Women's Varsity
CK’s Mulic best in Queens
1/17/13 - 07:08 AM
Medina Mulic, of Christ the King, was chosen as Queens' best player by TimesLedger Newspapers.
Congrats to Medina Mulic, Kristen Drogsler, Cathy Lume, and Sarah Nolan on being selected to the All Queens 2012 Soccer Team.
The Queens girls’ soccer teams remained among the city’s elite.
Christ the King won its second straight CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Class AA title and St. John’s Prep reached the Class A final. Over in the PSAL, Bayside and Cardozo reached the Class A quarterfinals. Queens also featured one of the city’s top seniors in Bayside’s D.J. Glazer, who is headed to Marist.
All-Queens girls’ soccer player of the year: Medina Mulic, Christ the King
There haven’t been many freshmen that had the immediate impact Mulic did. She thrived at the center midfield spot. Mulic played well beyond her years. Her speed and creativity with the ball helped her make those around her better en route to a diocesan title. She has 22 goals and 15 assists.
All-Queens girls’ soccer coach of the year: John Fayad, Christ the King
Fayad showed he has truly built an elite program at CK. The Royals replaced its top senior with skilled freshman and may have been better than a year ago. Fayad guided his squad to an unbeaten regular season and a second straight CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Class AA title.
All-Queens Girls’ Soccer First Team
F Terese Boyle, Mary Louis
The junior didn’t always have scoring help around her, but still led the Hilltoppers back to the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens ‘AA’ final. There aren’t many players with better instincts and skill with the ball.
GK Sam Cobotic, St. Francis Prep
The sophomore is one of the city’s top up-and-coming keepers. The Terriers’ defensive style forced her to see a lot of shots and she held up spectacularly at times. Cobotic had 13 saves in a scoreless tie with St. John the Baptist.
D Caroline DeBonis, Francis Lewis
The Patriots lost plenty of seniors, but the sophomore gives them a bright future. She stepped right in at sweeper for the graduated Valerie James and helped Lewis earn a share of the division title. DeBonis’ speed and heart are a special combination.
GK Kristen Drogsler, Christ the King
The ultra-athletic Drogsler may not have seen as many shots as she did a year ago, but the junior was still sensational when called upon. She also orchestrated the Royals’ stingy defense from the net moving teammates where they needed to be.
M Brittany Ehrlich, Cardozo
Cardozo wasn’t an offensive juggernaut, but Ehrlich usually had a major hand in it when they did score. The sophomore tallied a team-leading 18 goals and also dished out nine assists to help her team reach the quarterfinals.
F D. J. Glazer, Bayside
The Marist-bound forward picked up right where she left off last year and even added a bigger leadership role. Glazer tallied a PSAL-leading 44 goals and also had eight assists. She answered the bell when asked to do more than score.
D Aimée Kasmally, St. Francis Prep
The senior is one of the city’s best sweepers. She helped lead the Terriers and their stingy defense to one of their best seasons in CHSAA Nassau/Suffolk in recent years. Her strength and smarts make her a nightmare for opposing forwards.
M Lina Dominguez, Forest Hills
Dominguez has been a rock at midfield for Forest Hills and Coach Bob Spance over the years. Her leadership helped the Rangers win an elusive division title. She scored just three times, but had 13 assists and helped control play at midfield.
D Cathy Lume, Christ the King
The junior sweeper has been an unsung hero for the Royals the last two seasons. Lume again was the leader of one of the city’s best defenses. Her veteran presence helped CK claim a second straight diocesan crown.
F Sarah Nolan, Christ the King
Nolan stepped right in for the graduated Christina Viaggio. The speed freshman netted 18 goals and dished out nine assists. She had consecutive hat tricks against Mary Louis and St. Joseph by the Sea.
M Rachel Spampinato, Mary Louis
The junior often provided the scoring help Boyle needed. Her veteran presence at midfield was invaluable to a Mary Louis team that had new faces in bigger roles. Spampinato was a big reason TMLA reached another diocesan final.
