Comments on: Championship Saturday

By: Keren Hallowell

Keren Hallowell — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:56:31 +0000

Hi, what blog platform is this? Is it working for you or..? I would really like it if you could answer this question! Ciao!

By: Oneonta

Oneonta — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:56:37 +0000

Hills is back at it again representing section 1 as best as it can be done with a 4-0 shutout of Cornwall in the regional final.

By: guy

guy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:55:46 +0000

To single out specific players for their mistakes in such a great game shows nothing but a great lack of class and respect. I saw the entire game, including Lakeland’s goal in the first half, and the keeper was screened by attackers and defense. There was nothing he could have done; just a stroke of bad luck. As for his skill in the air: for wrong to say “byrams goalie could not catch a ball. to say he played big on their set pieces is a travesty” is a completely uneducated statement. Anyone who watched this game saw that although some of the balls in the air were bobbled, Byram’s keeper completely dominated throw-ins and set-pieces in his 18. As for the few were bobbled, the keeper quickly regained control without giving up a scoring opportunity. Anyone who knows anything about goalkeeping also knows that with cold weather, the palms of gk gloves harden taking away from the grip of gloves which could have been the problem with these few bobbles. Regardless, it is completely classless and disrespectful to try and bash a good player who deserved the title his team received. Congratulations to Lakeland on a great season and a well played sectional final match, and to Byram on their well deserved win. Good luck to Byram this Saturday in their Regional Final match against Cornwall of Section 9.

By: Good Sportsmanship

Good Sportsmanship — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:19:04 +0000

I guess “cry” is the right word for you. Because it is you who are doing all of it ! Enough said.

By: get over it

get over it — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:55:13 +0000

Professionals do whatever they want. They make unsportsman-like comments all of the time (sometimes even act on them.)
I was at the game and it was not a big deal. I can’t seem to understand why Bryam Hills cares so much. Did someone hurt your feelings? Worry about yourselves! Athletes are suppose to be tough. They are not suppose to cry because the Losing team did not celebrate their win with them.

By: Good Sportsmanship

Good Sportsmanship — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:42:20 +0000

Good sportsmanship occurs when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Players learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. Kids who see adults behaving in a sportsmanlike way gradually come to understand that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity Ã¢â‚¬â€ whether they win or lose a game.

Parents can help their kids understand that good sportsmanship includes both gestures and heroic efforts. It starts with something as simple as shaking hands with opponents before a game and includes acknowledging good plays made by others and accepting bad calls gracefully. Displaying good sportsmanship isn’t always easy: It can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close or important game. But players who learn how to do it will benefit in many ways throughout their adult lives.

Coaching children is an honor and a privilege that carries with it a moral responsibility to contribute to the healthy character development of players.

This never would have been allowed in a professional or olympic sport. What makes it ok now ??

By: get over it

get over it — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:14:23 +0000

All of you Bryam fans who are crying that Lakeland did not watch you get your plaque….get over it! Your team won and you are doing the most whining. Are you that pathetic?? And why do you care so much??? Newflash-~~You won Sectionals! You should be worrying about your next game. Please move on and go represent our Section. Stop crying already, everyone has moved on~~-its time to grow up.

By: cry

cry — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:01:04 +0000

i actually do have a plaque moron. and my team had a better record than byram does while playing a legitimate schedule of a and aa teams. not the worst b teams in the section like byram puts together. and when i won i wasnt worried about the team we beat. i couldnt even tell they were there. so take your plaque and move on, stop worrying about what lakeland does.

By: LAKELAND FOR LIFE

LAKELAND FOR LIFE — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:52:32 +0000

>: O

By: markus

markus — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:42:09 +0000

to cry:
yes its all about the plaque…2 bad u dont have 1

By: cry

cry — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:25:56 +0000

is byram really going to cry the rest of their lives about how lakeland didnt watch them get a plaque? if getting the plaque itself isnt good enough then why are you playing. just so you can rub it in lakelands face in it after you beat them? should teams that lose in the section finals not be allowed to blink during the plaque ceremony either, because they might miss part of it and that would just ruin the whole victory for the other team.

By: Mac

Mac — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:49:44 +0000

luvofthegame,

its the second year in row, last year no hand shake, this year turn their backs, your argument would make some sense if it was a one time deal, but it wasn’t. of course they didn’t trash talk during the ceremony, their backs were turned, pictures speak a thousand words. As far as the fans, there was plenty of Byram Hills security that took of the potential issues for the BH fans. There was no one, no AD, no HS prinicpal or assistant principal, no one from adminstration there that made their presence known from Lakeland. But that’s another whole issue. Too sad to stand and watch, absurd. If someone would just say it was unsportsmanlike, it would be put to rest, but there just seems to be more and more excuses coming each day.

don’t get it
I agree with you as far as the game was played, but it isn’t just about the game anymore. New York State has made a concerted effort to improve sportsmanship among all the sports. Coaches and their teams need to step up when they have the opportunity to show the quality type of people they are and the programs they represent. lakeland missed a golden opportunity on one of the biggest stages they will ever be a part of, but they were too sad, that’s a shame.

By: dont get it

dont get it — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:12:27 +0000

At the game and this blog stream is out of control. As an bystander, both teams were incredible that Saturday and the coaching staff did a fine job with both teams who shook hands and showed their mutual respect. Lets just say that both teams performed well, forget the refs, the backs turned and all the nonsense…it was great Section I soccer. Plain and simple. Congrats to both teams and schools.

By: buz170

buz170 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:04:06 +0000

byram will always win with adolph whitney on there side.

