Grade 7/8 Soccer

9/2 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Mooresville Christian | 1-7
Our team's first match was away at Mooresville Christian Academy. Beckett Garry scored the first goal, and the team started strong with good communication and possession. However, we let mistakes get to our heads and came out with a 7-1 loss. This is not bad news by any means; from here, we can only improve and get that much better for the next match

9/4 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Orchard School | 2-2
With a team battling injuries, the first half was a bit of a struggle. Teddy White scored a goal to close the half, and then, after being down 2-1, Alex Lee equalized it with a goal; David Rowell was the man of the match for his elite control, chances created, and hustle. There was a much better effort in the second half, and I’m proud of the team for keeping their nerves when hit with adversity

9/8 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Traders Point Christian Academy | 8-0
The 7th/8th grade team saw a lot of action from players this game. Goals by Alex Lee, Austin Howerton, Teddy White, Levi Boyd, Beckett Garry, Zach Aikins, and David Rowell (2) led the gryphons to an 8-0 victory. Job well done overall by the team

9/10 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Indianapolis Christian School | 6-1
The team started off with an early goal from Zayden, and closed out a rough half with a brilliant goal from Beckett Garry to make the score 2-1. After the half, the team played hard-earned soccer with goals from Levi Boyd, Teddy Chesterfield, Liam Hedrick, and Beckett again (with two assists from Zayden and one from Teddy Chesterfield) to finish with a well deserved victory, and the man of the match being Liam Hedrick for his non-stop effort all game. Very proud of how the team rallied for the second half.

9/12 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs The Oaks Academy | 2-3
The team played some of its best soccer against arguably the toughest team in the league. Liam Hedrick scored in the first half with an assist from Beckett Garry, and Beckett scored in the second half from a free kick. The team did fall to Oaks 3-2, but given the competition and how we played, I have nothing but pride in this match. Job well done to the team.

9/16 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs St Richards | 7-0
The team played a very strong game overall. With goals from Sam Wade, Liam Hedrick, Teddy White, Austin Howerton, David Rowell, and Levi Boyd (2), players were able to get significant touches and playing time. Our defenders did a job very well keeping the game scoreless.

9/25 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Park Tudor | 4-1
Another well-earned victory for the Gryphons: Ronnie Pittman opened up the game with a very early goal in the first 5 minutes, and Beckett Garry scored a beautiful free kick to end the half 2-1. Austin Howerton added a solo effort, and David Rowell finished it out with a 25-yard shot. There were moments of pure, classical soccer being played, and I am extremely proud of the team finishing the regular season strong with a win at home.

10/3 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs IISL Tournament - Park Tudor | 1-0
Particularly tough game we played for our first round match in the IISL tournament, but the team remained composed while playing though hard calls and fouls. Beckett Garry was the lone scorer of the entire match, and Zach Aikins reeled in 13 stops, a tremendous performance. Overall great hustle from the team, and very proud of today’s win.

10/4 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs PAAC Tournament - Anderson Preparatory Academy | 9-0
A great start to our PAAC tournament play. Beckett Garry had a hat-trick of 3 goals, Teddy White and Ronnie Pittman both had braces of 2 goals each, and Caden Calarco and Liam Wust-Head each added 1 more to close the game 9-0. Job well done to get set for the championship game!

10/4 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs PAAC Tournament Championship - Park Tudor | 1-0
The team played a very tough game against an opponent familiar with our schemes. With composure and poise, and excellent saves by keeper Zach Aikins, the Gryphons created chance after chance, finally scoring with Teddy Chesterfield poaching their keeper’s attempted save from a shot attempt from Beckett Garry. Not only proud to have gone 3-0 against the same opponent in the season, but also bringing home a conference tournament championship trophy home. Extremely proud of the team!

10/6 | Grade 7 and 8 Soccer vs Orchard | 1-7
While the Orchard team we faced was not the same as in-season, the Gryphons fought valiantly and with heart. Captain Beckett Garry provided the lone goal for the team as we fell in the IISL semi-finals. In no way am I disappointed in the team; I am thoroughly proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we will keep building on the greatness we’ve achieved.