Varsity Boys Soccer HOME MATCHES IN CAPS
CURRENT RECORD: 8-7-1
Dominion District: 7-6-1
Region rank:
March
1
HANOVER
TBA
Scrimmage
6
Hermitage
5:45 pm
Scrimmage
13
Prince George Invitational Tournament
W 2-1
First Round: Chiefs start the season on a winning note with a victory over a solid Freeman side and advance to the tournament final. Freeman creates the better scoring opportunities during regulation, but Chiefs send the match to overtime thanks to numerous spectacular saves by keeper Justin Burnett. Cheatham opens the scoring for Monacan in the 19th minute as he collects a ball 30 yards from goal and maneuvers to finish from the top of the penalty area. Freeman draws level midway through the second half on a header off of a long throw-in. The run of play is fairly even in the 4 overtime periods. Finally, in the 4th overtime and 98 minutes into the match, Horner converts a penalty kick for the victory.
Monacan --------------------- 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 2
Douglas Freeman --------- 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1
Goals: Cheatham, Horner
Saves: Burnett 16
14
Prince George Invitational Tournament
L 3-0
Finals: Chiefs come up short in the Prince George invitational championship game. The match is much closer than the final score would indicate as the run of play was fairly even throughout. Maggie Walker gets its first goal 16 minutes into the second half on a wicked deflection off of a free kick that leaves keeper Justin Burnett with no chance. The final two goals are into an open net the last minute of the match as the Chiefs push everyone forward in search of a goal.
Monacan ------------------- 0 0 - 0
Maggie Walker --------- 0 3 - 3
Saves: Burnett 13
19
L.C. Bird
W 2-1
Chiefs get off to a good start in the Dominion District with a victory over L.C. Bird. Monacan dominates possession and scoring opportunities throughout the match but has difficulty finishing on a narrow bumpy pitch. Finally in the 43rd minute Golob's shot is handled by a Bird defender in the area and he proceeds to convert from the penalty spot. In the 69th minute, Johnson sends a wanting ball forward that finds a streaking T.J. Byrd who finishes nicely to the far post. L.C. Bird converts a counter attack three minutes from full time to deny the clean sheet. Logan Stykemain stands out in central defense for the Chiefs.
Monacan ------------------- 0 2 - 2
L.C. Bird ------------------ 0 1 - 2
Goals: Golob, Bird
Saves: Robertson 7
22
HUGUENOT
W 1-0
Ross Danzeisen rescues Chiefs by heading in a Matt Golob corner in the 72nd minute of this match. Prior to that, Chiefs control possession but their finishing is an exercise in futility as they shoot straight at the Huguenot keeper (20 saves), fire wide and high on multiple attempts, have a goal disallowed for obstruction and blow a penalty kick over the bar. Credit to Huguenot as they are a much improved side from previous years both in terms of tactics and technical ability.
Huguenot ------------------------ 0 0 - 0
Monacan ------------------------- 0 1 - 1
Goals: Danzeisen
Saves: Robertson 4
26
CLOVER HILL
L 2-1
The first half sees the Chiefs create some good scoring chances as the run of play is fairly even. The break comes without either side finding the net. In the middle of the second half, Clover Hill dominates play for a 15 minute stretch with lots of possession and quick accurate passing. Their goals come from close range in the 56th and 59th minutes. Chiefs regroup and pull one back in stoppage time as Hunter Cheatham plays a ball across the area to Patrick Glynn who touches past his defender to score from 8 yards.
Monacan ------------------------- 0 1 - 1
Clover Hill ---------------------- 0 2 - 2
Goals: Glynn
Saves: Burnett 10
27
James River
L 4-1
Chiefs seem to score first in the 30th minute as Horner heads in a direct kick only to have it disallowed for another player in an offsides position. Rapids do score first just before the half off a long throw into the box. About 10 minutes after the break, the Rapids add a second goal. Chiefs rally as Danzeisen scores from close in after a Golob corner kick in the 69th minute. Rapids score two late counter attacking goals as the Chiefs get caught with numbers forward in search of the equalizer.
