Lisa Caprara, Ellie Skinski and Maggie Roughley each chipped in a goal as New Providence opened its season with a 3-0 victory over Bayonne in New Providence. Casey Trezza and Lexi Everton added assists while Katie Vigilante and Jen Meluso combined for nine saves for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Lisa Caprara 1
Lexi Everton 1
Maggie Roughley 1
Ellie Skrinski 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jen Meluso 4
Katie Vigilante 5
NP shots on Goal 22
Schedule
Game 3 - September 17, 2013
New Providence 1, GL 3
The Star Ledger
Gov. Livingston scored three unanswered goals in the second half to beat New Providence, 3-1, in Berkeley Heights. Lauren and Riley Jankowski both scored, along with Isabella Bjorkeson, for Gov. Livingston. Goalkeeper Katie Vigilante stopped 15 shots for New Providence and Lexi Everton scored in the first half.
Goals Assists Saves
Anna Crisafi 1
Lexi Everton 1
Katie Vigilante 15
Shots on Goal 6
Game 4 - September 19, 2013
New Providence 3, Oak Knoll 0
The Star Ledger
Lexi Everton scored twice to help New Providence defeat Oak Knoll, 3-0, in New Providence. Ashley Evangelos scored twice for New Providence, which out-shot its opponent 12-9, while Anna Crisafi had two assists and Erin Fay had one. New Providence goalie Jen Meluso made five saves.
Goals Assists Saves
Anna Crisafi 2
Ashley Evangelos 1
Lexi Everton 2
Erin Fay 1
Jen Meluso 5
NP Shots on Goal 12
Game 5 - September 24, 2013
New Providence 1, Union 5
The Star Ledger
By Dave Holcomb
Union coach Phyllis Neshimka might deny that yesterday's game against New Providence had extra meaning, but her girls certainly played like it did. With preferential seeding in the Union County Tournament on the line, Union came out with something to prove, scoring five goals and beating New Providence, 5-1, in Union.
Freshman Alyssa Caggiano registered a hat trick and junior Vanessa Leite had two goals of her own for Union. It was Union's first victory against New Providence since 2010, and just the second in the last six matches dating back to 1996.
Union had intensity from the very beginning of the game. Off a corner kick from Gina Alfano, Leite headed the ball into the net five minutes into the game. Neshimka was pleased with the way her team played, but didn't think it was necessarily because of the county tournament seedings coming out later that day. "We came into it like every game," Neshimka said. "I tell my girls every game they are coming after you,"
Later, Neshimka allowed that the seeding could have had something to do with her team's play. "Maybe our play was a little different because of the seedings. I don't know," Neshimka said with a slight smirk.
Union kept up its intensity with two more goals in the first half. In the 22nd minute, Caggiano scored her first goal to give Union a 2-0 lead. Then, Leite added another goal late in the half with a great shot in the upper part of the goal. New Providence goalkeeper Katie Vigilante could not get a hand on it, and Union led at halftime, 3-1. Caggiano and Leite did not slow down in the second half. Leite took a free kick in the 58th minute, and Caggiano was there in front of the goal to finish the ball. The freshman kneed the ball in mid-air into the net.
Despite Caggiano and Leite combining for all five goals and one assist, the two girls did not believe this was their best game this season. The two girls know each other from club teams and have built up quite a bit of chemistry. "It's an advantage for us because we don't even need to look where each other are," Leite said. "We pretty much know where we are going to be."
Forward Lisa Caprara scored the one goal for New Providence, and it came on one of the few mistakes Union made. Caprara stole a pass at about the 18-yard line and took one touch towards the net. Her shot beat goalkeeper Stephanie Rivero high and to her left.
New Providence nearly scored a second goal with about minute left in the game, but Rivero made a nice save. Union then turned on its intensity again and added its fifth goal, Caggiano's third. "Coach told us we needed to win, but a strong win," Leite said. "We came out here and turned it on."
