BOCA RATON, FL (June 16, 2008) – Schulz Academy girls went perfect on the weekend with three wins against Super Y-League Southeast Division opponents. The games marked the halfway point for the U13 and U14 girls in their regular season campaign. Both teams sit atop the Southeast Division for their respective age groups. Some notable stories coming out of this weekend’s games for the Schulz Academy girls: Yulie Lopez (’94) scored 5 goals in one game and has 10 goals overall for Schulz after just 3 appearances. Kristina Shakes (’94) scored in her 5th consecutive game and has a U14 team high 6 goals tied with Yulie Lopez. Donish Cole (’95) scored in 6 straight games and has 10 goals overall. Jacquelyn Kinni (’94), who normally plays center defense, has 8 goals just one behind Donish Cole who has a U13 team high 9 goals. Arielle Gonzales (’93) is the U14 assist leader with 6 while Liz Caputo (’95) leads the U13s also with 6 assists. Paulina Speckmaier (’94) has either scored or assisted in every appearance she has made thus far for Schulz. Also, goalkeeper Cheyenne Walker (’94) leads the U13 Girls Southeast Division with 4 shutouts to her credit.

Yulie Lopez (’94) has scored 10 goals in just 3 apperances for Schulz Academy	Kristina Shakes (’94) scored in 5 straight games to post 6 goals and 3 assists	Donish Cole (’95) has been consistent with 10 goals and 4 assists to her credit

U14s and Yulie Lopez (’94) vs. FC Sarasota
Yulie Lopez (’94) had another big game for Schulz Academy as she hammered home 5 goals and notched 1 assist in the Schulz Academy U14 Girls’ game away to FC Sarasota on Sunday, June 15. With Coach Shakes trying to rest players due to some girls returning from ODP trials, Yulie was limited to just half the game. However, half a game with Yulie on the field must have felt like an eternity to the opposition as she got better and better and just kept scoring goal after goal. Yulie got the U14 girls rolling when she made a diagonal run from left to right, collected the ball, beat her marker with pace, and delivered a cross in behind the defense for midfielder Nicole Poirier (’93) to drive low and into the back of the net. Yulie then scored her first when defender Sarah Piechocki (’93) lofted a 30 yard ball that found Yulie, who’s good first touch set up a well placed shot. Attacking midfielder Paulina Speckmaier (’94) pressured the defense and stole the ball, then she looked up and drove a well placed curler into the side netting for goal number three, unassisted. Kristina Shakes (’94) got in on the act when she collected a through ball from Arielle Gonzales (’93) and finished calmly, Kristina scored in her 5th straight appearance for Schulz.

The second half saw Yulie return to the field after being substituted in the first half. Yulie then went on a 15 minute tear that saw her score 4 straight goals before being substituted again. Playing out on the left flank, Yulie made several well timed runs that completely unbalanced the FC Sarasota defense. She collected assists from Arielle Gonzales (2 more to her credit), Paulina Speckmaier, and a sublime no-look through ball from Kristina Shakes. In just her third appearance for Schulz, Yulie Lopez has scored 10 goals and assisted on 3.

Late in the game Renee Hart (’95) finished off a cross from Donish Cole (’95) to round out the scoring. Goalkeepers Megan Sweeney (’93) and Brittany Polly (’93) combined for the shutout which was the teams third this season. Julia Frederick (’94) and Merridith Delinois (’93) were once again rock solid in defense as they helped the U14s keep a clean sheet.  Final score: Schulz Academy 9, FC Sarasota 0.

U13 Girls vs. Kendall Soccer Coalition
Donish Cole (’95) scored a hat-trick and dished out an assist as Schulz Academy U13 Girls beat Kendall Soccer Coalition 6-0. The win pushed the U13 Girls into first place in the Southeast Division. Donish opened the scoring with a mazy 20 yard penetrating dribble followed by a low right foot shot that beat a diving keeper. She then beat two defenders on the right flank to deliver a cross to Jacquelyn Kinni (’94) who volleyed home for goal number two. Donish’s second goal was set up by her younger sister Dominique Cole (’97). The youngest player on the squad, Dominique already has 2 goals and 2 assist on the season. Minutes later Donish scored again, this time set up by defender Samantha “Nails” Mendez (’95). Jacquelyn Kinni (’94) then scored her 8th goal of the season off a direct kick to continue her impressive form. Speedy defender Renee Hart (’95) scored an unassisted goal off a long solo run with the ball from within her own half. The shutout was number 4 for goalkeeper Cheyenne Walker (’94) and her stingy defensive line made up of Hannah Coy (’96), Brianna Raaf (’95), Renee Hart (’95) and Samantha “Nails” Mendez (’95).

Notably, holding midfielder Laurie Scott (’95) has played in all six games for Schulz U13s so far and has been solid throughout. Her effort in midfield is well noted as she serves to disrupt much of the oppositions’ intended play and to build for Schulz.

U14 Girls vs. West Pines United
Both Schulz Academy and West Pines United had to contend with key players being away at ODP trials. Fortunately for Schulz, forward Samantha West (’93) stepped up big and delivered her first 2 goals of the season. The first assisted by Donish Cole (’95) and the second assisted by Brittany McDowell (’93). Sami West’s two goals were enough to give Schulz Academy a 2-1 win over West Pines.