Women's Varsity
2012 Girls Soccer Varsity and Junior Varsity Tryouts
5/30/12 - 08:36 AM
The Christ the King soccer program will be having soccer tryouts for the 2012 Fall season from 3:00-5:00 PM at Brennan Field in Middle Village located at 136-6157 Lutheran Ave Middle Village, NY 11379. Tryouts will take place from August 20th until August 24th. All students must have an updated Medical on file in order to tryout. No exceptions
Anyone out of the country and returns after August 24 will need to call coach John Fayad 516-851-3955 in order to make arrangements for separate tryouts.
Please bring water and cleats with you to the field and be there 15 minutes early for registration purposes.
Do not come to tryouts out of shape. Returning players are not guaranteed a spot on the team unless they earn it. Newcomers will all be given a chance regardless of their skill level.
Coach John
Viaggio, Rebecca, and Atteloney Sign Letters of Intent
5/5/12 - 11:34 AM
Christina Viaggio and Fabiana Rebecca signed their letters of intent to attend NYIT and Pace University on May 4th, 2012. The All City All Stars led CK to the AA Division crown in 2011 and MSG Varsity was there to report: http://www.msgvarsity.com/optimum/RetrievePremiumContent?id=1PqSE2WAU2fNApO8ohBmZeXlDF7L9avuPFrxW6H9tb0%3D
Peyton Atteloney, also an All City All Star, will attend D1 Howard University in DC. Congrats to all three student athletes.
NY Post Article on Viaggio and Rebecca's Letters of Intent
5/5/12 - 07:23 AM
Drogsler, Viaagio and Rebecca Selected to First Team All Queens 2011
12/11/11 - 02:59 PM
2011 All Queens First Team Selection
CK's own Kristen Drogsler, Christina Viaggio and Fabiana Rebecca were selected to the 2011 First Team All Queens Team.
GK Kristen Drogsler, Christ the King
If there is a player the Royals have to thank for their most successful season in program history it’s their sophomore goalie. Drogsler made three saves, including one of the punch variety, in the final 3:50 to preserve CK’s win over Mary Louis in final after frustrating the Hilltoppers all season.
F Fabiana Rebecca, Christ the King
A knee injury limited her early, but once the speedy Rebecca got going, she was a huge factor in the Royals winning their first CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens title. The senior outran the defense to net the tying goal in the final after Mary Louis had just taken the lead. Rebecca had 16 goals and eight assists.
M Christina Viaggio, Christ the King
With Fabiana Rebecca slowed in the early season, Viaggio carried the load valiantly. The strong-footed senior scored 16 of her 23 goals in the first six games. Viaggio also dished out 10 assists, two of which came in the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens final.
Girls Soccer Season According to the tablet
11/30/11 - 12:12 PM
B/Q Division AA 2011 Champs
Girls Go Where No CK Booters Have Been
Posted on 30 November 2011. by Jim Mancari
If you look up the word “resilience” in the dictionary, you’ll likely find a definition similar to the following: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.
However, you may find a picture of the Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity soccer team next to the word based of their breakout fall season.
The Royals won the school’s first-ever Brooklyn/Queens diocesan title and closed out the year No. 6 in the New York Post’s N.Y.C. final rankings released in mid-November. Playing in the AA division, Christ the King finished the year 11-3-2.
Sixth-year head coach John Fayad led the team, which was made up of only 13 girls. But it was the team’s resiliency that carried them throughout the season.
“Everyone knew what they were supposed to do, their position and what was required of them,” said Fayad. “We had a lot of chemistry on the team, and that was the reason for a good season.”
Fayad had high expectations coming into the season after the Royals lost to Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, in last year’s Brooklyn/Queens semifinals.
Christ the King received strong performances from a variety of players. Senior forward Christina Viaggio led the team with 23 goals in 16 games and also finished second on the team with 10 assists. She returned from the off-season in prime condition, which Fayad noticed immediately.
“I knew she was going to be one of the top players in the city,” he said.
Fayad described senior forward Fabiana Rebecca as “the heart and soul of the team.” This year, she scored 16 goals, which was second on the team. She led the Royals in scoring each of her first three seasons.
While Viaggio and Rebecca supplied much of the offense, Christ the King’s strongest point was its defense. Sophomore fullback Destiny Marino was the team’s most reliable defender and a major reason the team only gave up three goals during the regular season.
Sophomore goaltender Kristen Drogsler was also a major part of the defense. She recorded 10 shutouts and an incredible 0.5 goals against average. Originally a midfielder, Drogsler became the team’s goalie last year through an experiment by Fayad when the team was without a goalie. That move has paid huge dividends.
The Royals only lost one game during the regular season – a 3-0 defeat at the hands of St. Joseph Hill, Staten Island, who wound up being ranked No. 1 in the Post’s poll.
The team had two defining wins during the regular season. The first was 5-0 against Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, on Sept. 14. The Royals had never beaten Fontbonne up until that game.
“That win gave the girls recognition, and they knew they could beat anybody,” Fayad said.
On Oct. 14, they clinched the division with a 2-0 victory over their rival, The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates.
Christ the King met Mary Louis again in the Brooklyn/Queens Championship on Nov. 6. Down 1-0 with less than 10 minutes to play, the Royals tied the game on a goal from Rebecca, set up nicely by Viaggio and sophomore midfielder Francesca Giglio.
In overtime, senior forward Luna Siracusa connected on the go-ahead goal. Drogsler and the defense shut down Mary Louis for the remainder of the game, giving Christ the King its first appearance in the CHSAA state tournament.
While the team was riding high from that victory, it received a gut check just two days before the tournament. Sophomore sweeper Cathy Lume was hit by a car while crossing the street after practice. Though she suffered no broken bones, she was badly bruised and could no longer play.
Lume, the team’s vocal leader, was right there next to Fayad on the sidelines as the Royals took on Nichols School, Buffalo, N.Y., in the state semifinals played at St. Anthony’s H.S., Huntington, L.I. Nichols – known as being one of the state’s strongest soccer programs – won the game 6-0.
The Royals lost the next day to St. Joseph Hill, 4-0, in the tournament consolation game.
Though the team was upset, Fayad reassured the players that they had accomplished something that no other Christ the King team had ever accomplished. The team’s original goal was to make the state tournament, and that’s exactly what they did.
Christina Viaggio, Fabiana Rebecca and the CHSAA Allstars win 4-1
11/20/11 - 09:17 AM
NYC Mayor's Cup 2011
The CHSAA Girls Allstars team beat the PSAL Allstar team on Saturday November 19th by a score of 4-1. CK was represented by Chrstina Viaggio and Fabiana Rebecca. Catherine Pittelli was selected, but was unable to play due to an injury. The game took place at Poly Prep in Brooklyn at 11AM and brought a great closure to a great season.
