U18 - Girls, U18, 2014 (St. Columban SC)

In the semi-final, the girls faced long time rival, Clinton.   Jennifer Feeney took on the goaltending duties and was instrumental in keeping the game close. St. Columban scored in the first half, when Alysha Hills bounced a mid field kick over the surprised goalie.  Early in the second Clinton tied the game, but shortly after Nicole Feeney battled hard, putting in her own rebound.  With less than 5 minutes remaining, Clinton took the lead.   St. Columban pressed hard, but couldn't find the back of the net leaving the girls with a third place finish in Western Counties Soccer League. ...

After beating the Falcons, the U18 Girls advanced to the quarter finals which were held on Saturday, August 16th in Grand Bend.  For various reasons, the team found themselves short players as they battled Cold Stream.  Sam Feeney opened the scoring in the first half, with an unassisted goal. Cold Stream tied it up late in the game, but a determined Jennifer Feeney put in the game winner with help from Nicole Feeney and Brittany Batten. Despite feeling under the weather, Courtney Feeney played a stellar game in net and was a key player in the 2-1 victory. 

At South Huron, the U18 Girls played their final league game against South Huron Thursday, August 7th. It was a see-saw battle as the teams are closely matched and it was no surprise when the game ended in a tie.   St. Columban's only goal was scored by Karissa Eckert who managed to bounce if off a South Huron defender after a great offensive play by Jennifer Feeney. The girls face the Falcons in St. Columban in the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup on Monday, August 11 at 6:45.

Tuesday, July 21 in St. Columban South Huron 3  St. Columban 2 This was the best game of soccer all season - a good, clean, hard fought game.  The girls are looking forward to a rematch in two weeks. Goals by Nicole Feeney and Brooklyn Finlayson; Assists Sam Feeney and Nicole Feeney Goaltenders - Andrea Bokkers and Brittany Batten

Monday, July 20 in St. Columban St. Columban 10   Strathroy 0 Goals By:  Jennifer Feeney (2); Mel Nolan (2); Courtney Feeney (2); Karissa Eckert (2); Erika Schoonderwoerd; Allana Beuerman