Eagles flying high at the right time?

Chazy had another strong season finishing 12-0-0 in Division II of the Northern Soccer league. But the Eagles were at their best at the end of the season, a good omen as they get set to enter sectional play, hoping to take home another state championship.

Senior Brandon Laurin capped his spectacular Chazy career in grand style, notching hat tricks in the last three games of the regular season, and scoring 11 goals in his last four games.

But he isn't doing it alone. Over the past four games, Chazy outscored Willsboro, E'town, league runners-up Lake Placid and Westport by a total of 25-0. In their last seven games of the season, the Eagles allowed only one goal, while burying 46 of their own shots.

Once the postseason begins, their domination of the league won't matter, as one loss will end the year. But the #1 ranked Eagles seem to be peaking at the right time, and will hopefully be able to carry over their strong finish into the state playoffs.

2012 schedule

The season gets underway on Labor Day weekend, with the Frankie Garrow memorial tournament. Chazy defeated Canton 4-0 in the first game of the season.

Here's the complete schedule:

Frankie Garrow Memorial Tournament

 Friday 8/31 - Canton @ Chazy 11:00a - W 4-0 (1-0-0)
 Saturday 9/1 - Beekmantown @ Chazy (Championship) 7:00 -

Monday 9/10 - NAC @ Chazy 6:00 -

Wednesday 9/12 - Chazy @ E'Town 4:30 -

Friday 9/14 - Chazy @ Seton 4:30 -

Wednesday 9/19 - Willsboro @ Chazy 6:00 -

Friday 9/21 - Chazy @ Lake Placid 4:30 -

Monday 9/24 - Westport @ Chazy 6:00 -

Tuesday 10/02 - Chazy @ NAC 4:30 -

Thursday 10/04 - E'Town @ Chazy 6:00 -

Tuesday 10/09 - Seton @ Chazy 6:00 -

Thursday 10/11 - Chazy @ Willsboro 4:30 -

Tuesday 10/16 - Lake Placid @ Chazy 6:00 -

Thursday 10/18 - Chazy @ Westport 4:00 -

Chazy defeats Willsboro for section VII championship!

Chazy wins the sectional championship again with a 2-0 win over Willsboro on November 6th.


Game summary from the Chazy Soccer Alumni Facebook page:
"Another cold, clear night setup for another close battle as the Eagles took on the Warriors in the Sectional Final on the turf field at PHS. Jitters and the turf controlled much of the game, as both teams had a hard time settling down the ball. Chazy struck first at the 31:30 mark of the first half, only to have the goal called back on a disputed offside call. However, just 18 seconds later, Kyle McCarthy converted a nice head ball off a beautiful corner kick taken by Jordan Barriere to give the Eagles the lead, 1-0.

The first half ended with Chazy holding approximately 2/3rds of the possession. The second half started out very spirited by both sides. Willsboro conceded a penalty kick at the 1:40 mark because of a ball being handled inside the 18 yard box. Jordan Barriere would take the PK, only to be thwarted by Willsboro keeper Cody Sayward.

Willsboro took that momentum and marched down the pitch and scored what they thought was the tying goal at the 4:21 mark. This goal, too, was called back on a disputed offside call by the same official who called back the earlier Chazy goal. The score remained 1-0 Chazy.

The score stayed that way, in great part due to Warrior keeper Sayward making save after save on very good scoring opportunities. Finally at the 35:58 mark in the second half, Kaleb Snide powered a shot through Sayward's hands and barely across the goal line. Insurance for the Eagles, en route to their 28th Section VII Sectional Title. Final score 2-0.

Earlier in the day, the Chazy Lady Eagles won the Section VII Class D title with a 2-0 victory of their own. Goals by Hannah Laurin and Astrid Kempainen paced the way for the unbeaten Eagles. This year, the girls have outscored their opponents 91-0-- an outstanding achievement!

Both squads go on to play the Section X Champions, yet to be determined. Way to go Eagles!