All-Queens Honorable Mention
M Victoria Antonino, Molloy
D Kelly Bouzi, Cardozo
D Gina Baglieri, St. Francis Prep
A Jackelin Brito, Forest Hills
F Geraldine Huisa, Long Island City
F Jessie Jamin, Archbishop Molloy
GK Vanessa Jimenz, Bayside
GK Claire Loredan, Mary Louis
F Olivia McFadden, Townsend Harris
GK Ashley Rivera, St. John’s Prep
M Nataly Rojas, Francis Lewis
http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2013/2/allqueensgsoc_all_2013_01_11_q.html
Drogsler, Lume, Nolan, and Mulic are 1st Team All City Soccer
12/5/12 - 09:16 PM
Goalie Kristen Drogsler
2012 All-New York City girls soccer team
FIRST TEAM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
SARAH ROSE BARONE STERN
Notre Dame Academy, Sr. Midfielder
The senior midfielder was the most consistent scoring threat for the Gators by generating 13 goals and 7 assists, but it was her unselfishness in drawing the attention of the defenders that help the Gators win the Archdiocesan championship over St. Joseph Hill and advance to the CHSAA state title game for the first time ever.
KRISTEN DROGSLER
Christ the King, Sr. Goalkeeper
The three-year starter made plenty of big saves in the last few years for the Lady Royals. Drogsler made an impact in close games by shutting out Mary Louis twice and saving 13 shots in Christ the King’s 3-2 win over highly-ranked St. Joseph Hill in the regular season.
ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Bronx Science, Sr. Defender
The Wolverines senior effectively handled the job of guarding the opposition’s best scoring threat. Her four-year varsity experience was needed to help a team get through midseason injuries and the co-captain was able to hoist the PSAL Class A championship for the second time in her career.
CATHY LUME
Christ the King, Jr. Defender
The junior sweeper may not have been the tallest player at 5-foot-3, but Lume showcased quickness and smarts to help the Royals win a second consecutive CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens championship.
CARLY AMON
Horace Mann, Sr. Defense
The Lions defender shook off the effects off a neck injury and was a stabilizing presence in the Lions backline. Amon helped Horace Mann shutout No. 2 seed Hackley in the semifinals and Columbia Prep in the NYSAISAA championship game.
MEDINA MULIC
Christ the King, Fr. Midfielder
Medina emerged as one of the top central midfielders in the city in her freshman campaign. The 5-foot-8 Mulic was not only a good passer, but she was a force with her right foot in leading the team with 22 goals.
SARAH HEINTZ
Horace Mann, Sr. Midfielder
The senior was a mainstay in central midfield and became an influential player during the playoffs for the sixth-seeded Lions. Heintz scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Columbia Prep and delivered her school a first-ever NYSAISAA girls soccer title.
TYLER SLOAN
Beacon, Sr. Midfielder
The four-year varsity player helped guide a high scoring Beacon offense to the PSAL Class A finals. Sloan had a career-high 13 goals and seven assists and was an anchor in the center of midfield for a young Blue Demons squad.
ZOE CLARK
Riverdale, Sr. Midfielder
The University of California-bound midfielder was influential to her team after recovering from a concussion suffered in the preseason. Her ability to pass the ball and make runs at opposing defenses helped the Falcons clinch a school-record third straight Ivy League regular season crown.
DJ GLAZER
Bayside, Sr. Forward
Glazer will play at Marist College as a defender, but it was her deft goal scoring touch that made the difference for the Lady Commodores. She had 40 goals and had eight assists to lead Bayside to the PSAL Class A quarterfinals.
SARAH NOLAN
Christ the King, Fr. Forward
The 5-foot-2 forward showed a burst of speed and a goal scoring touch to record a fine first season with 18 goals and seven assists. Nolan netted a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Mary Louis to guide the Lady Royals to the Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA regular season title.
