2008 Varsity Soccer Schedule

Head Coach: Mr. Larry Kilmer, lkilmer@heights.edu, 301-717-7970

Assistant: Mr. Jake Sellier

Record: 4-3-2

Last Updated: 10-7-2008

• 08/14 - 6:00 pm
  Varsity and JV Tryouts - Home
  
• 08/14 - 7:45 pm
  Parents Information session for JV & Varsity Soccer - Home
  
• 08/15 - 8:30 am
  JV & Varsity Tryouts - Home
  
• 08/16 - 11:00 am
  Bishop Walsh-vs Maria Goretti--Win 3-0 - @ Bishop Walsh
  

   Win 3-0

• 08/16 - 3:00 pm
  Bishop Walsh--win 5-0 - @ Bishop Walsh
  

    The Heights team was the only one to go undefeated at the tournament of four teams (the others being Bishop Walsh, St. John's Catholic Prep, and St. Maria Gorretti). Not only were we undefeated, but we also allowed no goals. In our first match, against Gorretti, we were up by one at the half and then sealed the victory with two more in the second to win 3-0.
  
  In the second game, against Walsh, our defense again shut down the opponent's attack. In fact, our back line was so effective that Walsh's first shot on goal came late in the second half -- and it proved to be their last as well. The final score of that match was 5-0 with the first goal scored within the first 5 minutes of play.
  
  At the end of the day, five players from The Heights came away with trophies: Mark Brown as MVP, Andy Perez-Benzo as best offensive player, and Stephen Hadford, Michael Kilner, and Charles Lavallee as All-Tournament players.

• 08/22 - 12:00 pm
  Varsity wins Pre-season Tournament--5 players win awards - Home
  

   

  The Heights team wins pre-season tournament at Bishop Walsh and was the only team to go undefeated at the tournament (the others being Bishop Walsh, St. John's Catholic Prep, and St. Maria Gorretti). Not only were we undefeated, but we also allowed no goals. In our first match, against Gorretti, we were up by one at the half and then sealed the victory with two more in the second to win 3-0.
  
  In the second game, against Walsh, our defense again shut down the opponent's attack. In fact, our back line was so effective that Walsh's first shot on goal came late in the second half -- and it proved to be their last as well. The final score of that match was 5-0 with the first goal scored within the first 5 minutes of play.
  
  At the end of the day, five players from The Heights came away with trophies: Mark Brown as MVP, Andy Perez-Benzo as best offensive player, and Stephen Hadford, Michael Kilner, and Charles Lavallee as All-Tournament players.

• 08/22 - 7:00 pm
  V @ Rockville(scrimmage) - Away
  
• 08/26 - 4:30 pm
  V vs Trinity(scrimmage)--Barbecue - Home
  
• 08/29 - 7:00 pm
  V vs St. Stephens (scrimmage)--both games are canceled for today, Friday, 8/29 at 11:00am, Home, JV also canceled at 12:45, Home. - Home
  

   Games are canceled for today, Friday, 8/29.

  Varsity at 11:00am--Home--Canceled

  JV at 12:45pm--Home--Canceled

• 09/03 - 4:15 pm
  German School--Won 2-1 - Away
  

   

  The Heights season opener against the German school was a hard fought defensive battle. Larry Knight was the first to score for the cavaliers; a 15 yard shot from a pretty through ball from Andy Perez-Benzo. The German School quickly answered but in the end the Heights came out on top with an Andrew Rowedder deflection from a 40 yard Mark Brown free kick. The Heights win 2-1. 

• 09/05 - 4:35 pm
  V @ Wilson Tmt vs Sidwell Friends @ GDS--Lost - Away
  

   

  This first game of the Wilson Tournament was against Sidwell Friends, the fifth ranked team in the metropolitan area. The Heights started our early with a gorgeous 25 yard shot from Mark Brown, putting the Heights up 1-0 early. However the hard attacking Sidwell Friends went on a bit of a scoring run and the Cavaliers could not come back. The Heights lose 8-1.

• 09/06 - 8:00 am
  V @ Wilson Tmt vs St Anselms @ GDS - CANCELLED - Away
  
• 09/06 - 12:15 pm
  V @ Wilson Tmt vs Maret @ GDS - cancelled - Away
  
• 09/09 - 7:15 pm
  V @ Bullis--Tied 0-0 - Away
  

  The Heights third official game against Bullis, proved how tenacious the Heights defense could be. Though a scoreless game both teams had a number of close scoring chances, with many shots hitting of cross bars and posts. The game was an exciting hard fought battle, that is traditionally expected when these two teams meet. The Heights ties 0-0. 

