Girls Soccer
The girls' varsity soccer team is one of our most popular sports at the school. Under the direction of head coach Mallary Blair, who played soccer at Colby Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, the squad regularly features a cross section of experience, from veteran players to recent newcomers to the sport.
For those students who haven't played a tremendous amount of soccer prior to coming to Dublin, the program offers a wonderful opportunity to learn the importnat fundamentals of the game. Winning is important, but we also want push our players to develop core traits—hard work, team spirit, appreciation for teamwork—that squad members can use throughout their lives.
The team plays a mix of junior varsity and varsity opponents in the competitive Lakes Region League. The regular seasons consists of 16-18 games. Starting in the fall of 2011, however, we will be playing in the River Valley Athletic League. Our schedule will be made up of similar sized varsity clubs from all over New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont, including Putney, Eagle Hill, and White Oak, among others. More importantly, it's a move that will enhance the balance we try and keep between striving for wins and maintaining a focus on nurturing athletes to stay dedicated to important skills—sportsmanship, leadership, and a commitment to teamwork—they can use throughout their lives.
Our favorite contest of the season takes place during Parents Weekend in October. Student, faculty, and family support is tremendous, with fans filling out the sidelines of Upper Field. In 2010 we had a particularly successful event, using the game to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Pink, the color of the campaign, was the official color that day, with Wildcats clad in pink shirts and socks. Even the game ball was pink. Best of all, the effort raised more than $300.
2011 Schedule
Wed. 9/14 Dublin @ Brewster 2:30pm SCRIMMAGE
Sat. 9/17 Putney @ Dublin 2:30pm
Wed. 9/21 Dublin @ High Mowing 2:30pm
Sat. 9/24 Dublin @ Buxton 2:30pm
Wed. 9/28 Dublin @ Hartsbrook 4pm
Fri. 9/30 Four Rivers @ Dublin 3:30pm
Sat. 10/1 Dublin @ Putney 3pm CANCELED
Wed. 10/5 Charlemont @ Dublin 3:30pm
Sat. 10/8 Vermont @ Dublin 3pm
Wed. 10/12 Eagle Hill @ Dublin 3:30pm
Sat. 10/15 High Mowing @ Dublin 2:30pm FAMILY WEEKEND
Sat. 10/22 Hoosac @ Dublin 3pm
Wed. 10/26 Stoneleigh-Burnham @ Dublin 2:30pm
Fri. 10/28 Dublin @ Four Rivers 3:45pm
Fri. 11/4 RVAL Quarterfinals @ Four Rivers 3:30pm L 0-2
Wed. 11/9 Winchendon @ Dublin 2:30pm
Sat. 11/12 Dublin @ White Mountain 2pm
Email Article Wed - September 14 - Dublin @ Brewster - 2:30 PM
SCRIMMAGE
A completely new Dublin team stepped onto the field for their first scrimmage of the season against Brewster Academy. Only returning 5 players the Dublin team rallied everyone together and set the standard for the rest of the season. A strong battle back and forth, Dublin totaled four goals to outscore Brewster 4-3. Maya Harrington and Katie Houde, both returning players, found the back of the net while Mylisha Drayton and Riley Jacobs, new players to the team, each added a goal. The entire team devoted positive minutes to the field. Karion Smith was awarded with the first rotating captain of the season for her strong play and leadership on the field.
Sat - September 17 - Putney @ Dublin 2:30pm Alumni Field
L 0-7
Dublin had a hard match against Putney for their first home game of the season. Missing some key returners Dublin found it difficult to connect anything up top. The team never gave up, however, and kept Putney to only 2 goals second half. Player of the match went to Sydney deTomaso for her first full game in goal tallying 29 saves!
Wed - September 21 - Dublin @ High Mowing 2:30pm
L 1-2
The Dublin girls’ team traveled to High Mowing where they found hard to be the first to the ball and pass with a purpose. Dublin pulled together in the second half where they got back to their passing game and settling the ball on the first touch. Maya Harrington secured a goal in the second half, but it was too late in the second half to register another goal. Maya Harrington was awarded with player of the match for a much needed and well placed goal. Sydney deTomaso was nominated for captain of the week for her devotion to the team in goal and off of the field.
Sat - September 24 - Dublin @ Buxton 2:30pm
W 7-0
The Dublin girls traveled away to Williamstown, Massachusetts where they faced Buxton School. The team was able to play one of their best games. Passing and turning, pushing through the ball and finding the back of the net. Mylisha Drayton was able to push through Buxton’s defense to find the back of the net 4 times while Katie Houde added two and Lizzy Takyi added one to the score. Karion Smith volunteered to see her first minutes in goal where she made four saves. Mylisha Drayton was nominated as player of the match.
Wed - September 28 - Dublin @ Hartsbrook 4pm
T 2-2
Dublin traveled away to Massachusetts where they faced Hartsbrook school. In a very flat first half the girls found themselves out played. Hartsbrook was winning 1-0 against Dublin. The second half Dublin woke up and started to play their passing game. Maya Harrington was able to finish a goal which tied the score. A short five minutes later Hartsbrook answered back with another goal. With six minutes remaining Dublin was dedicated to finishing one more. Katie Houde was the girl to tie up the final score finishing a shot in front of the net. Katie was awarded with the captain of the week while Kelsa Danforth, a freshman defender, was awarded player of the match for her strong play.
Fri - September 30 - Four Rivers @ Dublin 3:30pm Memorial Field
W 4-2
Dublin had their first game on Memorial Field against Four Rivers where they played in one of their strongest full games of the season. Each girl played hard and strong and did not let down from the first minutes of the game. Maya Harrington tallied three goals while Mylisha Drayton finished one in the second half. McKenzie Mattheson had a strong game at right fullback while Ja’Naya Stacey and Aliyah Westbrook contributed some strong play at forward. Ashley Arana was awarded player of the match as she kept Dublin in the game at the sweeper position.
Fri - November 4 - RVAL Quarterfinals
L 0-2
@ Four Rivers