NJ State Christian Schools Team Chess Tournament

NJ State Christian Schools Team Chess Tournament

ACA competed in the NJ State Christian Schools Team Chess Tournament on Saturday and won first place, making them the champions in both the middle school and elementary divisions. Both A teams went undefeated throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players representing ACA!

Middle School: Phillip Mastoridis, Christy Lamastra, Marco Pascetta, Billy Scanlon, Towan Skinner, Sabrina Burrell, Missy Civile, Kayla Jenny

Elementary: Dimitri Capello, Matthew Civile, Matthew Lutes, Asia Johnson, Thomas Wardle, Jonathan Strong, Kyle Jenny, Christiana Onimus

Last Game of the Season

October 23, 2008
The girls took the field for the last game of the season hoping to accomplish an undefeated season, with only 9 starters due to starting sweeper Sabrina Burrell being out with a stomach virus. Dominique Lieze and Allison joined in so the girls wouldn't be out numbered but again the eagles had no subs. Megan Lutes scored on an assist by Julia Marshall and ACA took the lead. Pilgrim Academy later tied it up and took the lead in the middle of the second half. This was the first time all season the girls were losing a game. The girls battled on but were unable to regain the lead. Although they were disappointed to give up the undefeated season, their hard work and determination in the midst of setback after setback is to be commended. Great season girls!!!!

Girls Face More Adversity in The Final Week of The Season

October 21, 2008
Kayla Jenny joined Angelina Lieze and Christy Lamastra on the sideline for the final week of the season due to a fracture in the growth plate of the foot that the ER doctors had originally missed. Eighth grader Allison DePhilipo helped out by playing with the team in the final two games. Despite the loss of yet another starter the eagles started the week strong with a 9-1 victory over The Christian Academy. Megan Lutes and Jullilet Pollock acheived hat tricks in the game scoring 3 goals each. Mary Byarm scored on an assist by Grace Delonis and Marissa Capello and Missy Civile both scored their first goals of the season. Great job girls!!!

Tough Game for Boys

The ACA boys soccer team lost a tough game against The Christian Academy last Thursday, Oct.9th by a score of 4-1. The lone ACA goal was scored after Phillip Mastoridis fired a rocket that was blocked by TCA's goalie. The ball bounced out of the goalie's hands into the path of Matthew Hilton, who booted the rebound perfectly. Nice shot Matt! Our boy's gave a great effort and played tough through the entire game.

Wounded Eagles Achieve 5-0 Shutout

Without two injured starting forwards and no team substitutes available for the second straight game, the girls soccer team took the field at The Christian Academy in Brookhaven, PA on Thursday afternoon. Regular defensive back Juliet Pollock again started up on the front line and had an incredible game scoring two goals and assisting in two additional goals. Megan Lutes, still suffering from a knee injury, went down early in the game and was unable to play most of the first half. She was replaced by Dominique Lieze who although not a member of the team again offered to suit up and play if needed. Megan was able to return to the game for the second half, then went on to score two goals. Marissa Capello earned her first assist of the season and Mary Byarm also scored. Keeper Kayla Jenny, still suffering from an elbow injury, provided strength in the mid-field while Missy Civile started her fourth straight game in the net. Missy did a fantastic job and truly earned the shut out making multiple saves, even during the final moments of the game. The defense, led by stopper Grace Delonis, played with heart and determination and is congratulated on achieving their second shut out of the season.

Girls Give 100% To Compensate the Loss of Two Starting Forwards

The girl's soccer team pressed on to preserve their undefeated season without injured starting forwards Angelina Lieze and Christy Lamastra. Julliet Pollock, who usually starts as a defender, joined the front line as right wing and assisted a goal. Megan Lutes had the other assist. Mary Byarm scored both goals. Stopper Grace Delonis returned to the line-up and did a fantastic job. Halfback Marissa Capello provided some much needed strength in the mid-field. Since the team was without substitutes, Dominique Lieze helped out by suiting up and waiting on the sidelines to be available if needed. She was needed late in the 2nd half when injured left wing Megan Lutes needed to come out. The team spirit and the school spirit is to be applauded!!! With several substitues on the sideline, Kings Christian was able to rotate their players every few minutes to keep them well rested and fresh. Unfortunately for the eagles, Kings scored the tying goal on a corner kick with just 30 seconds left on the clock. Final score: 2-2. Way to press on eagles!