Monacan ------------------------- 0 1 - 1
James River -------------------- 1 3 - 4
Goals: Danzeisen
Saves: Burnett 8
29
COSBY
L 2-1
Chiefs lose heartbreaker in the 2nd overtime after giving a great team effort in this match. Monacan has possession advantage in the 1st half but Cosby scores first in the 17th minute on a PK after a ball is handled by a Chief in the area. Cheatham draws the Chiefs level 4 minutes later on a direct kick from 30 yards that is mishandled by the Cosby keeper. Both teams have their best scoring opportunities from the run of play after the break but fail to convert. One minute into the 2nd overtime, Cosby scores the game winner.
Cosby ----------------------------- 1 0 0 1 - 2
Monacan ------------------------- 1 0 0 0 - 1
Goals: Cheatam
Saves: Burnett 5
April
17
Manchester
W 3-1
First 10 minutes sees Chiefs with possession advantage but Lancers keep numbers behind the ball preventing any serious threat. Lancers create two excellent chances in the 9th and 13th minutes as sloppy play in the Chiefs defense requires Robertson to make two stellar breakaway saves. After the first save, Rash clears a certain Lancer goal off the line on a corner play. Chiefs then begin to create chances and score in the 33rd minute as Byrd finishes a perfect set up from Cheatham. After the break, Chiefs continue to create chances. Golob finishes from close range after a run through the right defense in the 47th minute. Glynn closes the scoring for the Chiefs on a similar run and finishes from 10 yards in the 67th minute. Lancers deny the clean sheet in the 73rd minute, heading in a nice goal on a corner kick.
Monacan -------------------------- 1 2 - 3
Manchester ---------------------- 0 1 - 1
Goals: Byrd, Golob, Glynn
Saves: Robertson 6
19
L.C. BIRD
W 4-1
Chiefs look dangerous early, but squander 4 excellent scoring chances in first 5 minutes, including a penalty kick. Chiefs proceed to dominate possession for the remainder of the half, but Skyhawks keep numbers back and make penetration in the final third difficult. Skyhawks finish the one quality chance they create in the 26th minute, and take a one goal lead into the half. Chiefs maintain composure in the second half and score 4 quality goals. Just after the break, T.J. Byrd collects a pass played across the top of the area and finishes low into the net from 8 yards. Rash gives the Chiefs the lead in the 64th minute coming all the way forward from left back to short side the keeper from a very sharp angle. Chiefs breathe a sigh of relief in the 78th minute as Golob maneuvers nicely and finishes with a low hard strike from 15 yards. Cheatham closes out the scoring in stoppage time with a similar finish.
L.C. Bird ------------------------- 1 0 - 1
Monacan -------------------------- 0 4 - 4
Goals: Byrd, Rash, Golob, Cheatham
Saves: Robertson 4
24
Clover Hill
L 3-0
Clover Hill starts quickly, netting their first half goal in the first minute of the match. Cavaliers enjoy possession advantage and control the match, forcing Chiefs midfield and back line to expend most of their energy defending. Justin Burnett makes three excellent one on one saves to keep the Chiefs in the match at the break. Burnett makes another outstanding save in the 48th minute. Cavaliers score goals in the 58th and 65th minutes to close out the match.
Monacan -------------------------- 0 0 - 0
Clover Hill ----------------------- 1 2 - 3
Saves: Burnett 4
30
MIDLOTHIAN
W 3-2
Chiefs come up big on this night to get back in the thick of the District playoff race. Credit the Chiefs team defense on this night as the marking in front of goal was solid whenever the Trojans worked the flanks. Trojans create several corner kicks early which are all defended well by the Chiefs and keeper Burnett. Trojans tally first in the 33rd minute on a low strike that goes in off the far post. Chiefs respond three minutes later as Stykemain plays to Butta on the right flank. His low cross eludes the keeper leaving Golob an easy tap in. In the 2nd half, the match becomes physical after Chiefs take the lead in the 48th minute, as Cheatham's low corner caroms in off a Trojan defender just inside the near post. Trojans draw level in the 67th minute on a PK after a foul at the top corner off the area. The game winner comes 5 minutes from time as Danziesen times his far post run perfectly to bury a Cheatham free kick into the back of the net.
