Warriors beat #1 Seed in 1st round of National Tournament
Oct. 29, 2008
USCAA National Championship Tournament Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac, Mi.
After a 1-1 tie in regulation play the #8 seeded Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated #1 seeded NCAA DII Columbia Union College 4-3, in the shootout at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
In a test of will and skill, the Pioneers and Warriors battled through 130 minutes of regulation play, 2 overtimes and the shootout, with the Warriors advancing to the semi final round of the USCAA National Championship Tournament.
The Warriors struck first on a goal from freshman Justin Miller (Dakota) from about 30 yards out and from the left mid touchline, over the outstretched hands of the Pioneer keeper. The Warriors remained organized, thwarting the Pioneer counter attack, and blocking shots on goal. The 1st half ended with both teams exhausted and the Warriors leading 1-0.
The Pioneers came out strong in the second half but the Warriors regained their composure as the match went back and forth until the final minutes of regulation when the Pioneers were awarded a penalty kick when their attacker was taken down in the box for a foul. The Pioneers scored on the resulting penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1.
Both teams counter attacked quickly in an attempt to win the match before being forced to play overtime but regulation ended at 1-1.
The Warriors came right out in the 2 overtimes with several good scoring opportunities only to be denied by the Pioneer goal keeper. The Pioneers counter attacked quickly but were held off the board by the Warriors sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford), who made 4 spectacular saves to give the Warriors a chance at victory.
With the score still tied at the end of the 2OT periods, the match would be decided on penalty kicks.
The Pioneers made their 1st, missed their next 2, and made their last 2 penalty kicks. The Warriors pulled out the victory, missing their 1st, and scoring on their next 4 on conversions by, sophomore John Wineland (Swartz Creek), senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England), senior Billy Wineland (Swartz Creek) and sophomore Justin Sellers (Oakland Christian).
Miller, sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley), senior Trevor Wilson (Oakland Christian) and freshman Chris Gerhardt (Macomb Lutheran) were consistently outstanding in the game.
The Warriors now move to the semi-final round of the USCAA National Championship Tournament against #5 NHTI who defeated #4 Penn College 4-2.
The game will be played on Thursday 10/30 at 3:00pm at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
28 October 2008
Soccer Team to host National Tournament
The Rochester College Men's Soccer team will host the 2008 USCAA National Tournament this year at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas beginning Thursday at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
The 1st games of the tournament will pit #4 Penn College against #5 New Hampshire Technilogical Institute and #3 Briarcliff College against #6 Penn State-York at 1:00 PM. Immdediately following (3:00 PM) that game the #8 seed Warriors will take on #1 Columbia Union College while #2 Robert Morris-Lake County will take on #7 Concodia-Selma.
The Warriors enter the tournament with an 11-7-2 record coming off of two straight wins to end the regular season. This years team is looking to return to championship form and grab a second National Championship under the leadership of Head Coach Rick Guitierrez.
The Championship game is scheduled to be played on Friday, October 31 at 3:00 PM. Keep checking this page for game results as well as the USCAA website for all the tournament coverage at www.theuscaa.com
28 October 2008
Warriors end regular season on winning note; Seeking National Championship
Oct. 27, 2008 Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, Mi.
Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated host Great Lakes Christian College 6-1, at GLCC in Lansing, Mi.
On a cold, blustery and hail marked day, on a slippery, muddy field, the Warriors were able to overcome the conditions and come away with a 6-1 victory over GLCC.
The Warriors scored early as sophomore Justin Sellers (Oakland Christian) scored his 8th goal of the season at the 3:20 mark. Senior Ibrahim Foryoh, scored his team leading 11th goal of the season on assists from senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) and freshman Justin Miller (Dakota) at the 24 minute mark in the 1st half. It would be the first of 3 assists for Miller on the day who leads the team in assists with 9.
Hall then got the 1st of his 2 goals on the day at 14:44 assisted by Miller. The 1st half ended with the Warriors leading 3-0 and out shooting GLCC 12-0.
The Warriors were able to create several more opportunities in the 2nd half by scoring again in the 1st minute of the half on a goal from sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley), a little back heel past the keeper, assisted by Foryoh. GLCC then scored on a corner kick that eluded sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) who had 2 saves on the day.
The Warriors came right back with 4 minutes to go on senior James Renton’s (Scotland) 1st career goal in the run of play, assisted by freshman Josh Ford (Linden). Hall then finished off the scoring with his 2nd goal of the game and 10th of the season, with 2 minutes to play, assisted by freshman, David Scott (Fraser) for his first assist of the season.
