State Cup
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2007 State Cup Columbus, OH, May, 2007 – The Columbus
based Eagles Soccer Club earned one State result, a Runner Up, and four Final Four teams total, including a fourth consecutive championship trophy for the U17 boys during the 2007
Ohio South State Soccer Championships this year. During the State Cup matches, the U17 Boys Black defeated the Gahanna Arsenel-Blue 8-0,
Loveland Crush 4-2, Worthington United-Blue 4-0, Ohio Elite SA 3-1, and
Warrior SC-Elite 3-1. Over the course of the Cup tournament, the team scored a total of 22 goals while allowing only 4 against.
The boys are presently nationally ranked #15 in the National Soccer Rankings and #19 in GOTSOCCER.
The U18 boys also had a strong outing, earning Runners Up in their quest for the State Cup. The club is also proud to anounce that 4 other Eagles teams made it to the Final Four, with even more playing their way into Elite Eight play. Congratulations to all of the boys, girls & coaches on their hard work!
2006 State Cup Columbus, OH, May, 2006 – The Columbus based Eagles Soccer Club earned Three State results total including another repeat championship trophy during the 2006 Ohio South State Soccer Championships played in Dayton, Ohio. The u14 girls recently recaptured the Ohio South State Championship in dominating fashion. The final took place in Dayton, Ohio. On the way to the top the squad out-scored their five opponents 21-2, winning 3-0 in the championship against Miami Township soccer club. Their success is not just an overnight accomplishment, Overall, the teams record stands at 53 wins 3 losses and 6 ties this year with an incredible 9/10 tournament championships for the season. Coach Matt "Oggy" Ogden said: "This is a special team with special players, we can wait for the regional tournament - we're looking forward to taking on the best teams in the region".
The U16 Boys, Now three-time defending State Cup Champions. The team has fared well on the Regional stage and advanced to the Regional semi-finals before losing in a shoot-out to the National Runner-ups. The team is comprised of players all over greater Columbus, as well as Springfield and Bloom Carroll. The team has competed in the Midwest Regional League- Premier Division all 3 years as well. They compete against some of the strongest clubs in the country. The team competes in tournaments and college showcases all over the United States, including Florida, Missouri, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, etc. This team is considered one of the top team in Region II. At U-17, they will be traveling to the likes of tournaments such as the METRO College Showcase, Disney College Showcase, Las Vegas Showcase, and Blue-Chip Showcase. Congratulations on your State Cup win!
The Eagles U19's finished as finalists in the State tournament. They were given the wild card to Regionals. At regionals we lost to javanon 3-1 who went on to win the National Championship. It was a good game for all but 3 minutes when they made us pay for our mistakes. We went on to tie Minnesota with 5 seconds left in the game. We also played them with 10 men. On the final day we lost to the Ohio South State Champs(OFC) 2-1. We went to Regionals with 12 men. I'm very proud of the men who committed themselves to this team. - Coach Willy Merrick
2005 State Cup Columbus, OH, May, 2005 – The Columbus based Eagles Soccer Club earned 2 championship trophies during the 2005 Ohio South State Soccer Championships played in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Eagles U-15 boys and U-13 boys defeated opponents representing the best select soccer clubs throughout south-central Ohio. “This is a prime example of the quality of soccer currently played in the Columbus area.” Said Andy Kessinger, Director of the Eagles Soccer Club.
The U-15 boys defeated Warriors SC 3-1 to take the cup. During the regular season, the boys play in the Premier Division of the National League. This year, the team attended the following tournaments: CASL- Raleigh, NC, Disney Classic- Orlando, FL, President's Day Tournament- Phoenix, AZ, NIKE- Dublin, OH, and the Pacesetter- Toledo, OH. Team members include: Travis Wall, Kit North, Austin Miller, Alex Gilmer, Aaron Stan, Kevin Anderson, Tyler Shroyer, Ben Andrew, Kris Arnold, Lucas Eichorn, Takeshi Hirao, Matt Lampson, Stefan Latham, Sean Moritz, Sean Ryan, Derek Sebert, and Drew Gilbert. Take note of those names college coaches! The U-15 boys are coached by Chris Duff, former two-time 1st Team All American at Ohio Wesleyan University. Duff joined the Eagles following a 7 year professional career, and several years as a college level coach.
