JV Panthers win 1, lose 1 in first week of games

Austin Goehring takes on an E. Alamance player

The 2012 JV Panthers opened up their first week of games with a 5-1 loss to Eastern Alamance followed by a 2-0 win against Bartlett Yancey.  Due to mechanical bus issues and the weather, respectively, both games had to be shortened, and the team played shorter halves than usual.

Despite the wait for both games to start and the torrential downpour on Tuesday, the team was excited to see the stands packed with friends and family.

Bartlett Yancey halftime discussion

The conditions at the start of the game vs. Bartlett Yancey

Daniel Gallardo opened up the season's statbook for Orange in the Eastern Alamance game, scoring decisively off of a one-touch shot from a corner kick taken by Austin Goehring.

Caleb Anderson got the two goals for Orange against Bartlett Yancey, showing that he can still put the ball away regardless of rainy conditions.  Anderson's second goal was assisted by center midfielder Lionel Reid-Shaw.

Both new goalkeepers (Alex Fish and Jaden Vines) got good time in goal and showed lots of potential for the season.  Both keepers are naturally athletic and good the air, and they are consistently working hard each day on their keeper skills.

The JV team plays cross-town rival Cedar Ridge next Wednesday at Cedar Ridge at 5pm.  We hope you'll be able to join us!

Caleb Anderson jogs back to midfield after scoring his second goal of the game

*A big thanks to Lori Rogers for all of the game photos from the first two games!

JV practice canceled Friday, 8/24, team will practice Saturday morning, 8/25

Due to the Orange High School Open House this Friday from 4:30-6:30pm, JV Men's Soccer will not have practice Friday afternoon. 

Instead, the team will practice Saturday morning from 8:30-11am at the school field.


Players need to bring running shoes and cleats to practice Saturday morning.

Independent Workout #2 for this Saturday, August 18th

JV INDEPENDENT WORKOUT #2: AUGUST 18, 2012

We have our first two games when you return Monday & Tuesday against Eastern Alamance and Bartlett Yancey! Both games are at home and the team will begin to warm-up at 4:00pm (which means you need to arrive prior to 4pm to get ready).  On Saturday or Sunday (but preferably Saturday so that on Sunday, you can rest before the game), all players are expected to complete the following independent workout.  It will take approximately an hour and a half.  You can meet up with other players to complete the workout if that is easier for you, but make sure you complete it!  Be sure to stretch at the end of the workout.

I.  Run: 35 minutes total + warm up/stretch

10 minutes: Run at a slow & steady (conversational) pace.

10 minutes: Stretch

10 minutes: Run at a faster pace (just above steady—you shouldn’t be able to talk without losing your breath)

5 minutes: Easy jog

3-5 minutes: Run hard

5 minutes: Jog easy, cool down

II. Dribbling & Foot Skills. 

5 minutes: 12 parts & head juggling.

10 minutes: In a small grid, dribble with a ball, touching it as often as possible.  Pull moves that are NOT your standard moves.  Try some new ones.  Use your weak foot.  Remember: change speed & direction.  Explode out of that last touch.

5 minutes: Dribble in between cones (shoes, etc. work fine). Use both feet. Cut with speed and accuracy.

5 minutes: Toe touches & Side Taps.

III.  Body Circuit. (Complete each circuit for 1 minute, rest, then switch to next. Repeat each set 3x.):

Arms/Core. Push ups, forward plank, right plank, left plank, crunches, buzzer jacks. 

JV Practice is cancelled for today, 8/10. Varsity will practice in the gym from 4-6!

Due to inclement weather, JV soccer practice has been cancelled today.  Varsity soccer practice will take place from 4-6pm in the gym if it is raining.  Meet at the field if it is not raining.  The following players should practice with Varsity today: Morgan Collins, Chandler Compton, Lionel Reid-Shaw, and Edgar Asuncion.

Varsity has a game Monday vs. Southern Durham at home at 6pm.  Varsity players need to be prepared to warm-up at 5pm.

JV will practice Monday from 4:15pm-6:15pm.  All JV players need to bring running shoes to practice on Monday.

Have a safe weekend!

Scrimmage details for today, Wednesday, 8/8

Orange High will be hosting a scrimmage vs. Southern Lee today at 5pm.  Team warm-ups begin at 4pm, so players are asked to be at the field slightly before that time for jersey distribution.  The coaches will arrive around 3:15-3:30, and players are welcome to arrive anytime after that.

The teams will alternate playing in 15-minute segments.  Therefore, JV will begin play promptly at 5:00pm and Varsity will take the field at 5:15pm while JV debriefs on their play.  JV will then return to the field at 5:30pm while Varsity debriefs on their play.  The 15-minute rotations will continue until 7pm.

That being said, all players that can arrive on time* need to be dressed and ready to warm-up at 4pm today.

*If you are coming from work or cannot arrive on time, please come when you can.

See you tonight!

JV Men's Schedule: August 2012

August 2012
Monday	Tuesday	Weds.	Thurs.	Fri.	Saturday
30 MEN’S SOCCER TRYOUTS: 6:00-8:00PM	31 MEN’S SOCCER TRYOUTS: 6:00-8:00PM	1 MEN’S SOCCER TRYOUTS: 6:00-8:00PM	2 MEN’S SOCCER TRYOUTS, 6:00-8:00PM	3 MEN’S SOCCER TRYOUTS: 6:00-8:00 PM	4
6  PLAYER AND PARENT MEETING! Meeting: 6:15 pm, Room 407	7 SCRIMMAGE VS. SOUTHERN LEE, 5PM	8 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	9 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	10 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	11 Independent Workout #1
13  Practice, 4:00-5:45PM Varsity Home Game @ 6PM *Bring running shoes!	14 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	15 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	16 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	17 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	18 Independent Workout #2
20  GAME, 5PM VS. EASTERN ALAMANCE	21 GAME, 5PM VS. BARTLETT YANCEY	22 Game Reviews + Practice Varsity Away Game	23 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	24 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	25 JV Saturday Practice #1, 8:30AM-11PM.
27 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Practice, 4:15-6:15PM Varsity Away Game	28 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	29 GAME, 5PM VS. CEDAR RIDGE	30 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM Game Review	31 Practice, 4:15-6:15PM	1 Independent Workout #3

Team decisions will be announced Friday, August 3rd

In an effort to get the teams ready to host our first scrimmage next Tuesday (August 7th vs. Southern Lee, JV: 5pm, Varsity: 6:45pm), the team decisions will be announced after Friday's evening tryout session.  Players that cannot attend Friday evening should request their decision letter at their last tryout session or leave contact information at which they can be reached on Friday evening.

Both teams will practice Monday, August 6th from 4:00-6:00pm, at which point all forms are due (Photo Consent, Player Agreement, Parent & Student Pledge, and Parent & Student Honor Code).  Uniforms will be distributed at practice on Monday.

There will also be a 30-minute Parent Meeting on Monday evening in Room 407 (4th wing) at 6:15 pm, at which point schedules and Concussion forms will be distributed.  All players and parents must turn in the Concussion form before leaving the meeting Monday evening in order for the player to participate the following day in the scrimmage.

Team pictures for the Football Program will be taken Tuesday at 4pm.  Players need to be dressed and ready to play by 4pm Tuesday.  Following Tuesday's scrimmage, all practices will run from 4:15-6:15pm throughout the season unless otherwise noted.

If you have any questions, feel free to email: jennamariehunter@gmail.com

Thanks!