Warriors Defeats CVCA
Exciting 2-1 Win against the Ohio State Champions
Posted on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 7:15pm PM
The reigning state champions of Ohio journeyed to Wheaton Academy on Saturday for an intense, even played game. CVCA struck first with a gorgeous direct free kick to the upper corner. Wheaton Academy responded with a free kick played across the face of the goal and finished by Senior Charles West. The teams battled in an even, intense second half until Danny Torres poked in the winning goal in the 75th minute of the game off of a direct set piece. Wheaton Academy moves to 1-0-2 while CVCA falls to 3-1-1. Wheaton Academy will be back in action on Tuesday at Home in the opening round game of the PEPSI Showdown. The game will be played at 5:00pm against Lincoln-way East.
Warriors Fall to Genoa Kingston
First Home Game of Season
Posted on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at 10:35 PM
The Warriors opened up the 2008 home portion of their schedule with a 31-20 loss to the Cogs of Genoa Kingston. After falling behing 24-0, the Warriors scored 3 times in the last 13 minutes of the game. Junior Brian Pell threw for 198 yards and ran for one touchdown. He also hit Evan Kilisares and Kai Libby with touchdown passes. The Warriors will next play at Luther South in one week.
Golfers score four victories in one night
Beat Aurora Christian and Illiana Christian
Posted on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Playing in a triangular match against Aurora Christian and Illiana Christian at Phillips Park, the Varsity and JV Golf Teams each scored two victories on September 3. The Varsity shot a score of 149 (5 over par) versus scores of 162 by Illiana and 179 by Aurora. Blake Biddle led all players with a score of 2-under-par 34. David Flynn was second among all the players with a score of 36. Completing the scoring for WA were Jeff Berg (39) and Ben Souders (40). The JV, shooting a score of 179, was victorious over Illiana and Aurora with respective scores of 188 and 199. Jack Anderson led all JV players with a score of 40. Completing the scoring for the JV Warriors were Elio Vento (44), Josh Bertsche (46), and Josh Westrate (49). The next match is against St. Francis at Arrowhead Golf Course in Wheaton.
Lady Warriors Open Up Season
Play tough but lose to Bulldogs
Posted on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Molly McCoy
The girls' varsity volleyball opened their season last night against a tough Batavia team that brought a lot of experience back for the 2008 season. The young Warriors came out and played scrappy and intense for two games, but fell short 16-25 and 22-25. Both games they started slow and allowed Batavia to build a good sized lead, but fought hard each game to get back to within striking distance. The Warriors were well balanced in their attack and defense led by Molly McCoy with 3 kills and 14 digs and Meghan Grant with 3 kills, 8 digs and 2 blocks. The girl's are in action again this weekend at the Plainfield Tournament.
Tough Fought Soccer Game
WA and Geneva play to a tie
Posted on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 5:00 AM
Charles West
Geneva and Wheaton Academy battled to an even draw on Wednesday night. Wheaton Academy struck first in the first 2 minutes of play with a well placed, far post shot from Tim Daniels. Geneva responded before the game hit the 10 minute mark with a far post header by Shaun Sloan. Geneva finished a counter attack and held a 2-1 lead for most of the game. Wheaton Academy tied the game with 57 seconds left on the clock. Tommy Fuller headed a ball across the face of the goal off of a throw by Ian Moses. Charles West finished the ball in a one on one header verse the goalkeeper. Geneva goes to 4-0-1 while Wheaton Academy has 2 ties. Wheaton Academy will be back in action on Saturday at 1:00 against the defending Ohio State Champions, CVCA.
WA Races at Kaneland
Finishes a solid 2nd
Posted on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at 5:15 AM
The Warrior Cross Country team opened up the season with two second place finishes at Kaneland. Competing on a 2.38 mile course, Ally Witt finished first on the team in a time of 16:29, followed by Sarah Daly at 16:33. On the guys side, Mark Phillips won the 3 mile race in 16:44, while Kent Smith and Mike DeRenzo finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the race. Next race for both the girls and boys will be Saturday at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve.
Upcoming Week in Athletics
First Home Volleyball, Soccer, and Football Games
Posted on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 11:00AM
This week will see all athletics teams in action for the first time! Tuesday kicks the week off with the Warriors Girls Tennis team visiting Lisle and the Cross Country team racing against Kaneland. Wednesday has the all levels of Girls Volleyball playing at home against Batavia, Boys Soccer plays at Geneva, and the Boys Golf team competes against PSL opponents Illiana Christian and Aurora Christian. Friday night brings the first home Football games as the Warriors take on Genoa-Kingston at West Chicago HS, and the varsity boys soccer team plays their first home match Saturday afternoon. Come out at cheer on the Warriors! See the Complete Schedule for the Week.
9/3 -Varsity Golf
Wheaton Academy - 149 Illiana Christian - 162
Aurora Christian - 179
9/3 -JV Golf
Wheaton Academy - 179 Illiana Christian - 188 Aurora Christian - 199
9/3 -Varsity Volleyball
Wheaton Academy v. Batavia
L 16-25, 22-25
9/3 -Varsity Soccer
Wheaton Academy - 2 Geneva - 2
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