The La Salle Varsity Soccer Team’s season can be described as a season of highs and lows. With a young team, growing pains were to be expected. The 20-member team included seven sophomores and seven freshmen.

In the beginning of the season we experienced a number of tough losses that seemed like they could have gone either way. As the season progressed and they became more accustomed to one another, the boys really came together and started improving their game.

The highlight of our season was a stretch in the latter half of the year when we won three out of four games, including a 1-0 defeat at always-tough Kennedy Catholic and an 8-0 defeat against St. Edmund’s.

We went into the playoffs feeling very good about ourselves coming off of these victories. But we were ultimately eliminated after a hard fought game against St. Raymond’s, losing 2-1 in double overtime.

The boys were dejected but it should in no way take away from the growth and development that we saw on the field this season. Our young players gained extremely valuable knowledge and playing time that will be vital in the coming years.

Paulo De Souza, senior goalkeeper, was outstanding all year long and has earned himself All-League and potentially All-City honors. Sophomore Jason Criollo, a forward, earned himself All-League honors as well while leading the team with 7 goals on the season. Ultimately, the season did not end the way we wanted it to but the future is extremely bright for the soccer team here at La Salle Academy.—Brian Pally.

· Senior goalkeeper and captain Paulo De Souza
· Senior defenseman Julio Castillo
· Junior forward Damiano Nicolosi
· Junior defenseman and captain Daniel Gallegos
· Junior defenseman Brandon Molina
· Junior midfielder Cristian Perez
· Sophomore defenseman Michael Garces
· Sophomore midfielder Derek Criollo
· Sophomore forward Jason Criollo
· Sophomore goalkeeper Ricardo Deoleo
· Sophomore midfielder Jayden Lucas
· Sophomore defenseman Wilson Alexei
· Sophomore midfielder Jimmy Berrezveta
· Freshman midfielder Timothy Leong
· Freshman midfielder Anthony Urena
· Freshman midfielder Jose Mosso
· Freshman forward Bryan Otavolo
· Freshman midfielder Leonardo Velez
· Freshman forward Vince Arias
· Freshman defenseman Jean Heras

Reconnect at Alumni Day 2014

Saturday, November 15 – Noon to 4:00

Welcome Back! Come on down to 44 East 2nd Street once again for a day of FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FOOD and it’s all FREE. It’s LSA’s way of saying “Remember, You are LaSalle”. Come for hot dogs, pickles and a bagel with a schmear!

We’ll be back in the Original School Building – from 1936 – that we lived in and learned to love for our four years. It’ll bring back memories and the best of friends. You’ll think of the good days, and some bad days too. You’ll be reminded of our great coaches and teams … Danny Buckley, Jim McDermott, Bill Aberer, Ray Polanco … the players – Artest, Shammgod, Roche, Candelaria, McGuire, and others! And the teachers … Mr. Quinn, Brother Brendan, Brother Carl Malacalza, Brother Bernard. You’ll meet the faculty from the past and the present … Alfred Cresci, Sr. Kathleen Doherty, Brigid Higgins, Steve Kerrigan, Frank McDonnell, Br. Michael McLaughlin, John Neering, Elizabeth Nolan, Jay Podell, Patrick Scarola, Ann Straub, Rocco Vaccarelli and others!

BRING YOUR FAMILY. Show them where you went to school and the neighborhood…Katz’s, Delancey Street, the new Bowery, the ball field and track down at the river…. and what they are all like now. These were four of your most important years of your life… share the memories with the KIDS.

MAKE THIS A NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER

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On Tuesday, October 14, both Junior Varsity and Varsity bowling teams faced St. Francis Prep. Varsity won all three of its matches and moved its match game wins to 4 -0 and its match points to 26 wins and 2 losses. JV on the other hand suffered a tough loss, moving its record to 2 -2. Wilfredo Cueto led with a 225 game followed by Jonathan Glover with a 207 game. Daquan King led JV with 201 and 205 games.

Next game is Tuesday October 21 when both teams will face St. Agnes High School. Currently and unofficially, Varsity is in first place followed by Molloy High School.  La Salle faces Molloy on October 28. Please come out and support your teams.

Nearly 80 of La Salle’s young men volunteered at the Special Olympics Metro NY Fall Championships on Randall’s Island in September It was a great day for our Lasallian boys who cheered, shadowed, assisted and organized game after game!