Monday, October 26, 2009

Fab Four make District

(Published in the Evening News & Tribune, October 27, 2009)

Four of the area's high school soccer players have been named on the 2009-10 All-District teams chosen by the Indiana Soccer Coaches' Association.

Seniors Jordan Adams (Floyd Central) and Drew Mattingly (Christian Academy of Indiana) are part of the District 5 boys' first team for the second successive year, while Kaitlin Robinett (New Albany) was picked on the girls’ first team.

CAI’s prolific scorer, Andrew Rosenberg, was chosen on the second team.

CAI coach Will Lorigan said goalkeeper Mattingly had an outstanding season, which included eight shutouts.

“Over the last couple of years the team has grown in confidence and the quality of play and Drew's leadership has played a large part in this transformation,” said Lorigan.

“Drew has outstanding technical ability and reflexes, and has read and directed the game well for us at the back all season. This is Drew's second year in a row on the first team which is a testament to the respect and recognition that not only Christian Academy has for Drew but the teams we play, especially some of the larger schools.”

Of Andrew Rosenberg, he said it is “quite an achievement” considering he often plays with two or three players marking him.

“He still manages to score and create opportunities for other players,” said Lorigan.

Jordan Adams, meanwhile, finished the season with 29 goals and the senior is now the Highlanders’ all-time leading scorer with 73 goals. His tally this year matched last fall’s number.


Kaitlin Robinett

Kaitlin Robinett was the only girl from the area selected on the District 5 first team.

She had 21 goals and six assists this season and ended with 77 career goals and 24 career assists.

"I am proud to be selected for the team and can't wait to represent southern Indiana at the showcase tournament,” Robinett said. “The years of hard work are finally paying off."

New Albany coach Julie Deuser said she is proud that Robinett, who is now bound for University of Evansville, has earned this top honor.

“She has been so much fun to coach these past two years,” she said. “I cannot think of anyone more deserving. She is one of the most talented, skilled players I have ever had the pleasure of coaching. I was constantly impressed with her natural ability as well as her unmatched work ethic.”

All-District Showcase games will be held between Indiana’s six selected teams, boys and girls, on November 21 and 22 at North Central High School in Indianapolis.

Coaches nominated players by submitting profiles in advance of their district meetings last week and every member coach in attendance had the opportunity to present and promote any players from their roster who are listed on the district ballot.

Each District selects 18 first team and 12 second team players. From this list, the top 18 junior and senior players are offered roster positions for the teams that compete against each other at the showcase games.

Not all of the area’s coaches signed up with the ISCA this year, and therefore were not eligible to nominate players off their teams. And not all of those that were signed up submitted nominations.

There were 14 players from the area nominated -- nine girls and five boys. They included Casey Marlin, Caley Marlin, Kelsey Rogers, Cristian May-Boquiren, Alyssa Hendershot (Providence), Rebekah Burgan, Brittney Lipps and Devin Conway (Jeffersonville) among the girls. The boys included Floyd Central’s Zach Brutscher and Will Spiller.

Over 700 players were nominated throughout Indiana. Below is a full list of the District 5 teams. For all teams, check out www.hoosierfutbol.com.

District 5 – Boys' first team
Matt McKain (Columbus North); Caleb Colby (New Palestine); Aaron Brown (Seymour); Matthew Depue (East Central): Devon Moore (Seymour); Dylan Lax (Columbus North); Andy Kaplan (Columbus North); Nick Hollenkamp (Columbus East); Jordan Adams (Floyd Central): Jeffrey Keyler (Roncalli); Zachary Deak (Columbus East); Axel Rosado (Columbus North); Seth Martin (Mt. Vernon); Cody James (New Palestine); Derek Getz (Oldenburg Academy); Christian Wilson (Warren Central); Drew Mattingly (Christian Academy of Indiana): Aaron Frizzell (Lawrenceburg).


Second team
Jeremey Barnes (Columbus North); Teddy Cooley (Batesville); Andrew Rosenberg (Christian Academy of Indiana): Elliot Lehn (Lawrenceburg); Seth Taylor (Brown County); Dean Suddarth (Greenfield Central); Blake Stegemiller (Roncalli); Louie Souza (Columbus North); Caleb Depue (East Central); Ian McGarry (Madison Consolidated); Wes Cook (Oldenburg Academy); Kirk Graber (Brown County); Manfredo Hernandez (Indianapolis Howe); Jacob Hicks (Madison Consolidated).

District 5 -- Girls’ first team

Sarah Patterson (Center Grove); Jordan Roell (East Central); Kate Macyauski (Batesville); Elena Cirstofoli (Center Grove); Kate Woessner (Center Grove); Annika Jordan (Columbus East); Emily Wheeler (Columbus North); Katie Dana (Columbus North); Kayleigh Steigerwalt (Columbus North); Morgan Proffitt (Columbus North); Stacie Roth (East Central); Gabby Colina (Jennings County); Tori Magner (Jennings County); Brianna Offutt (Lawrenceburg); Estee Outcalt (Mooresville); Kaitlin Robinett (New Albany); Colleen Diemer (Plainfield); Allison Reed (Seymour).

Second team
Olivia Blanken (Batesville); Lindsey Ivey (Centerville); Jordan Cates (Center Grove); Stacey Klene (Center Grove); Rebecca Reutell (Columbus East); Emma Smith (Columbus North); Ashley Roberts (Columbus North); Amber Ginn (East Central); Vanessa Benham (Franklin); Ellen Weigel (Greensburg); Olivia Euler (Jennings County); Nicki Logsdon (Lawrenceburg); Logan Bowling (Mooresville); Audrey Rozman (Oldenburg); Heather Jones (Seymour).

SIU Tryouts

Southern Indiana United tryouts for the 2010 travel soccer spring season will be held for boys aged 15 and over at Prosser Field this Wednesday and Thursday (Oct. 28 and 29, 5.30 p.m.)

The U15s (players born 8/1/1994 - 7/31/1995) will play in the Kentucky Select Soccer League and join up fee is $400.

The U16s (players born 8/1/1993 - 7/31/1994) and U17s (players born 8/1/1992 - 7/31/1993) will play in the Indiana Soccer League and the fee is $425.

The U18s (players born 8/1/1991 - 7/31/1992) will play in the Kentucky Select Soccer League and the fee is also $425.

Players must attend both nights and a $200 deposit will be due immediately (Nov. 1), with the balance due in full on Feb. 1. Fees cover two tournaments, salaries and travel expenses for coaches, referee fees for all league games, field maintenance costs, registration and administrative fees.

For further information, contract Debbie Webb at 812-945-5627 or check online at www.siusoccer.com.