A relatively easy schedule could get the Wildcats clicking early onbefore a tough four-game stretch in December and January, when the Wildcats will play Gulf Coast, Naples, North Fort Myers, and Barron Collier. Mariner (17-4-1) will have their longest road trip of the season, traveling to Tallahassee to take on Lincoln in the Class 5A State Semifinals at Gene Cox Stadium. 1 seed in Class 2A, the Canterbury boys' soccer team was likely going to have to beat themselves to give Tallahassee St. John Paul II a remote possibility of an upset. On the flip side, JPII had a -6.37, which was bottom 35 in the state. Season Outlook:The Golden Eagles, with 2020-21 Southwest Florida Girls Soccer Player of the Year finalist Arianna Kinsley, are in solid position to try and sustain their success from last season. We pride ourselves, big time, on making sure were defensively sound, Rust said. We didnt want to go down.. She goes out there with that fire, and theres no one here that can keep her out of that goal.. JPII couldnt get much of anything going up front, finishing with one shot on goal that was nearly headed in by David Camron in the 23rd minute. CS has approximately 630 students and 16 varsity sports teams. It all came against a JPII back line that baited the Cougars, as Kenny Nwoko deployed the offside trap scheme. 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-481-4323 | Email. As Jared Rusts team has played virtually all year, the Cougars looked impressive despite having zero film to study on the Panthers. So when our idea is to use our strength, which is in the air and our size, to hold people off, I thought we did a great job of that in the first half.". I thought they kinda took a little bit of momentum six minutes in, in the second half. Soccer at Canterbury is a great opportunity to have athletes of all ages and ability levels engage in soccer-related activities and have a ton of fun! These boys deserve it.. "We had watched a ton of film," Bradenton Christian coach Patrick Cunneen said. The winner will face either American Heritage or Cypress Creek in the Class 5A Championship in DeLand next Friday, Feb. 24. Canterbury #22 Tyler Shuck go-ahead RBI in semis. Fort Myers lost the time of possession battle, had fewer shots on goal, and didn't generate the set pieces or corners Niceville did. Then Niceville flipped that narrative not even six minutes into the state semifinal,Ayden Morales fed Grant Wheeler for a header that netted the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Now, Cape Coral is aiming to build off that. After spending time with the Cape Coral Cyclones, going up against collegiate players over the summer, it will be worth watching the progression the senior makes. "It's sad to be over, but it is what it is," Cunneen said. Theyre a veteran group, Reid said. Canterbury School, the only true independent, college-preparatory school in Fort Myers, is where students are immersed in strong academics and cocurriculars, all within a safe and welcoming environment. The Panthers used their distance game to make what they initially thought was the tying goal later in the first half. But Louis, clogging the middle of the field, was able to get the ball in space multiple times past midfield. She tallied 21goals and seven assists despite missing a month due to injury early in the season. "We're not as skilled. I felt that we had two that we shouldve at least gotten on frame. One of the area's most dynamic players in Ryleigh Acosta returns to the fold, as well as Brooke Yount, Sarah Paddock, and Gloria Quintanilla. Despite North getting some quality looks early on, including a shot at point blank range with Mariner keeper Lataya Simmons on the ground, the Red Knights were shut out for the fifth time this season. They saw we like to keep the ball, keep it in our own half, and be patient. Dwyer sent it away for Canterbury, as that chance was the best one the Panthers would have all night long. Today we sent both of our Varsity Soccer teams off in. 3K views, 39 likes, 18 loves, 5 comments, 35 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Canterbury School Fort Myers: STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS here we come! #cburyproud. Junior forward Sophia Kerns was dressed as if she could play after sustaining a lower leg injury earlier this year, but she was only cleared to warm up, per North Fort Myers coach Nick Erickson. Canterbury boys soccer-- 4x District Champions! Two area teams winning state titles hadneverhappened in the same year since soccer became an FHSAA sport in 1977. Marcello