Practice/Game times: 

Tuesday 9/30 Varsity/JVA at Dracut 3:45 

Wednesday 10/1  V/JVA Son's of Italy Field    JVB Game at Lowell Catholic 3:45

Thursday, 10/2 V & JVA home vs Tewksbury    JVB will attend the JVA game vs Tewksbury 

Friday, 10/3 V/JVA Son's of Italy      JVB practice 

Saturday 10/4 JVA at Malden Catholic 10AM  Varsity at Malden Catholic 6:30 PM 

Sunday 10/5  OFF  

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Important notes:

--This year the MIAA will be enforcing the new shinguard rule. The shinguard must have the NOCSAE approved label on it in order for it to be legal. These have been seen in Eurosport etc. so they are available. Be careful as stores are trying to get rid of their old stock that does not have the Nocsae symbol.

--Remember to pick up your personal supply of mouth guards for the season, These are also mandatory for all practices and games. They should be colored (not clear)...I suggest you have several available in case you lose or drop it.

-- There are still a few t-shirts available for sale. Please see Coach Flaherty.

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SEPTEMBER

Varsity home games at Gr. Law. Tech/ JVA games at Sons of Italy

Raiders 4  Lions 1....9/4/08 

On Thursday, September 4, the Raider's varsity soccer team opened with a 4-1 win over Chelmsford. Josh Voto had two goals and an assist while Alex Parisi contributed a goal and an assist. Junior Midfielder Dan Caruso opened the scoring for the Raiders with a nice goal at the 21 minute mark, with the assist going to Andrew Butterworth. Butterworth also picked up a second assist on Voto's first goal.

Defensively the totally revamped back line had a solid night with Mark St. Jean, Harrison Davis, Spencer Bradley, Armando Bucciarelli, and Mark Crowley playing well. Tim Adamchuck, Will Hebert, Anthony Greco, and Dan Caruso provided plenty of scoring opportunities for this young Raider Squad. In his first start in goal Jack McCarthy played well.

The Raiders took the opportunity to use many of their new faces as frosh Sean Smith and Matt Fenlon as well as AJ Johnson and Liam Johnson provided solid minutes in the midfield.

Overall the team played well together and can only improve on their team play as the season progresses.

JVA  CCHS 2  Chelmsford 3 (0-1-0)

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CCHS Raiders 1 Lowell  1      9/11/2008

Andrew Butterworth scored at the 7 minute mark of the first half for the Raiders with assists to Josh Voto and Mark St. Jean. The tough D of the CCHS squad held tough on the high scoring Red Raiders of Lowell High School until the 66th minute as Lowell scored on a header to draw the match even at 1-1. Both teams are now 1-0-1 on the season.

JVA  CCHS 5  Lowell 1 (1-1-0)

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CCHS Raiders 6  Lawrence 0  9/13/2008

Josh Voto tallied three goals and Tim Adamchuk scored two and had one assist to lead the Raiders over the Lancers 6-0. Dan Caruso scored the sixth goal and added an assist. Andrew Buttersworth continued his strong field play with two assists. Marc Crowley had an assist on the Caruso Goal.

The key to the Raider success was a complete team involvement as all field players saw considerable time in the game. Some crisp passing and solid forward and midfield play kept the Raiders attack on the move all day. Lawrence goalies had 14 saves in net.

Getting his first start in goal and registering the shutout was Connor Slein. Slein had 5 saves in the game. The Raiders are now 2-0-1 in MVC and overall play.

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 9/16/2008     Andover 1  CCHS 1 (2-0-2)

Andover took the lead at the 33rd minute mark of the first half and score stayed that way until Andrew Butterworth took a deflection off of an Andover player and neatly placed it over the Andover goalie in the back right corner of the net. Jack MacCarthy had 7 saves in the game.

JVA   Andover 3  CCHS 2   (1-2-0)

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9/18/2008 Haverhill 4  CCHS 0 (2-1-2)

Haverhill scored in the first 4 minutes of the game and never looked back. In a dominating performance they scored 2 goals each half and gained some revenge for a title denied last year by the Raider club. Connor Slein played strong in net against several strong finishes from the Hillies.

JVA  CCHS 1 Haverhill 1 (1-2-1)

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9/22/08     Billerica 3  CCHS 2 (2-2-2)

Despite several great saves by Connor Slein the Raiders were upended by Billerica 3-2.  Scoring for the Raiders were Marc Crowley and Andrew Butterworth. Assists went to Josh Voto and AJ Johnson.

