With all four Marauder teams formed and tested, we're turning the corner and settling into the regular-season routine of afternoon/evening training once a day. All four open their seasons next week, and though there is still a lot of logistical work to do (uniforms, photos), we'll be ready for the start of the season and the start of school.
Thursday and Friday will be regular training days for all subvarsity teams at The Pasture (Dresden).
Monday will be uniform (and perhaps photo) day for all teams. The Varsity will host Essex on the HHS turf Thursday at 7:00, and train on the turf Friday and Sunday.
Thursday's Varsity scrimmage against Essex will be a great dress rehearsal for the Marauder Varsity, who ended their stay at Windridge on Tuesday with a 7-1 victory over U-32 High School from Barre.
Having scored 14 goals in three games against relatively modest opposition, Hanover will now face a strong D1 squad in Essex, a perennial Metro League power.
We'd love to see a lot of the subvarsity players at the match. It's a great chance to see what we're trying to accomplish in terms of style of play and attitude on the pitch. Here's what to look for:
Hanover has a great combination of experience and youth. The Marauders return an impressive 17 lettermen from last year's 13-4-1 squad, including their two top scorers, Charlie Adams (11 goals, 13 assists) and Liam Collins (12 goals and 9 assists). Adams was a First Team All-State selection, the leading vote-getter at striker. Christo Dragnev tied for fourth in team scoring with 5 goals. Matty Gardner, the only freshman receiving All-State honors (Honorable Mention) will join Collins and Adams to form the best midfield in the state. Injuries to seniors Bauti Gallino and Nico Mayo-Pushee have put a dent in Hanover's striking power, but returning attackers Blake Palmer (4 goals), Eli Stack, Latham Allison, and Aiden Rowley will be joined by first-year players Caleb Benjamin, Patrick Osborn and Amane Matsuoka. The Marauders have a ton of depth at center midfield, having added Toño Correa, Will Blinkhorn, Nathan Subrahmanian.
Hanover is equally strong in the back. Center backs Dillon Bradley, Kyle Doucette and Gary Li all had a ton of playing time last year. Noah Pikielny started nine games at left back, and will be joined on the back line by veterans Brendan Brigham and Colm Seigne, and newcomers Judd Alexander, Ethan Ross and Dylan Kotlowitz.
The Marauders have both talent and depth in goal. Senior Hans Williams and junior Joey Perras each started nine games last year, collecting 8 shutouts between them. They will be joined by junior Andrew Enelow, who had a great record last year on JV1, and established himself as a Varsity keeper during preseason.
Come take a look tomorrow, and don't forget to circle Wednesday, Sept. 5th, Hanover's home opener, also under the lights at 6:00 p.m. See you at Merriman-Branch Field. Finally, if you're still reading, we would love to have you bring a non-perishable food item or two (peanut butter, soup, spaghetti, cereal) for The Haven's food pantry. We will be collecting food (and money! Check to: The Haven)
at every home game, and are aiming for a full ton by the end of the season. Help us get started!
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