Christina Viaggio Player of the year nomination- Vote for Christina
11/16/11 - 07:15 AM
Viaggio in the championship game against TMLA
Royal Girls Soccer Team Ranked in NYC for the first time in school history
10/18/11 - 07:26 AM
Sophomore Francesca Giglio
Congrats to the Christ the King girls on being ranked 8th in NYC and 5th for the Catholic High School by the New York Post.
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/soccer/girls_soccer_rankings_O8lDjVwMSMhJPqiHtyxWFL/1
CK tops Mary Louis to claim B/Q title
10/16/11 - 08:35 PM
Fabiana Rebecca made the score 2-0 in the second half
CK vs. TMLA 1-1 Tie to stay on top of the CHSAA AA Division
9/27/11 - 07:51 AM
Sophomore Kristen Drogsler
Christina Viaggio scored in the 17th minute of the first half to give Christ the King the lead in the much anticiapted game against TMLA. Much of the game was played at midfield with the exception of a few TMLA chances that were easily saved by goalie Kristen Drogsler who had an amazing day in goal. TMLA tied the game in the 20th minute of the second half.
Here's the NY Post article:
NY POST PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK: Sept. 12-18
9/19/11 - 08:50 AM
Christina Viaggio Top Performer in week 1
Big second half earns CK first-ever win over Fontbonne
9/15/11 - 07:31 AM
Stopper Naomi Lakhan
The Lady Royals Varsity Soccer Team won their third game after beating Fontebonne Hall Academy at Brennan Field with a score of 5-1. The game was won by a collective team effort starting from the goal keeper Kristen Drogsler to the amazing defensive line featuring Naomi Lakhan, Cathy Lume, Destiny Marino, and Stephanie Abruzzo. The midfielders had the toughest assignments for the game and they delivered a great performance both offensively and defensively. Catherine Pitelli showed her leadership qualities throughout the game and was able to bridge the transition between defense and offense. Francesca Giglio and Stephanie Rivera played pivotal roles in today's win especially on the offensive side. Christina Viaggio scored her fourth hat trick of the season, Luna Siracusa kept the defenders busy at the left forward position and Fabiana Rebecca scored her third goal of the seaon in the 48th minute. Freshmen Aimee Teitelbam and Stephanie Zdazenski had their first experiences with a highly competitive game and were ready for the challenge.
Here's the post article:
Viaggio's hat trick leads CK to a 4-1 win over Bishop Kearney
9/13/11 - 06:59 AM
Senior Christina Viaggio
Top 20 girls soccer players: NYC
8/26/11 - 09:30 AM
CK's own Fabiana Rebecca picked as one of the top 20 players in NYC
FABIANA REBECCA
Senior forward, Christ the King
A big reason why the Royals claimed the CHSAA Queens division title, the rising senior forward had 18 goals and seven assists, rising to the occasion in Christ the King’s biggest victories.
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/top-20-girls-soccer-players-nyc-1.562178
Lady Royals Soccer Tryouts and Practices
8/11/11 - 02:05 PM
Trouts for the upcoming soccer season for the 2011 fall will take place at Brennan Field on the turf side between Juniper Valley Blvd and Lutheran Avenue in Middle Village. The tryouts will begin on Monday August 22nd from 11-1. Be there 15 minutes early to put your gear on and stretch and bring water with you.
Coach John
The Dailynews All City List
12/22/10 - 03:00 PM
Congratulations to Fabiana Rebecca and Ashley Raaf on making the ALL City CHSAA Soccer list. Here's the article:
Fabiana Rebecca Makes the NY Post's First Team All Queens Honors
11/30/10 - 07:26 AM
Fabiana Rebecca against Notre Dame of Manhattan during the 2010 season
Congratulations to Fabiana Rebecca on making the first team all queens team selection for the third year. Also congratulations to Ashley Raaf for receiving an honorable mention on the same list for the second year. Here's the link: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/soccer/the_post_all_queens_girls_soccer_GZqsHTcJ0Su9cYvADevdqN/1
CK Women Soccer vs. Bishop Kearney 11/4 Come support our team
11/4/10 - 08:47 AM
Christina Viaggio patrolling midfield
Here's the NYPost article:
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The Lady Royals Win the 2010 Queens/Manhattan Catholic High School Soccer Division
10/29/10 - 06:07 PM
Kristen Drogsler has not allowed a goal in her last four games
The Christ the King Lady Royals finished the 2010 soccer season on 10/27/2010 with a 4-0 win over Saint John's Prep. High School at Brennan Field in Middle Village which ensured them their first Queens/Manhattan Catholic High School Soccer Division title with a record of 9-1-1. The Royals have had a great season that featured a fusion of players with various talents and skills. This year's team is very cohesive and athletic, featuring a solid defense and an up and coming solid goalie in Kristen Drogsler.A solid defense that only allowed 7 goals the whole year anchored by senior Jessica Hensel and junior Naomi Lakhan, an extremely talented midfield controlled by juniors Christina Viaggio and Catherine Pitelli. A potent offense that has scored 59 regular season goals led by junior Fabiana Rebecca and freshman Francesca Giglio which is the most the team has ever scored in school history.
Here's the full team lineup:
Kristen Drogsler- Goalie- freshman, Andrea Pintado-Right Fullback-Senior, Cathy Lume-Sweeper-freshman, Naomi Lakhan-Stopper-junior, Jessica Hesel-Left Fullback-Senior, Emanuela Concordia-Stopper-junior, Krystal Guzman-Left Fullback-senior, Erika Petschauer-goalie/fullback-senior, Stephanie Abruzzo-midfield/def-junior, Catherine Pitelli-midfield-jnior, Francesca Giglio-left wing-freshman, Christina Viaggio-center midfileder-junior, Luna Siracusa-forward-junior, Ashley Raaf-Center Forward-junior, Fabiana Rebecca-right wing-junior.
