Larger text
Smaller text
Carlynton cliips Vincentian boys soccer in shootout
• Jeannette softball team looks to continue its impressive run
• Deer Lakes baseball team continues to thrive
• Ford City baseball marks 50th anniversary of first section title
• Alle-Kiski notebook: Highlands coach Zendarski stepping down
By Jerry Clark
Published: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 8:58 p.m.
Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013
When Mitch Riehle took over the Vincentian boys soccer program, he inherited a talented core of players, many of whom he previously had coached as children.
The team was primed for a run at a title with talents like Mike Haberman, John Michael DiDonato, Alec Costa, Corbin Costa, Nick Bensics, Nick Giltrow and Ethan Andolina.
The Royals enjoyed a 10-4 regular season, riding a nine-game winning streak at one point, but the team dropped three of its last four, including a 2-1 decision in the opening round of the playoffs in a shootout against Carlynton.
“It was a disappointing loss, and I felt we could have played better,” Riehle said. “We played them in the preseason and scored in the first minute of the (playoff) game. Then, we started to play sloppy. Communication lacked, and we had problems passing and funneling. I thought we were the better team; we just weren't mentally prepared.”
The game was tied, 1-1, at the half, and Haberman was hit with his second yellow card, forcing him to sit out and giving Carlynton a man advantage.
After the loss, Riehle reflected on his talented group.
“I will miss the seniors. Four of them I coached since fourth grade,” Riehle said. “They are a talented group skill wise.”
The coach already is looking toward next season and said the group coming back is talented and has the ability to work well together.
“We had a good season, and now, we will look to next year,” Riehle said.
Jerry Clark is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-779-6979 or jeclark@tribweb.com.
Most Popular Stories
- Kovacevic: It doesn’t have to be this hard
- Steelers rookie moves on after PSU scandal
- Penguins blow late lead, fall to Senators in 2OT
- Goalie Anderson stands tall in Senators’ victory over Penguins
- Facial recognition technology moving toward identifying almost anyone
- Pirates notebook: McCutchen scratched with soreness in right knee
- Lawrenceville native strives to fly from world’s wonders
- Man attacked by dog in Carrick cemetery
- Militaries’ growing use of ground robots raises ethics concerns
- Penguins notebook: Vitale a no-go
- Hundreds of races, but light turnout expected for primary in Westmoreland
You must be signed in to add comments
To comment, click the Sign in or sign up at the very top of this page.
Subscribe today! Click here for our subscription offers.
