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As of May. 1, 08

· The Whitefield game pictures have been added, along with the game reports for the Whitefield, Pace and Westminster games from the last week. Also posted are the team and Senior player photos from after the game.

· Photos from the Westminster game on 4/8/08 have been added. Click on this link or on links to the right to see all the action and shots of Lovett’s great fans!

· Click on the Senior Night Link to the right to see photos of our Senior Boys and their Parents.

· Pull those coats and gloves back out of the closet and come support the Varsity Boys as they finish off the ’08 season with two away Area games: against Mt. Paran at 6:30pm on Monday 4/14; and against Walker at 5:00pm on Tuesday 4/15

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Lovett Boys V 2007 Season Game Record

Lovett Boys V 2006 Season Game Record

Lovett v Walker, 4/15/08

Lovett lost the last game of the season to Walker by a scoreline of 6-1. At times during the season we have felt that the scores were not representative of the balance of play but this was palpably not the case in this instance. This Walker team was very strong and have two excellent strikers in Rafi Berrios and the junior Jordan Smith. Both of these players scored in the opening 15 minutes. Coach Jewell was using the game to give valuable playing time to several of the stars of the future. Both Gober brothers featured during the first half and Elliot McCarthy and Tyler Decker were also introduced early. It was good to see Austin Mills returning to the team after his injury-plagued season. Harrison Dykes stood out in the Lovett team and his never-say-die attitude is great to watch. Jack Hall was unlucky to see consecutive headed attempts on goal saved by the Walker keeper, the second save being one of the best seen all year.

Lovett went 4-0 down early in the second half despite matching Walker in terms of possession. Stephen Joy produced a very good save from the mango-cleated Jordan Smith but could do nothing to stop a fine cross and volley combination making it 5-0. Michael Gober went close with a shot from a Jack Hall headed pass and Harrison Dykes continued to excel for Lovett. Walker went 6-0 ahead before the biggest cheer of the evening greeted an excellent debut Varsity goal by Matthew Wohlford. A defensive clearance came out to Matthew and he showed great maturity and composure by not trying to blast the ball but instead controlling his shot and putting it past the impressive Walker keeper from 25 yards out. It was a fitting finale that one of the young crop of players should have ended the season on such a high note and we wish them and the coaches all the best for next year.

Lovett – 2 v Whitefield – 0, 4/12/08

In the season’s first match, Whitefield handled a short-handed Lovett side with relative ease. From the opening kick-off it was evident that Lovett was intent on avenging the loss. Much like the Pace game from the evening before, Lovett controlled play from the start.

The first half produced many excellent plays on offense and defense. Early in the half, Jack Hall crossed to Andrew Bleke whose strong, left footed shot was deflected to Will Diesley who followed, but Whitefield saved. Whitefield countered with several chances of their own, but was repelled by Stephen Joy who played another excellent game as he has all season long. Whitefield’s free kick specialist lined up for a free kick just outside the Lovett penalty area – his kick cleared the wall, but Joy made a spectacular save.

At the other end, a throw-in to Jack Hall resulted in a quick shot to the near post, but it was well saved by the Whitefield keeper. A few moments later, a Harrison Dykes’ free kick from just inside midfield was played to Will Freihofer who fed Hall in front of the net. With his back to the net, Hall juggled the ball twice, turned and fired a quick shot, but the Whitefield keeper was in position for the save. A minute later, Eddie Nam hit Sam Roberson with a brilliant heel pass. Sam raced in on goal and collided with the keeper. Dan Hall then took a ball down the left wing and angled in for an excellent shot. Despite all of Lovett’s chances, the halftime score was 0 – 0.

The second half produced a lot of end-to-end attacks. Jack Hall broke through the Whitefield defense and took a good shot which was saved. Whitefield countered with an attack, but a Teddy Rodts’ sliding tackle snuffed the opportunity. At the 31 minute mark, Stephen Joy came well out of the goal to make a spectacular save. Lovett went back on the attack highlighted by a Dan Hall run down the right wing, eluding two defenders and passing to brother Jack for a shot that was saved. A few moments later, Andrew Bleke crossed to Freihofer who dished to Jack Hall whose in-box shot went just left. The Lovett offense was starting to jell and a goal seemed imminent.

One minute later, Jack Hall received a throw-in and crossed to Bleke who 1-timed a shot just over the crossbar. Matthew Wohlford collected a loose ball and passed to Charlie Gober who beat a defender and launched a great shot that was saved by the keeper. On a quick counter-attack, Whitefield broke free, but Stephen Joy came well out of the box to snuff the attack. With 9:40 remaining, Jack Hall beat the defense down the right side and sent a cross in front of the goal which got past the keeper. Positioned perfectly on the far side, Eddie Nam collected the cross and slammed it into the net. Lovett 1, Whitefield 0.