Daily News Article CK 3-0 Win over Notre Dame
10/22/10 - 11:43 AM
Naomi Lakhan scores CK's third goal with a header
Lady Royals a Step Closer to Queens CHSAA Title
10/21/10 - 07:05 AM
Naomi Lakhan being congradulated by Fabiana Rebecca and Francesca Giglio after scoring CK's 3rd goal
CK Women Varsity Soccer Team Continues Its Winning Ways
10/9/10 - 07:03 PM
Player of the game, center forward Christina Viaggio
The Royals Women Varsity Soccer Team has achieved continue their impressive season with a win over Brooklyn's Bishop Kearney. The 2010 team has managed to beat Bishop Kearney on 10/8/2010 at Brennan Field for the first time in school history en route to a 5-0-1 record, which is another first. The game started with pressure applied by CK that led to many chanes for forwards Ashley Raaf and Fabiana Rebecca in the 4th, 8th, 11th, and 17th minute. CK eventually scored on a couter attack when Rebecca received a lobed ball from right midfielder Catherine Pitelli in the 19th minute. Many other chances followed for CK and were squandered wide or high above the goal posts. The second half was faster paced and both teams were able to create chances and eventually Bishop Kearney was able to level he score in the 51st minute after a scramble inside the Royal's penalty box. The Royals responded quickly when Christina Viaggio intercepted the ball in midfield and sent it to freshman Francesca Giglio who dribbled past the right fullback and scored in the 57th minute of the game. CK continued to press forward and was able to score again in the 60th minute after a give and go between Guadalupe Quiroz and Rebecca who in turn scored her second goal of the game. The rest of the game was mostly played in midfield and led to a few other CK chances that did not materialize.
The Royals (5-0-1) will meet Fontebonne Hall (5-0-0) at Brennan Field on Monday 10/11/2010 at 10AM. Come support our team!
CK Women Varsity Win Big 12-0 over St. Saviour
10/7/10 - 08:37 PM
Fabiana Rebecca Score Four out of CK's 12 goals
The CK women varsity soccer team continued its winning ways for the 2010 season with a win over St. Saviour. The game was played at Kaiser Park in Brooklyn at 4:00 PM. The Royals started the game with an immediate score by junior forward Ashley Raaf in the 3rd minute assisted by Fabiana Rebecca. Rebecca in turn scored in the 6th minute assisted by Christina Viaggio. The royals kept the pressure on and scored from a corner kick after defender Naomi Lakhan kicked the ball to the 90 degree angle from a rebound. The first half ended with an 8-0 lead for CK. Four more goals were scored in the second half to end the game with a 12-0 win. Goals scorers were: 1 Naomi Lakhan, 1 Guadalupe Quiroz, 1 Luna Siracusa, 2 Francesca Giglio, 3 Ashley Raaf, 4 Fabiana Rebecca.
CK plays Bishop Kearney at Brennan Field at 4:00 PM on Friday 10/8/2010. Come support our team.
Lady Royals Win Under Heavy Rain
10/4/10 - 12:14 PM
The CK Royals Girls Varsity Team won its third game of the season under heavy rain at Brennan Field against Bishop Ford. The first half was a very sloppy one with most of the play at midfield and many slippery balls. CK took 13 shots in the first half, many of which were above the goal post and the rest were wide. The visitors scored in the 25th minute of the game after a high shot from their center midfielder. The second half was a totally different one for the Royasl. After adjusting to the weather conditions and keeping the ball low to the ground CK was able to score early. Ashley Raaf opened the scoring in the 9th minute assisted by Francesca Giglio. Fabiana Rebecca scored CK's second goal after a great give and go with right midfielder Catherine Pitelli in the 16th minute. Raaf then added her fourth goal of the year from a direct corner from the left side of the field in the 19th minute. CK created ample opportunities in the second half and the post denied Giglio from scoring her second goal of the year twice. The fourth goal was scored by Christina Viaggio in the 39th minute after a great sequence of paasing between Luna Siracusa, Giglio and herself.
The Lady Royals hold a record of 3-0-1 and will meet St. Saviour on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM at Kaiser Park in Brooklyn.
CK Lady Royals Women Varsity opens the seson with an 11-0 win
9/21/10 - 07:01 AM
Junior midfielderStephanie Abruzzo
CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens girls soccer preview 2010 Season
9/13/10 - 10:00 AM
Senior Left Fullback Jessica Hensel
Girls Soccer Tryouts and Practices
6/24/10 - 12:54 PM
The CK girls soccer tryouts will be held on August 23rd through August 28th at Brennan Field from 1:00-3:00. The tryouts will be for both the Varisty and JV teams. You'll need to bring water, cleats, and your best effort with you.
If you were out of the country and came later than August 28th, you can tryout on September 2nd, 6th, or 10th.
Here's the field address: Brennan Field. Juniper Blvd North. Middle Village, New York 11379.
Feel free to email or call if you have any questions.
Coach John
516-851-3955
Viaggio and Rebecca Make the all City Selection
12/8/09 - 07:28 AM
Sophomore Christina Viaggio
Congradulation to Christina Viaggio on making it to the Honorable Mention list of the All City Soccer players. Viaggio was an essential part of CK's success in making it to the league's semi finals this year. Also congradulations to Fabiana Rebecca for making the first team All City as one of the top 11 players in the Catholic High School League. Rebecca's selection comes a week after being selected as All Queens first team. Here's the Daily News Article dated 12/8/2009:
F Christina Abbate, Bishop Kearney, Sr.
Keyed the Tigers attack with 13 goals, leading the team to the Brooklyn/Queens semifinals.
F Victoria Chirico, St. Joseph Hill, Soph.
Scored the game-winner in a 1-0 Archdiocese finals win over St. Joseph by-the-Sea and notched the first goal in a 3-0 state semifinal win over Fontbonne.
F Liz Cholakis, Stella Maris, Jr.
M Kathryn Edwards, Molloy, Sr.
Heady midfielder captained the Stanner midfield, astutely pushing the attack whenever possible while also marking the opposition's top player.
M Kelsey Laro, St. Joseph by-the-Sea, Sr.
Senior playmaker ignited the Vikings offense throughout the season, powering Sea to the Archdiocesan championship game.
F Kyra Meli, Molloy, Jr.
Two-way threat suffered a late-season concussion but returned to the Stanners in time to help them to a second straight Nassau/Suffolk 'A' title.
M Emma Pichl, Notre Dame School, Jr.
Dominated the midfield on offense and defense, powering Notre Dame to its first-ever Brooklyn/Queens Diocesan title game.
F Fabianna Rebecca Christ the King, Soph.
Served as the offensive catalyst for a vastly improved Royals team, tallying 15 goals and eight assists for 9-6 CK.
D Francesca Rossi, St. Francis Prep, Sr.
Frustrated opposing offenses, helping the Terriers hold their own in the tough CHSAA Nassau/Suffolk league.
F Colleen Ryan, Fontbonne Hall, Jr.
Continued to be one of the league's toughest marks, scoring 15 goals and serving as a constant threat to opposing keepers.
G Keelan Smith, St. Joseph Hill, Sr.
Recorded shutouts in nine consecutive regular-season games and blanked Staten Island rival St. Joseph by-the-Sea twice.
HONORABLE MENTION
Maria Canicatti, St. Francis Prep, Jr.; Kristen Carew, Spellman, Jr.; Cindy Henderson, Fontbonne Hall, Fr.; Chloe Pagano, Fontbonne Hall, Jr.; Ashley Raaf, Stella Maris, Soph.; Deidre Ray, Mary Louis, Soph.; Nasya Sandy, Spellman, Fr.; Alexis Sassone, Preston, Sr.; Gianna Smith, St. Joseph Hill, Soph.; Christina Viaggio, Christ the King, Soph.
