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2008-09 U14 MASA TIGER TRY-OUT’S (REVISED)
The MASA Tigers will be holding open try-out's for the 2008-09 season in June. Players and parents interested in superior training and competitive experience are encouraged to participate.
Try-out sessions for the soon-to-be U14 squad are currently scheduled from 6:00 - 8:00 on June 10 and 12 at Discovery Field across from the entrance to Moon Park. Follow this link for directions to Discovery Field - - MOON PARK – DISCOVERY FIELD
If you have the skill, desire and interest, please contact the team’s Assistant Coach / Manager – Courtney Olson (courtney.olson@comcast.net) – include your contact information and short player profile for your daughter.
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The MASA Tigers enter the 2008 State Cup competition seeded as the number two U13 girls team and have emerged successfully from the Round Robin Round.
The Semi-Final and Championship games are current scheduled for the week of June 2.
For more the complete schedule follow this link - http://ssl.hammersoccer.com/PAWStateCup/ScoreDisplay.asp?Age=U13%20Girls
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TIGERS RUNNERS-UP AT 2007 STATE CUP
The Arsenal Tigers U12 Girls had great success and a lot of fun in the 2007 State Cup advancing to the championship game unbeaten and unscored upon.
In the championship game, the Tigers met their match. A strong effort was not enough to overcome the talented and competitive team from Foothills Soccer Club (0-1) in regulation.
The girls have a lot to be proud of following their first experience at State Cup with victories over Penns Forest (3-0) in the semi-final, and Beading (2-0), Washington Victory Express (2-0) and Pittsburgh Football (3-0) in the division round.
RESULTS
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CHAMPIONSHIP RUN WRAPS-UP SUCCESSFUL SESSION
The Arsenal Tigers U12 Girls concluded the spring session with a championship run at the annual Djisheff Memorial Tournament hosted by the NC Soccer Club in Hudson, Ohio.
Competing at the U14 level the Tigers used speed, skill and desire to overcome much bigger opponents in a round-robin event.
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TIGERS ASSISTANT TRAINER HONORED
Kathleen “Kat” Caggiano, was recently honored at the Downtown YMCA's 33rd Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet. This award acknowledges Kathleen’s achievements in academics, athletics and leadership.
The Tigers congratulate “Kat” on this honor that highlights her great play on the soccer field, as well as the great example she sets for the girls on the team!
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LESSONS LEARNED AT THE MEMORIAL SHOOTOUT
The Tigers recently competed in the Family First Memorial Day Shootout in Erie. In this premier showcase tournament, the girls gained experience that will surely benefit them in future competitions.
Overall the weekend was a success with the team winning two out of three games in their flight – only missing the playoff round on goal differential. This record included a 3-2 victory against the eventual tournament runner-up Erie Admirals (who defeated Century United in the semi-final 3-2).
In the end, the turning point for the Tigers in the tournament was a 2-1 loss to IFC. In a game where they carried the play throughout – giving up only two scoring chances – the girls experienced a defeat that was memorable for its frustration (and sour taste it left behind).
The coach was quick to note that the outcome was determined by the team that made the most of its opportunities. The players took the high road by not blaming the defeat on the lack of support and encouragement provided by their parents!
RESULTS
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HOLIDAY TOURNEY CHAMPS
The Arsenal Tigers emerged victorious in the recent U12 tournament hosted by the Moon Soccer Association at Sportrak on December 29th.
The Tigers held off a strong Pittsburgh Strikers team to take a tightly contested championship game 1-0.
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MOON HS GIRLS SOCCER :: RUNNER-UP AT STATES
Moon lost, 2-0, to Downingtown West in the PIAA finals last Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium, the same team it lost to in the state title game in 2004.
However, long-time head coach Bill Pfeifer said he is proud of his team and the way it came back strong after last season's disappointments. Unlike two years ago when Moon was clearly outplayed, the Tigers got the better of the play this time against the Whippets despite arriving at the same disappointing result.
Pfeifer said Moon could make another push for the PIAA final. The pieces are in place for the Tigers to be a top WPIAL contender for at least the next three seasons because of their strong freshman class.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06326/740182-362.stm
Coach Pfeifer is the head trainer for the Arsenal Girls U12 team!
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TIGERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL FALL SESSION
The Arsenal Tigers completed the Fall 2006 session of PA-West Premier League play by finishing second in the 11 team U-12 division with a record of 7-1-2.
This qualifies the Tigers as the second seed in the upcoming State Cup tournament.
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2006 HEMPFIELD TOURNEY
Hempfield Soccer Club hosted their annual USYSA and EPYSA sanctioned tournament for Boys and Girls Premier Teams in November in Lancaster, PA.
The Arsenal Tigers played in the U-12 premier division (top 5 of the 40 U12 Girls teams registered) and, although the team did not achieve our goal of winning the tournament, we played well with challenging weather / field conditions and managed ties against two of the top ranked teams in the Mid-Atlantic region.
