All- Conference and All- Area Teams

Congratulations to Luis "Boca" Esquivel, Second Team All- Woodland Conference and Jose Roque, First Team All- Woodland Conference and Honorable Mention All- Area.

Woodland All- Conference Team

FIRST TEAM

Forward: Mariano Suaso, Greenfield; Tim Lancina, Shorewood; Paul Marx, New Berlin West; Tyler Nickerson, New Berlin Eisenhower; Nico Zabala, Wauwatosa West. Midfield: Zach Freding, Shorewood; Erik Graber, Shorewood; Jose Roque, St. Thomas More; Sam Krenzien, Wauwatosa West; Luke Sisler, Greendale. Defense: David Czerwinski, Pewaukee; Micah Kust, New Berlin Eisenhower; Aaron Cranfill, New Berlin West; Chris Kartheiser, Shorewood; Tyler Ross, Wauwatosa West. Goalie: Jacob Bye, Whitnall.

SECOND TEAM

Forward: Geordin Panagopoulos, Pewaukee; Ryan Schwister, Pewaukee; Thomas Knezic, Grendale; Torin Fendos, Greendale; Luis Esquivel, St. Thomas More. Midfield: Luke Weisemann, Pewaukee; Colin Linsmeier, Pewaukee; Charlie Dillett, New Berlin West; Steve Poulos, New Berlin West; Jesus Cisneros, Greenfield. Defense: Jake Walker, Wauwatosa West; Chris Samosky, Whitnall; Taylor Kolata, Greendale; Shawn Markham, Greendale; Jake Meka, Pewaukee. Goalie: Mike Wedeward, Pewaukee.

HONORABLE MENTION

Midfield: Chris Steffes, Cudahy / St. Francis. Defense: Jeremy Windt, Cudahy / St. Francis; Kevin McMurtagh, Brown Deer. Goalie: Ryan Zachow, New Berlin West; Kelly McMahon, Shorewood.

Player of the Year - Zach Freding, Shorewood.

All-Area Team

FIRST TEAM

Philip Suprise, sr., F, Milwaukee Pius: All-State first team last two seasons. Classic 8 Conference player of the year last two seasons. Scored 54 goals and 25 assists in 2008, despite being double- and triple-teamed all year. Has 115 career goals, believed to be a state record. Led Popes to sectional final. Area player of the year in 2007. Will play at Division I Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. One of the great scorers in state history; scored more than 100 goals in four years of high school, even though he played only a few matches as a freshman because of a broken foot.

Alberto Valle, sr., forward, Milwaukee Marquette: All-State first team. Greater Metro Conference first team. Twenty-five goals, nine assists for Division 1 state champion Hilltoppers. Scored game-winning goal in hard-fought, 1-0 overtime match against Homestead in state semifinal. "Without a doubt, was one of the top forwards in the state," Marquette coach Steve Lawrence said. "Most of the attention was on Robbie (Boyd), who freed things up for Alberto, and he made the most of it." Has not decided on a college.

Billy Vranek, sr., forward, Whitefish Bay: All-State first team. North Shore Conference first team. Twenty-two goals, eight assists, seven game-winning goals. Three-year starter for the Dukes, who reached sectional semifinals. "Very cerebral player who knows how to play both with his back to the goal as well going forward," Whitefish Bay coach Michael Kops said. "A versatile player who helped lead a very deliberate attack for us this season. Going to be a great asset to the college team that gets him."

Robbie Boyd, sr., midfielder, Milwaukee Marquette: Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association player of the year. All-State first team last two seasons. Greater Metro player of the year. Ten goals, 12 assists. Led team to Division 1 state title. Area player of the year. Committed to University of California-Santa Barbara.

Kevin Ferron, jr., midfielder, Brookfield Central: All-State first team. Greater Metro first team. Ten goals, seven assists to lead Lancers in both categories. "Extremely creative player; a perfect number 10," Central coach Jon Mroz said. "Dangerous on the dribble or with penetrating passes. Tremendously quick. I wouldn't trade him for any other player in the state."

Sean Gilbert, sr., midfielder, Arrowhead: All-State first team. Classic 8 first team. Twenty goals, five assists. Team captain who helped the Warhawks stay ranked in the top five almost the entire season. "Outstanding one-vs.-one player who is difficult to defend," Arrowhead coach Jeff Staus said. "One of the best finishers I've coached."

Andrew Wiedabach, sr., midfielder, Homestead: All-State first team. Received substantial support for state player of the year. North Shore player of the year. Twelve goals, 10 assists. Led Highlanders to Division 1 semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Marquette, 1-0, in overtime. Will attend UW-Milwaukee. "Explosive one-on-one player," Wauwatosa West coach Mike Parulski said. "Made his teammates better. Outstanding stats and played an exceptionally difficult schedule. Took over games."

