Walled Lake Central Vikings

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Monday April 28

The Livonia Churchill Chargers came to visit the
Vikings ranked #2 in the State and having out scored
their previous opponents (30) to (7). Central was still
missing 6 players due to injury. Junior Shelby Varwig
was in goal for Taylor Comiskey and proved
to be solid. Her first test came barely into
the 2nd minute and the heat would stay on
most of the match. She faced (6) shots-on-goal in
the first half. The Chargers scored the first goal
at 18 minutes on their 5th shot
which culminated from a very pretty 4 pass play
that began just outside the 18. For the remainder
of the half Central’s Defense was able
to hold Churchill to only 1 shot which
deflected off the post.
The 2nd half was almost a mirror image of the first.
The Chargers possessed the ball very well and
applied heavy pressure early. Central’s best
opportunity was on a foul clearly committed
in the penalty box. The Direct Free Kick was
placed outside the line and the Vikings just missed converting. Varwig saw (7) shots-on-goal in the first
29 minutes including a Penalty Kick. The Viking Defense played inspired led by 4 year starting
Senior Full Back Jenna Wiekhart. Jenna left the
match with 18 minutes remaining
with a Yellow Card for retaliation. Her frustration was evident being the only Senior available for the previous
162 minutes of play. Her passion motivated the Vikes
to fight on. The 6th shot was a great individual
effort that rebounded out off the far post
and was finished smartly by a following
Charger (true to their name sake) for their 2nd goal
at the 69th minute. Churchill out-shot Central (13) to (2). Considering their circumstances this was a moral victory for the Vikings in spite of the loss.

Be Proud…Go Vikes!

Results:

Walled Lake Central Vikings: (0)
Livonia Churchill Chargers: (2)

Jr. Shelby Varwig: (9) saves, (2) stops

Record:

(4) wins, (4) losses, (2) ties (over-all)
(4) wins, (2) losses, (2) ties (WLAA)
(2) wins, (2) losses, (1) tie (Lakes Div.)

Friday April 25

Viking Soccer lost Friday Night to
Farmington Harrison (2) to (0).
They play Livonia Churchill tonight (Mon. 4/28) at home.

Go Vikings!

The Vikings faced the Hawks at Farmington
Harrison in a Friday night match-up. Harrison
came out very physical pressuring early
and often. Their best chance of the first half
came on a Direct Free Kick at the sixth minute
that hammered the cross bar from outside 25 yards.
The rebound was cleared by Central’s defense
creating a quick counter attack that gave
the Vikings their best chance for the night.
Junior Heather Eberline ran onto the loose ball,
carried it 1/4 of the field, and under pressure
launched a long dropping shot that wrung off
the Hawks cross bar. Heather also made
(1) save and (1) stop after replacing
Shelby Varwig (who had 1 save) in goal
with 15 minutes remaining in the half.
Harrison put a shot off the post and
had a shot blocked by Viking Junior,
Center Back, Taylor Pond. Sophomore

Goal Tender Taylor Palermo saw her first
varsity action when she took over Central’s
net for the second half. She made (2) saves
and (2) stops. The Vikings have played
progressively harder desperation soccer
however the plague of injuries eventually
took its toll. Taylor Comiskey, out with a
concussion suffered in Wednesday’s match,
joined her other Senior Captains Lauren Kelly
and Sam Echols along with Sophomore
Striker Aly Haney on the bench. The Hawks
scored their first goal in the 54th minute.
Their second came off a headed Corner
Kick at the 60th minute. Harrison out shot
Central (8) to (4).

The Vikings will regroup
over the weekend as they prepare to face
Churchill, Northern, and Hartland next week.

Let’s Go Vikings!

Results:

Walled Lake Central Vikings: (0)
Farmington Harrison Hawks: (2)

Jr. Shelby Varwig: (1) save
Jr. Taylor Pond (Def.): (1) save
Jr. Heather Eberline: (1) save, (2) stops
Sm. Taylor Palermo: (2) saves, (2) stops

Record:

(4) wins, (3) losses, (2) ties (over-all)
(4) wins, (1) loss, (2) ties (WLAA)
(2) win, (1) loss, (1) tie (Lakes Div.)