Goals Assists Saves
Lisa Caprara 1
Jen Meluso 4
Katie Vigilante 6
NP Shots on Goal 8
Game 6 - September 26, 2013
New Providence 2, J.P. Stevens 1
The Star Ledger
Casey Trezza and Erin Fay each notched a goal as New Providence topped J.P. Stevens, 2-1, in New Providence. Maggie Roughley registered an assist and Jen Meluso posted five saves in the win for New Providence. Karen Eng scored for J.P. Stevens and Erin Shea finished with 12 saves.Game 6 - September 20, 2012
Goals Assists Saves
Erin Fay 1
Maggie Roughley 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jen Maluso 5
Katie Vigilante 4
Shots on Goals 12
Game 7 - September 28, 2013
New Providence 0, Old Bridge 1
The Star Ledger
Samantha Potts took a cross from Tara Durstewitz and scored 25 minutes into the first half, which proved to be the game winner as Old Bridge, No. 13 in The Star-Ledger Top 20, held on to beat New Providence, 1-0, in New Providence. Alley Maurer recorded nine saves en route to the shutout. Katie Vigilante and Jen Meluso had four saves each for New Providence, which was out-shot by Old Bridge, 15-8
Saves
Katie Vigilante 4
Jen Meluso 4
Shots on Goals 9
Game 8 - October 1, 2013
New Providence 1, Westfield 4
The Star Ledger
Hannah Liddy scored twice for Westfield and also had an assist in Westfield's 4-1 victory over host New Providence. Westfield goalkeeper Lizzie Brucia made eight saves. Maggie Roughley scored the goal for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Maggie Roughley 1
Megan Mahlstadt 1
Jen Maluso 5
Katie Vigilante 5
Shots on goal 8
Game 9 - October 3, 2013
New Providence 1, Summit 0
The Star Ledger
Lisa Caprara scored the lone goal for New Providence in a 1-0 victory over Summit in Summit. Lexi Everton had the assist on the game-winning goal. Callie Humphrey made eight saves for Summit.
Goals Asists Saces
Lisa Caprara 1
Lexi Everton 1
Jen Maluso 5
Katie Vigilante 5
Shots on Goal 8
Game 10 - October 5, 2013
New Povidence 1, Rahway 2
Union County Tournament
The Star Ledger
Catalina Lozano scored twice in the second half to lead Rahway past New Providence, 2-1, in the first round of the Union County Tournament in New Providence. Jordan Rudy stopped 13 shots for Rahway (5-5). Ashley Evangelos scored with an assist from Anna Crisafi for New Providence (4-6).
Goals Assists Saves
Ashley Evangelos 1
Anna Crisafi 1
Jen Maluso 9
Katie Vigilante 2
Game 11 - October 8, 2013
New Providence 0, GL 1
The Star Ledger
Lindsay DiStaso scored in the second half on a Lauren Jankowski assist for Gov. Livingston in a 1-0 defeat of New Providence in New Providence.
Katie Vigilante and Jen Maluso combined to stop 15 shots for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Jen Maluso 8
Katie Vigilante 7
Shots on Goal 15
Game 12 - October 10, 2013
New Providence 3, Oak Knoll 2
The Star Ledger
Lisa Caprara scored twice and added an assist to help New Providence past Oak Knoll, 3-2, in Summit. Casey Trezza scored one goal and Maggie Roughley and Erin Fay each added an assist for New Providence. Deirdre Daly and Morgan Ryan each added a goal for Oak Knoll. Jen Maluso finished with four saves for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Lisa Caprara 2 1
Erin Fay 1
Maggie Roughley 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jen Maluso 4
Katie Vigilante 6
Shots on Goal 14
Game 13 - October 15, 2013
New Providence 1. SPF 4
The Star Ledger
Alyssa Riporti scored twice and led Scotch Plains to a 4-1 victory over New Providence in Scotch Plains. Tori Baliatico and Katherine Cunningham also scored goals, and goalkeeper Angela Rastelli made four saves for Scotch Plains. Anna Crisafi had the goal for New Providence.