Girls Win Tough Battle Despite Injuries

The girls soccer team has suffered some major injuries in the last few games. When they took the field at Pilgrim Academy on Tuesday they were without defenders Grace Delonis and Juliet Pollock and completely without substitues. Missy Civile started her second game in goal due to injuries to the regular goalie, Kayla Jenny. The team pulled together and everyone gave 100%. The hard work paid off, and Angelina Lieze and Megan Lutes were both able to score on assists by Christy Lamastra. Late in the second half, Christy suffered a knee sprain on a collision with a defender and was unable to play the last 7 minutes. The eagles continued to battle hard playing 10 v 11 and maintained the lead. The speed and hustle of defender Subrina Burrell was key in the victory. All were relieved when the final whistle blew with ACA on top 2-1.

A WIN VS. CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN

Our boys did it again! Hungry for another win, the entire team contributed to a 4-1 victory over Cumberland Christian. The goals were scored by Phillip Mastoridis, Tyler Wardle, Joey Gorka, and Matthew Hilton. Phillip Matoridis assisted one of the goals and Billy Scanlon assisted twice. Towan Skinner blasted a penalty kick from outside the Goalie's box that was an inch from scoring, but bounced off the top post. Nice shot, Towan! Defensively, our boys were able to out-hustle and shut down their offense for all but single goal scored late in the game. Every player should be proud of their contribution and effort. WAY TO GO BOYS! This victory brings the boys record to 2-3.

Boys vs. Kings Christian

The boys were shut out 4-0 by Kings Christian last week despite a strong effort by both our offense and defense. This brings the boys record to 1-2.

ACA Boys vs. Atlantic Christian

The Aca Boys Soccer team lost 7-0 to an excellent Atlantic Christian team. Atlantic was able to field a team team of 7th and 8th graders who were older and significanly larger than our ACA squad. Our boys made us proud by battling through a tough game and never gave up. Keep your heads up boys, it was a great effort!

Girls Extend Their Undefeated Season

Megan Lutes scored 2 goals as the girls soccer team shut out Cumberland Christian Monday afternoon. Missy Civile did a great job in the goal, earning the shut out. Angelina Lieze and Mary Byarm also scored bringing the final score to 4-0. Congratulations girls!!!

Victory Over King's Christian

The girls soccer team played through the rain Thursday and came out on top with a 4-1 victory over King's Christian. Mary Byarm, Christy Lamastra, Angelina Lieze and Megan Lutes all scored for the eagles. Kayla Jenny did a fantastic job in goal and was just minutes from recording a shut out despite a foot injury that occurred late in the first half when she sustained a second injury diving for a ball that made it through for a goal. Way to play tough girls!

Girls Win-9/18/08

Congratulations to the girls soccer team for a 4-2 win over Atlantic Christian. The eagles gave up a goal early in the game, but tied it up on a penalty shot by Christy Lamastra late in the first half. Defenders Juliet Pollock, Grace Delonis, Sabrina Burrell, and Shaina Strong fought hard to keep the ball on the offensive side of the field. The hard work paid off. Christy scored a second goal with an assist by Julia Marshall. Angelina Lieze then scored two goals of her own.

Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Both Celebrate a Win

The boys soccer team opened their season with an impressive 3-1 win over Cumberland Christian. The win was the result of an outstanding effort by the entire team. Billy Scanlon recorded 17 saves in goal. Goals were scored by Joey Gorka, Phillip Mastoridis, and Tyler Wardle.

The girls soccer team opened up with a great game against Cumberland Christian on Tuesday. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Christy Lamastra scored on an assist by Angelina Lieze. Great job girls!