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High School Boys Championship
May 10, 2008				Directions
9:50	5th	vs	8th
10:40	6th	vs	7th
11:30	Loser Game 5	vs	Loser Game 6
12:20	Winner Game 5	vs	Winner Game 6
1:10	1st	vs	4th
2:00	2nd	vs	3rd
2:50	Loser Game 2	vs	Loser Game 1
3:40	Winner Game 1	vs	Winner Game 2

The Wissahickon Golden Apple Boys played strong defense games in Saturday's semifinal and final Division match-ups to win first place in the Red Division in this year's Spring Championship. In the first game against 4th seeded GP Franklin, the Golden Apples scored quickly as Eric Waechter stole the ball on the open play, swam past his surprised opponent and scored unassisted. This was followed by 2 goals by Matt Fellin before the GP team was able to hit the net. Additional 1st period scores came from Wi-man, Brandon Oruch (assist-Fellin) and Waechter resulting in a 6-4 lead after 18 minutes. The second half was similar with Wissahickon in control. Scores by Nagelberg, Waechter, Cakouros and Krause were matched by 3 goals for the Franklin team. Final score Golden Apples 10 GP Franklin 7.

The Division Championship was another good game with Wissahickon defending its 1st place seed against the Greater Philadelphia team. GP drew first blood but Wiss came back with 2 quick goals by Tim Greer and Krause. This was followed by a solid goal by Doug Greer - who was playing for GP! Cakouros and Waechter scored 2 more goals for the Apples, but GP scored 3 more (including another by Doug Greer) to lead at half time 5-4. The lead would have been at least several more except for the outstanding play by Jason Baiocchi in goal. For the second half, Chris Brouse took over net-minding duties, and turned in an equally outstanding performance. Although GP came out strong and scored the next goal, they were held to only 4 more for the remaining period. The Apples really came alive, showing excellent passing and attack skills. Second period scores by Krause (2), Tim Greer, Waechter, Cakouros(2) and Fellin(2) sealed the Division champs Wissahickon team !2-10 win.

This Pennridge team was much improved over last year's one-sided meeting with the Wissahickon boys. With improved defense and a better passing game they kept the Wiss guys moving. In the end, the game was not in doubt. Lot's of substitutions helped many boys get some extra varsity playing time.

Tim Greer lead the scoring with 3 goals, Matt Fellon and Adam Bossert with 2 goals each, Brian Cakouros, Eric Waechter and Doug Greer tallied one each. Assists by Fellon (2), Nagelberg (2), Bossert, Waechter, Doug Greer and Rodgers completed the balanced offense. Jason Baiocchi was solid in goal. Chris Brouse also got some netminder time. Next up, it's Beast of the East!

Game #2 of Beast of the East featured an outstanding defensive performance by the Wissahickon boys. Tied at the end of the 1st and 3rd periods, the McDowell team could not seem to get out of the grasp of a tenacious Wissahickon press. It seemed every McDowell attack was ended by a Wiss steal - contributors include Fellin (2), Cakouros (3), Waechter (5) and Doug Greer with 8 steals! The offense was lead by Matt Fellin (2 goals) and Eric Waechter with 3 goals, including a 4th period go-ahead shot (D. Greer, assist). Unfortunately a McDowell backhand goal (3:10) and a fast counter goal (2:52) couldn't be matched. A very close game between two good teams.

In Game #3, Wissahickon's goaltending excellence shuts down Malvern Prep. Jason Baiocchi had a game-high 16 saves in this win over a strong Malvern Prep team. Once again, the Wissahickon defense was strong and well-coordinated. Malvern also played good defense, and the game was tied 5-5 at the end of 3 periods. In the 4th period, however, the Wissahickon defense held and the offense scored 3 unanswered goals to seal the win.

Game #4 saw Wilson's pass and drive offense overpower the Wiss Boys. No question Wilson has a good team this year. They came out strong in the 1st period of this game, scoring 5 unanswered goals in the first 3 minutes. Then the Wissahickon boys got their legs and the defense took hold. Wilson only scored 3 more times, but it was enough to secure their place at the top of the "B" pool. The two Wissahickon goals came on a super backhander by Waechter (5:38) and beautiful lob shot by Bossert (5:09, Nagelberg assist) in the 3rd period.

Pool A
Wilson (1)
Souderton (4)
McDowell (5)
Wissahickon (8)
Pool B
North Penn (2)
Cathedral Prep (3)
Cumberland Valley (6)
Governor Mifflin (7)

Friday October 28th

4:00 Wilson vs. Wissahickon
5:00 Souderton vs. McDowell
6:00 North Penn vs. Governor Mifflin
7:00 Cathedral Prep vs. Cumberland Valley

Saturday October 29th

***CHANGED 8:00 Wilson vs. McDowell
***CHANGED 9:00 Souderton vs. Wissahickon
10:00 Cathedral Prep vs. Governor Mifflin
11:00 North Penn vs. Cumberland Valley
12:00 McDowell vs. Wissahickon
1:00 Wilson vs. Souderton
2:00 Cumberland Valley vs. Governor Mifflin
3:00 North Penn vs. Cathedral Prep
4:00 Seventh place game (4th in pool A vs. 4th in pool B)
5:00 Fifth place game (3rd in pool A vs. 3rd in pool B)
6:00 Third place game (2nd in pool A vs. 2nd in pool B)
7:00 Championship game (1st in pool A vs. 1st in pool B)
8:00 State Awards Ceremony (Team and Individual awards)

Princeton Sports Camp holds its Session #3 summer camp this week for area polo players and the Wissahickon Boys was well-represented. Our players went on Wednesday, and the program runs through Saturday. Good instruction, 5Alive and lots of scrimmage. Everyone reported having a good time!

This tournament featured matches against the Wilson and the Wyoming Valley West teams. After the 2 hour early morning bus ride to WVW, the Boys Varsity played the Wilson boys.

Wilson scored the first three goals before a good shot from Waechter (D.Greer, assist) found the back of the cage. Wilson scored again to end the first period 4-1 Wilson. Wilson's scoring continued in the 2nd period when they tallied 5 more goals, showing good passing and defense play. The Wissahickon team got off 3 shots in the period but all were stopped. Good defensive play by both teams continued with Wilson managing one additional goal near the end of the 3rd period. Finally, in the 4th period, the Wiss boys came alive, scoring three goals (3:08 by Fellon, Cakouros assist; 1:35 by T.Greer, Waechter assist; :31 by T.Greer, Nagelberg assist). Final score Wilson 10, Wissahickon 4.

The Wilson JV boys got their game going quickly, and they continued to pour it on in the first and second period. At the half Wilson was ahead 7-0. In the third period, the Wissahickon offense and defense came alive. Brian Wi scored two goals (4:49 by Wi, Krause assist; 2:46 by Wi, unassisted) and Wilson was held to none. The JV boys tallied one more goal (4:59 Krause, Wi assist) and Wilson score twice to end the game. Final score Wilson JV Boys 9, Wissahickon 3.