Erin Fay had three goals as New Providence defeated Elizabeth, 5-0, in New Providence. Maggie Roughley had a goal and an assist, while Maggie Roughley and Lisa Caprara also had goals. Jeanine Franco made nine saves for Elizabeth.
Goals Assists Saves
Sarah Barquero 1
Lisa Caprara 1
Brielle Carleen 1
Erin Fay 3
Maggie Roughley 1 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jeanine Franco 6
Shots On Goals 5
The Courier News
New Providence 5, Elizabeth 0: Erin Fay netted a hat trick and Maggie Roughley chipped in a goal and an assist to power New Providence. Lisa Caprara also scored for the Pioneers (6-8). Jen Maluso (six saves) and Katie Vigliante (five saves) shared the shutout.
Game 15 - October 22. 2013
New Providence 2, Union 4
The Star Ledger
Alexis Gartside scored twice to help Union defeat New Providence, 4-2, in New Providence. Adora Moneme had a goal and an assist for Union while Sophia Silva also found the back of the net. Scoring for New Providence were Casey Trezza and Erin Fay.
Goals Assists Saves
Lisa Caprara 1
Anna Crisafi 1
Erin Fay 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jen Maluso 6
Katie Vigilante 6
Shots on Goal 8
Game 16 - October 24. 2013
New Providence 1, Cranford 3
The Star Ledger
Mairead McKeary scored a pair of goals as Cranford topped New Providence, 3-1, in Cranford. Alexa Aldredge had a goal and an assist in the victory, while Maddie Hart and Emily Bradford had assists. Lisa Caprara scored for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Lisa Caprara 1
Erin Fay 1
Jen Maluso 9
Shots on Goal 4
Game 18 - November 1, 2013
New Providence 1, Scotch Plains 2
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Katie Harper scored one minute into overtime as Scotch Plains, No. 13 in The Star-Ledger Top 20, defeated New Providence, 2-1, in New Providence. Kelly Yeager had the other Scotch Plains goal and Angela Rastelli made eight saves. Maggie Roughley scored for New Providence off a pass from Anna Crisafi and Jen Maluso made 15 saves.
Goals Assists Saves
Anna Crisafi 1
Maggie Roughley 1
Jen Maluso 15
Shotson Goal 8
Game 17 - October 29, 2013
New Providence 1, Westfield 5
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Taylor Morgan scored two goals and Westfield beat New Providence, 5-1, in Westfield. Hannah Liddy had a goal and an assist. Jenna Helfand and Nora Moriarty also scored for Westfield. Ashley Evangelos scored the goal for New Providence.
Goals Assists Saves
Ashley Evangelos 1
Shots on Goal 7
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Season Preview - Group 1
Northjersey.com : Sports
Glen Ridge girls soccer hopes to repeat as Group 1 champs
Thursday, August 22, 2013
By Nelson Depasquale
Sports Editor - Glen Ridge Voice
After reaching the pinnacle last season, head coach Oscar Viteri and company are hungry for more. Despite the loss of major contributors in Claire Malone, Meghan MacDonald, Paige Smith, Caroline Theile, Maeliosa Barstow and Natasha Dombrowski the team returns a good amount of core players back from their Group 1 Championship-winning run.
One of those core players is still only a sophomore this year, her second season as part of the starting lineup. Tomison Kennedy, the only non-senior Ridger who earned All-Super Essex Conference honors within the American Division last year (she received an honorable mention) is returning.
After a stellar season for a freshman in 2012, Kennedy should be right in the thick of things again for this Glen Ridge offense.
Ryanne Ege was another standout freshman at a position that is usually dominated by seniors. As the goalie, it seemed Ege got better between the sticks with every game she played – especially when it mattered the most.
In five NJSIAA State Tournament games, Ege gave up three goals. She had two shutouts in that span, the last being a Group 1 Title-clinching, 2-0 shutout over Shore High School. On two occasions during that game, Ege made stops that were potential game-savers and both came in the second half.
Emily Gill, who is yet another second-year sophomore in 2013, started last season on the defensive unit. She is also primed to have a solid sophomore campaign.