The final score was 6-1 with the Warriors out shooting GLCC 27 shots to 3. The Warriors also had 11 corner kicks to GLCC’s 2, and were offside 10 times.
Miller, Hall and freshman Chris Gerhardt (Macomb Lutheran) were consistently outstanding in the game.
The Warriors record now stands at 11-7-2.
The Warriors will next battle the number 1 seed NCAA DII Columbia Union, Md., in the first round of the USCAA National Championship Tournament, at 3:00pm.
The USCAA National Tournament will be hosted by Rochester College 10/29-10/31 at Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac, Mi.
Wednesday 10/29 - 1:00pm and 3:00pm Thursday 10/30 – 1:00pm and 3:00pm Friday 10/31 – 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
27 October 2008
Warriors defeat UM-Dearborn
Oct. 25, 2008
Borden Park, Rochester Hills, Mi.
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated UofM Dearborn 1-0, at Borden Park in Rochester Hills, Mi.
In a strong defensive effort for both teams the Rochester College Warriors were able to break through for the 1-0 win over the UM Dearborn Wolves.
The Warriors out shot the Wolves 5 to 4 in the first half but neither team could get a quality opportunity on goal. Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) made 3 saves as the 1st half ended with a 0-0 score.
The Warriors were able to gain momentum in the 2nd half and control possession but the Wolves had an excellent counter attack as each team threatened to score. The Warriors finally broke through on a goal from senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) from a corner kick taken by freshman Justin Miller (Dakota) to take a 1-0 lead.
The Warriors were able to create several more opportunities but the Wolves quick counter attack created the best opportunity on goal when Jesionowski saved the game for the Warriors on a ball headed for the upper back corner of the net. The Warriors out shot the Wolves 6 to 4 for the half and 11 to 8 for the match. Jesionowski finished with 6 saves and no goals allowed.
Miller, senior Billy Wineland (Swartz Creek) and freshman Chris Gerhardt (Macomb Lutheran) were consistently outstanding in the game.
The Warriors record now stands at 10-7-2.
The Warriors will next battle Great Lakes Christian College, Monday, 10/27 in Lansing at 4:00pm.
The USCAA National Tournament will be hosted by Rochester College 10/29-10/31 at Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac, Mi.
Wednesday 10/29 - 1:00pm and 3:00pm Thursday 10/30 – 1:00pm and 3:00pm Friday 10/31 – 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
24 October 2008
Warriors drop tough one to Spring Arbor University
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, Mi..
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team lost to NAIA Spring Arbor University 3-1, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
In a back and forth, evenly played, physical match, the Spring Arbor Cougars defeated the Rochester College Warriors 3-1. The Warriors took an 1-0 lead at halftime with the teams leading scorer, senior Ibrahim Foryoh, scoring his 10th goal of the season of an assist from freshman midfielder Justin Miller (Dakota) his 5th assist of the season.
The Warriors outshot the Cougars in the 1st half 9 to 8, with sophomore goal keeper Brain Matlock (Southfield Lathrup) making 3 saves.
Spring Arbor gained momentum and took control of the tempo of the match in the 2nd half winning most of the possessions and pressuring the Warriors into losing possessions.
The Cougars broke through on a free kick to tie the game and scored two more 2nd half goals to take the match 3-1. The Cougars outshot the Warriors in the 2nd half 12 to 4 and for the game 20 to 13.
Senior Foryoh, and sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) were consistently outstanding throughout the match. Rokowski displayed excellent sportsmanship in a very physical, foul filled match.
The Warriors record now stands at 9-7-2.
The Warriors will next battle UM Dearborn, Saturday 10/25 at Borden Park at 2:00pm..
21 October 2008
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, Mi.
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated fellow USCAA member Taylor Ft. Wayne University 6-0, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
The Warriors of Rochester College continued their momentum from the previous two games to defeat the Falcons 6-0. Due to injuries the Falcons were forced to play with 11 players making it more difficult against the larger Rochester squad.
The Warriors were able to play their possession game, managing the tempo of the match and were able to push numbers forward.
The Warriors were able to take a 2-0 lead at halftime with goals by senior striker Ibrahim Foryoh, assisted by sophomore midfielder Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) and sophomore Brian Matlock (Southfield Lathrup) assisted by sophomore Scott Rourke (Fenton). The Warriors had 26 1st half shots while sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) was not asked to make a save.
The Warriors kept up the pressure in the 2nd half as the Falcons tired, getting goals from sophomore Bernard Kanjoma (Rochester) unassisted, and senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) assisted by Foryoh, and freshman Jamal Jones (Romeo) unassisted, and sophomore Justin Sellers (Oakland Christian), assisted by junior Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering).
