Senior PinkOut Night

Game 14: 1 May, on Senior Night and PinkOut vs. BV West (1-0)

In the 2nd Week USA Today National Poll BV West stood #5 and since then has moved their record to 11 and no losses—well, until tonight when we were able to pin a loss on them. 

And yes, Allyiah had to make two dynamic saves in that second half to preserve the shutout, but we once again could have made things a lot easier if we would have just finished a couple of the 6-7 beautiful chances we had. BWhite said, "gives us that many quality chances in a match, and I will take us to win the match every time."

I thought BV West was fantastic. I loved the way they moved the ball, the way the attacked the weak side of the field, and how they switched the point of attack so quickly and so frequently.  We played all of these highly ranked teams at the Tournament of Champions last weekend—I thought West was better than all of them.

Losing the coin toss could have worked out a lot worse than it did, as there was quite a wind during the first half; yet we kept them out of the net, as they settle for shot after shot from distance.  And we actually had 3 phenomenal scoring chances against the wind—a breakaway, a T-ball to the slot, and a perfectly executed throw-in. (The sun set, and the wind pretty much vanished for our half, but its leaving did make defending easier not having to go against it all half.)

I thought we would cash one breakaway and one deadball tonight—close, almost a perfect call. I just loved how Ram elevated to ram that header inside the post on the corner kick—just a great goal off a great service from Mallory.

BWhite named Ramaekers and Calvert as the Co-BWhite Players of the Match. Both had so much to do with this win.

But, I just have to mention Mallory's play at the 6. And I know we name her a lot because she is just having a tremendous season. But someone after the game said, "that was as fine a game as he had seen anyone play in an Aquinas uniform."  That's some high praise as we have had some really great games played over the years in Aquinas jerseys.

And Mom Ramaekers needs a BWhite award as well as she just put on quite a senior night.  She got help from Vicki Ryan, Michelle Kemp, and Beth Jackson.  And Kristen Deladarantaye helped with the amazing field decorations.  What a production and the girls supplied the fireworks. 

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We are 7-7 and beginning a run I am told.

STATS:

First Half:

Saints:  Shots: 3 (1) Corners: 1 (Bryson)

Jags: Shots: 12 (9) Corners: 4

Second Half:  Saints:  9 (5) Corners: 2 (Bryson, Ram) 

Ram 28:39 (Heying bends the lefty in to the back post)

Jags: Shots: 5 (3)