"Those three freshmen got a boatload of confidence and experience going that far in the State Tournament last season," said coach Viteri. "And that's only going to help us this year. I always want to be competitive with everybody. We go out and try to put a team on the field that's going to compete and try to beat teams, that's our goal every year: beat teams, surprise teams. Last year it was a great State run. Now that they have a taste of that, there's no reason why they can't do it again."
Those three freshman obviously weren't the only part of the winning formula.
Other returning players that got their first taste of the Group 1 title include seniors Caroline Smith, Victoria Finlay and Kristen Liu and juniors Shannon Marhan, Eliza Parrinello and Sam Sikkerbol.
So with only three seniors as of now, this year's Ridger squad will no doubt, be a young one. Even with practices just starting, Viteri believes that as many as two or three incoming freshman have a chance to earn a starting spot.
"I thing they're going to make a big impact," said Viteri of the incoming class. "We're going to be very young in spots this year. But young is good because they'll gain experience, grow up quick as a player. We just need some of these young players to step up. There are quicker decisions, less touches at the varsity level and they have to know what to do before they receive the ball. It's going to be a good year, a challenging year. But I think we have the potential, like always, to do well in the State and County Tournaments."
After starting out at 7-4-2, the Ridgers got hot at the right time last season and rallied towards the end of the season. Glen Ridge finished 15-5-2 to earned the program's second Group 1 title in it's history – both under coach Viteri.
This fall, Glen Ridge hopes to maintain that sense of urgency they found in the State Tournament to try to bring the Ridgers back to defend their Group 1 Title.
The Star Ledger - September 06, 2013
Girls Soccer
2013 Preview - Teams to watch
By Jeremy Schneider
GROUP 1
FAVORITE: Seven players from last year’s team have graduated, but the winning culture at Glen Ridge has been established. A 2-0 victory over Shore gave the Essex County squad the Group 1 title, and the team was one of the biggest surprises of last season. The youngsters from last year’s squad now know not only what its like to play in the big game — they know how to win it. The gauntlet of playing in the Super Essex Conference prepares this Group 1 squad for playoff time, and it will be a tough out in the state tournament.
CONTENDERS: Shore Regional, Waldwick, Haddon Heights, Metuchen, New Providence, Dayton, Midland Park.
2013 Preview - Preseason Top 20
1-Northern Highlands
2-Montgomery
3-Immaculate Heart
4-Lenape
5-Ridge
6-Montclair
7-Pingry
8-Eastern
9-Moorestown
10-Livingston
11-Bridgewater-Raritan
12-Clifton
13-East Brunswick
14-Ramapo
15-Glen Ridge
16-Kinnelon
17-St. Rose
18-Glen Rock
19-Randolph
20-Old Bridge
Note: Glen Ridge is better then any team in UNION COUNTY
according to the Star Ledger's preseason picks
Game 2 - September 11, 2012
New Providence 2, Summit 3
The Star Ledger
Stephanie Ford scored two goals in the first half and Holly Confalone scored the third goal on a direct kick early in the second half as Summit beat New Providence, 3-2, in New Providence. New Providence made a run in the second half, getting a goal apiece from Ashley Evangelos and Casey Trezza.
Goals Assists Saves
Ashley Evangelos 1
Lexi Everton 1
Megan Mahlstadt 1
Casey Trezza 1
Jen Meluso 5
Katie Vigilante 5
NP shots on Goal 9
Game 14 - October 17, 2013
New Providence 5, Elizabeth 0
The Alternative Press
New Providence Girls Soccer Tramples Elizabeth, 5-0
by Laila Stedman
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Pioneer girls soccer team sent their seniors off with a bang on Thursday, defeating Elizabeth, 5-0, on Senior Day at Lieder Field.
New Providence striker Erin Fay scored a hat trick, while fellow striker Lisa Caprara and midfielder Maggie Roughley added tallies in the victory. Jen Maluso and Katie Vigilante of the Pioneers split the time in goal and provided a solid backing that kept New Providence on the attack.
