Sept. 20
Bucks men’s soccer defeated
the Raritan Valley Lions on
Sept. 20 in overtime. The score
was 2-1.
Co-captain Eugene Harmon
recovered from being shaken
up earlier in the game to score
the winning goal in an overtime
thriller.
The Centurions record coming
into the game was two wins
and two losses. The Centurions
have beaten the Lions (W2-L2-
T1) the previous two times
including a postseason elimination
last year.
The first half featured the
two sides exchanging equal
pressure and scoring chances,
but remained scoreless at halftime.
The start of the second
half brought more of the sparring
until the 53 minute when
defender Fatorna Greene
scored on a rebound despite a
great initial save by Raritan
Valley goalie Roger Aqui.
The Centurions continued to
stifle the Lions attempts to
score leaving the Raritan sideline
visibly upset. Almost out
of desperation they were
pleading for the referees to call
more penalties on the
Centurions.
The biggest controversy
happened on the field when
defender Sean O’Hagan of the
lions began shouting at the referees
disputing a yellow card
called against him.
Mid fielder Jesus Gregorio
was giving the Centurions fits
all game, but he was kept in
check until 76 minute when he
scored to even the game. The
rest of the regulation only
showcased the two goalies
making great saves to keep the
game tied at 1-1.
Centurion’s goalie Mike
Klimonicz was given the nod
to start ahead of second year
goalie Damon Custer. The
coach’s gamble paid off as
Mike turned back all attempts
from the Lion’s players long
enough for Eugene to end it.
“It was a hard fought game
and both teams really wanted
to win, the defense played hard
all game,” Mike said after the
game. “I knew I had a tight
window to get the ball through
and I was just able to settle it
down and knock it through”
said Eugene.
Centurion’s coach Justin
Boroughs was elated after the
game.
“I think we played well and
showed some things we are
capable of doing as the season
goes on,” said the coach.
Raritan coach Ray O’Hagan,
who again saw his Lions lose
to Justin and the Centurions,
had this to say after the game:
“Bucks deserved the win; they
played aggressively, defended
well, and took advantage of
their chances.”
Sept. 22
The Centurions hoped to
build off the progress they
made during the Raritan win,
but Brookdale from Lindale,
NJ dashed their confidence
with a 6-0 win on Thursday,
Sept 22.
Brook dale is certainly the
class of the conference with a
undefeated record and seven
straight shutouts after their
dominating win against the
Centurions.
Nobody on the Centurions
was able to solve Brookdale
goalie William Tulley.
“I was really impressed with
the way Brookdale’s players
performed and I would rather
not have to play them in the
playoffs.” Said coach Justin
Burroughs.
Sept. 24
Bucks had a strong first half
in the game against County
College of Morris but it wasn’t
enough to stave off another
loss.
Centurion Dan Foley scored
the first goal before half time
making the score 1-0.
However, Bucks was unable
to keep the momentum going
in the second half. Morris
scored four goals over the last
two quarters bringing the final
score to 4-1, and another loss
for the Centurions.