Wet Heads 

A tough day on the pitch 

DR1 v Norton

There is nothing like waking up early Sunday morning to go out into the pouring rain to play a game of soccer. The weather was terrible, hard wind driven rain. The filed was slick but playable for the kids. Numbers were down to 9 leaving only one sub which actually was a good thing since the kids kept on running and never needed to slow down for too long a period of time.
We started out with the intent to play compact defense to keep the game within reach and maybe pull off an upset. We certainly held our own with great play coming from Trevor, Michael, Kyle and Zach R.. Benjamin was playing in a stopper position most of the game with the help of Kevin, David an Evan up front. We all stayed back to prevent goals trying to release forwards when we were able to clear out of our zone.
The first half had the wind and rain hard in our face and it was surprising that players were able to see. The defenders protected Ben E. well in goal throughout the half although we were down 0-1.
With the wind to our backs in the second we were able to mount some good attacks but were missing the fire power we usually have on the pitch. Once the game was opened up it gave the opponents a chance to score. Norton has proven to be the best in the Division so far this season so I would say we played a great game in tough conditions. Final score 0-3.

DR1 v Oceana 2

Another beautiful spring day, this time we got to play soccer. We had nine strong players to play against the Oceans team that drove about 2 hours to get to Bliss. Although they were planning on being short a player or two they were also able to field a team of nine. The game was in control right from the start with an assist from Benjamin to left of the goal area where Zack M. shot in into the back of the net at the 3 minute marks. Six minutes later Jack passed over to Colton on the right who lofted another into the back of the net. We were off and running. Oceana never got by midfield for many scoring opportunities but did break one away at the halfway line for a run on our keeper for their only goal of the game, later another scoring opportunity ended with a great save made by Kyle in net.2-1 at halftime.
I asked the kids to score a quick goal and then to play some solid defense. They must have been listening because one minute into the second have Benjamin broke through the middle and drove a ball low past the keeper. The defense played by Trevor, Zack R., and Kevin was awesome through out the game. Rarely did the opponents ever get over the halfway line and when they did, rarely did they get a shot off. Jack made a nice save in the second half and Zach R. finished out as keeper in the second half. Late in the game Benjamin made a run to the across the left of the penalty area and chipped in a goal back to the right corner of the net for the final score of the game.
The Oceana goalkeeper was very good stopping many hard shots by Zack M., Colton, and Evan. If it wasn’t for their keeper the score would have been very different. There was a lot of nice passing by Benjamin, Zack M., Colton, Evan and Jack up front and fantastic defense by Trevor, Kevin, Zach R., Kyle in back. All played a great game. Kyle, Jack and Zack R. played well in the keeper position although the defense never let many by to give them much of a challenge.

Fall River Forfiet

Unfortunately, on a bright warm spring morning the Fall River team could not play us, and forfeited the game. The team lost their coach and 5 players to a ‘club’ team just before the start of the season. The FRYS director called to apologize and promised us a friendly match later in the season. The u10 boys’ team must now reorganize and find some new recruits for the team.
I personally think it was an awful example the coach set for the players no matter how difficult the situation might have been. It would have been much better to have stuck out the season and made the change to the club after the season was over.

RI Soccer Winter Break Champions 

Fall River scouting report

I have been told by reliable sources we have a good match up against the Fall River team visitng Bliss this weekend. Game time is 9:30, try to arrive early enough to warm up and wake up for the game. Get plenty of sleep on Saturday night and eat a good breakfast before the game. Be ready!

DR 1 Practice Schedule 2005

We will be practicing on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 at Bliss Fields. If the fields are closed on a Wednesday, we will run a practice on the Friday of that week at Beckwith field to make up for the rainout.

Spring 2005 Schedule

April 10th Fall River at Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 9:30
April 17th Oceana(E) Team 2 at Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 11:00
April 24th Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 at Norton 9:00
May 1st Freetown-Lakeville at Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 10:00
May 8th Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 at Dighton-Rehoboth Team 2 1:00
May 15th Taunton at Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 9:30
May 22nd Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 at Dartmouth 11:00
June 5th Dighton-Rehoboth Team 1 at Fall River 1:15