Monday, October 13, 2014

West Soccer Week Ahead: 10/13–10/18

And now we turn to the postseason.

The state tournament is comprised of four divisions (we're in Division 1), with four sectionals within each division. There are 16 teams in each sectional, and only one team from each sectional qualifies for the state tournament. To get to the state tournament, we have to win our next four matches. If we lose any matches, our season is over. We are situated in the deepest sectional in the state, and despite earning the #1 seed in our sectional, we will almost immediately face some tough competition. It will be a tough next few weeks, but we have the ability to make our way through the sectional if we come focused each day in training and at matches.

MONDAY - Practice (4:15-6:15 @ Hamilton)

TUESDAY - Regional Semifinal v. West Allis Central (6:00 PM @ Warner Park)
There will be a roundtrip bus for the team. The bus leaves from West HS at 4:15.
We will wear white jerseys, blue shorts and white socks.

WEDNESDAY - Practice & Team Dinner
If we win on Tuesday, we will have practice at our normal time.
Following practice, there will be a team dinner at Max Rumble's house (3504 Blackhawk Drive)

*For Parents: Nail painting at Fishers at 6:30. (see Jody's October 10 email for full details)

THURSDAY - Regional Final v. Madison East
Latest word from Coach Dermody: match is back on for Thursday night at Sun Prairie at 7:00 PM. Bus leaves at 5:00 from West. Please watch for updates.  (As of Thursday morning, the WIAA bracket shows other information.)
We will wear blue jerseys, white shorts, and blue socks.

FRIDAY - Practice
If we win on Thursday, we will practice at our normal time.

NEXT WEEK
If we win both our matches this week, we will advance to play next week (opponents TBD).
Sectional Semifinal - Thursday (10/23), 7:00 PM @ Warner Park
Sectional Final - Saturday (10/25), 5:00 PM @ Kettle Moraine HS