Date: Fri 08-Sep-1995

By Previous Employees

Published: Aug 11, 1999 12:00 am

Publication: Bee

Author: TOMW

Illustration: I

Quick Words:

Girls-Soccer-Preview-1995

Full Text:

Girls' Soccer Preview 1995

Entering into a new era with a new head coach, the Newtown High School girls'

soccer team will be looking to continue its one-time Western Connecticut

Conference dominance in the new South-West Conference.

Under the tutelage of new coach Kim Berglund, a former Division III College

All-American soccer forward from Cortland State, the Lady Indians will be

hoping to make it back to the conference finals for a 12th-straight time.

The team lost four players to graduation from last year's conference runner-up

(11-5-1) including two-time All-WCC forward Sarah McQuilkin and sweeper Brigid

Daley. But returning a total of nine starters as well as three others who saw

significant varsity time a year ago, this year's team isn't planning on

missing a beat.

Leading this year's squad of experienced returning players will be senior

tri-captains Melissa Eigen, Stephanie Nelson, and Maria Robertson - all three

starting in their fourth season with the varsity team.

Eigen, Newtown's All-WCC stopper, will be overseeing the defense again this

season while contributing to what should be an excellent offensive attack.

Nelson led last year's team with seven goals (along with McQuilkin) from the

center midfield position where she will again start.

While Newtown lost two key midfielders in Erin Archer, who moved to Texas, and

Lauren Pelletreau, who suffered a season-ending knee injury, coach Berglund

still has a wide variety of talented players to position there.

" We have a lot of things still to go over, " she said. " So far we've been

working on fundamentals and getting into shape. I've been shuffling different

players in and out of different positions to see what we have. "

Although coach Berglund doesn't have the positions etched in stone yet, she's

been looking at junior Rachel Gottmeier, junior Jenna Jones (six goals last

season), senior Emily Fries, and junior transfer student Melanie Tyrell to

join Nelson on the midfield.

Anchoring the Lady Indians front line this season will be Robertson, who

scored six goals last fall including a pair in Newtown's 2-1 overtime victory

over Immaculate in the WCC semifinals.

Robertson will be surrounded by senior Megan Czaplicke on the right wing, and

senior Sarah Howard on the left. Jenna Jones may also see time in a forward

slot. " I like the forwards to move around a lot up front, " said Berglund,

who was a three-time All-State player when she played forward at Ellington

High School. " I've seen some nice things with the girls so far. "

If this year's Newtown team has any question marks at all, they come on

defense, where the team is still young.

The biggest shoes to be filled are those of graduated sweeper Brigid Daley.

Senior Jen Triani, who played defense for last year's varsity will be taking

over there in front of returning junior goalie Allison Reif.

Returning on one side at fullback is junior Kate MacKenzie, while junior Beth

Mahoney is vying for a starting spot on the other side of the field.

" I'm kind of searching for fullbacks right now, " Berglund said. " We're

going to be a little young back there and are really going to have to

communicate. "

Berglund is currently considering a group of freshmen and sophomores for the

remaining positions.

Berglund will be assisted this year by former NHS standout Jennifer Reeher,

who played at the collegiate level at Middlebury College, and stands fourth on

Newtown High's all-time scoring list.

Newtown will play its home games at Treadwell Park this fall, and will open

the season there against Notre Dame of Fairfield on Thursday, September 14.

The lady Indians will look for their strongest competition again this season

from long-time rival and defending WCC champion, Weston. Bethel should also be

tough as should SWC newcomer, Laurelton Hall.

" I'm pretty excited about this season, " said NHS tri-captain Melissa Eigen.

" We really have about 16 different people who could start. This is probably

one of the best teams I've been on here. "

Top Of The Mountain

Garden Club Spring Plant Sale Saturday

Full Slate Of May Programs Planned By Flagpole Photographers

Girls' Golfers Take On Notre Dame, Immaculate, And Masuk

Boys' Lacrosse Battles Defending Champs And Defeats Pair Of Nonconference Foes

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

<< May 2026 >>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
26	27	28	29	30	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6

Log In

Date: Fri 08-Sep-1995

Leave a Reply Cancel reply