Thursday, September 10th v.s. Berwick

It certainly was beginning to feel like fall here in Bear Creek, and as we arrived at the field for our home game v.s. Berwick, we knew that in order to stay warm, we would have to keep moving. Berwick arrived soon after we did, and we were certainly outnumbered! After the coach/captains meeting at midfield, one of our insightful eighth graders reminded the team, "This is our house. We aren't letting them through the door!" This seemed to be all the encouragement needed as the game began. We started off playing extremely well, and our hard work paid off with a goal from Nora (assist from Brandon) as the first half got underway! At half time, Coach McFarland explained that we were "leading" the game. We needed to continue "winning" the ball, and "finishing" our shots in order to finish the game as winners. The second half began, and it was still getting colder outside. Nora was able to score again, to put us up 2-0, off another assist from Brandon! However, Berwick started to bang at the proverbial door, and was able to get a goal, making it 2-1. Brandon wanted to make sure that they weren't going to have a glorious comeback, and put the third goal in the net for the team, making the final score 3-1. We walked off the field having one our first game, and looking forward to a few more wins as the weeks go on! Way to go Bear Creek!

Tuesday, September 8th @ Pittston Area

We went to Pittston Area prepared for battle, however we were not prepared enough. We arrived and warmed up, and when the game got underway, it looked as though we would walk away victorious. However, by halftime, we were on the losing end of a 3-0 game. We certainly were trying, but we needed to step up our game. When the second half began, Danielle was able to score off an assist from Brandon! Yay! We were working on our comeback! However, Pittston Area was able to quickly score again, and once again we were down by 3 goals. Danny substituted in for goalie, and Taylor was able to come out and play the field. The game ended at 4-1, but we have plenty to work on to gear up for Berwick at home this Thursday!

Friday, September 4th v.s. Hanover

Friday was the season opener for the soccer team, and the game was set for our home field in Bear Creek. We were ready for battle, and as the whistle blew, and the game began, we looked fantastic! Eleven minutes into the game, Brandon scored off an assist from Kaitlyn. However, as the first half wore on, Hanover was able to get a goal, and tie the game at 1-1 for halftime. With the break under our belts, and a talk from Coach McFarland and Coach Rob, we were ready for action again. We headed back to the field, but quickly found ourselves on the losing end of a 2-1 game. Nora was able to carry the ball through Hanover's half of the field and score to tie the game 2-2, which was how it ended. It was a fantastic effort for our first game, and we are ready to continue our season, as we will travel to Pittston Area, Tuesday September 8th. It was great for all of us to see our parents, families, teachers, and staff from BCCCS there to support all of us!