 PM. Both of these matches will be at North Campus Field. Hopefully a good number of fans will be able to make it some of these top-flight NCAA Division II soccer matches.
Fire UP QU...Go HAWKS!
Last Friday's lightning-cancelled game with Drury University has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 21, at COSMO Park in Columbia MO, with kick-off slated for 7 PM. COSMO Park is located at 1615 Bus Loop W, off of Hwy 70.
Both teams agreed to meet in Columbia for the match because it is about halfway between the two schools. Even though the Hawks were leading 1-0 when the 9/10 match was suspended at the 20th minute mark the game has to be completely restarted from the beginning at 0-0 according to NCAA rules.
Because of this rescheduling the Hawks now will play five GLVC games over the next 10days starting at Maryville University on Friday 9/17 at 2:30 PM, then at Missouri S & T (Rolla) on Sunday 9/19 at Noon, then the Drury game on Tuesday 9/21 (as noted above), then they will be in Quincy for Homecoming Weekend when they play Southern Indiana on Friday 9/24 at 7:30 PM, and then host UMSL on Sunday 9/26 at 2:30 PM. Both of these matches will be at North Campus Field. Hopefully a good number of fans will be able to make it some of these top-flight NCAA Division II soccer matches.
Fire UP QU...Go HAWKS!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Hawks Hurt by Storm
9/13/10
On Friday, September 10, with the Hawks flying off to a 1-0 lead over visiting Drury University a lightning storm hit North Campus Field with a vengence and caused the game to be stopped at the 20th minute mark. Both teams, the referees, and some diehard fans stayed around until 10 PM at which time the game was cancelled because the lightning continued dancing across the sky. For the Hawks, the stoppage of play was a shame because they were really playing well right from the opening kick-off and looked to be on the verge of their first GLVC win of the season. The game may be replayed at a future date if both teams can find an agreeable day,time,and venue. If replayed the game would begin all over again with the score back at 0-0.
On Sunday, September 12, the QU Hawks were in Kansas City to play the Rockhurst Hawks. Rockhurst, playing on its familiar home artificial turf, had much of the better of play throughout the first half as the QU Hawks struggled to cope with the fake "grass". Although back on their heels during the opening 45 minutes QU managed to get to half time still deadlocked at 0-0. About 5 minutes into the second half misfortune struck the QU side as an errant crossfield pass in their own defensive half was picked off sending the Rock-Hawks off on a quick counter attack that resulted in the only goal of the match. From that point on the QU Hawks began a determined effort to get back into the game and pushed the action into RU's defensive end on numerous occasions looking for an equalizing goal that unfortunately never came. Had the QU Hawks played the first half withn the same determination and skill as they mustered up in the final 40 minutes of play a victory might have been possible.
The 1-0 loss to Rockhurst brings QU's early season record to 1-2-0 (0-1-0 in the GLVC). Their next two outings, Friday (9/17) at 2:30 PM at Maryville University (St. Louis area)and Sunday (9/19) at NOON at Missouri S & T in Rolla MO are both crucial GLVC matches. The team needs to really focus on these two matches and come away with two victories. Both games are winable, but only with TOTAL commitment. There are no easy games in the GLVC. If you are in the neighborhood of either Maryville or Missouri S & T this weekend please come out and suppot the Hawks. The presence of the "12th" man (the true fan)is a vital element in success. Is that YOU?
FIRE UP QU, FIRE UP!
On Friday, September 10, with the Hawks flying off to a 1-0 lead over visiting Drury University a lightning storm hit North Campus Field with a vengence and caused the game to be stopped at the 20th minute mark. Both teams, the referees, and some diehard fans stayed around until 10 PM at which time the game was cancelled because the lightning continued dancing across the sky. For the Hawks, the stoppage of play was a shame because they were really playing well right from the opening kick-off and looked to be on the verge of their first GLVC win of the season. The game may be replayed at a future date if both teams can find an agreeable day,time,and venue. If replayed the game would begin all over again with the score back at 0-0.
