Knights vs. Thumb Up

Tonight the Knights played a marvelous game, even through the rainy weather. The Knights maintaied possession of the ball for the majority of the match, and their was great ball movement throughout the game. The Knights scored in the middle of the second half, but was then taken back because the sideline referee called it back. It was tied for the remainder of the game, until a few minutes were left. Thumbs Up scored with a slippery ball into the back of the net, and the ending score of the game was 1-0.

Knights vs. White Lightning

Tonight, the Knights played White Lightning for a second time. The Knights had a few opportunities to score in the first half, and played well, but there were no goals for either team until the second half. Kat Schratt played an amazing game in the middle of the field, taking over for Erika Schaefer who is hurt. Kimmy Westmoreland played an exquisite pass through the defense, where Elise Larett ran to, and scored a very composed goal. The Knights were up 1-0 the entire game, until about three minutes of play were left. The White Lightning took a shot, which legitimately did not go in the goal, hit the side net, and because of holes in the net, appeared to be a goal. The sideline referee called it a goal, and there was much controversy over the issue, but in the end, the referees called it a goal, and the score was tied, 1-1 at the end of the game.

Knights vs. Mayhem

The Knights played Mayhem for the second time this season, and it ended victoriously. Elise Larett had a hat trick and scored three goals, Shannon Schaefer and McKenzie Cloak scored two goals each, and Samantha Major and Alana Anderson each scored one goal. Mayhem ended up getting one goal in, but the Knights won the game 9-1!

Knights vs. Galaxy: Round 2

Tonight, the Knights played Galaxy for a second time. Galaxy was short two players, so the Knights played down one man. Elise Larett scored the first two goals, one of which was assisted by Lauren Howard. Leanne Hill scored the third goal, which had rebounded off of the goalie. Mattie Guttery had an assist to McKenzie Cloak, Sumiko Alana scored, and Galaxy scored one goal before half time. During the second half, the Knights gave one of their own keepers (Ashley Taylor) to the Galaxy team for some more competition. Kimmy Westmoreland had an assist to Aileen Herrara's goal, Leanne Hill assisted a goal by Kimmy Westmoreland, and Sumiko Alana assisted a goal by Shannon Schaefer. The Knights won 8-1!

Knights vs Thumbs Up

Tonight, the Knights took on Thumbs Up and started off with a bang. Kimmy Westmoreland took a ball down the line and crossed it in for it to be finished by Karen McDaniel. However, Thumbs Up soon came back and scored two goals leaving the Knights down by one goal. The Knights got a free kick, taken by Kimmy Westrmoreland and bounced off Erika Schaefer and Mattie Guttery finished it. The tie lasted a while, and though the Knights didn'e give up, Thubs Up scored a goal and won the game 3-2.

Knights vs White Lightening

After a long weekend in Gainesville, the Knights took on White Lightening. In the first half, the Knights scored the first goal which was passed by Leanne Hill, and finished by Samantha Major. White Lightening soon tied the game, then scored another, leaving the Knights with eight minutes of play left in the first half. Samantha Major passed a ball outside the box, and Kimmy Westmoreland finished it beautifully. With Karen McDaniel in goal, Aileen Herrara at sweeper, the Knights did a great job of defending for the remainder fo the half. In the second half, the Knights came out hard and Samantha Major took a hard shot at the goal, and though the keeper deflected it, Erika Schaefer was there to sink it into the back of the net. The White Lightening scored another goal, again tying the game. The Knights did not let down, and with fifteen minutes left of play, Shannon Schaefer made a poised pass to Samantha Major, who scored the winning goal for the Knights!

UF Tournament

The Knights went to Gainesville this weekend for the UF Tournament, where they played their first game on Friday Knight against UF A Team at 7:30 pm. The Knights played amazing, working together, playing quick, and ended with victory. In the first half, Samantha Major assisted a goal to Elise Larett, and Kimmy Westmoreland assisted a goal by a beautiful throw in to Erika Shaefer, who headed the ball into the back of the net. With Ashley Taylor in goal, saving many close calls for the Knights, UF scored only one goal in the second half, and the Knighhts won the game 2-1.
The next day, the Knights took on Valdosta State at 12:30 pm. In the first half, Shannon Schaefer passed the ball to Lauren Howard for a goal, McKenzie Cloak took the ball down the middle on a breakaway, and it bounced off the keeper to be scored by Mattie Guttery, and Karen McDaniel assisted a goal to Shannon Schaefer. In the second half, Karen McDaniel assisted a goal to Samantha Major, Ashley Taylor, after a battle in the box put one in for the Knights, Evie Sirianni crossed the ball in to be finished by Kat Schratt, Jennifer Osburn assisted a wicked goal from the top of the box to Aileen Herrera, and Kimmy Westmoreland assisted a goal to Samantha Major. Maggie Gardner was in goal for the Knights, and had many saves. The Knights won the game with a shut out of 8-0, putting them in first place in their bracket and having the privelage to skip the game at 3:30 and move straight to the semi finals!
In the semi finals, the Knights played USC at 8:00 am. USC scored a goal in the first half which was mistakenly not called offsides, leaving the Knights were down a goal. The Knights kept their heads up and Samantha Major beat the defenders and being 1 on 1 with the keeper, put one in the back of the net, leaving both teams tied at the end of the game. This meant the teams went to two ten minute halves, where Jennifer Osburn assisted a goal to Evie Sirianni, giving the Knights the lead. In the last few minutes, USC scored a second goal, and tied the game. This led to penalty kicks, with Ashley Taylor in goal, and Samantha Major, Evie Sirianni, Shannon Schaefer, Leanne Hill, and McKenzie Cloak taking them. Ashley Taylor saved the first goal, and with all the Knights players making their goals, won the game!
The finals were against UF A team, and after an hour of delay, the game finally started at 12:15 pm. The Knights worked hard, ran quick, but in the end, were exhausted and some players hurt. The Knights did not let their heads down and continued their effort, but were unlucky. The Knigths lost in the finals against UF.
This tournament was very trying and intense, and the Knights did a tremendous job despite the score, their efforts were there and they dug in and played with their hearts.