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| Articles 2007-2008 Season |
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Messenger Press - Sports Article
: Twisters play to tie in Season Opener... The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team were terrific in this hot season opener, playing to a 4-4 tie against the Cinnaminson Fireballs. Courtney Levering, started the scoreing with her first of the season with an 18 yard shot that found the inside of the far post. Cinnaminson tied it up, only to have Christine Levering post her first season goal with a well placed shot. Midfielders, Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, and new Twister Gabrielle Lipsack and Jenna Garofalo worked well in the middle with Jenna scoreing her first goal from well outside the 18. Defensively, fullbacks Valerie Suto, Noelle Fahey, Lauren Schmid along with Stopper Taylor Paglione and Sweeper Dina Cifelli had a number of strong plays and saves to keep the Fireballs at bay. Goalie, Victoria (Tori) in her debut as a Twister saw a lot of action the first half and had at least 8 great saves to frustrate the Fireball offense. The second half started anew at 3 to 3. New players Kristen Keegan and Madhura Berman added to the offense that saw NickiAnn Francisco assist Allison Whitty to make her first of the season score. Hannah Binder had her usual strong game with smart goalie moves. The Fireballs had to play catch-up to stay with this season's new Twisters. |
| 1st Game - September 8 vs. Cinnaminson Fireballs |
| 2nd Game - September 15 vs. Marlton Flames |
| Messenger Press - Sports Article: Twisters Soccer 9/15/07 The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team hosted the Marlton Flames this weekend in a tightly played contest. Forward Mahdura Berman scored her first goal as a Twister off a well placed assist from midfielder Kristin Thomas. Kristen Keegan, Christine Levering, Jenna Garofalo and Allison Whitty worked hard up front against a strong backfield. Dina Cifelli, Courtney Levering, Agata Kowalski, Gabrielle Lipsack and Ali Valentin had good switches while working the middle of the field. Stopper Nicki Ann Francisco and sweeper Taylor Paglione were busy assisting fullbacks Noelle Fahey, Lauren Schmid, and Valerie Suto along with goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder to keep the Twisters in the game to the end. Final score 2 to 1 - Flames. |
| Messenger Press - Sports Article: Twisters Soccer 9/27/07 The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team were victorious, 1 v 0, against the Medford Soccer Xtreme this week. Allison Whitty was able to score after outracing her defender after receiving a well placed chip from Christine Levering. The Twister's midsection looked sharp with good switching and aggressive play by Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, Courtney Levering, Ali Valentin and Gabrielle Lipsack. The backfield was in motion with strong defense by Noelle Fahey, Lauren Schmid, Valerie Suto sweeper Taylor Paglione and Dina Cifelli at Stopper. Forwards Nicki Ann Francisco, Mahdura Berman, Kristen Keegan and Jenna Garofalo kept the Xtreme on their toes with good up front ball movement. Finally, Goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder had their usual strong games to maintain this shutout. |
| 3rd Game - September 27 vs. Medford Xtreme |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
Twisters Columbus Day Tournament The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team enjoyed playing some top NJ talent at Hazlet's Columbus Day Tournament this weekend. Both goalies, Hannah Binder and Tori Binz were terrific with several highlight saves throughout. Offensively, the Twisters changed it up a little to see Noelle Fahey attacking up front with Hanna Binder, Madhura Berman, Kristen Keegan and Christine Levering. Midfielders mixed it up in these physical games with Ali Valentin, Courtney Levering, Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, and Gabrielle Lipsack taking turns threatening and keeping the ball up. Fullbacks had their hands full but kept their team in every game with Lauren Schmid, Jenna Garofalo, Valerie Suto, Noelle Fahey and Taylor Paglione seeing strong offenses. Dina Cifelli along with Nicki Ann Francisco and Valerie Suto saw aggressive action in the back-middle while at Stopper and Sweeper. The first game saw the Hazlet Finesse get lucky to win by one; in the second game, the East Brunswick Hurricanes were able to score two. In Sunday's action, Christine Levering was able to score and close the game in a 1 v 1 tie against the Staten Island United Metros. In game four, against the Jersey Knights Cavalry, Robbinsville had numerous shots on goal but just couldn't find the back of the net; however, Courtney Levering was able to score off a rebound/ assist from Kristen Keegan in this close 2 to 1 contest. Allison Whitty, while on injured reserve, provided support from the sidelines. |
