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| September 13th, 2008 vs. Marlton Flames |
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Twister's start season strong The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, opened their season with an impressive victory over the Marlton Flames. Christine Levering had an outstanding game scoring four goals with Madhura Berman adding the final goal in this 5 v 2 victory. The new 4-4-2 line up had the midfielders, Madhura Berman, Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, Jenna Garofalo, Courtney Levering and Ali Valentin controlling the middle of the field with good ball control and passing. Defensively, the team saw the debut of two new players; both Cassandra DeStefano and Rebecca Graessle easily integrated with the seasoned backs of Nicki Ann Francisco, Dina Cifelli, Noelle Fahey and Valerie Suto. The strong defense lead to a busy offense, providing forwards Allison Whitty, Kristen Keegan, and Christine Levering, along with the midfielders, a number of goal scoring opportunities. Christine Levering had two unassisted goals along with two more assisted goals from Jenna Garofalo and Ali Valentin; while Madhura Berman had an assist from Dina Cifelli. Both goalies, Hannah Binder and Tori Binz had good saves and strong punts to keep the ball in Flames territory. Injured player Gabrielle Lipsack supported her team from the sidelines. The Twisters brought their A game to this season opener. |
| September 20th, 2008 vs. Harrison Avalanche |
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The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team continued winning this weekend with a strong defensive game, beating the Harrison Avalanche 2 v 1. The difference, this week, was Agata Kowalski connecting on two perfectly placed penalty kicks (one in the first half and one in the second). Again, it was the defensive play of the backs, Noelle Fahey, Nicki Ann Francisco, Becky Graessle, Cassandra DeStefano, Dina Cifelli and Valerie Suto that frustrated the Avalanche. Of course midfielders Madhura Berman, Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, Jenna Garofalo, Ali Valentin and Courtney Levering helped the offense keep the ball up front with their great passing and aggressiveness. Both goalies, Tori Binz and Hannah Binder played their usual great games. Offensively, Allison Whitty, Kristen Keegan, and Christine Levering, along with the midfielders outshot Harrison 5 to 1 in this victory. Gabrielle Lipsack, is still on injured reserve. |
| September 27th, 2008 vs. Ewing Thunderbolts |
| SPORTS ARTICLE Twister's spread 5 goals - 5 players The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, continued their winning ways by defeating the Ewing Thunderbolts 5 v 2 this weekend. Cassandra DeStefano started the scoring off by launching a well placed throw-in to Christine Levering, who assisted Jenna Garofalo find the back of the net for goal one. A perfectly played cross by wingback Ali Valentin helped Allison Whitty assist Christine Levering in scoring the 2nd goal. With the half-time score tied at 2 v 2, the Twister's started their magic. Playing more of a possesive game, the fullbacks Cassandra DeStefano, Valerie Suto, Dina Cifelli and Rebecca Graessle along with the midfielders, Kristen Keegan, Agata Kowalski, Kristin Thomas, Nicki Ann Francisco, Ali Valentin, and Jenna Garofalo took control of the game. Nicki Ann Francisco started the third score with a great play to Christine Levering who assisted Allison Whitty put the ball in the net for the goa-ahead. Agata Kowalski hit a perfectly placed penalty shot for goal number four; and Madhura Berman finished the game off with a well executed goal shot to bring the score to five. Goalies, Tori Binz and Hannah Binder cleanly possessed reachable balls while exercising their usual good decision making. Gabrielle Lipsack along with guest, Taylor Paglione, supported from the sideline. |
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Twister's remain undefeated The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, remain undefeated by tieing the South Jersey Baron-Banshees 1 v 1. Nicki Ann Francisco scored 15 minutes into the first half to keep the game even. Christine Levering made a great cross for the assist. Goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Bin combined for over 10 saves to keep this defensive match even. The Twisters played well against this undefeated South Jersey club. |
| October 4th, 2008 vs. South Jersey Baron-Banshees |
| October 11th-12th, 2008 - Hamilton Columbus Day Tournament Champions!! |
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- Twisters Capture First place in Columbus Day Tournament