The Warriors finished the game with 52 shots on goal and had 12 corner kick opportunities. The Falcons were unable to generate any shots on goal.
Senior Hall, sophomore Rokowski, junior Ristich , sophomore Rourke, and seniors James Renton (Scotland) and Kevin Stilwell (Fenton) all had an outstanding game.
The Warriors record now stands at 9-6-2.
The Warriors will next battle NAIA Spring Arbor University, Wednesday 10/22 at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 3:30pm.
20 October 2008
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, Mi..
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated Cornerstone University 2-1, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
The Warriors of Rochester College continued their momentum from the 2nd half versus NCAA DII SVSU to play a well organized, intelligent, team effort to defeat the Golden Eagles 2-1 for the second time this season. The Warriors won the first 2-1 match in double overtime at Cornerstone University.
In a very competitive match between the Warriors and Golden Eagles, CU controlled the tempo and opportunities on goal outshooting the Warriors 15 shots to 3. With the Warriors playing intelligent, organized defensively, most of the Golden Eagle shots were forced and contested and Warrior goal keeper sophomore Steven Jesionowski (Milford) made the saves when the team needed him to.
Though the Warriors only had three 1st half shots they capitalized on 1 of them taking a 1-0 lead on a goal by senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) on assists from freshman defender Chris Gerhardt (Macomb Lutheran) and freshman midfielder Justin Miller (Dakota) with 28 minutes to go in the half. The Warrior defense and Jesionowski were able to hold off the Golden Eagles for the rest of the half.
CU kept up the pressure throwing numbers forward and shots at goal in an attempt to tie the match. The Warriors remained organized and took their opportunities when they came. CU once again outshot the Warriors 13-2 for the 2nd half but again it was the Warriors who capitalized on a goal from senior striker Ibrahim Foryoh on assists from Gerhardt (2nd of the game) and Hall. The Warriors now led 2-0 and were able to hold off the CU onslaught by staying organized and playing intelligently and looking for the counter attack.
The Golden Eagles scored with 11 minutes to go giving them life but the Warriors were able to hold on for the 2-1 victory.
For the game CU outshot the Warriors 28-5. Jesionowski made 16 saves, 2 of them at point blank range in a 1v1 situation.
Senior Chris Hall, sophomore Jon Rokowski and junior Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering) were outstanding throughout the match.
The Warriors record now stands at 8-6-2.
The Warriors will next battle USCAA Taylor Ft. Wayne University, Monday 10/20 at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 4:00pm..
15 October 2008
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, MI..
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team lost to NCAA DII Saginaw Valley State University. 5-1, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
The Warriors of Rochester College stepped up a level of competition for their annual match versus NCAA Division II Saginaw Valley State.
The SVSU Cardinals controlled the 1st half tempo while building a 4-0 lead. The Warriors played a well organized game but the Cardinal capitalized on each Warrior mistake scoring the 4 goals against junior goal keeper Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering). The Warriors had their chances but were unable to find the net. The Cardinal keeper made a point blank save off the foot of senior striker Ibrahim Foryoh.
The Warriors gathered themselves and began to play their possession game, moving the ball quicker and creating opportunities on goal. The Warriors never let up and it took 25 minutes before the Warriors were able to respond with a goal by sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) on assists from freshman Josh Ford (Linden) and sophomore Brain Matlock, (Southfield Lathrup)
The Cardinal struck back late in the game to make the final score 5-1 SVSU.
Sophomores Steven Jesinowski (Milford) played the 2nd half in goal giving up 1 goal, as the Warriors were able to play the Cardinal even up in the 2nd half.
Senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) and sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) were strong and consistent throughout the match.
The Warriors record now stands at 7-6-2.
The Warriors will next battle NAIA Cornerstone University, Saturday 10/18 at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 3:30pm.
09 October 2008
Warriors defeat Defiance College 3-1
Oct. 8, 2008
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, Mi..
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated to NCAA DIII Defiance College, Oh. 3-1, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
The Warriors of Rochester College recovered from their Monday loss to defeat The Defiance College, Oh, Yellow Jackets 3-1 in a foul filled match.
The Yellow Jackets surprised the Warriors with their counter attack and scored early at the 6 minute mark on a ball behind the Warrior defense run onto by the Defiance outside midfielder who beat the Warrior defender and goal keeper, sophomore Brain Matlock (Southfield Lathrup), with a well placed ball to the back corner of the net.
The Warriors gathered themselves and began to play their possession game, controlling the tempo and opportunities on goal. It took 25 minutes before the Warriors were able to respond with their 1st goal of the match when sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) took the ball into the left corner on a great individual effort and slotted a pass across the box to senior Ibrahim Foryoh who scored his 7th goal of the season.