The U-13 boys defeated COSA Express 1-0 to earn their State Cup. The U-13 boys are coached by Willy Merrick, who is no stranger to statewide recognition. He recently took his Thomas Worthington High School boys to their own State Championship.
2004 State Cup Columbus, OH, May 16, 2004 – The Columbus based Eagles Soccer Club took home 3 championship trophies from the coveted 2004 Ohio South State Soccer Championships played in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Eagles U-15 boys, U-14 boys and U-12 girls defeated opponents representing the best select soccer clubs throughout south-central Ohio. “This is a great day for the Eagles Soccer Club, and a tremendous endorsement of the quality of soccer currently played in the Columbus area.” Said Andy Kessinger, Director of the Eagles Soccer Club.
The U-15 boys repeated as State Cup champions defeating Ohio FC 2-1. This is the third consecutive year that Coach Tom Sprout has led the U-15 team to the final championship series. Sprout brings a lengthy track record of successful soccer coaching experience including serving as the Assistant Coach for Westerville High School (1988-1990), and the Head Coach of the Upper Arlington High School Varsity Men’s Soccer program from 1991-1998.
The U-14 boys defeated Sycamore Arsenal 5-0. The U-14 boys are coached by Chris Duff, former two-time 1st Team All American at Ohio Wesleyan University. Duff joined the Eagles following a 7 year professional career, and several years as a college level coach.
The U-12 girls victory represents the first time an Eagles girls select soccer team has won the State Cup Championship, and breaks a recent trend of dominance in the girl’s division by teams from Cincinnati and Dayton. The championship comes on the heels of the U-12 Eagles girls winning the 2004 Northern Ohio Cup Tournament held April 24-25 in Lodi, Ohio, and consolidates their position as the premier girls U-12 soccer team in Ohio. The girl’s team is coached by Jen Plante, a former Ohio State Women’s Soccer standout, and the Big 10 Freshman of the year in 1996.
2003 State Cup
This has been a banner year for the Eagles Soccer Club. Four of our teams have earned results in state cup play. The U11 and U13 boys both made it to the final four, the U18 Girls made the final and are now 2003 State Cup Runners Up, and finally, we take our hats off to Tom Sprout and his U14 Boys - the 2003 State Cup Champions. Here's their story...
Fall 2003 the new U14's and their Coach set a lofty goal - we are going to win state cup this year! The team enters its regular season play, full of quality opponents. As if that is not enough to test their metal, they enter high level tournaments against some of the nations best including The Chicago Magic. During the Nike Cup they reap the rewards from playing all of those tough games. The Eagles boys down the #8 team in the country (the Carmel Cosmos), and win the tournament! "From there, things really started to click for the boys" - said Coach Sprout.
May 11th - its time to try to realize that pre-season dream. The State cup tournament is here. Game one, Worthington United 1, Eagles SC 4... Game two, Daytons United Rapids 0, our U14's 1... Game three, Ohio FC Azzurri 1, team Eagles 4! On to the FINAL! The Blast FC came ready for battle and lead much of the game by as many as two goals. Coach Sprout knew his boys had the ability to come back - they proved coach right, evening the game at 2-2 in the last ten minutes of regular time. And that is the way it ended, even up. Anyone who knows soccer knows the pressure of overtime. The fatigue, the confidence shaking stress. Our boys were not to be denied. One minute into overtime, the Eagles scored the golden goal for the win - Their dream had come true! Our U14's are State Champions!
Congratulations to Aaron, Jordan, Jake, Chris, Tito, JC, Tanner, Ted, Steven, Dan, AJ, Tyler, Patrick, Bryan, Daryl, David, Evan, Coach Tom Sprout, Asst. Mark Murphy, and Director Andrew Kessinger. Your positive spirit and love for the game shine bright and true!
Our U18 Lady Eagles make the final. Earn runner up spot! Well done ladies!