The Robbinsville Twisters, a U-14 girl's travel team, took first place in Hamilton's Columbus Day tournament held this weekend at Mercer County Park. Despite their 10th seed position and a dramatic overtime semi-final game' the Twister's took home first place winning three and tying two teams in their quest. In the first game the Twisters kept their hopes alive when Nicki Ann Francisco tied the game with only two seconds left in the game. Christine Levering had the assist in this 1 v 1 game against the Highland Warriors. The Florence Waves fell victim in the second game, losing 3 v 0. Goalkeeper, Tori Binz had her first assist, when Christine Levering took Binz's punt in for a breakaway goal. Dina Cifelli provided two great assists from midfield, first to Christine Levering and later to Allison Whitty in this shutout. The third game against the Yardley Makefield Jaguars, despite ending in a 1 v 1 tie, was one of the best ball control games by the Twisters. Midfielders Courtney Levering, Kristin Thomas, Hannah Binder, Agata Kowalski, Ali Valentin and Dina Cifelli along with fullbacks, Valerie Suto, Rebecca Graessle, Cassandra DeStefano, Jenna Garofalo and Nicki Ann Francisco. Despite controlling the ball, the Twister's got their only score after Noelle Fahey was able to connect with a great shot from 20 yards out for the tie. Forwards Allison Whitty, Christine Levering, and Kristen Keegan along with Noelle and the wingbacks out-shot the Jaguars 2 to 1. Both goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Binz kept the opposition honest. The Semi-final game, number four, provided the most excitement, when after two overtime periods, the game was tied at 0 v 0. The Yardley-Makefield Shooting Stars came into the game, handily winning their bracket, as the favorite. Robbinsville came in as the wildcard underdog. This game needed a winner to go onto the final and would be decided by a shootout. In dramatic fashion Allison Whitty, Christine Levering and Noelle Fahey combined for three goals, while equally dramatic, Hannah Binder insured the win by stopping four of the six shots sent at her! Final Score 3 v 2. The final championship game was against another bracket winner, the Florence Waves. Both teams, playing in their third game of the day, brought their 'A' games. Ali Valentin scored first off an assist from Christine Levering, Christine Levering scored two times with an assist from Allison Whitty and Noelle Fahey also scored. Florence was able to answer all of the Twister's goals; except the last, which came with five minutes left in the match. Final score Robbinsville 4 v Florence 3. The Twister's had a tremendous outing and are enjoying a great season by remaining undefeated while adding this Championship to this season's success. |
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| Pictured in front (all left to right)Tori Binz and Hannah Binder. Next row is Allison Whitty, Christine Levering, Noelle Fahey, Jenna Garofalo, Ali Valentin and Courtney Levering. Third row: Valerie Suto, Kristin Thomas, Gabrielle Lipsack, Dina Cifelli, Kristen Keegan, Agata Kowalski, Cassandra DeStefano, Rebecca Graessle and Nicki Ann Francisco. Coaches in Back Row: Head Coach Carl Thomas, Joe Whitty and Raul Valentin. Missing from the photo is Madhura Berman. |
| October 18th, 2008 vs. Medford Xtreme |
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Twister's undefeated season continues The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, continue their best season start by defeating the Medford Xtreme 2 v 1. The team's unbeaten streak goes to 10 straight games (7-0-3). Despite getting off to a slow start on Saturday, the team picked it up in the second half with Noelle Fahey tying the game with an excellently placed shot off an assist from Allison Whitty. Kristin Thomas, later positioned herself perfectly for the go ahead goal after a shot/cross by Christine Levering that Allison Whitty and the goalie rebounded for Kristin's winner. Defensively, Jenna Garofalo and Valerie Suto played excellent aggressive ball to thwart the Xtreme's efforts. Goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Binz continue with their great play in the box. |
| October 25th, 2008 vs. Marlton Flames |