| Columbus Tournment - October 6th & 7th |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team defeated the Cinnaminson Fireballs this weekend in a well played 1 v 0 game. Nicki Ann Francisco scored six minutes in on a well placed placed penalty shot from 20 yards out. Despite this only goal, the Twisters were in control most of the game with strong attacks up front by Kristen "K" Keegan, Ali Valentin, Christine Levering and Madhura Berman. Twisters had a number of takes on goal, including a few by Noelle Fahey, but none could find the netting. Midfielders, Kristin Thomas, Courtney Levering, Agata Kowalski, Jenna Garofalo and Gabrielle Lipsack were aggressive winning balls either by heading the ball, making good traps or switching fields to keep the Fireballs off balance. The backfield kept the ball in positive territory with stopper Nicki Ann Francisco at the top of the diamond while sweepers Taylor Paglione and Dina Cifelli and fullbacks Lauren Schmid, Valerie Suto and Noelle Fahey kept the ball moving up field. Both goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder helped preserve this victory. Allison Whitty supported her team from the sidelines and may see action next week. |
| October 20th vs. Cinnaminson Fireballs |
| The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel soccer team hosted the Medford Strikers Force this weekend playing to a 3 v3 tie. Nicki Ann Francisco at wing started a strong charge and found-assisted Christine Levering to score the first goal. Nicki Ann Francisco scored six minutes in on a well placed placed penalty shot from 20 yards out. Despite this only goal, the Twisters were in control most of the game with strong attacks up front by Kristen "K" Keegan, Ali Valentin, Christine Levering and Madhura Berman. Twisters had a number of takes on goal, including a few by Noelle Fahey, but none could find the netting. Midfielders, Kristin Thomas, Courtney Levering, Agata Kowalski, Jenna Garofalo and Gabrielle Lipsack were aggressive winning balls either by heading the ball, making good traps or switching fields to keep the Fireballs off balance. The backfield kept the ball in positive territory with stopper Nicki Ann Francisco at the top of the diamond while sweepers Taylor Paglione and Dina Cifelli and fullbacks Lauren Schmid, Valerie Suto and Noelle Fahey kept the ball moving up field. Both goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder helped preserve this victory. Allison Whitty supported her team from the sidelines and may see action next week. |
| November 3rd vs. Medford Strikers |
| Thanksgiving Tournament - November 23rd & 24th Clean Sweep for Twisters Turkey Tournament The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel team enjoyed their turkey along with three shut-out victories to take the big prize at Cinnaminson's Thanksgiving Tournament this weekend. Goalies, Tori Binz and Hannah Binder shared equally in keeping the ball out of the net throughout the games. First to fall were the Hamilton Wildcats in a close 1-0 victory. Ali Valentin made the difference when she connected from 20 yards out after receiving an excellent cross from Christine Levering. In the second game Northern Burlington Fireballs held off the attacks until late in the game when Christine Levering made it 1 to 0 off an assist from Allison Whitty. The third game against the Cinnaminson Fireballs started slow, but the Twisters hit their stride in this final half. Sweeper Dina Cifelli scored first off a well placed corner kick from Nicki Ann Francisco, then Christine scored off a cross from Kristen Keegan and finally Allison Whitty found the back of the net in the last minute of the game for the final 3-0. Throughout the tournament, stopper Nicki Ann Francisco along with midfielders Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowaski, Ali Valentin, Gabrielle Lipsack and Courtney Levering were quick to the ball and kept the opposition on their heels. Defensively Valerie Suto had a terrific tournament with support from Taylor Paglione, Noelle Fahey, and Lauren Schmid to keep all comers from scoring throughout the tournament. |
| Fall 2007 - Games Summary - Articles |
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| Front Row (Left tp Right): Christine Levering, Ali Valentin, Tori Binz, Noelle Fahey, Courtney Levering, Hannah Binder, Lauren Schmid and Allison Whitty Second Row (Left tp Right): Kristen Keegan, Gabrielle Lipsack, Valerie Suto, Agata Kowalski, Dina Cifelli, Taylor Paglione, Kristin Thomas and Nicki Ann Francisco Back Row (Coaches): Carl Paglione, Joseph Whitty and Carl Thomas |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel soccer team played a very good game this weekend against the Indian Mills Warriors. Christine Levering scored early for the lead with an assist from Kristen Keegan by beating the goalie in no man's land. Midfielders Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, Gabrielle Lipsack, Ali Valentin and Lauren Schmid provided good passes for Forwards Allison Whitty, Madhura Berman and Courtney Levering. Nicki Ann Francisco at Stopper, along with defenders Noelle Fahey, Dina Cifelli, Taylor Paglione and Jenna Garofalo all played aggressive while working to move the game up. Goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder played their usual good games at goalie. The final 2 v 1 loss did not reflect the good play and hustle of the Twisters. |
| March 15th, 2008 vs. Indian Mills Warriors |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
