JTM 2019 girls soccer
The JT Moore Lady Matadors Soccer Team had an amazing 2019 Fall season! The Lady Matadors won the City Championship 1-0 versus Meigs Middle School in a hard-fought match played at Father Ryan High School, under the lights, and on a bone chilling evening. The victory capped off a 14-0 (100%) regular season run that saw the Lady Matadors outscore their opponents by an impressive 74 goals (97%) to 2 goals (3%)! The defense, led by 6th grade center back Emery Lewis, played it very tight with 12 shut-outs in 14 matches (86%)! The Captain and MVP of the squad was 8th grade starting goalie, Jenny Lott. Jenny was a charismatic leader and a top notch goal tender who always led her team by example! The high scorer on offense was 8th grade center forward Sophie Stein with 21 goals, all highlighted by her quick feet and powerful shots. Sophie was closely followed in the scoring column by 7th grade right forward Ellis McDermott, the offensive heir apparent, who had 14 goals on the season. All 26 players on the Roster, and the 3 Managers, played a huge part in the team’s overall success!
CITY CHAMPS!
The newest City Championship for the Lady Matadors gives the squad the Three-Peat for 2017, 2018, and 2019! Grace Dyer, Emerson Knoll, Simone Longenecker, Jenny Lott, Maguire Maestas, Rebecca Sanchez, Sophie Stein, and Maddie Vaughn played all three years for the Lady Matadors! These players came away with a 41-1 (98%) record, outscored their opponents 228 goals (93%) to 18 goals (7%), and had 29 out of 42 shut-outs (69%) in 3 seasons! Saqbe Alvarez (1 season), Gigi Bowman (2 seasons), Kate Brawner (2 seasons), Caroline Kirkby (1 season), and Emma Russell (2 seasons) were all a major part of the success of the Lady Matadors! Over the last 2 seasons this collective group of 8th graders went 28-0 (100%), outscored their opponents 156 goals (97%) to 5 goals (3%), and had 23 out of 28 shut-outs (82%)!
We are saddened to see this outstanding group of soccer players move on to High School but the Lady Matadors are already re-loading! Next season the Lady Matadors will be led by Naomi Bryant (8th), Lucy Hunt (8th), Brooke Johnson (8th), Emery Lewis (8th), Gigi Lewis (6th), Jamiya Mason (8th), Reese Taylor (8th), and many other new faces! We are also deeply saddened that the Lady Matadors missed this Fall soccer season but we hope that you will come out and support us in the Fall of 2021 as we seek the Four-Peat!
-Coach Putney
Sports Overview
by Drew Hull
Hello, and welcome back to the sports overview I’m so excited to share all of the exciting sports news that went down since the last time we talked. So here we go....
NBA: The NBA activity has been mostly in the offseason, including some resigns, and signings in Free Agency. The Lakers somehow improve their 2020 championship team with some solid and scrappy players, to start and come off of the bench. Former MVP Russell Westbrook has been traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards in exchange for fellow Point Guard John Wall and a future 1st round draft pick. Some stars extended their contracts these stars include SF: Lebron James, SG: Paul George, and PF/C: Anthony Davis, as well as PG De’aaron Fox and Bam Adebayo. The NBA draft was also exciting with shooting guard from the University of Georgia Anthony Edwards going #1 overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the all so famous Lamelo Ball, coming from overseas was drafted 3rd by the Charlotte Hornets.
WHAT TO WATCH: Star shooting guard James Harden has requested a trade from the Houston Rockets the 76ers and Nets are the main candidates for a James Harden trade.
NFL: The NFL has been playing their regular season with the Pittsburgh Steelers leading the league with the best record at 11-1. Same with the Kansas City chiefs (also 11-1). There has been some unfortunate injuries, including one from star QB of the New Orleans Saints, who had multiple broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. The Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Tribusky also went out early in the year with a hamstring injury. The hometown Tennessee Titans are sitting at 8-4 and leading their division. They are coming off of a 41-35 loss to the Cleveland Browns and are looking to bounce back against the 1-11 Jacksonville Jaguars.
WHAT TO WATCH: THE MVP RACE. (QB, PATRICK MAHOMES, QB: AARONN RODGERS, RB DERRICK HENRY)
NCAAB: The NCAA men’s basketball news has been in full swing with some good games, and unfortunate covid-19 outbreaks across the country. Gonzaga sits atop the rankings at #1 and an undefeated record. Their most previous game scheduled was against the 2nd team in the nation (Baylor U) was cancelled due to a small outbreak in Gonzaga’s program. The hometown Tennessee Vols had some covid issues early with multiple games called off because of it, but came back with a W against the Colorado Buffaloes (56-47). They take on the Cincinatti Bearcats on December 12. As for the other hometown team, the Vanderbilt Commodores, they are also 1-0 with a W against Valsparaiso University by 6. They play Miss. Valley State who is currently 0-6 with 6 blowout losses.
WHAT TO WATCH: LUKA GARZA 7’0” CENTER FROM IOWA U, IN PLAYER OF THE YEAR CONVERSATION.