JVA  CCHS 4  Billerica 0  (2-2-1)

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9/30/08 Dracut 4 CCHS 3  (2-3-2)

Despite leads of 1-0 and 2-1 the Raiders fell to MVC league leader Dracut  4-3. In an solid performance offensively the Raiders were led by goals from Andrew Butterworth (2) and Dan Caruso. Assists were passed out to Liam Johnson, and Dan Caruso. The high scoring Middies are now 8-2 while the Raiders fell to 2-3-2.

JVA  Dracut 2 CCHS 1 

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 OCTOBER 

10/2/08    CCHS 0   Tewksbury 0    (2-3-3)  

Tewksbury anc CCHS battled to a 0-0 tie with each team coming away with solid chances and oppportunities missed. Jack McCarthy registered the shutout in goal for the Raiders as he had 8 saves.

JVA Tewksbury 1  CCHS 0

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10/4/08  CCHS 2  Malden Catholic 0 (3-3-3)

Using a new lineup and with some solid efforts the Raiders Defeated malden Catholic on their turf to even up their record at 3-3-3. Dan Caruso scored quickly on a Tim Adamchuk pass to put the Raiders up at the 3 min mark of the first half. Josh Voto had a beautiful header at the 20 minute mark on a well delivered corner kick from Adamchuk.

Playing well for the Raiders on defense were Harrison Davis and Mark St. Jean. Connor Slein registered the shutout for the Raiders recording 5 saves. Two of the saves were of the highlight type as he kept the Lancers off the board.

JVA CCHS 1  Malden Catholic 1 

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Tuesday        7 @ Ipswich              4:00

Wednesday  8       Pentucket          3:45

Tuesday      14      Dracut               3:45

Thursday     16      Malden Catholic    4:00

Saturday      18 @ St. John's Prep  JVB 10:00/JVA 11:30/Varsity 4:00

Tuesday       21 @ Andover           5:30/7:00

Thursday      23      Haverhill                3:45

Saturday       25      Methuen          1:30/3:00 Veterans Memorial Stadium 

Tuesday       28      Lowell                     TBA  

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Please read the form carefully. Download it and save it to your computer. Fill it out and email it to me at braveheartsoccer@comcast.net as an attachment  

Coach Flaherty will accept any future orders if we can get 6 together.

September

8 Mon     @ Billerica 4   CCHS 0  (0-1)

10 Wed @ Dracut 2   CCHS 3 (1-1) 

12 Fri   @ Bishop Fenwick 4  CCHS 4 (1-1-1)

16 Tue  @ Andover High School 4  CCHS 4

19 Fri    @ Methuen 2  CCHS  4 

24 Wed @ Phillips Academy 

26 Fri    @ Billerica, Marshall Middle School 3:30 Postponed

29 Mon  @ Malden Catholic  4   CCHS 2

OCTOBER

1 Wed    @ Lowell Catholic 3:45 

8 Wed    @ Dracut High School 3:30

9 Thu      @ Bishop Fenwick 3:45

10 Fri      @ Chelmsford 3:30 

14 Tue    @ Andover High School  3:30

17 Fri       @ Methuen, CGS 3:30

18 Sat      @ St. John's Prep 10:00 AM

22 Wed    @ Billerica, Marshall Middle School, 3:30

24 Fri        @ Malden Catholic  4:00

28 Tue      @ Lowell Catholic  3:45 

30 Thu       @ Chelmsford High School, 3:30

  Here is my take on how we handle the shin guards this year. Essentially, the same as last year, however, we now have the NOCSAE standards. 

These standards are that the length of the shin guard should be at least 9.5 percent of the height of the player. Here are the rough rules of thumb for shin guards for high school players (8^th grade and older): The minimum length of the shin guard is  6 inchesA six foot tall player needs a shin guard that is  7 inches in lengthA seven foot tall player only needs a shin guard that is 8 inches in length. Just because the shin guard has a NOCSAE label does not make it legal.  It has to be the correct length. The NFHS rules only mandate that the shin guard need NOCSAE standards.    Therefore, don't worry about the label only the length. 

NOTE:   Per the NFHS rules:  The Coach is responsible for the players to be properly equipped.   As referees we must ask the coach, prior to the start of the game, if all his/her players are properly equipped and that none of them are wearing illegal stuff. (typically jewelry).  This gives them a chance to show us the medical release forms for any hard casts.