• 09/12 - 4:30 pm
  V @ Landon--Lost 1-2 - Away
  

   

  Coming off a very physical game against Bullis, the Height’s proved that they could take their intensity up a notch against the always tough and physical, Landon. Though the weather conditions were very wet and rainy The Heights started off very aggressive and scored the first goal; a 12 yard drilled shot from Andy Perez-Benzo that the goalie could not handle. Shortly after, Landon scored off a free-kick that slipped though Stephen Hadford’s hands. Landon’s second goal was scored on a cross that slipped through the diving defense and punched into an empty net, not 3 yards away. The Heights were resilient and unrelenting but unfortunately could not find the back of the net to tie it up. The Heights lose 2-1.  
  

• 09/16 - 4:15 pm
  V vs St Albans--Lost 1-3 - Home
  

   

  The Heights home opener was another physical battle, against St. Albans. The first twenty minutes was a defensive clash that was finally ended by a beautiful 22 yard left footed shot by captain, Mark Brown. Unfortunately for the Heights, St. Albans was able to tie the game seconds before half time. Depleted but not out the Heights fought with heart despite being down a man however eventually forfeited a second goal. With fifteen minutes left in the game St. Albans put it away with a penalty kick from a hand ball in the box. The Heights lose 3-1.

• 09/19 - 4:30 pm
  V @ St Anselms--won 2-1 - Away
  

   

  Coming off a rough home loss against St. Albans it was important that the Heights win their match against St. Anselm’s. The Heights fell behind by a goal quickly in the first half, when a low driven cross was not cleared by the defense and a close shot was placed in the side of the net. However, shortly after the Heights answered with a score from freshman Santi Mansilla, when he crossed a low-driven ball near the corner that the St. Anselm’s goalie could not handle and dropped into the goal. Minutes later a beautiful threw ball from Perez-Benzo to Mark brown set up a break away goal. The Heights precision passing and tough defense, led by back-up goalie Larry Knight and sweeper Charles Lavallee, in the second half ultimately led to a Height’s win. The Heights win 2-1. 

• 09/23 - 4:15 pm
  V vs Sandy Spring--Tied 0-0 - Home
  

   

  
  On September 23rd The Heights faced Sandy Springs. Once again this match showed the defensive strength and resilience the varsity soccer team has. Though it resulted in a 0-0 draw the game was exciting and very fast-paced. Late in the second half Larry Knight had two close chances with one attempt hitting off the cross bar from a well-hit volley.  The Heights ties 0-0.

• 09/25 - 4:30 pm
  V vs Avalon--Won - Home
  

   

  On the 25th the Heights faced the always anticipated, Avalon School. In this game the Heights revealed their offensive power. Larry Knight had the first goal, chipping a long 28 yard shot over the Avalon goalie. The second goal, scored by a header from sophomore Paul Rowedder, was the Heights first goal from a corner-kick. Later on in the first half senior Javier Pluta also scored with a header off a corner kick. The Heights wins 8-0. 

• 10/01 - 6:00 pm
  Soccer practices are cancelled for today - Home
  
• 10/02 - 3:15 pm
  V vs Notre Dame--Won 5-0 - Home
  

   

  Coming off a long break in games the Heights played Virginia’s Notre Dame Academy on the first day of October. The new formation up top with sophomore Gonzo Obando and senior Andy Perez-Benzo brought speed and skill on each strike. The first goal from the Heights was scored by a header from Obando after a cross from the corner by Perez-Benzo. Junior, Chris Kielkopf scored the Height’s second goal which was the first for him this season. In the second half captain Mark Brown scored a beautiful goal from a strike nearly 25 yards out that sailed over the goalie.  Perez-Benzo scored the last goal from a break away shot that the Notre Dame goalie couldn’t handle. The Heights wins 5-0. 

• 10/08 - 4:30 pm
  V @ The Field School - Away
  
• 10/09 - 4:15 pm
  V vs St Stephens - Home
  
• 10/10 - 4:15 pm
  V vs German School - Home
  
• 10/14 - 4:00 pm
  V @ Seton, Va - Away
  

   This game will be played at Nokesville Park, in Virginia.

• 10/16 - 4:15 pm
  V @ Flint Hill - Away
  
• 10/17 - 3:45 pm
  V vs Georgetown Day - Home
  
• 10/22 - 3:15 pm
  V vs Mercersburg - Home
  
• 10/23 - 4:15 pm
  V @ Maret at UDC - Away
  
• 10/25 - 9:00 am
  V @ Md St B Tmt - Away
  
• 10/25 - 3:00 pm
  V @ Md St B Tmt - Away
  
• 10/26 - 9:00 am
  V @ Md St B Tmt - Away
  
• 10/26 - 3:00 pm
  V @ Md St B Tmt - Away
  
• 10/29 - 3:45 pm
  V vs Faculty Game - Home
  
• 11/04 - 7:00 pm
  Varsity and JV Team Banquet - Home
  

   Varsity and JV Team Banquet in Chesterton Hall at 7:00pm.