U-10 INFERNO

3-2-2

INFERNO - MHD VS. Beverly - T 4-4

Marblehead’s U10 Inferno Off to Roaring Start 

Marblehead's U10 team Inferno made a strong first showing tying with one of the league’s toughest competitors, Beverly.   Beverly was first on the board but Marblehead’s Megan McC. answered Beverly’s first goal, when she stole the ball, dribbling halfway down the field on a breakaway and nail one, tying the game 1-1.  Inferno's offensive pressure continued when Eve R. fired a shot off the boards allowing Olivia E. to score on the rebound making it 2-1.  Despite a tough Inferno defense, Beverly answered quickly tying it up before the end of the first half.  Marblehead first half goaltender Elise J, had a tremendous first showing ripping the ball out of enemy territory, clearing goal kicks halfway down the field. 

In the 2nd half:   It was a back and forth matchup of these two teams. Megan R. on offense kept the pressure on, setting up a beautiful corner shot for Eve R. who capitalized making it 3-2.  Beverly answered quickly tying the game with less than 5  minutes remaining. 

Beverly's intense pressure did little to rattle 2nd half Marblehead goalie Diamond B. in the second half, her quick reflexes and diving saves kept Inferno in the game and frustrating Beverly’s offense. The final 4-4.

This years Inferno players are:  Kaelyn A., Diamond B., Juia D., Olivia E., Mariah E., Amanda G., Elisa J. Megan McC., Katie P., Hayli P., Lucie P., Eve R., and Megan R

Bye week

Marblehead U-10 Team Inferno faced a tough Danvers

Marblehead U-10 Team Inferno faced a tough Danvers opponent on Saturday.  Marblehead opened the scoring quickly at the 2 minute mark with a goal from Hayli P setup by Kaelyn A. Danvers countered with 3 goals taking the lead at 3-1.  With 4 minutes left in the first half, Elisa J blasted one making it 3 to 2.  Now just one goal behind and just two minutes later,  Julia D placed a brilliant direct kick into the upper left corner tying the game 3 all.  Spectacular saves throughout the first half by Lucie P gave Marblehead the confidence they needed for the second half.
 
Marblehead’s scoring momentum carried over into the second half with two quick goals from Elisa J and Lucie P allowing Marblehead to take a 5-3 lead.  Olivia E setup Diamond B on a two-on -one rush to make the game 6 to 3.  Elisa J was awarded a penalty shot and she did not disappoint the Marblehead fans scoring the team’s first hat trick , giving Marblehead another goal and expanding the lead to 7-3.  Even though Marblehead scored 6 unanswered goals, Danvers did not give up.  They were able to score twice more, but Julia D held her ground in goal for the second half, allowing Marblehead to stay ahead by two.  The final score was 7 to 5--a big win for Marblehead.

Marblehead Inferno Remains Undefeated
 
In the first  25 minutes against a formidable opponent, Julia D. scored the only goal in the first half giving Marblehead 1 goal lead over Lynnfield. Amanda G. recorded the first half shutout which included denying a heavy onslaught of shots in the final minutes of play. Lynnfield found their rhythm early in the second half tying the game 1 all. However, 5 minutes later, Lexi B. setup her twin sister Maeve B., giving Marblehead the 2 to 1 advantage.  Lynnfield would tie the game at two 90 seconds later, but that was all Marblehead goaltender Olivia E. would allow in the second half.  Julia D. showed some magic recording a hat trick in leading Marblehead to a 4 to 2 advantage with 7 minutes remaining.  Thirty seconds later Kaelyn A. continued offensive pressure, setting up Eve R. for the score.  In the final minute of play Katie P. drove one home solidifying the 6 to 2 advantage.   Team Inferno is in first place!
 

10 team Inferno beat Swampscott Saturday to remain undefeated

 

U-10 team Inferno beat Swampscott Saturday to remain undefeated on the season.  Lucie P. blistering shot opened the scoring 4 minutes into the game.  She was joined by Eve R. who leveraged the boards to outsmart the defense drive one into the back of the net.  The first half two to nothing shutout was backstopped by goalie Megan R.. The practice of swapping goalies continued as Kaelyn A. looked ominous in net for the second half.  Megan did not wait long to show her offensive skills and found the back of Swampscott’s net 2 minutes into the half.  Swampscott countered, but Elise J. would show she could score from way outside the box with her long range power. Swampscott countered again, but with 48 seconds left Elise put the game away with the final score of 5 to 2.