Aaron Cranfill, sr., defenseman, New Berlin West: All-State second team. Woodland first team, voted top defender in conference. Outstanding work rate, Parulski said. Extremely adept at winning balls at any spot in the field. Will attend Marquette.

Mark Haas, jr., defender, Milw. Marquette: All-State first team. Greater Metro first team. Five goals, one assist. Anchored backline for state champion Hilltoppers. Led a defensive group that allowed only seven goals.

Steven Perinovic, sr., defender, Kettle Moraine: All-State second team. Classic 8 first team. Ten goals, one assist. Captain and three-year starter. "One of the most committed soccer players I have ever coached," Kettle Moraine coach Greg Prospero said. "Values hard work and inspires others do the same." Will attend University of Kentucky.

Dan Donovan, sr., goalkeeper, Milw. Marquette: All-State first team. Greater Metro first team. Allowed only six goals all year. Had 20 shutouts, despite playing a brutal nonconference schedule against some of the top teams in the nation. "He made the saves he needed to make all year," Lawrence said.

SECOND TEAM

Forwards - Jeff Aviles, sr., Brookfield East; Andy Fox, jr., Arrowhead; Jake Geiger, sr., Sussex Hamilton; Gabe Genovesi, jr., Homestead; James Weber, soph., Hartford.

Midfielders - Zach Freiding, sr., Shorewood; Luke Goodnetter, jr., Brookfield East; Steve Hampton, sr., Brookfield East; Sam Krenzien, jr., Wauwatosa West; Andy Ksobiech, sr., Muskego; A.J. Patterson, jr., Menomonee Falls; Austin Robb, sr., Milw. Pius; Austin Toth, sr., Milw. Pius.

Defenders - Matt Frederick, sr., Brookfield Central; Jake McDermott, jr., Milw. Marquette; Brad Meissner, sr., Arrowhead; Ryan Nuechterlein, sr., Cedarburg; Kyle Peterson, jr., Arrowhead; Nate Watson, sr., Brookfield East.

Goalkeepers - Kevin Henneck, sr., Homestead; Jake Zyvoloski, sr., Port Washington.

HONORABLE MENTION

Forwards - Jeff Collins, sr., Kenosha St. Joseph; Frank Delgado, sr., Lake Geneva Badger; Michal Flejsierowicz, sr., Marquette; Marc Glidden, jr., Racine St. Catherine's; Aaron Horvat, fr., Catholic Memorial; Tim Lancina, sr., Shorewood; James Mahoney, jr., Kettle Moraine; Ryan Schwister. sr., Pewaukee; Brendan Sheely, sr., Brookfield Central; Mariano Suaso, sr., Greenfield; Nico Zabala, soph., Wauwatosa West.

Midfielders - Alden Bennett, jr., Catholic Memorial; Charlie Hoover, jr., Whitefish Bay; Robert Jarosz, sr., Marquette; Jacob Kream, sr., Brookfield Central; Mike Lenz, sr., Racine St. Catherine's; Kinkade Lo, sr., Sussex Hamilton; Alejandero Puente, soph., Racine Prairie; Ryan Rice, sr., Cedarburg; Jose Roque, St. Thomas More; Mike Scherer, jr., Germantown; Michael Schlecht, jr., Mukwonago; Luke Sisler, sr., Greendale; Danny Waller, sr., Arrowhead; Riley Wiener, sr., Muskego; Brian Wright, sr., Marquette.

Defenders - Mike Bauer, jr., Brookfield Central; Brock Menard, soph., Marquette; Kellen Muldoon, sr., Milw. Pius; Dan Nelson, sr., Marquette; Derek Rayburn, jr., Brookfield East; Jason Rogers, sr., Nicolet; Nikola Savic, sr., Milwaukee Hamilton.

Goalkeepers - Jacob Bye, jr., Whitnall; Joseph Gardner, sr., Milwaukee King; Max Jentsch, jr., Arrowhead; Matt Johnson, sr., Brookfield Central; Mitch Lawrence, sr., Sussex Hamilton; Marcos Perez, sr., Kenosha Tremper; Josh Rohde, soph., Waukesha West.

STM Boys Soccer Now on Twitter!!!

Yes, that's right.  The St. Thomas More boys soccer team is now one Twitter.  I realize that the season is over and that posts will be scattered, but add us at http://twitter.com/STMSoccer.  You'll have to create a Twitter account, but it's easy and they are very useful for getting information out quick and easy.