Two minutes later, on a scramble in front of the goal, the Yellow Jackets committed a foul in their box, resulting in a penalty kick which senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England), converted for his 5th goal of the season. The Warriors finished off the scoring 3 minutes later on a great combination passing play in the Yellow Jacket penalty area between Rokowski and Hall with Rokowski getting his 2nd goal of the season on the assist from Hall.
Sophomores’ Justin Sellers (Oakland Christian) and Rokowski, were consistently outstanding in their play on the day.
The Warriors outshot the Yellow Jackets 24-7 for the match with Matlock getting 5 saves with 1 goal allowed.
The Warriors record now stands at 7-5-2.
The Warriors will next battle NCAA DII Saginaw Valley State on Wednesday 10/15 at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 3:30pm.
09 October 2008
Oct. 6, 2008
Ultimate Sports Arenas, Pontiac, Mi..
Host Rochester College men’s soccer team lost to NAIA Concordia University 1-0, at their home field at Ultimate Sports Arenas in Pontiac, Mi.
The Concordia University Cardinals’ ended a two-year losing streak by defeating the Warriors from Rochester College 1-0 in a physical back and forth game. Each team was in double digit fouls for the match. The Cardinals carried the play to the Warriors in the first half outshooting RC 9 shots to 4. Neither team could find the net and the half ended at 0-0.
The Warriors had the best of the scoring chances in the 2nd half 4 shots to 2 but it was the Cardinals who scored the only goal of the game, ending their long losing streak and defeating the Warriors 1-0.
Rochester keeper, junior Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering), played the entire match in goal making 4 saves on 11 shots.
The Warriors record now stands at 6-5-2.
The Warriors will next battle Defiance College of Ohio on Wednesday 10/8 at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 3:30pm
30 September 2008
Deja Vu strikes as Warriors battle to a tie against Concordia University
Sept. 29, 2008
Ann Arbor, Mi.
The Rochester College men’s soccer team tied their match host NAIA Concordia University0-0, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In a game of déjà vu, the Concordia University Cardinals’ ended a two-year losing streak by battling the Warriors from Rochester College to a 0-0 tie. Ironically, the last time the Cardinals ended a losing streak was against the Warriors in 2006 when they played to a 2-2 tie. That tie snapped a 29-game losing streak for Concordia, while the Warriors went on to win the USCAA National Tournament Championship.
The home team had the best of the scoring chances in the first half outshooting the Warriors 11-1 for the half and 15 to 8 for the game..
Rochester keeper, junior Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering), was at the right place at the right time throughout the match to smother the Cardinal opportunities on goal. Ristich was solid stopping 12 shots for the game.
The Warriors record now stands at 6-4-2.
The Warriors will next battle the Cardinal again on Monday 10/6 at 4:00pm at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac.
25 September 2008
Warriors get back on winning track
Sept. 24, 2008
Grand Rapids, Mi.
The Rochester College men’s soccer team defeated host NCCAA Grace Bible College 5-0, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In the past 2 matches between the teams the game began with GBC getting the first goal. The Warriors were determined not to let that happen today and 7 minutes into the game senior striker Ibrahim Foryoh took a pass from freshman Justin Miller (Dakota) and slotted it past the Tiger goal keeper to give Rochester the early 1-0 lead. Foryoh gave the Warriors a 1 goal cushion when he scored his 2nd goal of the match in the 25 minute, assisted by sophomore Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley).
Senior Chris Hall (Birmingham, England) scored just 50 seconds later with Miller getting his 2nd assist of the match. The Warriors led 3-0 at half time, out shooting GBC 12-5. Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) had 3 saves on 5 shots for the half.
The Warriors controlled the tempo and possession throughout the 2nd half with Miller notching his 2nd goal of the season in the 36th minute, unassisted. Sophomore Justin Sellers (Oakland Christian) scored his 6th goal of the season in the 30th minute, assisted by Foryoh.
Jesionowski finished the match with 4 saves and faced 6 shots.
The Warriors record now stands at 6-4-1 and will next play at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mi.., on Monday, 9/29 at 4:00pm.
23 September 2008
Warrior Men drop heartbreaker to Holy Cross
Sept. 20, 2008 Notre Dame, IN.
The Rochester College men’s soccer team lost to host NCAA Division III, Holy Cross College 2-1 at Notre Dame, Indiana.
