2008 U14 Girls All-Star Team
The Caledon All-Star Girls, soccer team were the U13/14 champions at
the 2008 Aurora, John Traganitis All-Star Soccer Tournament.

Standing, left to right, Corine Symons, Russell Imrie (assistant coach),
Samantha Bozzelli, Lauren Thomas, Julie Vaughan, Carolyn Withrow,
Samantha Morris, Tiana Payne, Meghan McFadyen, Kathryn Steller,
Pat Martino (coach). Sitting, left to right, Marisa DiLeo, Kendal Merrill,
Elyse Todd, Jordy Martino, Allison Imrie, Kim Langford, Brittany Benevides.
Not pictured, MaryAnn Steller (manager), Arjaena Sahota (injured).

FIRST GOAL….FIRST WIN…. FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

A weekend filled with firsts for the Caledon All-Star Girls, an amazing
feat in less than 48 hours! They had a great weekend competing in the
U13/14 girls division of the 13th Annual 2008 Aurora,
John Traganitis All-Star Soccer Tournament.

Many first time all-stars came together this year to join a few returnees
and form the team. Off to a slow start, but improving with each game, it took
the girls eight games over the summer to gel and find their confidence as
a team. In this tournament, Caledon finished the round robin undefeated and
tied for first with victories over Barrie and Woodbridge, but had to settle for
second place based on goal differential. The quarter finals proved to be a nail
biter as the girls advanced on penalty kicks after surrendering a very late
goal to a determined Woodbridge squad. Playing with only a one hour break
due to the shoot out, they came away with a 1 – 0 victory over Unionville in
the semi-final game. A very tired but excited and extremely determined group
of girls now focused on the finals and the first place team. A first half goal by Caledon was the only incentive this squad needed to band together and push themselves to secure a 1 – 0 defeat over host club Aurora. A complete team
endeavor was highlighted by the tireless and cohesive efforts of defenders,
Samantha Morris, Tiana Payne, Samantha Bozzelli and Lauren Thomas.

In the 5 games played, they gave the opposition little to shoot at, surrendering
a mere 2 goals in all. Midfielders, Julie Vaughan (call up), Corine Symons,
Brittany Benevides, Kendal Merrill, Kim Langford, Allison Imrie and
Marisa DiLeo supported at both ends of the field with constant pressure
and creative efforts while contributing 4 goals. Forwards, Carolyn Withrow,
Elyse Todd, Meghan McFadyen and Kathryn Steller made the most of all opportunities by turning many of them into chances and as a result adding
another 3 goals. Keeper Jordy Martino was solid when called upon, prompting
the referee’s committee to select her as the U13/14g Division “Player of the Tournament”. Absent from the tournament due to injury was Arjaena Sahota.

The club, coaches and parents are very proud of you all for your efforts and subsequent accomplishments. This weekend’s biggest accomplishment may
have been the affect that the girls had on the Woodbridge team. The girls pride themselves on the sportsmanship they exhibit each time they take to the field,
win or lose. It is obvious that the positive attitude the Caledon girls had displayed
the day before must have had a huge impact on an opposing team as a Woodbridge parent was overheard saying “now that’s what I call sportsmanship”. After what must have been a disappointing quarter final shootout loss, amidst the very loud Caledon celebrations, a voice from the Woodbridge side was heard saying “Quick let’s make the bridge for them first”. As they went through each others bridges, it was clear to see that there were only winners on that field and no losers.
WELL DONE LADIES!