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SECOND TEAM
Sam Cobotic, GK, St. Francis Prep, Sophomore
Aimee Kasmally ,D, St. Francis Prep, Senior
Kristina Buccelato, D, St. Joseph Hill, Senior
Christine L’Insalata, MF, St. Joseph Hill, Senior
Therese Boyle, MF, Mary Louis Academy, Senior
Ella Rubin, MF, Columbia Prep, Junior
Emily Mendes, MF, Beacon, Sophomore
Agape Alexander, MF, Wagner, Sophomore
Taylor Bonnano, MF, NDA, Senior
Maria Pettet, F, Fort Hamilton, Senior
Pamela Wishart, F, Leon Goldstein, Senior
Zoe Kessler, F, Bard, Senior
COACH OF THE YEAR
ANNIE ECKSTEIN
Bronx Science
Royal repeat: CK wins second BQ soccer title
11/13/12 - 08:00 AM
The 2012 AA Brooklyn/Queens Champions CK Royals
Highlights: http://www.msgvarsity.com/highlights-ctk-2-mary-louis-0-11-13-12-1.1256587
A year after winning its first-ever CHSAA Class AA Brooklyn/Queens championship, Christ the King made it two in a row Monday afternoon, again beating The Mary Louis Academy, 2-0, in the final at Aviator Sports Complex.
If last year’s championship proved Christ the King arrived on the New York City girls soccer landscape, Monday’s second straight crown proved the Royals aren’t leaving that landscape anytime soon.
“Coach said it usually takes eight years to build a soccer program and he’s done it in four,” junior sweeper Cathy Lume said. “Now it shows we weren’t lucky last year.”
The Royals weren’t very lucky in the first half Monday, in part because The Mary Louis Academy goalkeeper Clare Loredan was so good. The junior was spectacular, twice coming off her line to stop Stephanie Rivera in a two-minute span and then robbing Sarah Nolan on a shot from 16 yards out seconds before halftime.
“She stepped up this year and actually became a premier goalie,” Mary Louis coach Tom Bruen said. “She’s really a talented kid. I can’t say enough about her.”
The score was level at halftime, but Bruen was concerned as he spoke to his team during the break. He knows from experience how strong the Royals start in the second half of games. It’s happened against Mary Louis twice during the regular season and again in a game against St. Joseph Hill, a game Bruen watched.
“You could see on their faces when they come out [for the second half], they’re coming out to win,” he said. “They’ve got that attitude.”
Inside the Christ the King team talk, Fayad pleaded for patience, telling his squad a goal was coming.
He was right, and it came just three minutes into the second half as freshman Medina Mulic flicked in Francesca Giglio’s free kick to put Christ the King (16-0-0), ranked No. 2 in New York City by MSG Varsity, in front, 1-0.
“The games that we won and won comfortably were the ones that we scores early,” Fayad said. “At halftime we spoke about that, that the goal was coming, just be patient. I didn’t expect it to come from a free kick, but I’ll take it.”
Mulic said she didn’t make eye contact with Giglio as she struck her free kick and she didn’t have her eyes open when she headed the ball into the net.
“I just made a good run,” Mulic said. “I didn’t make any eye contact because then the goalie would have known where I went.”
The goal deflated No. 7 Mary Louis (9-4-1) and allowed the Royals to play with less pressure. The result was a second goal by another freshman, this by Nolan, who got behind the defense and scored from 10 yards out in the 52nd minute.
One minute later, the Hilltoppers threatened to pull within a goal when star Therese Boyle finally found space behind the Royals defense, but Kristen Drogsler made the big save.
While he knows why his freshman forwards have received much of the praise this year, Fayad said his poised midfield and backline that has conceded six goals all season, has been solid, as well.
It’s a big reason why Christ the King has put together back-to-back championship seasons. Fayad said he became introspective with five minutes remaining.
“That tells me and tells the girls that this is a good program,” Fayad said. “As you could see we do have a lot of talent, but we lost players and we’re still doing what we do. That tells you the program is doing well.”
Christ the King faces Notre Dame Academy in a CHSAA Class AA state semifinal back at Aviator Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The winner heads to the final this weekend in Buffalo.
