
The Hunter Herricanes U-15 girls team advanced to the State
Cup Finals after an electrifying win over the Warminster Hurricanes,
5-1 in East Petersburg, Lancaster County on May 6, 2007.
The Herricanes, reached the semi-finals after winning their bracket
in the EPYSA Challenge Cup Competition. Throughout the tournament
process which began April 1, 2007 every member of the team contributed
to their advancing.
The Herricanes defense was led by sweeper, Ali Naughton and marking
backs, Mallory Mugnier, Victoria Zucker and Carli Fitzgerald.
Stellar goal tending by Jackie Kershaw and solid mid-field play
by Alex Caiazzo, Maggie Meakim, , Christie Kershaw, Gillian Capper
and Molly Seefried propelled Hunter's flanks and forwards into
good scoring positions. The flank mid-fielders led by Meghan McGovern,
Alyssa Kress, Coleen Joyce and Ariel Malis provided support for
the Herricanes strikers, Bethanne Goldman, Katie Gallagher and
Anna Bocchino.
In the semi final game goals were had by Meghan McGovern, Alyssa
Kress, Gillian Capper, Katie Gallagher and a penalty kick by Ali
Naughton.
Unfortunately, on May 20, 2007 at West Chester's Delacey Complex
the Herricanes lost to Lanco United 3-0. The score was tied 0-0
at half time and two well placed goals by Lanco sealed their victory.
This is the furthest any girls team has ever made it in state
cup competition from the Hunter Soccer Club. Congratulations to
the Herricanes. The team is coached by father and son duo, Ralph
& Raphael Bocchino.