Also I need some ideas for posts for the future so that I can keep the blog going throughout the entire year.  If you have any ideas comment the blog or email me at cbranger4@gmail.com.

Thank you, all ideas help.

Indoor Statistics as of November 7th

Record 1-2
Total Goals for- 8
Total Goals Against- 8
Goal Differential (0)

Goals Scored By
Cal Branger- 2
Kyle Putney- 2
Brad Vajgrt- 2

Alex Rucka- 1

Nathan Karabon- 1


Goalie Stats
Matt Ziems- 0 Shutouts and 1 Goals Against in 1/2 game.
Brad Vajgrt- 1 Shutouts and 0 Goals Against in 1/2 games.

Erick Caballero- 0 Shutouts and 7 goals against in 2 games.

Last Two Games

Bayview Blast- 1 0- 1

Okonomowoc- 1 2- 3

Bayview Blast- 1 1- 2

The Fire- 1 3- 4

Next Game

Sunday November 16, 2008 @ 10:00 am against Dragon Slayers 

Varsity Soccer Year in Review

The St. Thomas More boys soccer team are now officially done for the year.  The season ended when the varsity season was ended last Thursday by University School of Milwaukee in the Sectional Sem- Finals.  The varisty season didn't go as most had thought it would, but the boys had an overall good year and being regional champions for the third straight year.  The boys had lost of guys last year to graduation, but had some key players returning; Kenneth Arya, Dan Hansen, All- Conference Honorable Mention last year, Jose Roque, All- State Honorable Mention and Second in voting for Woodland Conference player of the year, John Malisweski, John DonDero, Miguel Frias, Matt Cheaney, and Tyler Shultz.  The boys also added freshman Luis "Boca" Esquivel to there team.  The boys were expecting a lot from John DonDero and Jose Roque who last combined to score 20 plus goals for the Cavilers and Jose was one of tens players to watch in the area.  Well, things didn'st go as planned.  The boys had touble finishing all year and that would end up being there down fall in the end.  A bright spot for the boys defeating conference rival Wauwatosa West 3-2.  The boys finished 3-7 in the Woodland Conference and 9-16 overall.  They scored 25 goals on the year. 

Final Statistics

Goals Scored By
Miguel Frias-5
Luis Esquiveal- 5
John DonDero- 3
Matt Cheaney- 3
Kenneth Araya- 3

Jose Roque- 2
Manny Lopez-1
Evan Johnson- 1

Goalie Stats
Dan Hansen- 4 Shutouts and 18 Goals Against in 14 games.
Erik Caballero- 0 Shutouts and 3 Goals Against in 3 games.
John Stahr- 0 Shutouts and 1 Goal Against in 1 game

Grades

Offense- B

Midfield- B+

Defence- A-
Goalie- A-

Corner Kicks- A-
PK- A

Free Kicks- B+

Fitness- B

Non- Conference- B

Conference- B-

Coaching- A

It's Final......

The St. Thomas More boys soccer team lost yesterday to number one seed University School of Milwaukee.  The boys played a good game, but the ball wasn't going there way.  The half ended 0-0, but in the second half University School got a few lucky balls and and capatilized, defeating our boys 3-0.  In the locker room Coach Tommy had a few words,  "The best team doesn't always win", and he's absolutley right.  We'll have a great team next year!!!  Finals soon!!! Next year information will be given to you when it is available.

St. Thomas More   0 0- 0

University School 0 3- 3

Session 1 Indoor schedule

U15 16 BOYS SILVER
1. The Fire (Sucevic)
2. Bay View Blast (Karabon)
3. Dragon Slayers (Joost)
4. FC Milwaukee Orange (Storts)
5. VIkings (Eastman)
6. Oconomowoc Panthers (Hammers)


DAY DATE TIME FIELD TEAMS
Sun October 26, 08 5:00 PM 2 2 v 4
Sun November 2, 08 6:00 PM 1 6 v 2
Fri November 7, 08 9:00 PM 1 1 v 2
Sun November 16, 08 10:00AM 2 3 v 2
Fri November 21, 08 8:00 PM 1 2 v 5
Fri November 28, 08 7:00 PM 2 4 v 2
Sun December 7, 08 6:00 PM 2 2 v 6

Indoor Soccer Statistics as of October 26th

Record 1-0
Total Goals for- 5
Total Goals Against- 1
Goal Differential (+4)

Goals Scored By
Cal Branger- 2
Kyle Putney- 2
Brad Vajgrt- 1

Assists By
Cal Branger- 1
Kyle Putney- 1
Nathan Karabon- 1
Matt Ziems- 1

Goalie Stats
Matt Ziems- 0 Shutouts and 1 Goals Against in 1/2 game.
Brad Vajgrt- 1 Shutouts and 0 Goals Against in 1/2 games.