Wednesday April 23

The Viking Girls traveled to face one of
their most challenging Division opponents,
the Spartans of Livonia Stevenson.
Central entered the match in its bleakest
roster situation which would become
even worse. In addition to missing their
top 2 goal scorers from last season,
Lauren Kelly, this year’s scoring leader
(5 goals td), would be unavailable due
to a knee injury. It was immediately apparent
however that the Vikes were determined
to compete in spite of their circumstance.

The Spartans put their first shot on frame
at the 3 minute mark. Taylor Comiskey,
the WLC Goal Keeper, stopped that
shot-on-goal and (3) more along with
breaking up (4) opportunities in the first half.
The Vikings dogged determination on defense
kept the match scoreless. Stevenson out shot
Central (4) to (1), had many scoring opportunities,
and several good chances but Central
never gave up. The Viking’s best chance
came in the second half on a well struck
Direct Free Kick. Freshman Melissa Seymour
beat the Spartan keeper from outside 30 yards
but the ball sailed just over the cross bar.
Comiskey would make (2) additional stops
in the second to earn consecutive shut-outs
and the 4th for the season. Her final stop was a
heroic diving grab in heavy traffic. The ensuing
collision forced her to leave the game
at the 60th minute with a head/neck injury.
She was replaced by Junior Shelby Varwig
who stood tall and saved the draw. Freshmen
Erica Hosey and Kelly Sanders were called
up for their first varsity action and both
performed very well. Central showed with out
question that they have heart and play to win.

Let’s Go Vikings!

Results:

Walled Lake Central Vikings: (0)
Livonia Stevenson Spartans: (0)

Sr. Taylor Comiskey: (4) saves, (6) stops

Record:

(4) wins, (2) losses, (2) ties (over-all)
(4) wins, (1) loss, (2) ties (WLAA)

Monday April 21

The Lady Vikings defeated Plymouth Salem
with their first of (2) shots.
Senior Captain Lauren Kelly took a
Direct Free Kick from 32 yards out left of goal
at the 11th minute. She struck the ball
on the first touch toward the far post,
bent it around the Rock’s Keeper, and under
the crossbar to net the only goal of the match, unassisted. Lauren was also a strong presence on Defense
from her Center Midfield position. Central’s goal
tending saw its highest number of challenges
to date as the Rocks out-shot the
Vikings (7) to (2). Captain Comiskey earned
her 3rd shut-out of the season
with (7) saves (2 of them brilliant)
and (6) stops that broke up quality opportunities.
She was very active in commanding
the back line which was able to hold
the narrow lead and secure the win. Go Vikings!

Result:

Walled Lake Central Vikings: (1)
Plymouth Salem Rocks: (0)

Sr. Lauren Kelly: (1) goal
Sr. Taylor Comiskey: (7) saves, (6) stops

Record:

(4) wins, (2) losses, (1) tie (over-all)
(4) wins, (1) loss, (1) tie (WLAA)

Wednesday April 16

The Lady Vikings defeated John Glenn (8) to (0).

The Rockets held their own for the first 20 minutes
making it difficult for the Vikings to get
a quality shot. Then at the 24th minute
Megan Czarnowski found the back of the net off
a rebounded free kick taken by Lauren Kelly.
About 1 minute later Brooke Gustufson
was credited with a score when her shot
was deflected by a Rocket Defender into her own goal.
Lauren Kelly ended the scoring in the half with her
first goal of the match in the 38th minute
assisted by Melissa Seymour’s crisp pass.

Melissa got the second half route underway
at the 47th minute with 2 consecutive goals
only 60 seconds apart. Both goals were set up
by beautiful ball handling and passing
by Lauren Kelly. Lauren then capitalized with
her second goal unassisted at the 50th minute
when Brooke Gustafson’s shot was mishandled
by the Rockets. Marley Tisdall joined the fun
with her first goal of the season assisted
by Stephanie Ghannam at 54 minutes.