Midlothian ----------------------- 1 1 - 2
Monacan ------------------------- 1 2 - 3
Goals: Golob, Cheatham, Danziesen
Saves: Burnett 8
May
1
Huguenot
W 5-0
Chiefs dominate this match and cruise to victory. Chiefs substitute liberally, allowing many leg weary players from the previous night's match much needed rest. Cheatham opens the scoring early with a low shot from the right side that clangs in off the right post. Glynn scores the second in the 22nd minute on a nice individual effort, dribbling about 30 yards and through two defenders before finishing from close range. Golob and Cheatham proceed to hit the woodwork before the break. Glynn scores again 4 minutes into the second half, short siding the keeper from about 8 yards. Chiefs create many more chances the next 25 minutes but shoot mostly right at the Huguenot keeper. Then in the 72nd minute, Gomez dribbles in from the left to sneak one past the keeper from close range. A Youngblood penalty kick closes out the scoring 4 minutes from time.
Monacan ------------------------ 2 3 - 5
Huguenot ----------------------- 0 0 - 0
Goals: Cheatham, Glynn (2), Gomez, Youngblood
Saves: Burnett 4
3
JAMES RIVER
L 5-0
Chiefs start this match in good form but let it slip away in the latter part of the first half. Monacan opens the scoring in the 13th minute as Golob plays forward to Cheatham who is left with an easy tap in after a misplay by the keeper. The lead is short lived as the Rapids answer a minute later. Rapids add two more before the break on a corner kick and a short strike after a failed clearance. Chiefs fail to mount a comeback in the 2nd half as the Rapids add a PK and a final goal from the run of play.
James River ----------------------- 3 2 - 5
Monacan ---------------------------- 1 0 - 1
Goals: Cheatham
Saves: Burnett 9
8
Cosby
L 2-1
Chiefs play well in this match but come up short. The first half sees tight play in the middle of the pitch with only one real scoring chance for either team. Unfortunately it goes to Cosby in the 26th minute, as they make the Chiefs pay for a mistake in the back with a breakaway goal. Play opens up in the second half with end to end play and good scoring opportunities for both sides. Burnett makes two excellent saves before Cosby gets their second in the 71st minute. Chiefs respond 2 minutes later as Horner heads home a Cheatham cross into the top corner of the net. Chiefs then push numbers forward but fail to equalize.
Monacan -------------------------- 0 1 - 1
Cosby ------------------------------ 1 1 - 2
Goals: Horner
Saves: Burnett 12
15
Midlothian
T 2-2
Important result for the Chiefs as they keep their district playoff hopes alive with a draw and overall great team effort at rival Midlothian. Chiefs start well in this match as Rash comes forward from left back in the 7th minute to penetrate deep into the left side of the area. His ball across the goal mouth eludes the keeper and Trojan defenders to find Golob for a finish from close range. Midlothian answers in the 16th minute on a set play. Chiefs counter just before the half as Burnett's long clearance of a Trojan attack finds a streaking Golob whose early volley from 25 yards dips in perfectly over the charging keeper. The Trojans equalizer comes in the 53rd minute on a header from short range. Drama ensues in overtime with both sides creating chances. The moment of the match comes early in the second overtime, as the Trojans are awarded a Penalty Kick which is parlayed by a diving Burnett and subsequently cleared away. Burnett comes up big with several other great saves during the match.
Monacan ------------------------- 2 1 0 0 - 2
Midlothian ----------------------- 1 1 0 0 - 2
Goals: Golob 2.
Saves: Burnett 12.