Maffei returns to the fold for his junior season after leading the way with 12 goals and five assists last year. Last year:10-5-4, missed playoffs (lost to Naples in Class 5A-District 12semifinal). It was freshman Carly Paz who scored the final goal of the game in the 79th minute, putting the icing on the cake of a solid performance in the second half from the defending champs. CLASS 2A Canterbury 4, St. John Paul II 0 Coming into the game as the No. Its been a special season. The key for the Golden Eagles was dedication and good defense. Josh Wiese's first-half curl claimed for the Cougars their third straight regional championship with a 1-0 win over perennial postseason foe Bradenton Christian on Wednesday night. We offer a wide array of academic programs, athletic, and specialty camps. The Green Wave (20-2-1) will head to Niceville, which beat Gainesville Wednesday, to play in the state semifinal on Saturday night. I felt like were definitely the underdogs. Season Outlook:The Vikings, with FGCU commit Kendal Gargiulaand Geri Herrera up front, gives Verot a chance to make an even deeper run that last season. It's SENIOR NIGHT for our Varsity Soccer teams! When the final whistles sounded, Fort Myers players ran to midfield and embraced. A pair of goals in the second half from the Florida commit proved to be the difference, as Mariner advanced to their second consecutive Final Four with a 3-0 win over North Fort Myers. Last year:15-5-3, made playoffs (lost to Lemon Bay in Class 4A-Region 2 semifinal). Eighth-grader Taylor Foss had a great opportunity to tie the game in the closing minutes but the Shorecrest goalie made a diving save. Weve been solid. It was one of those nights where we were unable to put one between the pipes.. Alyssa Reeves got going early in the preseason last week, notching five goals and a pair of assists in a winover Immokalee. That made the game a lot easier for us.. Season Outlook:The Sharks will aim to defend their Class 7A crown despite losing a sizeable senior core. 20 on their roster whos proven shes more than capable of taking over a game at will. Canterbury School Reid recalled telling them as freshmen before their first JV game that this was one of the deepest groups he had seen. We didnt have the best first half, but we came together as a team and did it for our injured players and everyone else. Last year:12-4-4, made playoffs (lost to Cypress Bay in Class 7A-Region 4 semifinal). Owen Cunneen took a free kick from about 35 yards out and drove it all the way into the net. "We don't expect blowouts going into a state semifinal and a state championship if we get there. Canterbury School. Losing 14 seniors is no easy task to replace. Hes so capable of getting down that line, cutting inside. But it was the Cougars taking to the air that made the difference. But the Green Wave capitalized on a Niceville own goal after the first water break and then got some hero ball from Louis, who Nelson warned his players all night to keep in front of them. They know it. But thats not to take anything away from Naples, because they played a great game. Last year:10-8-4, made playoffs (lost to Calvary Christian in Class 3A-Region 2 quarterfinal). We just really focused on staying together as a team, Mariner coach Jami Hagy said. The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service. A pair of girls teams made it to the Final Four, with Canterbury and North Fort Myers coming up short for state crowns, but that doesn't mean they won't be back this year. #Football #Fitness #Fun. Season Outlook:The Tritons are right on North's tail for the top spot, and deservedly so. We were taking numbers out of the back. With both of those key pieces gone, it's up to guys like Jordan Monteiro andMichael Krzeminski to pick up where the team left off,and they are more than capable of doing so. Last year:8-7-4, missed playoffs (lost to Estero in Class 5A-District 12 semifinal). Coming into the game as the No. Work was to be done. We won the game, but the two injuries we sustained that game was pretty heartfelt to the team, Hagy said. Playing ahead or behind, they know they're the real deal. This season feels like a different story for the Vikings, who have a good chance at being the best private school program in the area. (Camp will be indoors and outdoors weather permitting. I think its different from the system they all see in club soccer, but when we play as a team they believe in each other. Therefore, we are committed to providing our student-athletes with an outstanding athletic program. Register Now Canterbury School 