The Saints were able to score early in the 13th minute of the first half off a quick counter attack. The Warriors were controlling the possession time yet were unable to turn that time into any opportunities on goal. The Saints took a 2-0 lead 32 minutes into the first half on a great back post goal, catching the Warrior defense and Junior goal keeper Dave Ristich (Waterford Kettering) out of position. The Saints led 2-0 at halftime. Ristich made 3 saves, facing 5 shots, with 2 goals allowed.
The Warriors continued to pressure the Saints in the 2nd half and were able to convert off a corner kick when Senior Trevor Wilson (Oakland Christian) pressured a Saints defender into a mistake and own goal off a corner kick from Freshman Justin Miller (Dakota).
The Warriors controlled the tempo and possession for the half but were unable to convert on their 6 second half opportunities on goal. For the match the Saints out shot the Warriors 9 shots to 8.
It was another physical foul filled match with both teams in double digit fouls.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) played the final half in goal for the Warriors making 4 saves on 4 shots. Jesionowski made a spectacular save on a great set piece shot by the Saints that was headed for the upper corner when Jesionowski jumped to touch it over the bar.
The Warriors record now stands at 5-4-1 and will next play at Grace Bible College in Lansing, Mi.., on Wednesday, 9/24 at 4:00pm.
19 September 2008
Warriors come up short against Huntington University
Ultimate Soccer, Pontiac, Mi.
The Rochester College men’s soccer team lost to NAIA Huntington University 2-0 in the Ultimate Soccer Complex in Pontiac, Mi.
Huntington University and the Warriors played 40 minutes of back and forth soccer, with each team controlling portions of possession time. Huntington made more of their possession time for the half and for the game by outshooting the Warriors 19-9.
Huntington capitalized first 40 minutes into the match on a shot that squeezed through sophomore goal keeper Brian Matlock’s (Southfield Lathrup) hands. The Warriors were unable to counter and the Foresters held a 1-0 halftime lead. Matlock had 8 saves on 10 shots with 2 goals against for the game.
It was a physical foul filled match with both teams in double digit fouls.
The Foresters scored early on in the second half to take a 2-0 lead and played organized stifling defense to keep the Warriors off the board. Freshman Chris Gerhardt (Macomb Lutheran) had an outstanding game at left back.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski (Milford) played the final 35 minutes in goal for the Warriors making 8 saves on 12 shots.
The Warriors record now stands at 5-3-1 and will next play at Holy Cross College in Norte Dame, In., on Saturday, 9/20.
16 September 2008
Sept. 15, 2008
The Men's and Women's soccer teams have announced that All remaining home games will be played at Ultimate Soccer Arenas. Ultimate Soccer is located at 867 South Blvd. E, Pontiac, Mi. 48341 The complex is only about 10 minutes from the college, and easily accessible from the freeway.
Please check the schedule for any game time changes.
16 September 2008
Ultimate Soccer, Pontiac, Mi
The Rochester College men’s soccer team and NCAA DIII Bluffton University played to a 0-0 tie in the Ultimate Soccer Complex in Pontiac, Mi.
With rain coming down for the 2nd straight day, the Warriors moved their game from Borden Park to the Ultimate Soccer Complex.
Bluffton University seemed to make the adjustment from outdoors to indoors much better than the Warriors as they carried the play to the Warriors in the 1st half. The Beavers outshot the Warriors for the 1st half 9 shots to 3, and for the game 19 to 9.
It was a physical foul filled match with both teams in double digit fouls.
The Warriors halftime adjustments seemed to spark RC however the Beavers held the Warriors off the scoreboard as the game ended 0-0.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski, Milford played the entire match in goal for the Warriors making 11 saves on 19 shots.
The Warriors record now stands at 5-2-1 and will next play host to NCAA DIII, Huntington University, In. on Wednesday, 9/17.
12 September 2008
Sept. 10, 2008
Borden Park, Rochester Hills, Mi.
The Rochester College men’s soccer team in their first home match of the 2008 season defeated Great Lakes Christian College 8-0.
Thirty one seconds into the match Senior forward Ibrahim Foryoh scored the first of his 3 goals on the day, on Sophomore Jon Rokowski’s, Chippewa Valley, first of 2 assists for the match..
Not long after the Warriors scored again on Foryoh’s 2nd straight goal. Senior defender Kevin Stilwell, Fenton, scored on a volley shot on an assist from freshman, Jamal Jones, Fraser. Stilwell also had an assist for the match.
The halftime score was 4-0 with Sophomore goal keeper Brain Matlock, Lathrup, making 2 saves on 2 shots.
