U11 Boys - Celtic, U11, 2017 (St. Columban SC)

On a beautiful summer Saturday in Goderich, the St. Columban U11 Celtic boys team claimed the North Huron Soccer League championship.  The Celtics won the coin toss at the beginning of the game, and chose to play downwind during the second half, with hopes that the breeze wouldn't die down.  This proved to be advantageous for the boys.  

The St. Columban U11 Celtic boys traveled to Goderich to play the undefeated Goderich team. They showed up early, eager, focused and well prepared. Both teams had lots of good runs toward the new and won numerous battles for the ball. Defense for the Celtic's proved to be fast and strong, keeping the game at 3-0 for the Celtic's at half time. Celtic's tireless effort and determination carried them to a 4-1 victory. 

It was St.Columban vs St.Columban in U11 Boys soccer action Monday night. Shamrocks opened the scoring on a breakaway by Jackson Dietz. Jack Nolan did well to get a piece of it but the shot was well struck by Dietz who hit the lower left corner of the net. Celtic then answered back later in the half with a superb effort by James McCarthy. McCarthy took the ball down on his own side of center and had room to run. He sped with the ball down the left side and headed for the net. A hard shot beat keeper Jace Barnesky to tie it at 1-1. 

The U11 Boys St. Columban Celtic traveled to Wingham Monday where they came away with a 3-0 victory. James McCarthy opened the scoring and it stayed 1-0 at the half. Kyle Mills added two more to seal the victory. Strong defensive play by Thymen VanderPloeg and Lucas Mahon set the tone at the back for Celtic. Jack Nolan and Kyle Mills got the shut out. An excellent game from the lads and a treat to watch.

On Monday June 5th Jack VanLoon scored three goals to lead the St. Columban U11 boys Celtic to a 8-1 win over Blyth. Jack Nolan and Darwin MacDougald added two each and Kyle Mills had one helper to finish out the scoring. Aiden England-Hunt and Nolan Vessie each played well in net to hold the visitors to one goal. The lads came ready to play this week and it showed. The boys determined play carried them to victory.