Kowalski scores 2 in tie The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel soccer team played to a 3 v 3 tie Saturday against the Medford Soccer Xtreme. Agata Kowalski, scored first with a well placed rocket from 20 yards out. Dina Cifelli started the play with a well placed free kick. Midfielders Gabrielle Lipsack, Courtney Levering along with Kristin Thomas, Lauren Schmidt and Ali Valentin trapped well and controlled the middle for most of the match. Starting forwards Valerie Suto and Nicki Ann Francisco along with Christine Levering, Madhura Burman, Allison Whitty and Kristen Keegan kept pressuring up front to help when Agata Kowalski put another well placed shot into the back of the net for her second goal. Fullbacks Jenna Garofalo, Noelle Fahey and Taylor Paglione helped offensively by continuing to move up the field. Christine Levering scored in the second half from a well placed ball from Valerie Suto for the 3rd goal of the game. Goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Binz both had good saves in this closely played tie game. |
| April 5th, 2008 vs. Medford Soccer Xtreme |
| April 12th, 2008 vs. Marlton Flames |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel soccer team defeated the Marlton Flames 2 v 0 with a full 70 minutes of aggressive play in their best showing this season. Noelle Fahey started the scoring early, placing Agata Kowalski's deflected shot into the goal. The strong play, evidenced by midfield control, was provided by Kristin Thomas, Gabrielle Lipsack, Ali Valentin, Courtney Levering and Hannah Binder. Stopper, Nicki Ann Francisco scored number two, finding the corner, with an excellent free kick from 42 yards out. Forwards Allison Whitty, Kristen Keegan, Madhura Berman and Christine Levering were able to take at least ten shots on goal thanks to the midfield control. The smart defensive play of Valerie Suto, Taylor Paglione, Dina Cifelli and Jenna Garofalo kept the Flames frustrated, while goalie Tori Binz with strong punts and gutsy play along with Hannah Binder preserved the shutout. |
| April 18th & April 19th, 2008 vs. Moorestown Hornets |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
The Robbinsville Twisters, a U13 girls travel soccer team played two games against the Moorestown Hornets this weekend. Despite losing the first game 2 v 0, the Twisters came very close to avenging the loss with a follow-up win in the second game. In game two Robbinsville outplayed their opponent, only to have a controversial score by the Hornets in the last minute of play to tie for a 1 v 1 final. Forward Kristen Keegan made a great score off a deflected shot by midfielder Kristin Thomas, to put the Twisters ahead at the 19 minute mark . Offensively , starting with Allison Whitty, Christine Levering, and Noelle Fahey, along with Madhura Berman and Keegan, the team had more shots on goal than the opposition. The offense, of course, was triggered by the excellent play of midfielders, Courtney Levering, Ali Valentin, Lauren Schmid, and Agata Kowalski. Nicki Ann Francisco and Dina Ciffeli protected and moved the ball well from the middle stopper and sweeper positions, while defenders Valerie Suto, Taylor Paglione and Jenna Garofalo had very good games keeping the ball away from the goalie box. Hannah Binder and Tori Binz, had great saves and played aggressively while stopping all balls that came their way. The Twisters, despite the 1 v1 paper score, won the second game against this worthy opponent. |
| May 31st, June 1st, 2008 - 14th Annual Sunburst Tournament |
| SPORTS ARTICLE
Twisters place second in Sunburst Tournament - Christine Levering scores seven goals The Robbinsville Twisters, U13 girls travel team had a great outing this weekend; placing second in a field of six teams at West Windsor-Plainsboro's Sunburst tournament at Mercer County Park. Twisters came to play, outscoring their opponents 8 to 4. Handily winning the first two games; beating Hopewell Heat 3 to 1 and Edison United Firecrackers 4 to 1, the team lost to Watchung Hills Phoenix in a close 2 to 1 third game. The final game positioned the two best teams to determine the winner. Robbinsville needed a win for first place; a tie would mean second place. Highlights of the tournament, in addition to Christine Levering scoring seven goals in a team effort (no less than five different players assisting), included the defense and strong play of goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Binz. In game one, the first of Christine Levering's hat tricks, she received assists from Allison Whitty (1 minute into the tournament), from Jenna Garofalo and from Madhura Berman. In the second game, Christine had another hat trick, first scoring with a header off an excellent placed corner kick from Nicki Ann Francisco, next scoring with a through ball placed by Dina Cifelli, and finally with a solo breakaway. Allison Whitty capped the victory, scoring on an assist from Courtney Levering to close out the second game. The final game was a defensive thriller; the team posted a shutout but couldn't find the back of Hunterdon's United Riptide goal. The final 0 v 0 secured the team's second place berth. The strong play of midfielders Kristin Thomas, Ali Valentin, Agata Kowalski, Lauren Schmid, Gabrielle Lipsack, Courtney Levering and Jenna Garofalo kept the ball at the front of the line for forwards Kristen Keegan, Madhura Berman, and Allison Whitty. Defense allowed only four goals, with good defensive movement by stopper Nicki Ann Francisco, sweeper Taylor Paglione as well as fullbacks Noelle Fahey, Dina Cifelli and Valerie Suto. Overall, the Twisters enjoyed their Sunburst outing while playing some of the state's best soccer competitors. |