“As a team, we did a great job finishing our shots," senior co-captain Anna Crisafis. "We worked well together and continued to press them throughout the entire game.” This Pioneer victory improves their record to 6-8, while the Minutemen drop to 8-2-5.
“I’m very proud of the team today,” New Providence head coach Scott Murphy said. “We played one of our better games of the season, and it was the day we were recognizing the seniors.” The Pioneers look to feed off this win on Tuesday when they take on Union at Lieder Field. The match kicks off at 4 p.m.
Game 13 - October 16, 2013
New Providence 1, SPF 4
The Alternative Press
SPF Raiders Win Over New Providence
by Connor Smith
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) girls soccer team defeated New Providence, 4-1, on senior day at SPF High School.
Alyssa Riporti lead the 13-0-1 Raiders with two goals. After New Providence scored the first goal of the game, the Raiders answered with four goals of their own. “It’s scary to have played my final regular season home game. I have played here for four years, and now it is almost over,” said Kathryn Cunningham on playing her final regular-season game at Shimme A. Wexler Field.
The Raiders started off slow to begin the game, conceding a goal in the first five minutes, but after that, they began to take control of the game. Cunningham scored the tying goal on a penalty kick. The second goal was off a corner kick in which Alyssa Riporti scored. Tori Baliatico and Riporti added the final two goals for SPF. “We began the game playing frantically, but after we scored our first goal, the game slowed down, and we played a lot better,” said SPF left back Evelyn Logie. The Raiders face Union Saturday night in a Union County Tournament semifinal game at 7:30 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark.
October 16, 2013
The Alternative Press
New Providence Athlete of the Week:
Casey Trezz
by Laila Stedman
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Senior girls Soccer team co-captain Casey Trezza has been named The Alternative Press of New Providence's Athlete of the Week for her overall performance to open the 2013 season.
"Casey is a 4-year varsity player and a captain for her senior year," head coach Scott Murphy said. "She is a great leader for our team on and off the field." As a central midfielder, Casey really has to work with everyone on the team and hold them together when they are down.
Murphy recognizes her dedication to the entire team. He said: "The culture of our team is reflective of her attitude and work ethic." Her teammates are also very grateful to have a devoted captain like Casey.
"Casey is such an amazing leader on and off the field," junior goalie Katie Vigilante said. "She is selfless, and is always getting our spirits up when we're down. Her soccer success is well deserved, and I'm excited to see where she'll end up next year. I couldn't have asked for a better captain to look up to!"
Along with her consistent play, Casey has managed to put three goals in the back of the net and has had one assist on the year. Casey is also very grateful for her team. "Being on the Girls’ Soccer team has been the best experience in high school for me and I have loved every second of it," she said.
You can always hear Casey cheering her team up on the field, trying to motivate others. This especially worked to her and her teammates’ benefit last week Thursday, when the Pioneers defeated Oak Knoll 3-2, where Casey scored one of the deciding goals.
The Pioneers' record now lies at 5-8 and Casey has set goals that she knows the whole team wants to meet. "Our goal for the season is to keep getting better every game so we can make a great run in the state tournament," she said. Casey is a well-rounded athlete. To compliment her high school soccer career, this winter will be her third year on the school's Varsity Basketball team. Last season, she netted 81 points for her team.
She hopes to continue her soccer career through college, but is not certain as to where she is going yet. As for basketball, Casey would like to be involved in an intramural team. Casey and the Pioneers will next vie for a victory when they battle Elizabeth on Thursday at Lieder Field.
Game 11 - October 8, 2013
New Providence 0, Gov. Livingston 1
The Alternative Press
Gov. Livingston Girls Soccer Outlasts
New Providence, 1-0
by Laila Stedman
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Gov. Livingston girls soccer team continued its success over local rivals on Tuesday, beating New Providence, 1-0, at NP's Lieder Field. Highlander striker Lauren DiStaso scored the game's only goal to lead Gov. Livingston to its ninth victory of the season. The victory gives GL the regular-season sweep over the Pioneers. The Highlanders won the first meeting earlier in the season, 3-1. “That was probably the best eighty minutes we have played all year,” New Providence head coach Scott Murphy said. “We are moving in the right direction as a team and once we start finishing our chances, we will be tough to beat.”