We, as referees, should always be on the field at least 15 minutes early, and walking among the players.  If we see a player with shin guards that we think are too small, ask the player to check with his/her coach and come back with the proper shin guards on.   Period.   We don’t need to see the shin guard, unless the player chooses to show us the shin guard to prove it is the correct length.   If the shin guard is NOCSAE approved, it has a label on the inside that states the maximum player height for which the shin guard is too be used.   If, after all this, you or your partner discover a player on the field with shin guards that are obviously too small, at the earliest convenient time, stop the game (or wait for play to stop), caution the player for illegal equipment and have them leave the field (not to be replaced unless this is also a substitution time) and have them correct the shin guards.   The team may come back to full strength at the next substitution opportunity (if the stoppage was not a substitution opportunity).   

The coach in Massachusetts is NOT to be cautioned.   

Therefore, before each and every game for the first two weeks of the season, remind the coaches Prior to the start of the game, of the rules of thumb,  six inches minimum.   8 inches for a seven foot player.   That will give them and your partners guidance, and we should Never have to caution a player for illegal shin guards. NOTE:  Wearing the shin guard (of correct length) more than 2 inches above the top of the ankle is improper not illegal.  Therefore, merely remind the player to adjust the shin guard.  There is no caution involved.   All these rule changes are to provide standards, and to provide protection for the players, NOT to generate more cautions. Thanks

CCHS 4  Chelmsford 1     1-0-0

CCHS 1  Lowell 1     1-0-1

CCHS 6  Lawrence 0     2-0-1

CCHS 1  Andover 1      2-0-2

CCHS 0  Haverhill 4      2-1-2

CCHS 2  Billerica 3      2-2-2

CCHS 3  Dracut 4        2-3-2 

CCHS 0  Tewksbury 0  2-3-3

CCHS 2  Malden Catholic 0  3-3-3 

K         JACK MacCARTHY     4.25 game/4 goal  0.94 GAA 

K         CONNOR SLEIN           4.75 game/10 goals 2.1 GAA  

2          MATTHEW FENLON                                     2012

3          LIAM JOHNSON        1 assist        1 pt          2010

4          PATRICK O’NEIL                                          2009

5          JOSHUA VOTO    6 Goals/3 assists  9 pts

6          ANTHONY GRECO                                        2011

7          VICTOR SILVA                                              2009    

8          SEAN SMITH                                                  2012

9          SPENCER BRADLEY                                     2009 Tri-Captain

10        DANIEL CARUSO   4 goal/2 assists  6 pt        2010

11        MARC CROWLEY     1 goals/1 assist  2pt       2009 Tri-Captain

12        MARK ST. JEAN    0 goals/2 assist                  2009

13        ZACH BUNNELL                                            2011

14        HARRISON DAVIS                                        2009

16        CHRIS MICHAUD                                          2009

18        ANDREW BUTTERWORTH  5 goals/4 assists 9 pts

19        WILL HEBERT                                               2009

20        TREVOR WOODWARD                                 2009

21        ADAM JOHNSON      1 assist                          2011

22        TIM ADAMCHUK        2 goals/3 assist 5 points   2009 Tri-Captain

23        ALEX PARISI   1 goal/1 assist   2 pts

24        ARMANDO BUCCIARELLI                           2010

 26        CHRIS WILBAR                                             2010

 MVC Large 

                                    League                                                           Overall    

                       W        L         T         Pts                   W        L         T         Pts

CCHS              2          3          3          7                      3          3          3          9    

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MVC Small

                                  League                                               Overall                 

Tewksbury      3          3          2          8                      3          3          2          8

Chelmsford     2          6          0          4                      2          7          0          4

Lawrence        0          5          2          2                      1          5          2          4

Methuen           0          6          1          1                      0          7          1          1

Scoring Leaders 9/21/2008

Name	Team	Goals	Asst	Points
Voto, J	Central	5	2	7
Adie, K	Dracut	4	3	7
Silva, M	Dracut	4	2	6
Welch, C	Dracut	4	2	6
Monteiro, S	Tewksbury	3	3	6
Butterworth, A	Central	4	4	8
Cuesta, F	Lawrence	3		3
Stoffers, T	Billerica	3		3
Adamchuck, T	Central	2	1	3
Barbosa, A	Dracut	2	1	3
Cano, K	Lowell	2	1	3
Caruso, D	Central	3	2	5
McLeod, R	Haverhill	2	1	3
Papageorgiou, A	Tewksbury	2	1	3
Quinones, M	Lowell	2	1	3
Florez, A	Lowell	1	2	3
Morales, F	Lowell	1	2	3
Ossers, J	Lawrence	1	2	3

SCORES......Schedules