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Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high_school/2009/12/08/2009-12-08_allcity_teams_chsaa_girls_soccer.html#ixzz0Z6BM1GFw
All Queens Soccer Girls Selection
12/2/09 - 02:13 PM
Sophomore Forward Fabiana Rebecca
Congradulations to Fabiana Rebecca for making The All Queens Soccer Honors as one of the two best forwards in the Queens for the 2009 school year. Also congradulations to Cindy Rodriguez for making honorable mention at the midfield position and making this list for the second year. Non of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of all the players on the team and all the sacrifices that they've shown throughout the workouts and games.
The Post's All-Queens girls soccer honors
Last Updated: 10:27 PM, December 1, 2009
Posted: 7:24 PM, November 30, 2009
M Kathryn Edwards, Archbishop Molloy
The senior was the workhorse for the Stanners. She would win balls at midfield, both in the air and on the ground. Her toughness was never doubted. Edwards, an excellent passer, was usually the one starting the attack and was an opportunist scorer.
M Ebelyse Guaranda, Cardozo
Guaranda was the player Tottenville coach George Kaplan was most impressed with because of her speed, toughness and ability to control the game after the quarterfinal loss. The junior scored 15 goals and tallied 10 assists.
M Gena Koutsounadis Francis Lewis
Even as a sophomore she was the Patriots quiet leader. She scored 12 goals and dished out nine assists, which included having a hand in four of the Patriots seven playoff goals. Koutsounadis did all that as the focus of the team’s defense and helped her squad reach the PSAL A quarterfinals.
M Melissa Lijo, Flushing
Blink and you might miss her. Lijo is extremely fast with or without the ball and can create goals out of nowhere. The sophomore tallied a remarkable 35 goals and 25 assists, leading Flushing to its second straight undefeated PSAL Class B title.
M Creshana Jones, Benjamin Cardozo
It’s hard to find someone with a better breakout season than Jones. The junior was moved from sweeper to midfield and will likely not be moving back, not after posting 21 goals and seven assists, and helping 'Dozo reach the PSAL quarterfinals. Jones is super athletic in the air and with the ball in space, and uncatchable if she breaks free.
M Deirdre Ray, Mary Louis
Coach Nicole Madtes said when the year started the talented sophomore would be the face of Mary Louis soccer for years to come. Ray didn’t disappoint. Good things always seemed to happen then the ball was at her feet. Her accurate shot and excellent foot skills caused the need for multiple defenders to mark her.
M Julia Svitsky, Forest Hills
Forest Hill coach Bob Sprance wasn’t shy about telling the people the importance of Svitsky to his inexperienced team. The junior scored just four goals, but dished out 15 assists, good for third in the PSAL. She also controlled play at midfield for a team that went 9-2 in Queens A-V.
F Fabianna Rebecca, Christ the King
The athletic sophomore was the Royals leading scorer this season with 15 goals and eight assists. Her accurate shot and breakaway speed will be paramount when the Royals more to the Nassau/Suffolk division next season.
D Francesca Rossi, St. Francis Prep
Rossi solidifying the backline was one of the major reasons St. Francis Prep became more competitive in the nightmarish CHSAA Nassau/Suffolk division. Coach John Jenkins moved the senior solely to defense after dabbling with her up front early on. Her strength and quickness to the ball made her a frustration to opposing offenses.
Honorable Mention
F Liz Cholakis, Stella Maris
GK Amanda Coll, Cardozo
F Andrea Jimenez, Flushing
D Katarzyna Kasza, Long Island City
D Sara Lijo, Flushing
M Bridgette McCalla, Thomas Edison
D Deirdre Quinlan, Archbishop Molloy
F Ashley Raaf, Stella Maris
M Cindy Rodriguez, Christ the King
M Victoria Zacharuk, Mary Louis
GK Chelsea Wynne Archbishop Molloy
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/soccer/new_york_post_all_queens_girls_soccer_GSkclQjSgjWYIDhbDnLZ5O/1#ixzz0YYl3Jq8m
Women's Varsity Soccer Team
11/19/09 - 02:37 PM
The 2009 Women's Soccer Team under the direction of Coach John Fayad enjoyed an outstanding season losing in the Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA semifinals to eventual champion Fontbonne Hall 1-0. Congratulations to the women's soccer program for a great season. Go Royals!
Royals Cruise to the Semi Finals
11/3/09 - 08:08 PM
Player of the game Luna Siracusa
The Lady Royals Women Varsity Soccer Team won their quarter final game by a score of 7-0 at Brennan Field today. The team came prepared and ready for the challenge and that showed immediately when Christina Viaggio scored the games first goal in the third minute of the game after receiving a pass inside the box from Guadalupe Quiroz. Quiroz in turn scored five minutes later after receiving a long throw in pass from Stephanie Pidalla. The third goal came in the 30th minute of the game on a solo effort from Fabiana Rebecca. The Royals eventually ended the first half with a fourth goal after three combination passes between Quiroz, Rebecca, and Viaggio that resulted in Quiroz's second goal of the game. Junior Ciera Sessa had an excellent game at midfield and was able to help the CK defenders when St. Saviour applied pressure. Luna Siracusa started the second half in a hurry and was able to score after receiving a give a go pass from midfield from Viaggio in the 42nd minute. Siracusa then added her second goal of the game after sprinting past the Saviour defenders and finishing with a low angled kick to the right of the goalie. The final score came in the 77th minute by Sessa after a great effort on a rebound inside the 18 yard box. The Royals next game is on Thursday November 5th at Dyker Park in Brooklyn vs. Fonte Bonne.
CK Women Varsity Soccer Clinches Second Place After 3-0 win over St. John's Prep.
10/31/09 - 08:42 PM
The 2009 CK Royals Women Varsity Soccer Team
The Christ the King Royals Women Varsity Soccer Team clinched the second place in the BQGCHSAA League. This gave the Royals home field advantage for the quarter finals against St. Savior from Brooklyn. CK needed to win this game in order to knock Stella Maris off second place and they got it done. The actual first half of the game saw the Royals create five chances inside the 18 yard box that were wasted. The eventual first goal of the game came in the 21st minute of the game when Cindy Rodriguez sent a lob pass to fellow senior Susan Conte who was able to score from about six yards out. Forward Luna Siracusa was able to use her speed to create a final chance before the half ended, but wasn't able to finish the play with a goal. In the second half of the game the St. John's team added pressure on the CK defenders, who in turn answered with various saves most notably a sliding tackle from captain Jessica Hensel and a header from Sadira Andujar. Coach John Fayad then changed the formation to a 4-4-2 diamond and that eventually caused the team to move the ball better and create many chances that resulted in two more goals. Guadalupe Quiroz scored the second goal after receiving a long throw in from Stephanie Pidalla inside the 18 yard box. Quiroz scored a second goal after a give and go play with Fabiana Rebecca and a strong shot to finish the game in the 78th minute. The Royals will host St. Savior at Brennan Field in Middle Village on Tuesday November 3rd starting at 3:30 PM.