The Pioneers had their chances against Highlander goalkeeper Olivia Emanuel, however she stopped all 15 shots on goal to record GL's third shutout of the season. “We are trying to start playing as a team and with that comes learning from our mistakes,” New Providence captain Ashley Evangelos said. “Today we simply did not finish the chances we had.” New Providence's Jen Maluso and Katie Vigilante combined to stop 15 of the 16 Highlander shots. The Pioneers return to action on Thursday when they visit Oak Knoll, while Gov. Livingston hosts Parsippany. Both contests begin at 4 p.m.
Game 10- Ocotber 5, 2013
New Providence 0, Rahway 1
The Alternative Press
Rahway Defeats New Providence Girls Soccer in Union County Tournament
by Laila Stedman
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Rahway girls’ soccer team defeated New Providence, 2-1, in the first round of the Union County Tournament on Saturday at Lieder Field. After a scoreless first half, the second half proved to be a more exciting one, but an emotional rollercoaster for both the Pioneers and the Indians at the same time.
In the 54th minute, Indians’ midfielder Catalina Lozano managed to put one in the back of the net, giving Rahway a one-goal lead. With the Pioneers pressing hard in their offensive third, NP defender Anna Crisafi crossed the ball into a mass in front of the goal for fellow defender Ashley Evangelos to head it in and tie the game up. Just minutes before the final whistle, Lozano scored once more, rocketing the ball into the net, sending the Rahway crowd into a frenzy.
Despite the final Pioneer attempt to tie the game again, they failed to put any shots in the goal, ending their UCT run after one game. Obviously the result is not what we wanted, but we will take it as a learning experience,” New Providence senior Casey Trezza said. “It was definitely disappointing, but we will take the positives and grow from it.” The Pioneers return to action on Tuesday when they host Gov. Livingston at 4 p.m.
Game 8 - September 28, 2013
New Providence 1, Westfield 4
The Alternative Press
Westfield Girls Soccer Team Defeats
New Providence, 4-1
by Laila Stedman
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- The Westfield girls soccer team defeated New Providence, 4-1, on Tuesday at Lieder Field. Blue Devil forward Hannah Liddy scored twice, leading Westfield to its seventh victory of the season. “Despite the score, New Providence played a very good game,” Pioneer head coach Scott Murphy said. “We played hard and together. There were many positives we can build on from this game.” Liddy opened the game with a score four minutes into the first half. Less than five minutes later, Westfield striker Jenna Helfand poked the ball into the back of the net to give the Blue Devils a 2-0 lead.
Midway through the first half, Liddy scored her second strike of the game, giving Westfield a 3-0 lead. After coming up empty in the first half, New Providence broke the shutout with 15 minutes to play when the Pioneers drew a free kick after a Westfield hand ball. New Providence defender Megan Mahlstadt lofted the ball into the penalty box where center midfielder Maggie Roughley finished it off with a well aimed, jumping header to score the Pioneers’ first and only goal of the game. Lily Defelice extended the Blue Devil lead back to three goals on a simple pass into the net off a square ball later in the match, as the Blue Devils improve to 7-2 on the season.
With the defeat, the Pioneers drop to 3-5. New Providence captain Casey Trezza said she was happy with the way her team fought against the Blue Devils. “Westfield is a really tough team, but we held our own and never gave up,” she said. “The result doesn’t tell the whole story. We are just looking to continue to improve game after game.” New Providence hopes to rebound from the defeat on Thursday when the Pioneers visit Summit. The Blue Devils host East Brunswick on Thursday at Kehler Stadium. Both matches start at 4 p.m.