Other Warrior players scoring in the match were, senior Chris Hall, Birmingham, England, sophomore John Wineland, Swartz Creek, an assist, Senior James Renton, Scotland, an assist, Rokowski 2 assists, freshman Josh Ford, Linden, his first collegiate goal, senior Billy Wineland, Swartz Creek, a goal, and junior Brian Bollan, Fitzgerald, his first collegiate goal.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski, Milford played the 2nd half in goal making 4 saves on 4 shots. The Warriors will host Bluffton University, Oh. on Saturday, 9/13 at 4:00pm at Borden Park. The Warriors record is now 5-2-0.
12 September 2008
Sept. 6, 2008
The Rochester College men’s soccer team snatched victory from defeat and came away with a 2-1 double overtime victory versus Stockton-Culver College, Mo., in their 2nd match of the John Carroll University Classic being played at Don Shula stadium on the campus of John Carroll, OH.
After starting the 2008 season with 3 straight victories, the Rochester College men’s soccer team was staring at their 3rd straight defeat with 11.9 seconds to go in their match versus the Wildcats of Stockton-Culver College, Mo.
The Warriors returned to their possession style of play providing the Warriors with more opportunities on goal and considerable more possession time. The Wildcats however had a quick, decisive and well executed counter attack and were able to net the first goal just 11 minutes into the match. The Wildcats led 1-0 at halftime.
With the Warriors controlling the tempo of the game and searching for the tying goal, they had to fight off the Wildcats quick counter attack with sophomore goal keeper Brian Matlock, Lathrup, keeping the Warriors in the game with some huge saves.
Things looked bleak for the Warriors as time clicked off the clock, but they kept battling and were rewarded when sophomore AJ Wells, Lake Orion, slid a pass to senior Ibrahim Foryoh who was intentionally fouled at the top of the box. The clock was stopped at 12 seconds as senior Chris Hall, Birmingham, England set up for the free kick. With all the Warriors holding their breath and ready to crash the goal, Hall bent the ball around and over the Wildcat wall of players into the left side netting, eluding Stockton-Culver’s goal keeper and setting off a wild Warrior celebration. The final 11.9 seconds of regulation ticked off the clock with regulation play ending at 1-1.
Still somewhat excited by their turn of fortunes the Warriors had to gather themselves as the Wildcats pushed forward with their counter attack and struck the 1st and only opportunity of the first 10 minute overtime, with Matlock again making the save.
In the 2nd ten minute overtime period the Warriors settled back into their possession game not allowing the Wildcats any more opportunities, and finishing their improbable comeback with the golden goal just 2 minutes into the period, from sophomore Justin Sellers, Oakland Christian, who had his most complete game as a Warrior.
The goal was set up by the Warriors possession play and culminated with great combination play between Sellers and senior Ibrahim Foryoh, who assisted on the goal. For Sellers, who leads the team in goals and points, it was his 2nd double overtime game winner of the young season.
The Warriors are looking forward to their 1st home match of the season when they will host Great Lakes Christian College on Wednesday, 9/10 at 4:00pm at Borden Park. The Warriors record is now 4-2-0.
12 September 2008
Sept. 5, 2008
After a fast start, the Rochester College Men’s Soccer team lost their second match in a row falling to Anderson University, In., 1-0 in the first match of the John Carroll University Classic tournament at Don Shula stadium on the campus of John Carroll.
The Ravens Matt Robinson’s goal in the 56th minute gave the Anderson University men’s soccer team its first victory of the season. The Ravens controlled the pace of the game throughout as the Warriors resorted to playing the direct ball instead of playing their style of possession soccer.
For the match the Ravens outshot the Warriors 24-7. Sophomore goal keeper Brian Matlock, Lathrup, kept the Warriors in the game and giving them a chance at victory making 9 key saves. Unfortunately for the rest of his Warrior teammates, they did not mount much of a controlled attack but did create opportunities.
Dropping their 2nd contest in a row has shaken the Warriors confidence but they hope to rebound in their second match of the tournament versus Stockton-Culver College, Mo. on 9/6 at 4:00pm in Don Shula Stadium on the John Carroll University campus.
The Warriors record is now 3-2-0.
12 September 2008
Sept 3rd, 2008
The fast start by the Rochester College Men's Soccer team came to a crashing halt on Wednesday as Alma College defeated the Warriors 4-0.
The Warriors had the first opportunity on goal just seconds into the match when senior Chris Hall, Birmingham, England, fed freshman Justin Miller, Dakota, with a long pass directly off the kickoff. Miller was in alone on goal but the Scot keeper made an outstanding save, and the Scots took momentum from there.
The Scots led at halftime 1-0 on a controversial first half goal by Santi Lopez. Rochester goal keeper, sophomore Steven Jesionowski, Milford, had the save and ducked his head to avoid being kicked, and had the ball knocked from his hands and shot into the net.