Royals Earn Key Win
10/27/09 - 10:23 AM
Royals earn key win over Stella Maris
Christ the King takes advantage of early breaks, in position to claim No. 2 spot in Queens division
Last Updated: 2:01 AM, October 27, 2009
Posted: 1:39 AM, October 27, 2009
Luck didn’t seem to be on Christ the King’s side early, especially from close range. The Royals saw two point-blank shots gobbled up by Stella Maris keeper Cait Mannes and five corner kicks turn into nothing. Royals coach John Fayad called it the story of his season.
“Create, create and most of the time we miss,” he said.
One bounce of the ball changed that.
Center midfielder Cindy Rodriguez kicked a ball into the box from 35 yards. It bounced once and sailed over the head of Mannes for the game’s first goal in the 27th minute. Fabiana Rebecca, who said she knew things would go her team's way after Rodriguez’s goal, scored her first of two goals and the eventual winner off a corner that deflected off a Stella Maris defender.
“It was just dumb luck,” Rodriguez said of her score. “I don’t know, pure instinct.”
The Royals grabbed the early advantage and eventually put Stella Maris away, 6-1, in CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens girls soccer at Juniper Valley Park Monday.
The win gives Christ the King a chance to pass the Flippers for second place in the Queens division in the season’s final week. CK (7-5) has a game with St. John’s Prep left and Stella Maris (7-3-1) needs to play Fontbonne and Kearney.
Stella Maris won the first meeting, 2-1, on Sept. 28. Both teams will make the playoffs, which begin next Tuesday. It will be both teams' final season in the league. Christ the King will play in the CHSAA Nassau/Suffolk 'A' division and Stella Maris will not have a team because the school is closing due to low enrollment.
“They had the place we wanted and we had to fight for it,” Rodriguez said
Stella did pull within 3-1 on a Regina Paskoff goal. The freshman found herself open at the top of the box and drilled a shot to the top right corner from 25 yards in the 51st minute. The Royals got two scores from Guadalupe Quiroz and a goal and an assist from Christina Viaggio.
“I told them today I need them to play loose,” Fayad said. “When I put pressure on them they have underachieved.”
Christ the King’s defense played back trying to contain the speed and skill of Stella Maris stars Liz Cholakis and Ashley Raaf. The Royals kept them under wraps for the majority of the game and put continuous pressure on the Flippers' defense, especially in the first half.
“As long as our defense keeps communicating like that,” Rebecca said, then we won’t have a problem.”
CK On Pace For Home Field Advantage
10/26/09 - 08:49 PM
Sophomore Stephanie Abruzzo
Getting a win was a must for the Christ the King Women Varsity Team today. CK played Stella Maris at Brennan Field at 4;00 PM in a clash for second place in the CHSAA Queens Division. The game started with both team exchanging possessions at midfield. CK broke the tie in the 9th minute when Senior Cindy Rodriguez kicked the all from a rebound about 22 yards out. Fabiana Rebecca then added a goal of her own from a direct corner kick to end the half with a 2-0 lead for CK. In the second half substitute freshman Guadalupe Quiroz scored in the 14th mionute after a give and go with Rebecca. Stella then made the score 3-1 after scoring on a lob past the jumping senior goalie Sarah Spellman. Stella kept the pressure on after the goal, but Spellman was able to stop all the chances created with the help of solid defensive plays. Rebecca then added her 15th goal of the season after receiving a pass from Christina Viaggio at midfield, sprinted past the last defender, and finished with a goal to the goalie's far post. Viaggio added another goal for CK after a give and go with Rebecca in the 35th minute of the second half. Quiroz concluded the scoring with a solo effort in the 38th minute to end the game with a 6-1 victory. The player of the game was Stephanie Abruzzo who managed to neutralize Ashley Raaf, Stella top goal scorer, throughout the game.
Our final game of the season is against St. John's Prep. at Brennan Field on Friday 10/30/2009 starting at 4:00 PM, come support our team.
Royals Win 3-0
10/14/09 - 08:49 PM
Susan Conte
The CK Women Varsity Team played against St. Agnes at Little Bay Park in Bayside and won the game by a score of 3-0. The field conditions were terrible and prevented both teams from proper passing. CK controlled most of the first half and squandered many chances inside the penalty box. Ciera Sessa and Krystal Guzman missed two wide open shots from inside the 18 yard box as well. Guadaliupe Quiroz scored CK's first goal from a free kick from the right flank side in the 19th minute. The second half was similar to the first one with CK missing many chances until forward Fabiana Rebecca scored in the 51st minute assisted by Quiroz. The last goal of the game was started by Stephanie Abruzzo after she passed the ball between two defenders to Rebecca who in turn dribbled past two players and kicked a ball that got deflected from the goalies hand and Christina Viaggio punched it in the net at the 59th minute of the game. CK's midfielders controlled the game methodically led by senior Susan Conte.
CK's next game is against division rival Notre Dame on Wednesday October 21st at Brennan Field in Middle Village at 4;00 PM.
The CK Defensers are the reason for the 22 goal differential
10/6/09 - 05:23 PM
CK Defenders from left to right: Andrea Pintado, Sadira Andujar, Noami Lakhan, and Jessica Hensel
The CK defenders have been a big reason why the CK Women's Varsity Soccer Team has a +22 goal differential in the 2009 season. CK has scored 30 total goals in 8 games and only allowed 8 goals this season thanks to the team's defenders. Senior Sadira Andujar, Junior Andrea Pintado, Junior Jessica Hensel, Sophomore Naomi Lakhan, Sophomore Emanuela Concordia, and Senior Stephanie Pidalla have made sure that opposing offenses are only held to an average of 1 goal per game this season. Andujar has been the silent leader among the bunch and shows great determination and atheletic ability during every game. recent communication drills at the practice field is the reason for this defensive improvement this year as well as the girls' ability to learn and improve evident in the turnaround of Pintado's play this season.