Contact Dylan Butler at dbutler3@cablevision.com and follow @Dylan_Butler on Twitter
Nolan Does it Again
10/18/12 - 07:59 AM
Sarah Nolan scores CK's first goal
The Christ the King girls soccer team is up to an incredible 13-0-0 season thanks to a collective great effort from all players on defense, midfield and offense. The team played a very balanced game and the players were able to hold possession of the ball for most of the game. Sarah Nolan stole the show when she scored all three goals of the game assisted by Medina Mulic all three times. This is Nolan's second straight hat trick again two tough opponents in St. Joe's by the Sea and Mary Louis Academy. Defensively, Kristen Drogsler had five saves and was instrumental in creating counter attacks all the way from her goal. Destiny Marino and Cathy Lume led a stingy CK defense who only gave up 7 goals in 13 games this season. The CK midfielders did all the hard work and were able to move the ball effectively control the tempo of the game. With this win CK clinches its second AA division win in as many seasons.
MSG Varsity photos: http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/photos-christ-the-king-vs-mary-louis-girls-soccer-1.1210858
Daily New Article: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/speedy-frosh-sets-royal-pace-article-1.1186107
CK Girls Soccer is #1 in New York City Catholic Schools
10/3/12 - 09:37 AM
The CK girls soccer varsity team is still ranked 1st in New York City's Catholic Schools and Second overall. The team has had the ranking for two weeks and is still holding on to it after a big 3-2 win on saturday September 29th over St. Joseph Hill from Staten Island. Medina Mulic scored all three goals and Stephanie Rivera provided two assists. The team has a record of 8-0-0, has scored 55 goals and gave away 5.
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/nyc-girls-soccer-power-rankings-10-2-1.1182114
Gilgio Leads CK Varsity to a 2-0 win over Fontebonne and claim NYC #2 Ranking
9/19/12 - 08:09 AM
Co-Captain Francesca Giglio
The CK Royals girls varsity team met Fontebonne Hall Academy on Monday at 4:00 PM at the newly built Calvert faux park field in Brooklyn. The royals won the game by a score of 2-0, both goals came in the second half. CK controlled the game mostly at the midfield level and were able to create numerous chances using the width of the field by using both wingers Stephanie Rivera and Diana Paravatos. Francesca Giglio opened the scoring in the 8th minute of the second have assisted by Paravatos inside the box. The second goal was scored in the 68th minute of the game by Medina Mulic from outside the box assisted by Giglio. Fontebonne had a few chances that were neutralized by goalie Kristen Drogsler and an aggressive defensive line made up of Cathy Lume, Destiny Marino, Vanessa Jordan and Aimee Teitelbaum. Sarah Nolan Kept the pressure on the Fontebonne fullbacks throughout the game as well.
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/nyc-girls-soccer-power-rankings-9-18-1.1145554
CK Girls Soccer Team beats TMLA 1-0
9/16/12 - 11:42 AM
The 2012 CK Royals Soccer Team
Ck's girls soccer team beat rivals TMLA with a score of 1-0 at Brennan Field on Friday September 15th and is up to a great 3-0 start for the second year in a row. The team created multiple chances and controlled the game especially in the midfield area anchored by captain Francesca Giglio and senior Stephanie Rivera. Defensively, Destiny Marino, captain Cathy Lume and Goal keeper Kristen Drogsler were able to control the TMLA offense and limit them to a few shot. The winning goal came from standout freshman Diana Paravatos assisted by Medina Mulic. Mulic together with fellow frehaman Sarah Nolan kept the TMLA defense busy and on their toes all game.
Next for the CK is Brooklyn powerhouse Fontebonne Hall Academy at Calvert faux park located at Bay 44th Leif Ericsson drive right next to the Verrazano complex in Brooklyn. The game will be played at 4:00PM.
Go Royals!!