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-481-4323 | Email Thank you for interest in Canterbury School! CS has approximately 630 students and 16 varsity sports teams. High School Soccer Rankings: Canterbury boys, North Fort Myers girls open season at No. Claire Valentine and Rachel Wiltgen, on a corner kick by Foss, scored for ECS (13-3-1) in the first half and Valentine assisted on Bereczki's goal. Euceda is likely to assume more attacking duties in his final season after tallying 18 goals and six assists for Golden Gate. Theyre doing a great job. Season Outlook:The Sharks lost a pair of notable seniors in Olivia Bammel and Bella Mancini to graduation, but first-year head coach Daniela Justiniano and hersquad should manage to overcome that and reload for the 2021-22 campaign. Cameron Fallacara's transfer from Mariner, Mikala Allen's strength on defense, and Emma Kennedy's ability to score makes this team a team to keep an eye on this year. The huge disparity between the two sides was the strength of schedules, as the Cougars had a 4.07. The Golden Eagles will play at Tampa Jesuit on Saturday night in the Final Four. Canterbury School, home of the Cougars, is a private school located in Fort Myers, Florida. Hector Avendano and Ty Collins scored late in the second half as the Golden Eagles beat Osceola Fundamental 2-1 in the Class 5A-Region 3 title game Wednesday at Staver Field. After steamrolling through the postseason with sizable wins, it took Canterbury a contest with a single goal to get them to the state semifinals. And Niceville, heartbroken on a night where destiny seemed in their corner, can only lament the own goal and blown leads it held. 2023 www.news-press.com. 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Coming off of injury, Wiese gave Canterbury a three-goal cushion in the 45th minute, getting a shot past senior goalkeeper Jordan Washington. "I think it was exactly what we needed going into these next two games because we're going to have opponents that are going to keep games tight," Canterbury coach Jared Rust said. #cburyproud. As Reid observed with this group four years ago, the best is yet to come. CS has approximately 630 students and 16 varsity sports teams. Barron hasthe playmakers to do so as well. Kinsley, listed at 5-foot-10, is tough to defend on set pieces and one-on-one situations. High school soccer is. HIGH SCHOOL Soccer Roundup: Canterbury, Fort Myers, Naples all win boys regional titles, headed to state Alex Martin Dustin B Levy Fort Myers News-Press 0:00 1:29 A roundup of boys. Last year:13-7-1, made playoffs (lost to Naples in Class 5A-Region 3 quarterfinal). Our chances, and I thought we had a tie there in the end with (Hannah) Busenbark. Clearly, they watched a lot of our film, Rust said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Highlights as the Cape Coral boys edge Island Coast for the Class 5A-District 11 title. It was kind of down in the first half. Season Outlook:Last year's Fort Myers team turned heads, thanks in part to Emre Kaplan and Darrius Talbert. Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service. Season Outlook:The Titans were another team that also lost a bunch, including Joaquin Acuna, a 2020-21 Southwest Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year finalist, but the team does return Jonathan Euceda from last season. We knew we needed to win this game again, like last year. Watch highlights of Canterbury School Boys Varsity Football from Fort Myers, FL, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. Its just the second time all season JPII was shut out, as Leon won 1-0 on Nov. 30. Im honestly just blessed to have that throw me and Michael have a good connection, Reid said. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled. On the corner kick, we moved up the backline players, and it was a risk that paid off.. Garcia, a 2020-21 Southwest Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year finalist, notched 13 goals and 29 assists a year ago, creating countless scoring opportunities for Robbie Schank's team. North had their chances early on, but couldnt grab a lead to put Mariner in the position of chasing a goal. Coral Morley will help anchor a backline that a surrenderedjust five goals during the regular season. It was a tough break, but soccer is like that sometimes.. The junior was hoping hed be able to make an impact in a state semifinal game, just as his brother Ethan did two seasons ago against Westminster Academy. With the win, Fort Myers recorded their fifth consecutive shutout the team has not given