Lady Royals Win third in a row
10/5/09 - 11:38 PM
Sadira Andujar
The Christ the King(CK) Women Varsity team kept their momentum going by beating St. Saviour from Brooklyn by a score of 6-1. The game was played at Brennan Field at Juniper in Middle Village. Christina Viaggio scored the first two goal of the game, the first one came in the 2nd minute after receiving a give and go ball from freshman Guadalupe Quiroz. The second came from a solo effort in the 12th minute. Quiroz scored her first goal of the season in the 17th minute of the game after getting the ball from outside the 18 yard line from Viaggio. Fabianna Rebecca ended the first half scoring in the 39th after connecting from a direct free kick frm 25 yards out. St. Saviour scored an early goal in the second minute of the second half. Viaggio then competed her hat trick in the 10th minute of the second half after receiving the ball from Rebecca. Sophomore, Luna Siracusa, scored her second goal of the year in the 70th minute from a solo effort coming from the left size of the field. The CK defense was solid as usual anchored by Seniors Sadira Andujar and Stephanie Pidalla.
CK's next game on Wednesday against Bishop Kearney in Brooklyn.
Royals Beat Bishop Ford 5-0
10/3/09 - 05:24 PM
Sweeper Emanuela Concordia
The Christ the King Women Varsity Soccer team(CK) met with perenial playoffs rival Bishop Ford at the Parade Grounds in Brooklyn on Friday October 2nd. The game started with CK playing with an offensive formation and scored in the first 45 seconds after Fabiana Rebecca's shot from 18 yards out. The assist came from Stephanie Abruzzo after she stole a ball from a Bishop Ford midfielder. Rebecca scored a second goal in the 16th minute after a give and go with Christina Viaggio. Rebecca eventually earned her second hat trick of the year after receiving a pass from Amanni Fernandez about 16 yards out. In the second half the CK subs continued pressuring and eventually scored after a solo effort by Viaggio in the 62nd minute. The Royals finished their scoring when defender Naomi Lakhan headed the ball in the gaol from Rebecca's corner kick cross in the 74th minute. The CK defense was barely challenged and Emanuela Concordia made sure to clear the few chances that Ford had. CK's next game is on Monday 10/04 against St. Saviour at Brennan Field in Middle Village at 4:00 PM.
Rebecca Completes a Hat Trick
9/30/09 - 01:29 PM
Fabianna Rebecca
The Lady Royals Women Varsity Team met St. Edmunds at Brennan field today and won the game with a score of 4-0. The Royals controlled the game from start to finish. The home team took 21 shots on goal in the first half which eventually led to Fabiana Rebecca's first goal of the game in the 32nd minute. Amanni Fernandez provided Rebecca with the assist. In the second half, Christ the King was more effective than the first one. Rebecca scored a second goal in the 47th minute after receiving the ball from fellow sophomore, Christina Viaggio. Viaggio in turn scored in the 50th minute of the game after receiving a pass from Fernandez inside the eight yard line. Sophomore, Stephanie Abruzzo, had a great game as well. She provided the forwards with multiple passes that eventually resulted in Rebecca's third goal of the day thus completing her first hat trick of the year. The rest of the game resulted in several wasted chances for the home team. The Royals next game is at Bishop Ford in Brooklyn on Friday October 2nd.
Royal Rebound
9/25/09 - 08:46 PM
Sophomore Christina Viaggio
The Christ the King Women varsity soccer team rebounded today with a win over division rivals St John's Prep. 3-0 at Con Edison Field in Astoria. The Lady Royals had lost 3-1 against Fonte Bonne Hall on Wednesday at home and were looking to bounce back on Friday. Cindy Rodriguez scored the game's first goal through a solo effort in the 25th minute. Christina Viaggio scored the second goal in the 22nd minute of the second half after receiving the ball from freshman midfielder, Amanni Fernandez. Viaggio then proceeded to assist defender sophomore, Naomi Lakhan, in the third and final goal of the game in the 23rd minute of the second half. Viaggio was clearly the player of the game and had three more chances to score.
New York Post Article- 2009 Season Preview
9/21/09 - 07:50 AM
CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens girls soccer preview
Christ the King hopes to challenge lead powers Kearney and Fontbonne, Bishop Ford and Notre Dame among league's best
Last Updated: 12:54 AM, September 21, 2009
Posted: 12:44 AM, September 21, 2009
The Christ the King girls soccer team is in its final season in CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens. The Royals, who have been one of the league’s top teams, will make the move next year to Nassau/Suffolk, where Queens rivals St. Francis Prep, Mary Louis and Archbishop Molloy play.
They have a few things they would like to accomplish before they go. Christ the King fell to Fontbonne Hall in the semifinals last year.
“Our first goal this year is to win our [Queens/Manhattan] division,” fourthyear CK coach John Fayad said. “Our next goal is definitely to challenge Kearney and Fontbonne.
His team lost just two seniors and returns a talented group of sophomores. The Royals have the potential for a superb offense with sophomore Fabiana Rebecca, a 15-goal scorer, back. She will have talented players around her in senior midfielder Cindy Rodriguez, senior Forest Hills transfer Nazarine Caraccioli and sophomore forward Christina Viaggio.
“She is more of an attacking center midfielder,” Fayad said of Rodriguez. “She has the strongest foot on the team.”
Senior stopper Stephanie Pidalla and sophomore sweeper Naiomi Lakhan, who started last season, lead the defense along with junior Jessica Hensel. Fayad converted midfielder Sarah Spellman into the team’s goalkeeper.
Royals Women Varsity Soccer Win Big 9-0
9/18/09 - 09:34 PM
CTK vs. St. Agnes during the 2009 season
The Christ the King Royals Women Varsity Soccer Team competed against St. Agnes High School today at 4:00 PM at Brennan Field in Middle Village to start off the 2009 soccer season. The Lady Royals struck early when forward Fabiana Rebecca scored after receiving an assist from fellow sophomore Christina Viaggio. Viaggio got her second assist of the game in the 14th minute after delivering a nice pass to Nazarine Caraccioli who scored from 15 yards out. Rebecca scored her second goal through a personal effort five minutes later. Caraccioli paid Viaggio back by assisting her with her first goal of the season from a corner kick in the 28th minute. Caraccioli then got her second goal of the game through a great shot from 20 yards out.
With multiple substitutions in the second half, the royals kept their momentum by scoring four additional goals. Caraccioli earned her hat trick after scoring in the 43rd minute unassisted. Forward sophomore, Luna Siracusa, scored from inside eight yards after receiving an assist from junior Ciera Sessa in the 48th minute. Krystal Guzman and Stephanie Abruzzo wrapped up the game with two more goals in the 56th and 60th minutes. The Lady Royals defense (Jessica Hensel, Stephanie Pidalla, Naomi Lankhan, Emanuela Concordia, Sadira Andujar and Andrea Pintado) managed to keep the St. Agnes forwards in check throughout the game giving senior goalie Sarah Spellman her first clean sheet of the year.
A special thanks to our team statistician Kristy Dice.