Game 7 - Seotember 26, 2013
New Providence 0, Old Bridge 1
The Alternative Press
Old Bridge Girls Team Shuts Down Lady Pioneers, 1-0
by Herman Lee
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence girls soccer team lost to Old Bridge, 1-0, on Saturday morning at Lieder Field. New Providence had several opportunities to score in the second half but came up short. Old Bridge Samantha Potts scored the only goal of the game in the first half. Katie Vigilante and Jen Meluso shared time in goal and had four saves each for New Providence.
Game 6, September 24, 2013
New Providence 2, J P Stevens 1
The Alternative Press
Pioneers Girls Soccer Team Triumphs,
2-1, over J.P. Stevens
by Alli Lamhing
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence girls' soccer team defeated J.P. Stevens, 2-1, on Thursday afternoon at Lieder Field. Senior Casey Trezza and junior Erin Fay scored the New Providence goals. Maggie Roughley had an assist. Time in goal was split between Jen Meluso, who made five saves, and Katie Vigilante, who turned back four J.P. Stevens shots on goal. J.P. Stevens is 2-2. The Pioneers, who are 3-3, will play their next game on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at NPHS against Old Bridge.
Game 4 - September 19, 2013
New Providence 3, Oak Knoll 0
The Alternative Press
New Providence Girls Soccer Beats Oak Knoll, 3-0
by Bobbie Peer
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence girls' soccer team defeated Oak Knoll, 3-0, on Thursday at Lieder Field. Sophomore goalkeeper Jen Maluso earned the shutout win for the Pioneers. Fellow sophomore Lexi Everton scored twice as the Pioneers improved to 2-2 on the season. New Providence has off until Tuesday when they play at Linden.
Game 3 - September 17, 2013
New Providence 1, Gov. Livingston 3
The Alternative Press
Gov. Livingston Girls Soccer Downs
New Providence, 3-1
by Bobbie Peer
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston Girls Soccer winning streak continues as they defeat New Providence (3-1) Tuesday at home. Gov. Livingston played well in the first half with their normal style of play with no end result said Coach Mike Roof. New Providence led at the half 0-1 with a goal by New Providence sophomore, Lexi Everton.
Gov. Livingston made better decisions in the second half, executing "their usual plays, giving New Providence no time and space," said Coach Roof. They scored three second half goals by Riley Jankowski, Lauren Jankowski and Isabella Bjorkeson to give Gov. Livingston the 3-1 win. Returning for her first game of the season, Isabella Bjorkeson said, "It was tough to get my groove in the first half." She felt it click with "her girls" in the second half, scoring the third goal for the Lady Highlanders ,"it felt awesome, great win." Gov. Livingston Girls Soccer plays Wednesday at Chatham.
September 9, 2013
The Alternative Press
Young New Providence Girls' Soccer Team
Sets High Goals for 2013
by Nick Papadimas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The 2013 Pioneer girls’ soccer team will look a lot different than they did a year ago. Having lost three key contributors in Jenna Madden, Kelly Carroll and Jocelyn Andrae, New Providence head coach Scott Murphy will need to rely on a new group of student-athletes to reach their goal of county and sectional championships.
Led by senior captain Casey Trezza, the Pioneers will show a young lineup, including freshman Brielle Carleen, sophomore Megan Mahlstadt and juniors Paige Kovacs and Katie Vigilante. Despite the inexperience, the girls opened the season with a 3-0 victory over Bayonne on Friday. Trezza hopes to see the same outcome throughout the year.
“Our team will do very well this year,” she said. The Pioneers face a tough schedule in 2013, including matches against neighborhood foes Summit and Gov. Livingston during the course of the season. New Providence will also see Cranford, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Westfield, all of whom will compete for a county championship this year.
Murphy sees the schedule as one that could lead the Pioneers into a competitive future. With the addition of several larger NJSIAA Group 3 schools, the Pioneers will see a higher level of competition, which Murphy will use to test his young team. The Pioneers continue their season on Tuesday when they host J.P. Stevens on Lieder Field at 4 p.m.