17
MANCHESTER
W 6-0
Victory for the the Chiefs coupled with results elsewhere earns Monacan a tie for 4th in the district, meaning they will have a tournament play-in game with Midlothian Monday night at Clover Hill. Monacan is able to play possession soccer at will throughout this match. First goal comes in the 5th minute as Golob's driven corner kick is headed in by Horner. Then Cheatham assists on Wallace's goal from 15 yards in the 17th minute. Five minutes later Glynn is allowed to curve in a nice 30 yard strike over the keeper. After the break the Chiefs hit the woodwork twice in the first 5 minutes before Cheatham finishes from the left channel. Chiefs add two late goals as DiSalvo buries a Penalty Kick after Danziesen is taken down in the area, and then Wright deftly deflects in a Clark Direct Kick. Keeper Robertson bravely saves the three quality scoring chances the Lancer's create during the match. The Chiefs and their home fans bid farewell to seniors Danziesen, DiSalvo, Golob, Horner, Johnson, Marr and Wright in a pre-game ceremony.
Manchester --------------------- 0 0 - 0
Monacan ------------------------- 3 3 - 6
Goals: Horner, Wallace, Glynn, Cheatham, Disalvo, Wright.
Saves: Robertson 6, Burnett 1.
21
Midlothian
L 3-1
Dominion Distirct play-in game at Clover Hill. Match starts badly for the Chiefs as a Trojan cross in the 3rd minute results in an own goal on a failed clearance by a Chiefs defender. The Trojans continue to apply pressure to the Monacan goal for the first 20 minutes of the match before play evens out. Midlothian gets their second goal just before the half on a header from close range. After the break, the run of play remains even. Trojans get their final goal in the 68th minute after some confusion in the Monacan defense. Chiefs don't quit as they respond on a direct kick. Danzeisen deftly rolls the ball to Cheatham who drills it through an opening from 20 yards. This match concludes a very exciting and competitive season for the Chiefs.
Monacan ------------------------- 0 1 - 1
Midlothian ----------------------- 2 1 - 3
Goals: Cheatham.
Saves: Burnett 12.
Varsity Roster
Coach Sean Hollingshead Asst. Bill Danzeisen Asst. Paul Smartschan
NO.
PLAYER
YR.
POS.
0
Justin Burnett
Jr
K
1
Justin Burnett
Jr
K
2
Jordan Clark
Jr
M
3
Logan Stykemain
So
D
4
Ryan Marr
Sr
D
5
*Jackson Horner
Sr
M
6
Colin Halligan
Jr
D
7
Gregg DiSalvo
Sr
F
8
*Ross Danzeisen
Sr
D
9
James Wallace
Jr
F
10
Hunter Cheatham
Jr
M
11
Aknbiyi Okelana
Jr
M
12
Robert Wright
Sr
D
13
*Matt Golob
Sr
M
14
Nick Kickbride
Sr
M
15
A.J. Johnson
Sr
F
16
Allen Luck
Jr
M
17
Kyle Butta
Jr
M/F
18
Taylor Rash
Jr
D
19
Patrick Glynn
Jr
D
20
Collins Youngblood
Jr
D
21
T.J. Byrd
So
M
*
captains
Preview
Ricmond Times-Dispatch
March 16, 2006
Outlook: Monacan has Hunter Cheatham (first-team All-Metro) back, but was hurt by graduation as seven starters, three of them defenders, have moved on.
Notes & Achievements
5/21/07: Senior Jackson Horner and Junior Hunter Cheatham earn Dominion District 1st Team honors. Seniors Ross Danzeisen and Matt Golob and Sophmore Logan Stykemain are named to the second team. All five receive All Academic honors.
Junior Chiefs start strong with a 3-1 victory over the Skyhawks. Chiefs open the scoring in the 6th minute as Gomez converts a rebound from 8 yards dead center. L.C. Bird draws level 5 minutes from the half after some confusion in the back between the Chiefs keeper and two defenders. Two minutes after the break, Chiefs regain the lead as a streaking Jones volleys in over a charging keeper from the top right corner of the area. Chiefs close out the scoring in the 54th minute as Golob assists nicely on a Thomas strike from 10 yards. Beatty, Lewis, Goff and Caras are stellar in the back as Butta only has to make one save for the match.