First Indoor Game of the Year

It was the boys first indoor game of the year and because a bunch of the boys are on varsity they had only seven players, one sub. The went into the game thinking that they were going to lose and that the game would be a practice game. They were thankfully wrong. The boys were the first on the board against the FC Milwaukee U15 team, on a goal by Brad Vajgrt. FC added a goal of there own and the game was tied up at one, but not for long, Kyle Putney added a goal assisted by Nathan Karabon. The teams went into half time with the Thomas More boys up by one. The second half started and the boys were clearly tired, but didn't give up. Cal Branger scored a goal assisted by Matt Zeims to give the boys insurance. Then with about six minutes left Max Klig got injured, we all hope he's alright. The Cal Branger added another goal assisted by Kyle Putney, about 15 seconds later Kyle got his second goal assisted by Cal Branger. And that's how it would end the Thomas More boys winning 5-1. There next game is next Sunday night at 5:00pm at Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex. Full Scedule up soon!! Statistics also up soon!!!

St. Thomas More Regional Champions!!!!

The #3 St. Thomas More Cavaliers have won too great games the past week and they are on there way to the Sectional Semifinal Thursday v. #1 University School of Milwaukee team @ University school at 4:00pm.

There opening game last Thursday they played the short handed Whitefish Bay Dominican team @ Croatian Park. Dominican got on the board first with a goal a few moments into the game. The boys wanted it to be an excited game and didn't tie the game up until late in the first half off a goal by Matt Cheaney. The game ended tied and it took to overtimes before in the 98th minute off an assist by Matt Cheaney, Kenneth Arya finished. The boys stormed the field knowing they would be playing there foe, Kettle Moraine Luthern.

St. Thomas More 0 1 0 1- 2
Dominican 1 0 0 0- 1

The boys were played the Regional Championship game on Saturday at University School against the team that ended there run last year, Kettle Moraine Luthern. They played 10o minutes and there was no score. They went into a shoot out that St. Thomas More won 5-4, making them Regional Champions. Advancing them against #1 University School.

St. Thomas More 0 0 0 0- 0
Kettle Moraine Luthern 0 0 0 0-0
Shootout- Thomas More 5, Kettle Moraine Luthern 4

....And that's it..........

The JV boys ended there fantastic season on Saturday at the Muskego Invitational. The boys had lost there first to games in the tourney, but had one more game left against there conferences foes, Whitnall. The boys scored to quick goals by Connor Jonas and Jake Key. Connor would later add to more goals to complete the hat trick!!! And Gil Malisweski added another/

St. Thomas More 2 3- 5
Whitnall 0 0- 0

The Season Finals/ Totals

The boys had a fantastic season only losing 4 games. The only possible downer on the season had to have been there 0-4-1 out of conference record. The boys finished 8-0-3 against Woodland Conference opponents scoring 30 goals and only allowing 4 goals!!! Both Erik Caballero and John Stahr played goalie for the boys all year. They both allowed only 2 goals in the conference season. Erik had 7 shutouts on the year all against conference opponents.
A number of players on the JV team scored led by Connor Jonas an James Komorowski with 6 apiece. Here's the totals; Connor Jonas- 7, James Komorowski- 6, Luis Gagos- 5, Brad Vajgrt- 3, Jake Key- 3, Enrique Murguia- 2, Gil Maliszewski- 2 Priscillion Soaverdra- 1, Cal Branger- 1, Nathan Karabon- 1, Kyle Putney- 1.
Scores
St. Thomas More 0
Pius XI 1

*St. Thomas More 0
New Berlin West 0

St. Thomas More 1
Wisconsin Lutheren 1

*St. Thomas More 2
Shorewood 1

*St. Thomas More 7
Brown Deer 0

*St. Thomas More 2
Eisenhower 1

*St. Thomas More 1
Tosa West 1

*St. Thomas More 1
Pewaukee 1

*St. Thomas More 2
Greendale 0

St. Thomas More 0
Mukowanago 5

*St. Thomas More 5
Cudahy 0

*St. Thomas More 2
Greenfield 0

*St. Thomas More 2
Whitnall 0

Muskego Invitational

St. Thomas More 0
Lake Geneva 1

St. Thomas More 0
Muskego 3

*St. Thomas More 5
Whitnall 0


*= conference opponent
bold= denotes winner


Final Grades

Goalies- A
Defenders- A+
Midfielders- B
Offense- B+
Coaching- A+

Thanks to Matt Foeshe and Scotty Fellows for coaching us this year. We all had a great fun year!
Were going to miss you Foeshe and good luck in Honduras!!


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