up a goal this postseason. Join us tonight at Harper Field or in the O Gym to support all of the Cougar Athletics action on campus! The Green Wave hadn't trailed. Bryan Billingsley's team wasn't an offensive juggernaut like Canterbury, but the Sharks' defense and precision passing kept opponents frustrated. Ricardo Louis saw the Eagles were unprepared and took advantage to score. It's enough when it comes to the soccer match.". #cburyproud #GoCougars CS has approximately 630 students and 16 varsity sports teams. Fortunately for Estero, all four of those games are at home. And the Green Wave proved on two different occasions they can play from behind. Last year:10-4-2, made playoffs (lost to North Fort Myers in Class 5A-Region 3 semifinal). Our Varsity Soccer teams honored our Seniors this week with a special ceremony. It was a great team effort in the second half. The Greenies have their sights set high because of a loaded class of 15 seniors. At Canterbury School, we believe that athletics are an integral part of our overall educational experience. Athletic Results. In the first half, youve got to at least put one of those in the back of the net. Last year:20-3-2, made playoffs (won Class 7A State Championship againstPlant). 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Its showing right now.. Yet it was just enough offense late in the game that propelled the Golden Eagles to a berth in the state semifinals. Jayson Gordon is so dynamic. Fort Myers, the top seed in the region, got on the board 20 minutes in off a mighty Trent Britton throw-in headed into the goal by Mike Krzeminski. Both boys and girls are undefeated in district play. North was 14-0-1 when scoring a goal. With a revamped backline, anchored by Jimmy Parker, keep an eye on how Schoensee's defense performs, especially on Thursday against Bishop Verot. Coming off of injury, its always been a mission of mine to build myself back up on the team. The Tritons lost Stephanie Saracione and Keyara Blissett to injury in that game in consecutive minutes. This gave Fort Myers a two-man advantage the rest of the game. 1. In less than a minute, the Greenies scored again off a punt from goalkeeper Alessandro Chacon headed toward the East Lake goal. We have four club players compared to 25 club players. The final three minutes tested them with two corners, three loose balls in the box and a pair of blocked shots, but Niceville just couldn't find an ounce of daylight for the equalizer. They threw everything forward. Last year:8-5-2, missed playoffs (lost to Golden Gate in Class 5A-District 12 semifinals). Canterbury School, home of the Cougars, is a private school located in Fort Myers, Florida. Season Outlook:The Wildcats could very well be 11-0 to start out this season. There was far more jubilation on the sidelines following their win against North, while against the Golden Eagles, there wasnt much fanfare despite winning 2-0. Two minutes later, Shepard put a shot that Williams tipped over the crossbar and out of bounds. It was the fifth year in a row that Canterbury eliminated the Panthers in regional play. Every player who tallied double-digit points for Verot also returns. It took us a little bit to figure it out, but we unlocked it, and got four goals out of it.. Adversity struck and struck again. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jami Hagy's team has excelled in player development throughout her time at Mariner, and this year's team has a chance to take down North Fort Myers once again this year, it's inevitable that the two teams will face off for a district title. We were a few players down, and that was hard. Its their time to shine, Hagy said of her newcomers to the starting lineup. The Green Wave back line made scoring opportunities for the Eagles rare throughout the night. The application deadline for the 2023-2024 school year has now passed. 2023 www.news-press.com. 1 Alex Martin Fort Myers News-Press View Comments 0:00 2:52 Finally. With the win, the Cougars are headed to their third straight state title game, extending their own record in Southwest Florida for consecutive state title appearances. Home field has been particularly friendly for the Cougars, who have only lost once in their last 43 games. Last year:14-3-2, made playoffs (lost to North Fort Myers in Class 5A-Region 3 quarterfinal). They knew it was going to create problems for us. Last year:18-6-3, made playoffs (lost to Belen Jesuit in Class 5A state semifinal). Ria Vlachos will be a player to watch for the Sharks. Hadn't left home. The Wildcats return a lot from last