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Twister's winning ways continue The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, defeated the Marlton Flames 3 v 2 in the rain this Saturday. Allison Whitty, assisted by Christine Levering, started the scoring with a soft touch goal 45 seconds into the game. Marlton played well and scored 2 by half-time. The Twisters notched it up in the second half with greater patience; defense tightened with excellent efforts by Rebecca Graessle, Noelle Fahey, Dina Cifelli, Valerie Suto and Cassandra DeStefano. The midfielders, led by the hustle of Courtney Levering, along with Jenna Garofalo, Kristin Thomas, Ali Valentin and with forwards Kristen Keegan and Madhura Berman kept the ball forward for two additional scores; first a penalty kick goal by Christine Levering to tie, and second a boomer, shot from 23 yards out by Agata Kowalski (assisted by Noelle Fahey) to take the lead. The goalies Hannah Binder and Tori Binz earned their keep in this very physical and wet contest. Gabrielle Lipsack continues to support her teammates from the sidelines. |
| November 1st, 2008 vs. Harrison Avalanche |
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Twister's undefeated streak goes to 12 The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, notched another victory this week defeating Harrison Avalanche 3 v 1. The Twisters played a well controlled ballgame. The first score came at 23 minutes, when fullback, Cassandra DeStefano's cross was deflected by Ali Valentin up for Christine Levering, who artfully put the ball in the net. Allison Whitty added an insurance goal in the second half; blasting a 30 yard shot into the far, upper right corner of the net. Christine added number 3 off a perfectly placed corner kick from Agata Kowalski. Forwards Kristen Keegan and Madhura Berman with Hannah Binder at midfield, Dina Cifelli, Agata Kowalski, Ali Valentin, Kristin Thomas, and Courtney Levering skillfully managed the middle. Fullbacks Cassandra DeStefano, Valerie Suto, Nicki Ann Francisco, Jenna Garafalo along with Noelle Fahey and Rebecca Graessle aggressively moved upfield to deny Harrison. Tori Binz and Hannah Binder had excellent saves in goal, with well place punts up to midfield for transitional attacks. Gabrielle Lipsack continues to support her team from the sidelines while she recuperates. Good ball control and excellent passing set the pace for this game. |
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Twister's finish Best Season at Top of Conference The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, closed out their best season ever, winning the South Jersey Girls Soccer-American Conference with an overall record of 11-2-5. Playing six games Thanksgiving week with three makeup and three tournament games, kept the Twisters in a whirlwind. In the first makeup game, Allison Whitty scored against Medford Xtreme in a 1 v 1 tie. Playing against the South Jersey Baron's, Courtney Levering scored the only goal in this 1 v 2 loss, and in the final regular season game, Kristin Thomas found the back of the net to close out the regular season in a 1 v 1 tie against the Ewing Thunderbolts. In the Thanksgiving Tournament at Cinnaminson the Robbinsville girls placed second, while outscoring their opponents 8 v 3. In the first game Christine Levering's effort brought the team back into the game with 2 goals late in the second half in this 3 v 2 loss to Cinnaminson The Twisters found their rhythm in the second game against the Hamilton Wildcats; Christine Levering started off the scoring with a solo effort, Courtney Levering scored next from a well placed corner kick from Nicki Ann Francisco. Allison Whitty connected for the third goal just before halftime and Noelle Fahey scored in the second half with an assist from Valerie Suto in this 4 v 0 victory. In the final tournament game, the Twisters defeated the Philadelphia Sparks 2 v 0. Christine scored the first goal off an assist from Allison Whitty, and Madhura Berman, after several shots on goal, found the back of net for the insurance goal. Overall, The Robbinsville Twisters team had their best season yet with a regular season record of 6-1-3 and a tournament record of 5-1-2. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year, but the girls picked up the new system well. In addition to a more defensive style, (although you wouldn't know it by the 24 goals scored) the girls developed a strong ball control game. Hannah Binder and Tori Binz were awesome in goal, with smart and aggressive goal tending and great punts; keeping the Twisters in every game. Fullbacks Valerie Suto, Cassandra DeStefano, Noelle Fahey, Rebecca Graessle, Nicki Ann Francisco and Dina Cifelli's smart ball movement with stalwart defense supported the strong middle. Midfielders, Ali Valentin, Courtney Levering, Kristin Thomas, Agata Kowalski, and Jenna Garofalo were terrific passing and possessing the ball to keep the front line full with opportunity. Forwards Christine Levering, Allison Whitty, Kristen Keegan and Madhura Berman were constantly threatening with good passing and excellent shot selection. Its worth noting that Gabrielle Lipsack, despite her injury early in the season, attending almost every game to cheer on her teammates. And of course the second place trophy at Cinnaminson, the first place trophy at Hamilton's Columbus Day tournament, and the 1st place trophy for Conference play were nice hardware to add to a team that was in a rebuilding year. |