Game 1 - September 6, 2013
New Providence 3, Bayonne 0
The Alternative Press
New Providence Girls' Soccer Beats
Bayonne in Opener
by Alli Lamhing
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The varsity girls' soccer team opened its season with a 3-0 victory over Bayonne on Friday. With junior Katie Vigilante in goal, the Lady Pioneers posted the shutout. New additions to the varsity, Maggie Roughley, Megan Mahlstadt, and Brielle Carleen all had a hand in the New Providence triumph.
Picture Credits: Alli Lamhing
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Picture Credits: Herman Lee
New Providence junior Lisa Caprara chases after the ball during the Pioneers' 5-0 win on Thursday. Credits: Alli Lamhing
New Providence junior Erin Fay cradles the ball off her chest. Credits: Alli Lamhing
New Providence senior Ashley Evangelos avoids an Elizabeth tackle during the Pioneers 5-0 win on Thursday. Credits: Alli Lamhing
Union County Coaches Association
All Union County
Ashley Evangelos
All Watchung Conference
Ashley Evangelos
Maggie Roughley
Lisa Caprara
Honorable Mention
Anna Crisafi
Casey Trezza
Paige Kovacs
Newark Star Ledger *
All Group 1 - 3rd Team
Lisa Caprara
All Union County - 2bd Team
Ashley Evangelos
All Union County- 3rd Team
Lisa Caprara
Maggie Roughley
* Interesting fact - Glen Ridge had on the All Group 1
4 players on the 1st team
2 players on the 2nd team
1 player on the 3rd team
something to think about for next year
The Alternative Press of New Providence
Friday, February 7, 2014
Evangelos Signs On to Play Soccer for Rhode Island
by Tim LeCras
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. – Ashley Evangelos made a big decision after her freshman year at New Providence High School. After seeing varsity girls’ soccer competition sparingly during her rookie campaign, Evangelos came to the conclusion that she would one day play NCAA Division 1 soccer.
Her goal became a reality on Friday in the NPHS Media Center. Surrounded by her family and friends, Evangelos signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the University of Rhode Island.
“Its like a sense of relief,” Evangelos said. “I know where I’m going, I’m excited to be going there. I’m studying nursing and playing soccer. Its what I always wanted to do.”
New Providence High Schools girls’ soccer coach Scott Murphy saw something special in Evangelos during her freshman season.
Although she started her first year coming off the bench, Evangelos fought her way into the starting lineup towards the end of the season, eventually playing a big factor in the Pioneers’ state championship run.
It was this type of work that set her apart from the rest of the team.
“She was just very athletic and strong for her age,” Murphy said. In girls soccer, that’s one of the things you look for, along with skill, is can they compete against 18 year olds.”
After Evangelos won her first championship, Murphy said she has improved 100 percent each year in different aspects of the game.
“As a freshman, it was more strength, agility, athleticism,” he said. “It slowly became her skills each year. Junior year and senior year, it became the on-field leader and to just understanding the game. Each year she came back, I would tell my assistants ‘Wait until you see Ash because she’s so much better than she was last year.’”
Evangelos was heavily recruited by local schools such as Monmouth and Seton Hall, however once she visited Rhode Island she fell in love with the team, school and educational program.
She is one of three New Jersey-products to sign with Rhode Island. Head coach Michael Needham called the 2014 recruiting class “special,” adding the team will be “the most competitive” he has seen since becoming the head coach in 2011.
“This group will accentuate the strong returning core that we have,” Needham said in a URI press release. “As we evaluate going forward, one area that we were lacking last year was the depth to compete when we got to conference play. This is not the case anymore. The addition of these players and the return of several players from injury will make for a very dangerous team over the next several years.”
Needham expects Evangelos to contribute in a big way when she gets to campus in early August.
“Ashley will be a versatile defender for us,” he said. “She has the technical ability to set play from the back and the athleticism to play either centrally or on one of the flanks."
The Alternative Press of New Providence would like to congratulate Ashley Evangelos for signing with the University of Rhode Island to play soccer beginning in August.