Support our team
9/18/09 - 01:23 PM
Coach John Fayad
The Christ the King Royals Women Soccer Team starts the 2009 season at home vs. St. Agnes. The game will be played at Brennan Field at Juniper Blvd North at 4:00 PM, we're looking forward to the game and hope that you'll be there to support our team today. Please check our team schedule posted on the school's website for future game dates and field locations.
Coach John
Women Soccer tryouts
9/14/09 - 07:40 AM
With the start of a new school year our soccer team is looking for talented athletes to tryout for the varsity team. Our Junior varsity team is in its first year of existance and we are looking for soccer players to tryout as well. The tryouts will be at Brennan Field by Juniper in Middle Village from 3:30 until 5:00 PM starting Monday September 14th until Friday September 18th. To tryout just meet us at the turf field at 3:30 or use any of the following contacts:
Varsity: Coach John jfayad@ctkrhs.org or call 516-851-3955
JV: Coach Alyssa arocco@ctkrhs.org
Cindy Rodriguez made the All-City '08: CHSAA Girls Soccer
9/12/09 - 05:16 PM
Cindy Rodriguez
Tuesday, December 16th 2008, 3:46 PM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Julie Vigliotti, Notre Dame Academy, Sr.
Any time there was a play to be made, Vigliotti was there to make it. The senior midfielder shouldered the offensive load, pacing the Gators with 18 goals.
ALL-CITY
F Taylor Addison, Spellman, Fr.
Considering Addison netted 36 goals as a freshman, her prospects as a sophomore should be downright scary.
D Alyssa Grecco, Notre Dame Academy, Sr.
An ultra-stingy defender, Greco was a staple vocal leader, giving the Gators their bite all season.
F Caroline Jastremski, Notre Dame Academy, Sr.
Totaled 11 goals and nine assists before a torn ACL in the second-to-last regular season game put her out of commission for the remainder of the year. Still, Jastremski wound up scoring the game-winning goal in that game.
M Kelsey Laro, St. Joseph by-the-Sea, Jr.
Asked to mark Player of The Year Julie Vigliotti, when St. Joseph challenged Notre Dame for the Archdiocesan crown, the swift Laro more than held her own.
D Emma Pichl, Notre Dame School, Soph.
Netted 28 goals and helped lead the Gators to an 11-3-1 record as a sophomore this season, all while playing sweeper. That means her defense led to instant offense.
M Natalie Rivera, Spellman, Sr.
Providing constant leadership, Rivera’s six goals and 12 assists were a huge part of Spellman’s 12-0-2 finish. The senior midfielder also helped groom freshman forward Taylor Addison.
M Cindy Rodriguez, Christ the King, Jr.
With eight goals and 15 assists, Rodriguez was the key in Christ the King’s competitive 10-4-1 season. Quite simply, the team was built around her.
F Briana Rubilotta, St. Joseph by-the-Sea, Sr.
When four of her teammates and fellow seniors were injured in a car accident five days before the Archdiocesan championship game against Notre Dame Academy, Rubilotta bravely led her team on the field. The forward scored eight goals and was expert at reading defenses.
F Colleen Ryan, Fontbonne Hall, Soph.
Without the havoc Ryan wreaked against opposing defenses, the Bonnies wouldn’t have been able to finish with a 14-0 regular-season record.
D Daniela Semilia, Bishop Kearney, Jr.
The Tigers dropped both regular-season meetings against the archrival Fontbonne, but Semilia made the adjustments necessary to fuel Kearney to an upset win over the Bonnies in the Brooklyn/Queens championship game.
F Samantha Wysokowski, St. Joseph’s Hill, Soph.
Displayed a knack for scoring big goals in big games.
HONORABLE MENTION: Alyssa Azzinaro, St. John Villa, Soph,; Kimberly Biolsi, Spellman, Sr.; Brittney Dombrowski, Molloy, Sr.; Victoria Gurrieri, Notre Dame Academy, Jr.; Katie Henderson, Fontbonne Hall, Soph.; Kristina Iudica, Bishop Kearney, Sr.; Jackie Kelly, St. John’s Prep, Sr.; Kelly McArdle, St. Francis Prep, Sr.; Alexis Sassone, Preston, Jr.
Ridgewood Times Article October 9, 2008
9/12/09 - 04:41 PM
www.timesnewsweekly.com
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Christ the King traveled to Parade Grounds Field and defeated Bishop Ford by a 4-1 score.
The home team, Bishop Ford, started the game with a very quick goal that came in the first minute of the game. The goal was headed in after a nice cross from the right winger.
Christ the King then created a few chances, including a wide open shot from Cindy Rodriguez that was eventually saved by the Bishop Ford goalie. The first CK goal was scored by forward Nicole Capranzano on a solo effort in the 13th minute. Many chances were created right afterwards, including a one-on-one effort by Fabiana Rebecca that was kicked wide right of the keeper.
Rebecca, however, made up for the lost chance by scoring CK's second goal in the 30th minute after she reeceived the ball from fellow freshman Christina Viaggio.
The second half started with ball exchanges around midfield until Capranzano scored her second goal in the 47th minute assisted by Stephanie Pidala.
The final score of the game came in the 63rd minute by Rebecca also assisted by Viaggio, who was elec- tric on the field creating many chances and showing her dribbling abilities. Catherine Pitelli (midfield) played a very solid game especially defensively.
With the win CK stays on top of the Queens/Manhattan division with a record of 5-1-1 while Ford stays in third place in the Brooklyn division with a record of 4-2-1.
Our next game is next Monday at Con Edison Field against St. John's Prep.
Christ the King vs. St. Agnes 2008
9/10/09 - 09:17 PM
Fabiana Rebecca
Rebecca paves the way in another Christ the King rout
By FiveBoroSports.com September 20, 2008
Fabiana Rebecca opened the scoring for the Royals in the 12th minute when her cross deflected off a St. Agnes defender for an own goal. Two minutes later Rebecca scored off an assist from senior Nicole Capranzano to double CK’s lead.
Rebecca struck for another goal on an assist from Kristen Sapienza in the 23rd minute and Capranzano scored the final goal of the game in the 31st minute with an assist provided by freshman Catherine Pitelli.
After an explosive first half, few scoring chances were created after halftime. The Christ the King defense was solid once again and defensive midfielder Sarah Spellman also played well when she was brought into the game by Royals’ coach John Fayad to replace an injured Capranzano.
CTK vs. Notre Dame September 23rd, 2008
9/10/09 - 09:11 PM
Stephanie Pidalla
All level: Christ the King, Notre Dame play to 1-1 draw
By FiveBoroSports.com September 23, 2008
Despite playing on the road, the Royals (3-0-1 CHSAA ‘B’) played a 4-3-3 formation and pressured the hosts from the start as Nicole Capranzano, Fabiana Rebecca, and Cindy Rodriguez each had scoring opportunities.