CK Girls Soccer Ranked 4th in New York CIty
9/12/12 - 08:26 AM
Medina Mulic scored 5 goals in Monday's win over St. Edmund's Prep
The CK girl’s soccer team moved from 8th to 4th in New York City with a convincing win 11-1 over St. Edmund's Prep. from Brooklyn. In its first game the team played very balanced and was able to control the midfield play throughout the game. The first game of the season win showed cohesiveness between all three aspects of the team, with the defense anchored by Cathy Lume and Destiny Marino, midfield by a collection of talented players Francesca Giglio, Stephanie Rivera, Diana Paravatos and Andrea Cardozo. Forward freshman Sarah Nolan added two assists for her efforts. Medina Mulic scored five goals to lead all scorers.
Here's the MSG Varsity article:
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/nyc-girls-soccer-power-rankings-9-11-1.1135425
Preseason girls soccer: No. 8 Christ the King
8/30/12 - 09:46 PM
Francesca Giglio (l. to r.), Stephanie Rivera, Kristen Drogsler and Cathy Lume are excited about attempting to repeat as Brooklyn/Queens champions.
by Dylan Butler on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Last November, Christ the King captured its first-ever Brooklyn/Queens Diocesan title, beating rival Mary Louis in a thrilling final.
It was a dream season and the returning Royals want nothing more than to replicate that this year.
“We always talk about how excited we were,” junior sweeper Cathy Lume said. “We want to get back to that.”
Lume is one of five starters back from a club that will go into the Christ the King athletics history. From the first day of preseason at Brennan Field, it was clear this year’s group wasn’t resting on last year’s laurels.
“These girls expect nothing but to win,” coach John Fayad said. “Losses are not part of their vocabulary. I expect a lot out of them and they expect a lot out of each other.”
Added goalkeeper Kristen Drogsler: “It just raises the bar and we just have to play above it again.”
It won’t be easy to replace last year’s seniors, especially the attacking duo of Fabiana Rebecca (Pace) and Christina Viaggio (New York Tech), who are both now playing Division II soccer.
Viaggio struck for 23 goals -- including a remarkable 16 in the first six games -- and added 10 assists, including a pair in the final. She was named to the All-City second team by MSG Varsity.
Rebecca was slowed by an early knee injury, but the speedy forward finished with 16 goals, none bigger than the equalizer moments after Mary Louis took the lead in the B/Q final. She also had eight assists on the season.
Fayad isn’t sure who will pick up the scoring this season, but he is excited about having a stout defense, led by Drogsler, who enters her third year as the Royals starting goalkeeper and was named All-City second team by MSG Varsity last fall.
“She was amazing last year and she will continue to improve,” he said. “She is going to be a top-notch goalie.”
In front of Drogsler will be Lume, a returning starting sweeper, and Destiny Marino is another key defender.
“She’s in great shape and she’s a shutdown defender. Our defense is going to be very solid this year,” Fayad said. “You build around what you have and what I have is an outstanding goalie and outstanding defense.”
Francesca Giglio returns in the center of midfield and she’s joined by senior Stephanie Rivera, who plays on the outside right.
“She’s phenomenal with the ball, has a good shot,” Fayad said. “She has a very high soccer IQ.”
Giglio said last year’s squad worked hard to put Christ the King girls soccer on the map and this year’s team is anxious to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
“It’s like we made a name for each other and now we have to keep it up,” she said. “I don’t want people to think that we got lucky last year. We busted our butts.”
Indeed, the Royals will likely go from hunter to hunted this fall. That’s the reward for being the defending champions.
“We lost a lot of good players so it’s going to be harder this year,” Rivera said. “But we’re willing to do it and try our best to achieve it.”
Girls' Soccer Tryouts
6/6/12 - 09:56 AM
Become Part of the Tradition
The Christ the King soccer program is still having soccer tryouts for the 2012 Fall season from 3:00-5:00 PM at Brennan Field in Middle Village located at 6136-6157 Lutheran Ave Middle Village, NY 11379. Tryouts will take place from August 29th until September 5th.
Anyone coming back from vacation in September 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
