Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association played its third week of the spring season., The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results., HVS TRAVEL, U11 Girls, Saturday and Sunday saw back to back wins for the Hopewell Nor’easters. Husna Kahn, Katy Gray, Ella Fessler, Maura McGrath and Madeline Todd combined for seven goals. The defense held their ground for a 7-2 win against the Livingston ’06 girls. Tea Linthorst, Husna Kahn and Katy Gray scored four goals against the tough girls of the ’06 Westfield Burn. The Nor’Easter defense held the Burn at one goal with great saves by goalies Wendi Zheng and Ella Fessler., U10 Girls,
On Saturday, the U10 Girls Reign beat the Bloomfield Liberty 2-1. Both goals were scored by Gianna Azura. Outstanding goal tending came from Grace Koziol.,
Sunday, the Reign tied the Hillsborough Raiders 2-2. Both goals were scored by Charlotte Barnes., U11 Boys,
The HVSA Boys U11 Riptides put together a complete team effort in a gritty 4-0 decision vs Livingston. Brandon Napoleon scored the first two goals for the Riptides, with assists from Garrett Wille and Max Matticoli. Dean Mantuano then volleyed in a beautiful Daniel Golian corner kick. Wille finished the scoring with a long shot off a Charlie Stocks-Natalias pass. Lukas Ansari anchored the tough Riptide defense in front of goalies Josh Temple and Mantuano, earning the shutout. Additionally Lucas Medina was key to Riptides control of the midfield throughout the game.