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Pacific high school soccer Top Ten, post-KAIAC Tournament edition
Posted April 27th, 2008 by Dave OrnauerKAIAC tournaments are done; all that's left are a few regular-season showdowns, including Kadena at Kubasaki on May 9.
Here we go:
Boys
1. Seoul Foreign (23-0). Six straight Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference regular-season titles, seven straight tournament titles. Remco Rademaker says goodbye with two major Pacific scoring records, single-season (61) and career (183).
2. Christian Academy In Japan (4-0). On track for a second straight unbeaten Japan-Kanto season.
3. Kadena (7-7). Typical of the Kadena-Kubasaki rivalry. They enter their May 9 showdown even at 2-2, with a dead-even goal margin.
4. Kubasaki (3-8). See Kadena.
5. Yokota (11-2). Three straight wins, Panthers leapfrog Trojans for now. They'll see each other once more.
6. Zama American (9-2). Trojans will try to win the season series with Panthers at Yokota.
7. Yongsan International-Seoul (13-3). Guardians just couldn't match up with Seoul Foreign.
8. Seoul American (10-5-3). Likewise, Falcons just a notch short of YIS-Seoul and Crusaders..
9. E.J. King (7-9-1). Three straight wins over Nile C. Kinnick puts Cobras back on right track.
10. Seoul International (7-6-2). Jason Park held scoreless, Tigers exit KAIAC tournament quietly.
Girls
1. Seoul American (17-0-1). First KAIAC regular-season title in four years, first KAIAC tournament title in three. Falcons soaring.
2. American School In Japan (8-0). Could a Seoul-ASIJ championship match be part of the conversation? Class AA title has not left Okinawa in tournament's 10-year history.
3. Kubasaki (10-4). First Okinawa Activities Council regular-season series win over Kadena in five years.
4. Yokota (13-2). Another three-win week. Best win-loss record for Panthers at this point than in any previous season.
5. Zama American (11-2). Trojans matched Panthers' week; Mallarie Ashliman trails Pacific-leading Erica Anglade of Seoul American by five goals, 28-23.
6. Kadena (9-8-2). It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Panthers played four matches in less than 24 hours, but won the last one 4-0 over Naha Commercial. That's called digging deep.
7. Faith Academy (15-1). Vanguards captured title in 2nd Cutts Cup thanks to the play of goalkeeper Mary Shaw, three goals allowed in five matches, all wins.
8. Seoul Foreign (14-5-4). Crusaders come up just short against Seoul American in KAIAC final.
9. Osan American (14-5-2). Cougars rebounded from two 1-0 losses to take third in KAIAC tournament. They're ready for Class A.
10. Nile C. Kinnick (6-2-2). One match, one loss, but only 3-0 to a tough ASIJ team that has outscored eight opponents 48-0.
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ZAMA!!!!!!
ZAMA!!!!!!
Player of the Week
How did Massie win player of the week when his team is not even on the top 10? Just curious....
Easy....
Have you seen the kid play? The kid has skills...I believe the award is "Player of Week." not "Team of the Week". Maybe we can get DP to explain it... :P
CLASS ACT
Massie's a great player and a class act as well. In a season in which his team probably won't be winning very many titles, the recognition from Orny is well deserved!
Soccer
Way to go Seoul American High School Falcons Boy's Team! Looked good out there for the KAIAC Tournament!