On Sunday, September 12, the QU Hawks were in Kansas City to play the Rockhurst Hawks. Rockhurst, playing on its familiar home artificial turf, had much of the better of play throughout the first half as the QU Hawks struggled to cope with the fake "grass". Although back on their heels during the opening 45 minutes QU managed to get to half time still deadlocked at 0-0. About 5 minutes into the second half misfortune struck the QU side as an errant crossfield pass in their own defensive half was picked off sending the Rock-Hawks off on a quick counter attack that resulted in the only goal of the match. From that point on the QU Hawks began a determined effort to get back into the game and pushed the action into RU's defensive end on numerous occasions looking for an equalizing goal that unfortunately never came. Had the QU Hawks played the first half withn the same determination and skill as they mustered up in the final 40 minutes of play a victory might have been possible.
The 1-0 loss to Rockhurst brings QU's early season record to 1-2-0 (0-1-0 in the GLVC). Their next two outings, Friday (9/17) at 2:30 PM at Maryville University (St. Louis area)and Sunday (9/19) at NOON at Missouri S & T in Rolla MO are both crucial GLVC matches. The team needs to really focus on these two matches and come away with two victories. Both games are winable, but only with TOTAL commitment. There are no easy games in the GLVC. If you are in the neighborhood of either Maryville or Missouri S & T this weekend please come out and suppot the Hawks. The presence of the "12th" man (the true fan)is a vital element in success. Is that YOU?
FIRE UP QU, FIRE UP!
Sunday, September 05, 2010
HAWKS WIN ONE...LOSE ONE
9/5/10
The Soccer Hawks opened the 2010 soccer season with a good 2-0 win on Friday night against McKendree University, and then turned around on Sunday and absorbed a disappointing 1-0 loss to St. Edwards University of Austin, Texas.
On Friday night, the team was alive and spitited and really played well and deserved to win. They looked like a good NCAA Division II soccer team. Sunday though was a different story as the team did not come to play and therefore put on a very poor performance. The caliber of their play merited the loss.
So, after the first week of the season the Hawk's record is 1 and 1.
There are 15 regular season games left. If in future games the team comes to play like they did on Friday they should earn a few more victories. However, if they come to any remaining game as they did on Sunday a lot of losses are also possible.
This team is capable of winning a good number of games. They are also capable of a lot of losses. So how is this season going to play out? It depends on the PLAYERS and the frame of mind and commitment they bring to the field on game day. It's up to them. The players have to decide what they want out of this season and how hard they are willing to work to achieve it.
What's up for next weekend? Two greater challenges than were faced this weekend.
On Friday night Drury University comes to North Campus Field for a 7:30 PM kick-off. On Sunday, 9/12 the Hawks are away for a 2:30 PM kick-off at Rockhurst University. Both of these are important GLVC matches.
The Soccer Hawks opened the 2010 soccer season with a good 2-0 win on Friday night against McKendree University, and then turned around on Sunday and absorbed a disappointing 1-0 loss to St. Edwards University of Austin, Texas.
On Friday night, the team was alive and spitited and really played well and deserved to win. They looked like a good NCAA Division II soccer team. Sunday though was a different story as the team did not come to play and therefore put on a very poor performance. The caliber of their play merited the loss.
So, after the first week of the season the Hawk's record is 1 and 1.
There are 15 regular season games left. If in future games the team comes to play like they did on Friday they should earn a few more victories. However, if they come to any remaining game as they did on Sunday a lot of losses are also possible.
This team is capable of winning a good number of games. They are also capable of a lot of losses. So how is this season going to play out? It depends on the PLAYERS and the frame of mind and commitment they bring to the field on game day. It's up to them. The players have to decide what they want out of this season and how hard they are willing to work to achieve it.
What's up for next weekend? Two greater challenges than were faced this weekend.
On Friday night Drury University comes to North Campus Field for a 7:30 PM kick-off. On Sunday, 9/12 the Hawks are away for a 2:30 PM kick-off at Rockhurst University. Both of these are important GLVC matches.
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