The Warriors, playing uninspired soccer, allowed Alma to bust out for three more goals in the second half to take control of the contest and improve their record to 1-1 on the 2008 season. The Scots outshot the Warriors 15-7 for the contest. Jesionowski made 8 saves, Sophomore Brian Matlock, Lathrup, played the last 27 minutes in goal making 4 saves.
The Warriors will now travel to John Carroll University, Oh. to play in their tournament versus Anderson University of Ohio on 9/5 and Stockton-Culver College, Mo., on 9/6. The matches will be played in the Don Shula Stadium.
The Warriors record is now 3-1-0
10 September 2008
Aug 30, 2008
Cornerstone battled Rochester College for 108 minutes before a Rochester free kick by sophomore Justin Sellers, Oakland Christian, broke the tie and ended the game, with a 2-1 Warrior victory in the 2nd Overtime.
Sellers got the best of the Golden Eagles scoring on 2 of his 3 shots on goal and getting both of Warriors goals.
Sellers 1st goal, 3rd of the season, in the 12th minute of play put the Warriors up 1-0. Cornerstone's Chris Burgess, tied the game at 1-1 with a goal 7 minutes later. The score remained tied throughout the half, with each team recording 7 shots on goal.
The score remained tied throughout the 2nd half with Cornerstone holding an advantage in shots at 13 for the Golden Eagles and 3 for the Warriors. With regulation time expiring and the game remaining tied, the spent teams began the two 10 minute overtime periods in search of the “golden goal” that would end in victory.
The first 10 minute overtime ended with the Warriors having the advantage in shots 3 to 1, but the game remained tied.
The 2nd overtime period ended as soon at it began. 1:50 into the period, the Warriors earned a free kick, on a Cornerstone foul, about 25 yards from goal and Seller's bent the ball around the wall and into the upper corner of the net, setting off a joyous Warrior celebration. It was the third set piece the Warriors scored on in the tournament, and Sellers 2nd goal of the game and 4th of the season. Warrior sophomore goal keeper Brian Matlock, Southfield Lathrup, played all 110 minutes in goal making several athletic saves to give the Warriors a chance at victory. For the match Matlock made 9 saves on 20 shots allowing just the 1 goal. For the tournament, the Warriors and their goal keepers Junior David Ristich, Waterford Kettering, Steven Jesionowski, Milford, and Brian Matlock, scored 5 goals and held their opponents to 2.
The Warriors record is now 3-0-0.
08 September 2008
Aug 29th, 2008
Under a blazing sun, on a hot day, the Rochester College Warriors outlasted the Grace Bible Tigers, coming away with a 3-1 victory in the first game of the Cornerstone men’s Soccer Tournament in Grand Rapids, Mi.
Similar to last seasons matchup the Tigers quickly scored first at the 1:24 mark of the first half on an unassisted goal by Tiger David Kyulu-Burgess. The ball barely eluded Junior Warrior goal keeper David Ristich, Waterford Kettering High School.
The Warriors gathered themselves and fought back to score the next two goals. Sophomore Jon Rokowski, Chippewa Valley, scored the Warriors 1st goal on an assist from freshman Justin Miller, Dakota High School, at the 16:43 mark. Miller would tally the Warriors go ahead goal on a Warrior set piece play unassisted, giving him his 1st assit and 1st goal of his collegiate career in one match.
The first half ended with the Warriors ahead 2-1 on the board and having 14-5 advantage in shots on goal. Ristich finished the 1st half in goal making 2 saves on 5 shots and allowing 1 goal.
The Warriors scored the only goal of the 2nd half in the 67th minute. Senior Trevor Wilson, Oakland Christian, scored from a Warrior set piece sliding the ball in on a back post run off a feed from Sophomore Justin Sellers.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski, Milford, played the 2nd half in goal making a key save on a Tiger free kick. Jesionowski finished with 2 saves on 4 shots and no goals allowed.
For the game the Warriors outshot the Tigers 24 shots to 8 and held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks. Two of the Warrior goals came by way of set pieces.
The Warriors will face host Cornerstone on the second day of the Cornerstone Men’s Soccer Tournament on Saturday 8/30.
The Warriors record is now 2-0-0.
07 September 2008
Aug 27th, 2008
On a hot day on a neutral pitch, the Rochester College Warriors outlasted the Wayne State Warriors Club team, in a friendly, coming away with a 7-0 victory at Oakland Yard in Pontiac, Mi.
