PWSI Toys for Tots Tournament - 2010

The U-16 Nike Boys traveled to northern Virginia over the Labor Day weekend to participate in the PWSI Toys for Tots Tournament. The Nike Boys started with a 1-0 win over the NVSC Thunder 94 with the only goal being scored by Brett. Ben celebrated his birthday in style with a pair of goals in the Nike Boys 2-0 win over SYA Alliance in the second game of the day. Sunday kicked off with much of the same. Wes scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over BRYC 94 Elite to give the Nike Boys a 3-0 record after the Bracket games.
In the Semi-Final the Nike Boys took on the SASA Revolution 94 Blue (that is a mouthful). A tight game early on was broken open in the second half when the SASA keeper blocked two shots from Brett but could not hang on to either one. The rebounds by Ben and Augie gave the Nike Boys a 2-0 win and a spot in the Tournament Final against PWSI Courage 94 Red.
In the Final injuries took their toll on the Nike Boys. With only one substitute left on the bench the Nike Boys battled on against the PWSI team and wave after wave of Courage subs. The game was 0-0 at the half but fatigue set in and the Courage took a 2-0 lead. The Nike Boys refused to quit and Wes put the team back in the game with a goal to make it 2-1. This was the only goal given up by the PWSI team in the entire tournament. The Nike Boys battled on but a very late goal gave the PWSI team the game and first place in the tournament.
The Nike Boys scored 7 goals in 5 games. They allowed only 4 goals (3 against PWSI) and Austin had 3 clean sheets. It was a great showing by this team that has only been together a few weeks. Great job coaching by Carey. Also a good chance for the parents and players to get to know one another. Great weekend boys. On to the VCCL and State Cup!

VA RUSH U-16 NIKE BOYS

The new VCCL season gets underway this coming weekend. The VA Rush U-16 NIKE Boys team has warmed up with the Sun Cup and the PWSI Tournament. The NIKE Boys won both games the first day of the Sun Cup before the remainder of the tournament was rained out.
The NIKE Boys traveled to Northern Virginia for the PWSI Tournament the first weekend in September 2010. The NIKE Boys won their first three games and won their bracket. The NIKE Boys continued with a 2-0 win in the Semi-Final before falling to PWSI in the Final.
More details, video and photos coming up. Keep up with the U-16 NIKE Boys on the NIKE BOYS BLOG!