| Thanksgiving Weekend |
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Twister's move up and win Season Opener The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, opened their spring season with a 3 v 0 victory over Washington Township's (South Jersey) Strikers. The Twister's moved up a flight this season to the # 11 spot in the South Jersey Girl's Soccer League. This week's game was a total team effort with Christine Levering scoring all three goals. Both goalies, Hannah Binder and Tori Binz had terrific saves to preserve the shutout. All Twisters played well in this season opener. |
| Twisters vs. SC Strikers March 14th, 2009 |
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| Twisters vs. Cape May Her-icanes April 18th, 2009 |
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Twister's beat undefeated Cape May The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, defeated, the previously undefeated, Cape May Her-icanes 4 v 1. This was a great team effort with controlled aggression against a very physical game. Nicki Ann Francisco started the scoring off in the first half with a perfectly placed direct free kick from 25 yards out. Cape May was able to tie it up before the half, but that would be the closest them came. The second half, was all Twisters with three more goals. Agata Kowalski found the back of the net with a solo 25 yards out to set the second half tone. Christine Levering added two insurance goals, first with a breakaway, soft touch-corner shot and later a perfect header off an excellently placed corner kick by Nicki Ann Francisco. Of course the rest of the team played great ball control on both sides of the field. Allison Whitty and Valerie Suto played great up top, while Courtney Levering, Kristin Thomas, Ali Valentin, along with Kristen Keegan, Gabrielle Lipsack, and Dina Cifelli controlled the middle of the field. Rebecca Graessle along with Noelle Fahey, and Jenna Garofalo played superb defense. Goalies Tori Binz and Hannah Binder had great control inside the 18, with at least 12 saves, stopping all reachable shots. The Twisters played a very physical, good team handing Cape May their first defeat this season. |
| Twisters vs. Vineland May 2nd, 2009 |
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Hannah Binder's keeping helps beat Vineland The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, took first place in their division this past weekend by defeating Vineland Soccer Club 5 v 1. Goalie Hannah Binder had a terrific game and frustrated her opponents by having at least 15 - 20 great saves. Her goal tended helped inspire the offense to score 5 times. Christine Levering, insured Dina Cifelli's shot scored the first goal. Christine added two more goals, one started by Agata Kowalski and a solo effort to make the half time score 3 to 1. In the second half Madhura Berman and Allison Whitty each scored insurance goals to close out the game. This win was the result of aggressive ball control and individual efforts. Defensively, Nicki Ann Francisco, Cassandra DeStefano, Dina Cifelli, Kristen Keegan, Noelle Fahey, and Rebecca Graessle kept their opponents in check. Midfielders Jenna Garofalo, Kristin Thomas, Gabrielle Lipsack, Ali Valentin and Courtney Levering controlled the middle of the field. This team effort finds the Twisters hitting their stride and puts them in good shape as season winds down. |
| Twisters vs. Indian Mills, May 9th, 2009 |
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Twister continue streak The Robbinsville Twisters, a U14 girls travel soccer team, defeated Indian Mills Warriors this weekend 3 v 1. This was the Twisters first win over this club in 2 years. The goalies, Victoria Binz and Hannah Binder, both had excellent games with great saves in keeping the Warriors scoreless until the last few minutes. Scoring was provided by Christine Levering, with an assist from Allison Whitty, for the first goal. Dina Cifelli scored the second goal with an excellent shot from 20+ yards out for number 2, and Christine Levering scored her second goal midway through the second half. Another great team effort by the entire team including: Agata Kowalski, Ali Valentin, Rebecca Graessle, Cassandra DeStefano, Courtney Levering, Gabrielle Lipsack, Jenna Garofalo, Kristen Keegan, Kristin Thomas, Madhura Berman, Nicki Ann Francisco and Noelle Fahey helped lock this win up. |