The WSU Warriors struck the first shot at goal with Junior goal keeper David Ristich, Waterford Kettering, making the save and getting the Rochester College Warriors started in the right direction.
RC gathered themselves and settled into playing their possession style of play.
Sophomore and leading scorer from 2007, Justin Sellers, Oakland Christian High School, kicked off the 2008 season by scoring his first tally of the season and putting RC ahead 1-0. Senior Chris Hall scored the RC Warriors second goal after being fouled in the box, Hall converted on the ensuing penalty kick, for the 2-0 lead.
That score seemed to relax the RC Warriors as RC took control of the momentum and scored the final two goals of the half with Senior Ibrahim Foryoh scoring his first of the year and Freshman Jamal Jones, Romeo High School, scoring his first goal of his collegiate career, making the score at half 4-0 in favor of Rochester College.
RC scored the only goals of the second half when Sellers notched his 2nd goal of the game and the season. Senior Kevin Stilwell scored his 1st of the season on a beautiful volley shot past the WSU keeper and Freshman Josh Reese, Linden High School, scored on a similar shot and scoring his first goal of his collegiate career.
Sophomore goal keeper Steven Jesionowski, Milford High School, played the 2nd half in goal making a key save on a WSU free kick. Jesionowski finished with 2 saves on 4 shots and no goals allowed. Ristich finished the 1st half making 4 saves and not allowing a goal.
The Warriors next face Grace Bible College and host Cornerstone University in the Cornerstone Men’s Soccer Tournament on Friday and Saturday 8/29-8/30.
The Warriors record is 1-0-0.
22 August 2008
ON The PITCH with Gutz 2006 USCAA National Champs! Building on our Success!
2008 EXPECTATIONS
The Warriors enter 2008 with the same goal each year, a National championship!
We closed out the 2007 National Championship run with a fifth place finish after losing in the 1st round match on penalty kicks, 5 to 4 to Concordia of Selma Alabama. It was a tough way to lose, but considering we won the 2006 National Championship by converting on the PK shootout, we were thankful for the opportunity.
Assistant Coach Henderson and I have been working at putting together a plan to ensure that our Men's program remains consistently competitive every season.
Looking ahead to the fall of ’08, the USCAA National Tournament and National Championship is the primary goal for the Warriors. We lost some senior players to graduation who were major contributors to the 2006 National Championship. However, we have a strong class of 7 seniors returning, who also were a part of the National Championship team.
An extremely talented group of midfielders will return in Seniors Ibrahim Foryoh, Chris Hall and Billy Wineland. All can compete at the highest level of competition with their skill and ability. They will be bolstered by returning Sophomores AJ Wells, John Wineland, Jon Rokowski and Bernard Kanjoma. Also expected to contribute immediately are newcomers Justin Miller, Anthony Johnson, and Jamal Jones.
The fullbacks will be young and are also extremely talented. Leading the way will be returning Senior James Renton and Kevin Stillwell. Sophomores, Scott Rourke and Mike Bollan will be counted on heavily. Incoming Freshman Justin Mainero, Chris Gerhardt, Kevin Chouinard, Brian Bollan and newcomer, senior Matt McFarland, are all solid defenders who enjoy the new philosophy of attacking out of the back and are expected to contribute immediately.
The Warrior attack is blessed with speed, intelligence and technical ability. Returning at Striker will be Senior Trevor Wilson. He will be joined by leading scorer from 2007 Sophomore Justin Sellers. Joining them will be a strong incoming freshman class including Josh Reese, Josh Ford, David Scott, and Josh Proffitt.
All of the Warriors are excited with the return of our only junior, Goal Keeper David Ristich. David was the key to our National Championship victory. Returning Sophomores Brian Matlock, who also will see time at the striker position, and Steven Jesinowski, will compete for the Goal Keeper position.
With the versatility of all the players, each player is capable of playing any position without a drop in performance.
Our 2008 schedule will include at least 20 games, a friendly with Wayne State University, and the National Tournament. We will be playing fellow USCAA schools, NAIA and NCAA Division III programs. We will also have a return match versus NCAA DII Saginaw Valley State.
Our most important objective is to focus on the future of the program by recruiting quality players who can contribute immediately and be the foundation for future Championships.
Though we have solid upper class leadership, our future is being laid with our sophomore and freshman classes. It is an exciting time for the Rochester College Men’s Soccer program. We feel blessed.
22 August 2008
Building on our Success! Be The Best! Expect Nothing Less!
The Rochester College Men’s Soccer program is announcing that in 2009, we will be starting a Men’s Soccer JV program.
We have already begun to recruit for the JV program, with the hopes of signing 18 players to fill the JV roster.