season, and played without 2019-20 News-Press Girls Soccer Player of the Year finalist Mackenzie Gorski for much of last year. We always welcome enquiries from new players to join our teams. It just sailed over the bar. Canterbury Youth is pleased to announce a new U13 Girls team will be starting in the KGLFL from September 2022!! We didnt have the best first half, but pushing through and scoring three goals in the second was a big thing for us.. The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service. Were going to be sharp; were going to make sure were solid on our set pieces. CYFC is the home of youth football in Canterbury. Gabe Da Rocha buried a left-footed goal for the Greenies third and final score of the night. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The team's best returner will be eighth-graderKali Young, who scored six goals and tallied 10 assists primarily in a role off the bench last season. The Cougars got two goals from McLaren Baggett, and Landon Wiese as the Cougars defeated the Lions, 3-1 and advance to a state title matchup. To get the consistency today in each period, get a lot of guys minutes tonight to get that final opportunity to play on Finemark for 11 of our guys, it was big.. Job is not done, head coach Chris Reid said. Conor (Thomas) and Peyton (Messino) have locked down that center backspace. They couldnt get any chances at all, so they were frustrated so they started wanting to do things that they dont need to be doing, Reid said. A mere 12 minutes later after the final water break, Acosta broke free again and chipped a shot over North goalkeeper Aliyah Morgan to double the lead. Players will be divided by age and ability levels, so bring your best game and work with some of the areas finest soccer professionals! An impenetrable defense and a group of hungry seniors was a perfect recipe for the Green Wave to punch a ticket to the Final Four on Wednesday. Were happy and were energized and were going to take tonight off, he said. Avendano tipped in a loose ball in front of the goal off a corner kick with 8:24 remaining and Collins got an insurance goal three minutes later. The center back, who was a team captain as a sophomore and junior,had 12 goals and played a part in CSN's 10 shutouts last year. Season Outlook:Could this be the year that the Seahawks take down Mariner in El Clsico? 1 seeds are. For the past three seasons, Mariner has had a No. Were going to make sure that were moving the ball, and be prepared to take advantage of what they throw at us.. Goalie Charles Nelson was also superb, stopping shots from various angles and kickstarting the Bradenton Christian offense by blasting the ball to the other half of the field. Britton takes most of the Greenies' throw-ins, which he can consistently launch across the field. Last year:9-6-3, made playoffs (lost to Tampa Catholic in Class 3A-Region 2 quarterfinal). They know how to play the position, play the system that we play and theyre playing it to perfection right now.. Canterbury School, home of the Cougars, is a private school located in Fort Myers, Florida. Its also the most goals in a game the Panthers allowed since Jan. 18, 2022. Season Outlook:If there's one team on the boys sidethat can make a quantum leap from last season to next, it's Bishop Verot. The first couple of minutes, they had us with the offsides trap, Wiese said. About Us Mission + Vision At a Glance Our History Faculty + Staff Directory Inclusiveness + Diversity Communications Careers Map + Directions . We had two great kicks in range that we dont get on frame. Pine had the luxury of not playing a state semifinal game Saturday, as Archbishop Carroll forfeited their game due to antisemitic slurs made towards Scheck Hillel players in the Class 2A-Region 4 final on Wednesday. It has the pieces to do so. But time still remained on the clock. Last year:17-3-3, made playoffs (lost to Archbishop McCarthy in Class 5A state semifinal). Canterbury School. Had the Red Knights scored, the numbers suggest they wouldve been regional champions. Cape, with numerous returning seniors, deserve to be talked about as a sleeper team this season. Last year:13-4-1, made playoffs (lost to Canterbury in Class 2A-Region 3 semifinal). NICEVILLE Entering Saturday's Final Four trip to Niceville, Fort Myers hadn't faced a semblance of postseason adversity. The Cougars will get their chance at redemption, taking on Pine in a rematch of last years Class 2A State Championship game that was won by the Knights, 3-2 in the closing minutes. Last year:15-3-4, made playoffs (lost to North Port in Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal). Less than 10 minutes later, he did the same thing on the right side for Fort Myers' first lead of the night with 16 minutes to play. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Charlie Davis gives the Seahawks some experience on the backline. Early in the second half, the referees assessed a red card against East Lakes Nick Pullos, resulting in a domino effect that led to a blue and another red card against the Eagles. Canterbury scored in each of the four 20-minute quarters, winning 4-0 over JPII at Finemark Field Saturday night. Season Outlook:The Golden Eagles will be another team in the midst of a youth movement in 2021-22. Theyve wanted time all year, and this is their chance to step up. So being able to have that game today and kind of feel what the grind felt like and just knowing that you needed to continue to do what you're doing and that 1-0 is OK. About. The 2020-21 Southwest Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year was critical to Canterbury's success in the postseason. Here is a roundup of Saturday night's regional boys' soccer finals involving Fort Myers and Canterbury. We picked it up. After taking a 2-1 lead in the 53rd minute after Morales scored off a deflection, Louis got the ball about 50 yards from goal on the left side, weaved through three Eagles and netted a right-footer inside the near, left post. She'll be joined by Elaina Loden up front, as well as Lucy Froitzheim in the midfield. The girls focused on that all week and did what we needed to do., Added Acosta: I think its obviously because we took the district from us. With 7:12 left in the first half Cason Shepard charged at the Warrior goal all alone with the ball, but his shot trickled wide. Here are the opening The News-Press/Naples Daily News 2021-22 Soccer Rankings: Last year:21-3-1, made playoffs (won Class 2A State Championship againstSt. Johns Country Day). Just getting so many guys on the scoresheet. Acostas first goal came in the 57th minute, as she shot crossbody from the right side, getting a shot to go just inside the left post to go up 1-0. U13 League Cup Round 2 The players believed in the system and worked hard at it. Shes just spectacular. CSN will get tested throughout November, with contests against Naples, Palmetto Ridge, Lely, and Bishop Verot to open the season. The Chargers used a counter-attack with ECS having all its players up pressing the attack to score a late insurance goal. Cant miss your opportunities, Erickson said. In the Region 1 final, the Eagles trailed 1-0 with 12 minutes to play before defeating Gainesville 2-1 in regulation. The Greenies beat both state champions, Canterbury and Gulf Coast, last season. The Panthers played to their strengths, keeping their 11 back for most of the game to prevent the Cougars from completing a coordinated assault. The game was played chiefly around the midfield line in the second half. See more of Canterbury School Fort Myers on Facebook NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Were going to stay committed to what weve been working on, Rust said. A lot of us were nervous ourselves, but we just had to play for each other and push through., SWFL roundup for Feb 13-19: Tennis and Lacrosse results. Coming in, Canterbury was expected to be the favorite as virtually all No. Coupled with the fact Niceville had won a 2020 state title, had an unfriendly home crowd behind it and was bidding for its third state title appearance in four years, Fort Myers needed to buckle down. The Seahawks edged the Gators for the district title on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Season Outlook:Last year's senior class was arguably one of the better teams that Martin Cardenas has had in quite some time. The Vikings return a chunk of offense, headlined by Cooper Banks and Ryan Gadson. For More Information Rita Salgado Director of Summer Programs and Enrichment 239-671-3727 Ashlyn Freshwater and Lola Schaa, the team's two leading point-scorers, will return for their senior seasons. Season Outlook:The Trojans are also partially in rebuild mode, but Johnathan Garciagives Lely decent starting ground to open the season. I am elated right now, all of us are, said Naples coach Bob Prange. The elder Wiese tied the game down 1-0, which eventually led to a 3-1 win and the programs first winter soccer state title less than a week later. All rights reserved. The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service. It's next man up for the Tritons. With a state semifinal a few days away, the Greenies