Southern Connecticut States catches back form.
Nationally ranked Southern Connecticut State University looked more liked themselves when they defeated Felician University and St Michael's University 1-0 and 5-0 respectively. Former Naparima College standout, Ancil Farrier had an assit in their 1-0 victory over Felician University. Farrier played a clinical long ball over the top for striker Sean Keane who made no mistakes in overtime slotting the ball pass the goal keeper to win the game. Former national and St Anthony's standout, Stephen Cruickshank was sick and therefore unable to participate in competition. Southern Connecticut next assignment is St Rose University on tuesday 13th of september.
Benito is Boss!!
Despite his team's dismal performance thus far in the 2005 season, former St Antony's standout, Keeron Benito has proved himself to be a major threat to his opponent. After missing the first game against arch-rivals Florida International University, Keeron returned to the line-up with a 6-3 victory over Jacksonville University. His speed and skill seems too much for defenders to handle. Head coach, George Kiefer stated that, "it is nice to have Keeron back in the line up." "The team is much more in sync when he is playing." Keeron has one goal thus far. However, the chances he creates and tempo he carries on the field is what makes him so dangerous in his conference. Keeron is a two time "All Conference USA" selection.
"D Knight"
Former national and Naparima College standout, Teba Mcknight was named to the "All tournament team" at the adidas-brown soccer classic. The tournament featured University of Connecticut, Brown University, George Mason University and University of North Carolina Greensboro, all of which top flight schools in NCAA division 1.
Though Teba was "silent" this weekend in terms of scoring, he still played a crucial part in his team lone goal when he delivered a deadly free kick to find the head of Karim Manneh. The final score in that game was 3-1 to Brown University. George Mason will then face George Washington University on September 17th.
The "Williams" attack.
Former national under 17 and QRC stand out, Carron Williams has enjoyed the better of success at the college football level in America. Since entering the U.S football arena he gained a National NAIA title with University of Mobile in 2002 and presently has won back-to-back division I conference titles with Florida International University, thus making NCAA appearances. Carron is quick, strong and deadly with the ball at his feet. Carron has recieved consecutive "First team All-Atlantic Soccer conference" awards as well as 2004 NSCAA/adidas All-South Second Team.
At present, Carron has 2 goals in 3 games. He is FIU (florida international university) main marks man and is expected to score many goals this season. Carron might be one of those players who would play professional after college in the US if his deadly form continues.
Jordan earns selection.
Former St Benidicts and National under 17 player, Akil jordan has been named to the "All tournament team" over the weekend for Canisius College. Known by his teammates as "Jodi," Akil is one of the most technical and skillful players with the ball at his feet in his conference and regionally. Small but yet strong and possessing the ability to weave his way through his opponents, Jordan has been a hazord to all the teams' defences he faced this year.
Meanwhile, former Naparima College and National standout, Fabien Lewis scored his team lone goal of a corner to earn them a 1-1 tie with St Bonnaventure University. Canisius College is now 0-3-2 on the season and will play St Francis (P.A) at home on the 23rd of september.
Uconn ranked 8th nationally.
Former National and St Anthony's player, Julius James, has been enjoying a lot of success playing at the highest level in college football. James has been named "All American," "Big East Second team" and "All Rookie Team" during his tenure at University of Connecticut.
In addition, he has also been a player that could find the back of the net when his team needs it. In fact, he scored the winner against George Mason University when both team meet on Friday september 9th. James has been becoming more and more of a mature and composed defender everytime he steps on the field. His team is expected to win the "Big East Conference" and make yet another NCAA appearance.
Wheeling loosing their wheels.
Wheeling Jesuit University are trying to catch back winning form left by the legacy of Former national and Naparima College standouts Leon Brown and Joel Bailey three years ago. Well former Presentation and Naparima College standouts, Jade Jones and Lyndell Pompey are two players that are trying to bring back Wheeling to the top flight that they were once at. Presently they are 2-4 on the season and desperate for more wins to boost their ranking and make it to the play-off.
Jade Jones was the "Player of the year" last year in his conference, "All Region team" and "First team All conference." He states, i am really looking forward to doing well this season again."
Mbwana enjoys winning streak!
Mbwana Johnson have enjoyed the start to his season thus far with the University at Buffalo. The former Pleasantville Senior Comprehensive standout have started every game and played an integral part in his team's success.
The intimidating 6-2 frame of Mbwana has always been there when his team needs him. He made some vital tackles in their come from behind 3-2 victory over Valpariso University two weeks ago in which he was named to the "All Tournament team" during that competition. University at Buffalo is expected to continue their winning ways as the season unfolds.
Toby looks at highest height.
Former Signal Hill standout, Darren Toby is hoping to experience the same type of success with his team this season as he did last season. The College of Charleston Midfielder has one goal thus far. In addition, he assited in the heart breaking 3-2 overtime lost to Duke University, who are ranked # 3 in the nation. Darren delivered a pin point cross to Jeremy Gold who tied the game 2-2 thus sending it into over-time where they lost.
Last season College of Charleston went to the second round of the NCAA tournament. This year Darren hopes that his team would reach further. Their record now stands at 2-3.
Norman and Abraham doing well.
Rhett Abraham and Kevin Norman are enjoying their last season with Furman University. The two former St Mary's College stand out have both started all five games for Furman University thus far. Norman has two assit and Abraham has one. Kevin is the team captain and a stalwart in the defensive midfield position. His accuracy of passing and aggression has earned him the respect in his conference and regionally. Furman now hold a 0-3-2 record but is expected to catch fine form as the season goes on.
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