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:49:32 +0000

Just got the pictures, can’t figure out how to get it downloaded so you can all see, 13 backs turned, that’s more than a few. I was on the track for the ceremony so I would like to think I had one of the best views, the pictures confirm my comments.

By: luvofthegame

luvofthegame — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:01:57 +0000

Soccerbum states it the best. Why do the Byram fans feel the need to put down Lakeland after the defeat? That’s a lack of class. Why did Byram fans feel the need to trashtalk Lakeland players after the game while they were obviously devastated? That’s a lack of class. Where were the adults and values being demonstrated while Byram was rubbing the loss in the Lakeland players face? Did anyone see the picture of Nick Jerussi comforting a devastated Keio player when Lakeland beat them in penalty shots during playoffs last year? Did anyone read the article about how Lakeland played their 2nd string Senior goalie in their last regular season game this year against John Jay rather than working for the win at all costs? That’s class and caring. Perhaps Lakeland was too sad to cross the field and observe Bryam being handed a trophy that they felt they deserved. Not one of them talked trash to Byram as this was going on. They were too devasted to participate. No one on this blog can say that Byram was a better team. There were mistakes made, and Byram took advantage of them fair and square. Give Lakeland a break, grow up and move on. Karma may get the best of you. There’s nothing more satisfying than winning Sectionals at this level. The remainder of the games are a gift.

By: Soccer Fan

Soccer Fan — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:00:18 +0000

wrong and B,
both of you should just stop singling out players for bad reasons. Both goalies played tough games.

By: wrong

wrong — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:53:09 +0000

if you would rather have the byram goalie over the land goalie your crazy. the only way byram scored was on one on one oppurtunities which are near impossible for any goalie. the byram goalie let in a header from almost 18 yards out, how does that happen?

By: jkhajdf

jkhajdf — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:45:06 +0000

Well said soccerbum…it is very sad to see how immature many of the adults that comment on this blog are.

By: soccerbum

soccerbum — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:37:00 +0000

As as an outsider with no allegiance, I think the biggest disgrace to the sport is the uneducated comments from both sides on this blog. The Lakeland team did not turn their backs on the ceremony, a few kids who were still in tears from the loss turned so as not to be seen in that state by the crowd. As far as the coach, I saw him taking the time to console some of those players through a difficult time.
As far as the game, well played by both teams. It is a treat to see a game played with such intensity and skill. Complaining about the calls of a referee in a soccer game is a sport in itself and I would say much more competitive in the stands in most games than what’s happening on the field. Foul? I don’t know, it doesn’t matter it was called. Game plan? If it works you’re a genius, if not you’re an idiot. Usually the game plan is acceptable, sometimes the execution isn’t 100%.

All of that said, I would like to tip my hat to the players and coaches of both teams who put in so much time to insure that lovers of the beautiful game like myself get to enjoy watching the fine youth of our communities play a game like we were able to witness on Saturday.

By: Chubbs

Chubbs — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:35:47 +0000

Lakeland didn’t deserve to win because they tried to play defense for the entire second half and then just one mistake which allowed byram into the box led to their downfall. Lakeland got lucky that they even got the one goal off a terrible play by the defense and the goalkeeper. THe byram keeper is so bad that he can’t even catch a ball. I would perfer a 12 year old in goal that can catch the ball.

By: B

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:15:38 +0000

not cathing a ball = 1 goal allowed
lakeland goalie = 2 goals allowed
I’d rather take the goalie who couldn’t catch a ball

By: wrong

wrong — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:42:47 +0000

i just saw someone say that byram owns lakeland. until the past 2 games between the two, i can remember only lakeland victories. and on another note, byrams goalie could not catch a ball. to say he played big on their set pieces is a travesty.

By: VWK

VWK — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:12:25 +0000

Actually its sarcasm. Nothing cynical about what I wrote. Either way, this blog is self-defeating as no one gets anything out of it. Regardless, it was a great game played by both teams and it was a shame that someone had to lose. Malan and Dimello were classy throughout the game and Foci in net was amazing throughout. The save he made on the direct kick in the wind was incredible. The Hills played well and their keeper played big on their set pieces and Paresi played exceptional in the midfield. The main focus should be the players and the game which was one of the best I have seen from the stands. It made me wish that I was back out there.

By: hi

hi — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:10:26 +0000

lakeland lost b/c they tried to hold a 1-0 lead for a full 40min. They applied no pressure to the byram defense, and left paresi wide open to tool on lakeland. the pk had to be called, it was a clear foul. And what round is next for section 1? Why is Greeley playing at the hall of fame already?

By: outsider

outsider — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:06:21 +0000

VWK-

Maybe, just perhaps, the cynicism and arrogance that embodies your statement has permeated the playing field in byram. Just an observation

By: 1234

1234 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:57:28 +0000

for soccer at least, as outsider said i cant speak for other sports but have not seen a problem

By: 1234

1234 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:55:24 +0000

i know all i need to know about their coach when i went to say good game and he barely acknowledged me… this is what carried on to their players.. and dont keep bringing up how hard lakeland worked over the summer and wanted this, etc.. u dont thnk byram hasnt put in just as much time in the off season and didnt have that same kind of drive.. thats no excuse to act the way they did after the game.. as fenton put above me, glory to the hills! who once again proved they are the class of section 1

By: outsider

outsider — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:47:58 +0000

I’m no lakeland fan by any reach. All im trying to say is is that byram hills supporters should be careful when talking about other schools in regard to classlessness. Maybe certain sports more than others but i’m not making this up, byram has a rep in section one when it comes to sportsmanship.

By: fenton

fenton — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:32:35 +0000

and btw there is no rivalary between byram and lakeland since that byram does pretty much own them