Monacan ------------------- 1 2 - 3
L.C. Bird ------------------ 1 0 - 1
Goals: Gomez, Jones, Thomas
Saves: Mawyer 1
26
CLOVER HILL
W 3-0
Play for the first 20 minutes of this match is even and then the Chiefs seem to take control. In the 21st minute, Justin Pugh plays a ball forward to Chase Farnsworth who finishes from 10 yards. Then in the 26th minute, Pugh assists again to a streaking Zack Jones down the left flank who finishes low into the net. Chiefs dominate after the break, with keeper Matt Butta only making one routine save. The third goal comes in the 38th minute as a Ramon Gomez cross finds a charging Jeffrey Varljen at the far post who redirects into the net. Goff, Loving and Lewis stand out in defense.
Monacan ------------------- 2 1 - 3
Clover Hill ---------------- 0 0 - 1
Goals: Farnsworth, Jones, Varljen
Saves: Butta 6
27
James River
L 3-1
Junior Chiefs suffer their first loss of the season to a very good Rapids JV squad. Run of play in the first half is fairly even with the Chiefs creating several good chances early, including one strike off the woodwork. James River scores first as Chiefs fail to clear a free kick in the 16th minute. Travis Luck draws Monacan level one minute before the half, tapping in a wild scramble in front of the net. Rapids take control with a goal just after the break after a nice individual dribbling and finishing effort. Rapids add their final goal in the 47th minute and then defend well to close out the match.
Monacan -------------------- 1 0 - 1
James River --------------- 1 2 - 3
Goals: Luck
Saves: Butta 9
29
COSBY
T 0-0
Junior Chiefs have possession advantage and create the better quality scoring opportunities during this match, but can only muster a draw as their finishing is not on target. Defensive play of Loving, Goff, Beatty and Lewis is outstanding for the match.
Cosby ------------------------ 0 0 - 0
Monacan -------------------- 0 0 - 0
Saves: Butta 6
April
17
Manchester
W 7-0
Junior Chiefs dominate this match from start to finish, not allowing a single shot on goal. Seven different attackers find their way onto the score sheet in this match. Pugh finishes clinically in the 10th minute, Caras's long cross from the right flank curls in over the keeper in the 22nd minute, and Golob maneuvers nicely in the area to create space and finish from 15 yards three minutes later. After the break, Goff heads in from close range, Thomas fires in a rocket 25 yard strike from the left channel and Varljen finishes from close range. Farnsworth closes out the scoring in the 51st minute heading in a Pugh corner from 10 yards out.
Monacan ---------------------------- 3 4 - 7
Manchester ------------------------ 0 0 - 0
Goals: Pugh, Caras, Golob, Goff, Thomas, Varljen, Farnsworth
Saves: Butta 0
19
L.C. BIRD
W 8-0
Junior Chiefs dominate start to finish, scoring four goals in each half. Gomez bags a first half hat trick with goals in the 6th, 27th and 30th minutes, with fine assists by Thomas on the first two and Farnsworth on the third. Jones tallies in the 25th minute, curling a low strike around the keeper from the left side of the area. After the break, Reister strikes from 25 yards in the 33rd minute, followed by Luck's goal three minutes later. Then in the 45th minute, Luck plays a ball to Nick Creasey who curls an excellent shot over and around the keeper and into the back of the net from 15 yards. Butta closes out the scoring 4 minutes from time after a nice assist by Lewis.
L.C. Bird ------------------------- 0 0 - 0
Monacan -------------------------- 4 4 - 8
Goals: Gomez (3), Jones, Reister, Luck, Creasey, Butta
Saves: Mawyer 0
24
Clover Hill
W 2-0
Junior Chiefs continue their recent run of fine form with their 4th consecutive clean sheet! Chiefs start strong controlling the first 15 minutes of the match. In the 3rd minute, Loving plays a ball forward to the left corner. Farnsworth tracks it down and fires at the keeper from a sharp angle, who parlays the ball to a charging Luck who taps in for the first goal. The run of play is more even for the final 45 minutes of the match, with Butta required to make 7 saves. The second goal comes in the 39th minute as a ball is played forward to Gomez who is surrounded by three Cavaliers defenders. He loses possession momentarily, then regains it and breaks free to slot home from 12 yards.
