The players of the Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) got a chance to settle back in at home last weekend, but many of the young Hounds sides were still in action even without hitting the road for another tournament.
RDA sides hosted matches at both Highmark Stadium and Montour Junction on Sunday, while others, such as the 2008 East Boys, took to other fields around western Pennsylvania with great success.
The 08 East Boys swept a pair of Great Lakes Alliance matches, winning the club’s only Saturday game by a 5-0 score over Perrysburg SC (Ohio) on a neutral field before notching a second win Sunday at FC Pittsburgh, 4-1.
The Saturday win featured some good goalkeeping by Ty George to keep Perrysburg off the board early, as the Hounds battled to a 1-0 halftime advantage. The goals started flying in the second half, as Kollin Maxey scored twice, and Cole Radcliffe, Braden Crowe and Ian Natale to round out the scoring. Natale had a pair of goals of his own in Sunday’s win, and McAlister Steele and Brody Baker helped finish off the two-win weekend.
In Sunday’s ECNL matches at Highmark Stadium, the 07 Girls took a commanding win over the Western New York Flash, 3-0. Mia Deramo, Sierra Dupre and Helena Walker all scored in the win, which was another good step forward for a side that still has room to improve and hit their peak as the season rolls on.
For a more complete rundown of the RDA action each week, don’t forget to check out the Live Results page for scores and updates.
Sunday, Oct. 18
In ECNL play at Highmark Stadium:
• The 07 Girls still have room for improvement but handily issued a 3-0 defeat to the Western NY Flash. Mia Deramo, Sierra Dupre and Helena Walker scored to earn the three points.
• The 08 Girls failed to deal with a pair of set pieces and fell behind to the WNY Flash. Emme Kline pulled a goal back, but the Hounds were unable to rally and fell to their northern opponents, 4-1.
In Pre-ECNL play at Montour Junction:
• It was a difficult day for the 10 Girls, who started off their first match against Cleveland Internationals in good form. Some later-game lapses cost them in a 3-0 defeat, and things got more difficult when the injury bug struck later in the day, ruling out a handful of players during a 4-0 loss to the Western NY Flash.
In Great Lakes Alliance play:
• The 08 East Boys built on Saturday’s performance with another win, 4-1 on the road at FC Pittsburgh. Ian Natale scored twice in the morning win, while McAlister Steele and Brody Baker added the other goals.
• The 09 East Boys gave a game effort but couldn’t put their chances into the net in a 3-1 loss to Croatia Jrs.
• The 07 East Boys were tripped up by FC Pittsburgh, 6-1. Kyle Hospodavis notched the consolation goal for the Hounds.
Saturday, Oct. 17
In Great Lakes Alliance play in Erie, Pa.:
• Ty George provided great goalkeeping for the 08 East Boys to keep Perrysburg SC (Ohio) at bay, and the Hounds came alive with a dominant second half to turn a one-goal halftime lead into a 5-0 win. The Hounds got a pair of goals from Kollin Maxey and individual strikes by Cole Radcliffe, Braden Crowe and Ian Natale in the win.