were quick to echo their coachs sentiments that there is more for them to accomplish. At halftime, we needed more energy. Hadn't given up a single goal, Fort Myers outscored foes 15-0 through the Class 6A-District 12 tournament and the Class 6A-Region 3 bracket. CYFC is the home of youth football in Canterbury. Not against her rival, not with the goal of winning back-to-back state titles. Our girls talked it up, brought themselves together, and came out with a fire in the second half. Watch highlights of Canterbury School Boys' Varsity Soccer from Fort Myers, FL, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service. The results may not show immediately for the Golden Eagles, but it's worth watching as the season plays out. The deep senior class was going to be hard to replace in the first place, but after Giana D'Altrui transferred to Fort Myers and Ellie Miller opted to step away from the pitch to play basketball instead, Acosta was left with a limited team for this fall. Followi As the popularity of girls' football grows and grows, Canterbury Youth is pleased to announce the launch of another girl All content is Copyright Canterbury Youth FC. and I banged it," Wiese said. Last year:20-6-2, made playoffs (lost to Arnold in Class 4A state semifinal). "At the end, that is what it was. Zach (Bevington) has been great at right back. With the win, Canterbury posted their 17th shutout of the season, extending their shutout streak to six consecutive games. Season Outlook:The Trojans' tough district puts them at a disadvantage almost immediately, but this team could turn some heads in 2021-22. And Niceville had no answer. There were minuscule scoring chances most of the game, and most of them belonged to Naples. Obviously, were hyped off of this game, coming off the win, but weve got to keep our minds, obviously stay focused on our main goal keep going because were not done, Krzeminski said. And not down four starters. "The better team won tonight.". Thanks to plenty of defense, the Naples High boys' soccer team was in a position to win its first region championship since 1995 on Wednesday night. We overcame it with the four starters down tonight. Were able to attack from lots of areas, we have lots of guys that are threatening. Last year was an excellent year for Southwest Florida. After all, Niceville had been here before. ), 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Alexa Bereczki's second-half goal pulled the Sentinels within one, but ECS could not get the equalizer as it fell to the region's top seed in the 2A-3 final. This feels really good, Acosta said. Sports Products About Support Sign up Log In JV Boys' Soccer JV Boys' Soccer Canterbury School - JV Boys' Soccer September 9th, 2019 Joined Hudl 9 September 2019 Season Outlook:The Seahawks' strength of schedule (or lack thereof) may have had some people overlook the team, but that won't be the case this year. The dominant display against the Eagles earned Fort Myers their first regional championship since 2006. However, after a short discussion between the referee and linesman, the play was ruled offside. The Canterbury and Gulf Coast boys won state titles. Season Outlook: It sounds outlandish at first, but Nick Erickson's team got even better than last year. "I was dribbling in the middle and I heard like four people say 'Shoot it!' All rights reserved. WATCH: Canterbury boys advance to State Championship with 3-1 win over Westminster Academy. To come in in that third quarter and making the impact is a fantastic feeling.. Last year:10-6-4, made playoffs (lost to Lely in Class 5A-Region 4 quarterfinal). 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. If we cant stop opponents, whats the point in working on our offense? I dont think theres going to be any magic ingredients to be able to go back and get a result against a good opponent in Pine. I was just really happy that we pulled through. Evie McCarthy, Sophia Kerns, and FAU commit Michelle Horan have the ability to do some major damage against the opposition throughout the year. Last year:15-5-2, made playoffs (lost to Lely in Class 5A-Region 3 semifinal). Don't forget about Chase Johnson in net, either. We always welcome enquiries from new players to join our teams. Their one big chance, they nailed it. Shes been a Triton for a long time, with the family ties. The Tritons will be young this year, but it doesn't mean they won't be competitive. Paz has been a mainstay in the lineup, getting better at her position by the game. Boys Soccer Finals: Golden Gate, Verot, CSN, Canterbury join Fort