Monacan -------------------------- 1 1 - 2
Clover Hill ----------------------- 0 0 - 0
Goals: Luck, Gomez
Saves: Butta 7
30
MIDLOTHIAN
W 3-0
Junior Chiefs defending is outstanding once again as they have now played more than 300 minutes (!!!) without allowing a goal. Run of play in the first half is fairly even and fast paced. Monacan's first half goal comes early as Gomez plays a ball forward to Jones who breaks free on the keeper to finish low off the far post from 12 yards. After the break, Chiefs control play as both teams slowdown a little on a hot night. In the 37th minute, Farnsworth heads home a Loving corner from close range. The Chiefs can relax in the 53rd minute as Gomez flicks in the third goal over the keeper from just inside the area.
Midlothian ----------------------- 0 0 - 0
Monacan ------------------------- 1 2 - 3
Goals: Jones, Farnsworth, Gomez
Saves: Butta 4
May
3
JAMES RIVER
W 1-0
The count is now 6 straight shutouts and counting, this match certainly the hardest earned of all. Play in the first half is fairly even as the Chiefs get the only goal of the match. In the 14th minute a ball is played forward towards Jones who pressures his defender into heading back towards goal. He collects the ball to finish from short range. After the break, the Rapids dominate the first 15 minutes, applying relentless pressure to the Monacan goal. Play then evens out for the final 15 minutes and Chiefs hang on for the win. Butta's play in goal is outstanding as he makes several difficult saves and handles many crosses confidently on a rainy evening.
James River ----------------------- 0 0 - 0
Monacan ---------------------------- 1 0 - 1
Goals: Jones
Saves: Butta 13
8
Cosby
L 2-0
Junior Chiefs play well and create quality chances in this match but fail to finish once again against Cosby's JV squad. Cosby goals come close together in the first half. First one comes on a header from close range in the 19th minute. Two minutes later a Titan attacker beats two Chief defenders to finish from 10 yards. The second half sees Monacan continue to attack and create chances without result.
Monacan -------------------------- 0 0 - 0
Cosby ------------------------------ 2 0 - 2
Saves: Butta 3
15
Midlothian
L 3-2
Run of play is even in this match that sees advantage in goals to Midlothian. Chiefs tally first in the 9th minute as Farnsworth's shot deflects into the net off of a sliding defender. Midlothian answers three minutes before halftime as Butta makes a great diving save but is helpless to stop the follow up shot. Just after the break, Golob heads down a ball to Pugh who proceeds to rocket in a fantastic strike from 35 yards. But the Trojans answer three minutes later as they make the Chiefs pay for a rare mistake in the back. The game winner comes in the 44th minute on a nice build up by the Trojans for a finish from 10 yards. Despite their best efforts, the match concludes without an answer from the Chiefs.
Monacan ------------------------- 1 1 - 2
Midlothian ----------------------- 1 2 - 3
Goals: Farnsworth, Pugh.
Saves: Butta 7.
17
MANCHESTER
W 8-2
Junior Chiefs close out a very successful season in impressive fashion, dominating this match throughout. Beatty opens the scoring in the 13th minute with an unassisted strike from 18 yards. Two minutes later Farnsworth's cross is converted by Jones. Then the velocity on Pugh's strike from 25 yards surprises the Lancers keeper. Next Butta scores from close in and Williams assists on Varljen's goal just before intermission. Lancers pull one back in the 37th minute but Chiefs answer a minute later as Farnsworth assists on Williams goal. In the 50th minute, Varljen's intended cross from the right touch line drifts over the keeper and into the goal. Butta adds the final Monacan goal of the season 5 minutes from time before the Lancers get another goal in the final minute.
Manchester --------------------- 1 1 - 2
Monacan ------------------------- 5 3 - 8
Goals: Beatty, Jones, Pugh, Butta (2), Varljen (2), Williams.
Saves: Mawyer 0.
