SOCCER: SAUGUS HAS A REASON TO BELIEVE BENEFITS FROM RUN TO HART TITLE GAME.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer Last week, the Saugus High boys' soccer team was clinging to a .500 record. This week, the Centurions head into Foothill League play brimming brim n. 1. The rim or uppermost edge of a hollow container or natural basin. 2. A projecting rim or edge: the brim of a hat. 3. A border or an edge. See Synonyms at border. with confidence. Saugus, which is not at full strength, was a surprise finalist in last week's Hart tournament. If the Centurions can keep that momentum with their lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. intact, they have good reason to believe they'll be in the hunt for a league title. ``We definitely are taking that as an indication of what we can do the rest of the season,'' Saugus coach Seth Groller said of his team's second-place finish Noun 1. second-place finish - a finish in second place (as in a race) runner-up finish finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the at a tournament that included league rivals Hart, Valencia and Canyon. The Centurions lost 2-0 in the final against San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. , but they were within a goal of the City Section power most of the game. This despite two players being out of town for the holidays and several others playing through injuries or sidelined by injuries. The Tigers' final goal was scored in the 76th minute, after Saugus pulled a defender to put an extra man up front. ``They're a good team,'' San Fernando coach Francis Melendez said afterward af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. Adv. 1. afterward - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here . The Tigers are no slouch slouch v. slouched, slouch·ing, slouch·es v.intr. 1. To sit, stand, or walk with an awkward, drooping, excessively relaxed posture. 2. To droop or hang carelessly, as a hat. v. . The defending Valley Mission league champions are the Daily News' top-ranked team and have held opponents to 11 goals through 17 games. ``We know they definitely controlled the tempo in the first half,'' Groller said. ``But the second half, we definitely had some opportunities. We made them sweat. Their coach even told me after the game we made them work. We were pounding on the door. ``To do as well as we did at the tournament, it's something good for us to take into league. We got off to sort of a slow start to the season, but we had injuries and things, and now I think we're coming around.'' Among those playing in pain at the Hart tournament was leading scorer Kyle Ernsberger, who has been bothered much of the season by an ankle injury. Midfielder Nick Chang also hurt his ankle. Midfielder Larry Guizer tried to play through back problems, but he missed a few games and sat out the second half of the final. The Centurions have had a week off to recuperate re·cu·per·ate v. To return to health or strength; recover. after playing five games in three days, and Groller says everyone is healthy and ready to go as league play begins. Saugus (7-5-2) faces Burroughs of Burbank (7-2-2) in its Foothill opener. --Third time's the charm: Saugus and Quartz Hill have met three times this season, and each rematch REMATCH Cardiology Clinical trials–Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance Therapy as an alternative in Congestive Heart failure–related to use of a portable, electric left ventricular-assist system–LVAS–eg, HeartMate® brought better results for the Centurions. After Quartz Hill won 5-1 in a Dec. 8 nonleague match, the teams tied 1-1 during pool play at the Hart tournament. They met again in the tournament semifinals, and Saugus won, 2-0. --Welcome: Today's league openers mark the Foothill debut of several coaches. Hart's Robert Ramirez and Saugus' Groller are in their first seasons as head coach after tenures as assistants. Khris Savage is in his first season at Canyon. Tony Scalercio takes over as Valencia's head coach after coaching the Vikings' girls' team. --Progress: Valencia's 3-1 consolation-round victory over La Salle La Salle, city (1990 pop. 9,717), La Salle co., N Ill., on the Illinois River; settled 1830, inc. 1852. It forms a tricity unit with Peru and Oglesby. Corn, wheat, and soybeans are grown, and cattle and hogs are raised. of Pasadena equaled the Vikings' win total of last season. Valencia's lone in 2004-05 was by forfeit To lose to another person or to the state some privilege, right, or property due to the commission of an error, an offense, or a crime, a breach of contract, or a neglect of duty; to subject property to confiscation; or to become liable for the payment of a penalty, as the result of a . Heather Gripp, (818) 713-3607 heather.gripp(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Saugus leading scorer Kyle Ernsberger, left, is kicked by Chatsworth's Anthony Perez-Santiago (16) as they contend with Chatsworth captain Alfredo Bautista (24) for control of the ball during the Hart tournament. Saugus, although shorthanded, reached the championship, where it was beaten by San Fernando. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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