Whitefield manufactured its best scoring opportunity a moment later as Stephen Joy came well out for a great save, only to see the ball get behind him right in front of the Lovett goal. As the ball bounced towards the net, Teddy Rodts raced in from his fullback position and cleared it safely out of bounds. As the game clock ticked, Whitefield was desperate for a tying goal, but Michael Gober outhustled the Whitefield defense to win a loose ball, took it down the left wing and passed to Eddie Nam. Nam eluded the Whitefield defense and calmly served a perfect pass to Sam Roberson who finished for the insurance goal with less than a minute remaining.

Lovett v Pace 4/11/08

(pictures to be uploaded later this week)

Lovett started quickly and controlled play with outstanding hustle and aggressiveness. Every Pace pass was contested and Lovett consistently won the 50/50 balls. Similar to last game, the ball stayed in the Pace end and Lovett had several excellent scoring chances. Christian Baker picked up a loose ball just outside the penalty area and struck a powerful low shot, but the Pace keeper was in perfect position for the save. Moments later, Lovett had a series of 3 corner kicks – Jack Hall taking one at the 18 and struck a perfect header which appeared to be on target, but hit the upper right corner of the crossbar. Jack Lally, returning from an ankle injury, anchored the defense and continually thwarted Pace’s attack. As the half was drawing to a close Pace, netted two fine goals on two very athletic plays to take a lead of 2-0.

In the second half, Lovett’s pace of play continued to create chances. Eddie Nam controlled the ball at midfield and delivered pinpoint passes to Lovett’s strikers. Lovett appeared to have an excellent scoring chance as Jack Hall eluded the defense inside the penalty area and was taken down by the defense, but no foul was called. Later, Hall threaded a perfect pass to Andrew Bleke who left if for Will Freihofer who struck a powerful shot just wide. Christian Baker, Harrison Dykes and Sam Roberson played well on the back line. With threatening weather on the horizon, Pace converted a breakaway opportunity to take the score to 3 – 0. Moments later the lightening alarm sounded and, after a long delay, the game ended with 9:46 remaining.

Pace is an excellent team and their victory was well earned, but the two sides are much more evenly matched than the final score would indicate.

Lovett v Westminster 4/8/08

The scoreline of 3-0 to Westminster was unflattering to Lovett who matched their opponents in terms of possession for much of the game but succumbed to good finishing by Westminster's fast and skillful forwards. Stephen Joy was forced into a good early save from a volley and Ryan Salisbury made an excellent saving tackle, unfortunately injuring himself in the process and playing no further part in the game. Lovett certainly missed the defensive presence of Salisbury and Jack Lally while Christian Baker was pushed upfield into attack. Eddie Nam was doing great work upfront and shot over the bar after a good dribble. Westminster's attackers looked increasingly dangerous and after once hitting the post their right wing cut in and shot past Joy to take the lead. Jack Hall the cleared off the line after a goal-line scramble. Hall then moved up into attack and his center was nearly converted. Harrison Dykes was playing an excellent game at the back but could do nothing when a mis-hit shot fell kindly to a Westminster attacker who made it 2-0. Just before half-time Smith Haverty made it 3-0 when the Lovett defense did not deal with a long throw. The second half was an even contest but with no goals. Sam Roberson became more influential and showed great control throughout the second period. He has certainly improved tremendously as a player over the last year and shows great composure on the ball. A header by Will Freihoffer from a Christian Baker corner went just wide. Dan Hall and John Pulliam were brought on to the field and Pulliam made a couple of good clearances. William Anderson was also introduced and played well. There were relatively few more goal opportunities and the game finished 3-0.

Game Highlights – 2007 season

Game Highlights – 2006 Season

Varsity & Junior Varsity Coaches:

Head Coach: Jimmy Jewell

Assistant Coaches:
Gavino Asteghene

Steven Drinkell

Middle School Coaches

Head MS Coach: René Houngblame

Assistant Coach-MS - Bruce Johnson

Varsity 2008 Season Player Totals
Player	GOALS	ASSISTS
Jack Hall	11	6
Sam Roberson	5	-
Andrew Bleke	2	2
Will Freihofer	2	2
Eddie Nam	1	4
Joe Bailey	1	1
Stuart Kenny	1	1
Tyler Decker	1	-
Dan Hall	1	-
John Pulliam	1	-
Matthew Wohlford	1	-
Christian Baker	-	1
Austin Mills	-	1
Teddy Rodts	-	1


Date	Lovett	Opponent
2/12/08	3	Wesleyan - 3	T
2/14/08	2	Paideia - 1	W
2/15/08	1	Pope - 6	L
2/19/08	4	Clarkston - 1	W
2/21/08	rainout	GAC -	---
2/23/08	1	Lee County - 1	T
2/28/08	2	McIntosh – 3	L
3/3/08	8	Mt. Paran* - 0	W
3/11/08	2	Woodward - 1	W
3/13/08	1	Pace* - 2	L
3/27/08	0	Whitefield* - 5	L
4/1/08	0	Walker* - 7	L
4/4/08	rainout	Holy Innocents -	--
4/8/08	0	Westminster -3	L
4/11/08	0	Pace* - 3	L
4/12/08	2	Whitefield* - 0	W
4/14/08	8	Mt. Paran* - 0	W
4/15/08	1	Walker* - 6	L