Not to be left out Taylor Comiskey turned
her net over to Heather Eberline with 20 minutes
remaining. Heather made the only save
required for Central to secure the third shut-out
of the season. Taylor went to work on
the field dazzeling the opponents, her team mates,
and fans alike with some impressive moves,
heavy paced crosses, and cleaver runs.
Brooke fed Taylor a perfectly
placed pass and Taylor finished her show
with her first goal of the year and ended the match
18 minutes early with a text book dropping laser to
the far upper 90.

The Vikings play Salem at home Monday April 21st at 7:00.
Go Vikings!

Result:
Walled Lake Central Vikings: (8)
Westland John Glenn Rockets: (0)

Jr. Megan Czarnowski: (1) goal
Jr. Brooke Gustafson: (1) goal, (1) assist
Sr. Lauren Kelly: (2) goals, (2) assists
Fr. Melissa Seymour: (2) goals, (1) assist
Jr. Marley Tisdall: (1) goal
Sr. Taylor Comiskey: (1) goal
Fr. Stephanie Ghannam: (1) assist

Record:
(3) wins, (2) losses, (1) tie (over-all)
(3) wins, (1) loss, (1) tie (WLAA)

Monday April 14

The Vikings faced the Knights at Walled Lake Northern
The contest proved to be all that is expected
from the bitter rivalry. Central came to the match
with its attack in its worst condition so far
missing both Sam Echols and Aly Haney
but they came determined to win.
Northern was able to exploit a defensive error
by the Vikings in the 19th minute and scored
the games only goal on their first shot.
Central’s defense answered and from that point
the battle was even. The Vikings defending
was relentless and together with great control
from keeper Taylor Comiskey never gave up
another quality chance. Central’s counter
attack created better opportunities but was
unable to finish. The Knights had the edge
in possession, passed more efficiently,
and Payj O’Shea was brilliant in goal denying
the Vikings best efforts. The result went
(1) Nil to the Knights.

The rematch is set for Thursday May 1st at Central.
Let’s Go Vikings!

Result:

Walled Lake Central Vikings: (0)
Walled Lake Northern Knights: (1)

Record:

(2) wins, (2) losses, (1) tie (over-all)
(2) wins, (1) loss, (1) tie (WLAA)

Wednesday April 9
The Vikings maintain possession of the “Boot”
winning the annual battle against WLW (1) to (0).

Play was rough and tough as one would expect
from the rivalry. Much to Western’s credit
they controlled possession most of the middle
of the match in spite of playing a man down
from about the 16th minute due to a Red Carded penalty. Western’s Goal Keeper, Jessica Gatton,
made (5) saves on the night including a
point-blank rocket from Viking Sophomore
Aly Haney with (5) seconds left in the half
to keep the match even.

Central increased pressure
and pace as the match wore on but with a
battered attacking line struggled to score.
Viking defending deserves kudos for all
but stopping an aggressive Warrior attack
allowing only (1) shot in the second half.
Freshman Melissa Seymour scored the game winner
with a brilliant touch shot off a well passed ball
by Junior Carly Rose in the 71st minute.
Taylor Comiskey gets her second shut-out
stopping (4) shots-on-goal and squelching multiple
attacks handling crosses and flighted balls
exceptionally well.

On to Northern Monday for the “Battle of the Shield”
and the second leg of the City Championship.
Let's Go Vikings!