However it was Notre Dame that scored the first goal on a counter two minutes from halftime.
With 10 minutes left in regulation, Christ the King coach John Fayad switched to a 3-4-3 formation and the move paid immediate dividends with Rebecca setting up junior defender Stephanie Pidalla with the tying goal.
The Royals head to Brooklyn Wednesday to take on St. Edmund at 4 p.m.
CTK vs. St. Edmunds Sept. 24th, 2008
9/10/09 - 09:06 PM
Naomi Lakhan
Royal romp: CK girls cruise against St. Edmund
By FiveBoroSports.com September 24, 2008
As was the case from the opening kickoff, CK found the back of the net quickly when Capranzano set up Royals’ captain Kristen Sapienza in the 50th minute. Viaggio added her second goal in the 66th minute and 10 minutes later completed the hat trick. Coming off the bench late in the second half was Luna Siracusa, who scored three minutes from full time.
Thanks to the defensive work of Catherine Pittelli and Jessica Hensel, Christ the King kept another clean sheet. The Royals remain on the road Friday and will take on Bishop Kearney at 4 p.m.
CTK vs. Cathedral Prep
9/10/09 - 09:02 PM
Christina Viaggio
CK bounces back to beat Cathedral in girls' soccer
By FiveBoroSports.com October 15, 2008
Playing a 3-5-2 formation, the Royals struck early when Cindy Rodriguez scored inside of one minute. Chrsitina Viaggio set up Luna Siracusa two minutes later and Nicole Capranzano gave the Royals’ a 3-0 lead in the seventh minute.
Rodriguez found Stephanie Pidala inside of the 18-yard box and the defender scored Christ the King’s fourth goal in the 12th minute, Capranzano then added her 10th goal of the year in the 22nd minute assisted by Kristen Sapienza, who capped the first-half scoring in the 35th minute.
Switching back to a 4-4-2, Christ the King (8-2-1 Queens/Manhattan) focused more on possession in a second half that had few scoring chances for either team.
CTK vs. St. John's Prep
9/10/09 - 08:58 PM
Nicole Capranzano
Christ the King opens season on right foot
By FiveBoroSports.com September 19, 2008
Christina Viaggio, one of seven freshmen on the field for the Royals, helped set up senior Nicole Capranzano to give Christ the King a 1-0 lead against the Red Storm in the 20th minute. Viaggio then found the back of the net, followed by fellow first-year player Fabiana Rebecca in the 33rd minute.
Viaggio added a second goal in the 37th minute and CK carried the 3-0 lead into halftime. After the break, Viaggio completed the hat trick from the penalty spot and then set up captain Kristen Sapienza for the Royals’ final goal in the 66th minute.
Christ the King goalkeeper Erika Petschauer made a couple of key saves late in the game and the Royals’ defense was led by sophomores Stephanie Pidala and Sadira Andujar.
Two days later, the Royals scored two goals inside of 10 minutes with Capranzano and Rebecca finding the back of the net. Cindy Rodriguez, who set up Rebecca, scored a goal of her own in the 23rd minute to give Christ the King a 3-0 lead at the half.
Stella Maris changed tactics and played with three forwards after halftime and the Lady Flippers got within two goals in the 68th minute. But Christ the King had the quick response with Rebecca adding a second goal in the 74th minute on an assist from Luna Siracusa. Sophomore defender Jessica Hensel played solid defensively while freshman defenders Naomi Lakhan and Emanuela Concordia neutralized the aggressive Stella Maris attack in the second half.
CTK at St. John's Prep October 7, 2008
9/10/09 - 08:53 PM
Cindy Rodriguez
A Royal comeback: CK girls score five unanswered goals vs. Red Storm
By FiveBoroSports.com October 7, 2008
The Red Storm jumped in front just four minutes into the match, but Christ the King (6-1-1) quickly responded on a goal by Kristen Sapienza three minutes later. Cindy Rodriguez set up Nicole Capranzano in the 15th minute and then scored in the waning moments of the first half to give the Royals a 3-1 halftime lead.
Fabiana Rebecca scored one minute into the second half with Catherine Pitelli picking up the assist. Capranzano added her second goal of the game in the 56th minute to seal the come-from-behind win.
Times Article
9/10/09 - 08:49 PM
Fabiana Rebecca
CK Girls Continue On Scoring Streak
Christ the King's girls soccer team started the game with very offensive-minded approach as coach John Fayad played a 3-5-2 formation, which resulted in a quick goal by captain Cindy Rodriguez in the first minute of the game.
The Christ the King Royals girls' soccer team consists of (top row, left to right) Naomi Lakhan, Janet Zumba, Assistant Coach Donor Bermudez, Kristen Sapienza, Trainer Anton Turkovic, Ciera Sessa, Andrea Pintado, Head Coach John Fayad, Erika Petschauer, Sadira Andujar, Nicole Capranzano, Emanuela Concordia, Luna Siracusa, Assistant Coach Steven SanGiovanni, Sarah Spellman, Stephanie Abruzzo, Stephanie Pidalla, (bottom row) Krystal Guzman, Christina Viaggio, Fabiana Rebecca, Cindy Rodriguez, Catherine Pittelli and Jessica Hensel. This picture was taken on Oct.14 when Christ the King beat Cathedral 6-0.
Freshman Luna Siracusa scored CK's second goal two minutes later, assisted by Chrsitina Viaggio. Nicole Capranzano scored the third goal in the seventh minute on a solo effort. Defender Stephanie Pidala continued CK's first-half scoring in the 12th minute after she received the ball from Rodriguez inside the penalty box. Capranzano then added her 10th goal of the year in the 22nd minute assisted by Kristen Sapienza, who in finished CK's first-half scoring in the 35th minute.
In the second half CK changed their team formation to 4-4-2 and mainly controlled the middle of the field. The second half had no scoring and a few chances were squandered by CK forwards to increase the lead, but the Roayls cruised to a 6-0 win.
CK's second game in as many days, at St. Saviour's, started with many chances in the first five minutes that were kicked straight to the goalie or kicked wide of the posts. However, freshman Fabiana Rebecca was able to tap the ball into the goal after Capranzano went through the left side and provided a nice cross. The first half ended with a 1-0 score.
The home team scored in the second minute of the second half as a result of a defensive blunder by CK. The Royals responded back quickly when Capranzano scored a couple of quick goals assisted by Viaggio and Rodriguez. The final CK goal came in the 73rd minute, as Rodriguez scored assisted by Viaggio after a corner kick for the 4- 1 win.
Capranzano was the player of the game and showed tremendous speed and agility throughout the game.