Myers, Mariner as champs, Soccer Region Semifinals: Fort Myers, Naples, Canterbury boys, Mariner, North, ECS girls win, I knew when this group came in this was a special group, he said. Season Outlook:Paolo Acosta wasn't afraid to admit that it's going to be a lengthy process to get the Canterbury girls back to winning a district title. Watch highlights of Canterbury School JV Boys' Soccer from Fort Myers, FL, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. *** *-*- ----- Our Athletic Teams Fall A roundup of boys and girls' regional final soccer matches played on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, February 15. Vlachos totaled 17goals and six assists last year while being a Southwest Florida Girls Soccer Player of the Year finalist. Teams + Schedules - Canterbury School Fort Myers. Once we were able to overcome that, and we were able to counter on that and create chances inside the 18-(yard box). If you Our U13 Girls team were presented with the KGLFL Division 3 East league trophy at Baypoint Sports Club on Sunday 15th Ma Sunday 14th November 2021 Welcome to Canterbury Youth FC. Caden Sandrus is coming off an ACL surgery, which is something that will be worth watching early on. As a FA Charter Standard Club, we offer football to boys and girls from U7 to U18 years of age in a safe and supportive environment. Fort Myers overcame 1-0 and 2-1 deficits as Ricardo Louis scored twice, including the game-winner in the 66th minute, to lift the Green Wave to a 3-2 victory and a spot in next week's 6A State Championship against Viera at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. Jayson Gordon, Walter Ballard, Landon Wiese, and Dusty Dwyer all scored for Canterbury (18-3-1), extending their streak to 30 unanswered goals dating back to a Jan. 19 matchup with Bishop Verot. Season Outlook:Kevin Schoensee's team is reloaded and looking to go back-to-back this season. He drills it he doesnt just float it up, so it makes it hard on the defense, Reid said. The Cougars return over 85% of their scoring from a year ago, including McLaren Baggett and Sam Schoensee, who had dominant junior seasons. 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-481-4323 | Email 2:45 Here is a roundup of Saturday night's regional boys' soccer finals involving Fort Myers and Canterbury. Canterbury School, home of the Cougars, is a private school located in Fort Myers, Florida. The balanced scoring across the board should give opponents a lot of trouble. One key for the Golden Eagles: Osceola goalkeeper Stryker Williams was ejected for handling the ball away from the goal early in the second half so Naples had a one-man advantage for the rest of the night. Whether you are new to soccer or a middle schooler looking to up your game, our coaches are committed to each player's individual development both on and off the field. Verot managed to make it to a regional quarterfinal, but that was the furthest it would go. With a solid freshman class coming in and a current sophomore class that now has one year of experience under their belts, it goes without saying the Red Knights are one of the top teams to beat in Southwest Florida this season. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Last year:21-3-1, made playoffs (lost to St. Johns Country Day in Class 2A State Championship). Its been a consistent storyline for our season, Rust said. Expect Naples to be a scrappy team that will be a tough out on a game-by-game basis. As a FA Charter Standard Club, we offer football to boys and girls from U7 to U18 years of age in a safe and supportive environment. Season Outlook:The Seahawks stunned the area last year, when they managed to upset North Fort Myers in the Class 5A-District 13 championship. Come tomorrow, were back at work because were going for the victory., The News-Press: Sign up for Inside Southwest Florida High School Sports a newsletter covering area sports, Naples Daily News: Sign up for Inside Southwest Florida High School Sports a newsletter covering area sports. Wiese took a shot from outside the 18-yard box, arcing it past Nelson. I thought that was the difference. Season Outlook:The Cougars, who play in the toughest district in all of Southwest Florida, may look to return the favor to either Naples or Estero when district play rolls around next season. Tuesdays mood postgame was a stark contrast to what occurred after Friday nights tilt with Naples. It was a tight game, but we had only 10 men for the second half, while Naples had 11, said Osceola coach Ian Williams. 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