Result:
Walled Lake Central Vikings: (1)
Walled Lake Western Warriors: (0)

Fr. Melissa Seymour: (1) goal
Jr. Carly Rose: (1) assist
Sr. Taylor Comiskey: Shut-Out (4 saves, 9 stops)

Record:
(2) wins, (1) loss, (1) tie (over-all)
(2) wins, (0) loss, (1) tie (WLAA)

Monday April 7

The Lady Vikes traveled to Plymouth
to take on the Wild Cats.
Central’s offense had their work cut out for them
with veteran Senior Captain and last season’s
goal scoring leader, Sam Echols, out for up to six weeks
with a severe ankle sprain and a few other key attackers recovering from injury who were not at 100%.
Plymouth scored first on a missed mark in the
penalty box at the 18th minute.  At that point
the Viking Defense answered. They gave up
only one quality chance to Plymouth the remainder
of the match. Senior Goal Keeper Taylor Comiskey
was there to make the save. Lauren Kelly
was the stand-out for the Vikings.
The Senior Captain played 80 minutes,
was every where on the pitch, and
scored the equalizing goal in the 39th minute
assisted by Brook Gustafson. Run-of-play
was even until Central increased pace late
and created more scoring opportunities
but was unable to put a quality shot on frame.
The match ended in a (1) to (1) tie.

Let’s go Vikings!

Result:
Walled Lake Central Vikings: (1)Plymouth Wild Cats: (1)

Sr. Lauren Kelly: (1) goal
Brook Gustafson: (1) assist

Record: (1) win, (1) loss, (1) tie (overall)
(1) win, (0) loss, (1) tie (WLAA)

Wed. April 2, 2008

The Lady Vikes made their first road trip of the season and defeated Wayne Memorial (6 – 0).
The weather was perfect for soccer and the new synthetic pitch at Wayne was fast.
Senior Sam Echols had (2) goals (in the 6th and 56th minutes) and (1) assist before leaving the match with an ankle injury.
Senior Lauren Kelly scored (1) goal unassisted (at the 19th minute) and (1) assist.
Juniors Carly Rose, Brook Gustafson, and Freshman Malissa Seymour each scored (1) goal (at the 36th, 60th, & 77th minutes respectively). The goal was Seymour’s first varsity tally.
Freshman Stephanie Ghannam and Junior Megan Czarznowski
had (2) and (1) assists respectively.
Central out shot the Zebras (17-1). Senior All-State stand out Keeper Taylor Comiskey saw little action but was at the ready
to handle several mix-ups, like the veteran she is, to take the season's first shut out.

The Vikings travel to Plymouth
Monday April 7th for a 7:00 match.

Result:

Walled lake Central Vikings: 6
Wayne memorial Zebras: 0

Sr. Sam Echols: (2) goals (1) assist
Sr. Lauren Kelly: (1) unassisted goal (1) assist
Jr. Carly Rose: (1) goal
Jr. Brook Gustafson: (1) goal
Fr. Malissa Seymour: (1) goal (first varsity goal)
Fr. Stephanie Ghannam: (2) assists
Jr. Megan Czarznowski: (1) assist

Record:

1 win – 1 loss – 0 tie (over-all)
1 - 0 - 0 (WLAA)

Monday March 31

The 2008 WLC Viking’s season home opener was originally scheduled for Wednesday March 19th vs South Lyon of the Kensington Valley Conference.

Lady Viking Soccer opened at home last night
(Monday March 31st) against South Lyon.
There was an hour delay to the start due
to thunder and lightening. The match was played
under a constant heavy rain.

The Vikings had a definite edge through the first half.
The best chance ended with Aly Haney putting the ball in the back of the net but the goal was called back on a questionable delayed offside.

The second half continued with Central controlling run-of –play, time-of-possession, and scoring opportunities however South Lyon was able to find the mark first with a 40 yard lofted shot to the far post at about the 55th minute.
Central rallied back with heavy pressure forcing the Lion’s goal keeper to make several good saves to deny an equalizer. The match was hard fought by both sides in difficult conditions but was not with out further controversy.

With about 15 minutes remaining Sam Echolls was fouled hard in the penalty box and the AR signaled the foul immediately which would have resulted in a penalty shot but it was waived off by the Center Referee.
South Lyon scored its second goal with about 2 minutes remaining. The match ended 2 - Nil.
Go Vikes!

Result:
Walled Lake Central Vikings: 0
South Lyon Lions: 2

Record:
WLC: 0 win – 1 loss – 0 ties

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