An Ex-SCREAM Start for Palatine U-13 Girls

The Palatine Scream U-13 Girls Soccer team kicked off the fall season in back-to-back tournaments.  The team traveled to Mount Prospect the last week of August and took 2^nd place in the Green and White Tournament.  Raisa McArtor, Madeline Romano, Jackie Lesniak, Luting Sun, Morgan Bauer and Lauren Zimmer scored for the Scream with assists from Amber Caruso, Bethann Hamer, Sara Schramm, Raisa McArtor, Morgan Bauer, and Lauren Zimmer.  Although they did not advance to the finals in the Palatine Celtic Tournament, the Scream had an excellent showing Labor Day weekend.  Goals were scored by Sara Schramm (2), Danielle Videka, Lauren Zimmer, and Raisa McArtor with assists from Madeline Romano (2), Lauren Zimmer, Danielle Videka (2) and Raisa McArtor.  Coming off an injured ankle, Chelsea Roseri contributed to the offense with key passes and shots on goal.  The Scream defense held their opponents to one goal throughout the Palatine tournament due to the outstanding defensive efforts of Mandy Udelhofen, Kara Littwin, Nora Heaton, Erika Yabile and goalie Brittany Albro. 

“One of the main ingredients to our improved start this year has been the improvement in our practice work ethic,” said J.B. Dow, head coach of the Scream and Vice President of the Palatine Celtic Soccer Association.  Our practices have become game like in regards to the intensity of our scrimmages and exercises.  Our future looks bright if we continue to work on our building blocks of skill, strategy and intensity this coming year.”  JB is assisted by Larry Schramm and Rich Hamer, who are also managers of the Scream.

Daily Herald write-up in Neighbor Section – Palatine-Inverness, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates

The Palatine U-13 Girls Scream Soccer team is off to a 3 and 0 start to their fall conference season.  Goals by Sara Schramm, Luting Sun and Morgan Bauer with assists from Bethann Hamer and Sara Schramm, along with great offensive and defensive efforts from the whole team gave the Scream a 3-0 victory over the Schaumburg Scorchers in their first game.  The Scream picked up their second 3-0 win in Lombard with goals from Bethann Hamer, Raisa McArtor and Nora Heaton, and assists from Jackie Lesniak and Madeline Romano.  Game 3 against Northwest United gave the Scream their biggest challenge of the year.  Down 1-0 late in the first half, the Scream tied it when Sara Schramm crossed the ball from the far left corner to Madeline Romano, who finished it off with a beautiful header into the back of the net.  With less than a minute left in the game, Danielle Videka blasted the winning goal into the upper left corner out of the reach of the goalie to give the Scream a 2-1 victory.  “The team as a whole has shown a greater desire to compete and play through diversity,” said JB Dow, coach of the Scream.  “Last year when other teams pushed us in critical moments we would back down.  So far this year, in critical moments we have had the courage to take our best shot while withstanding the other team’s best shot.  As the year goes on I expect us to continue to build on our desire and expectation of excellence.”

2nd Daily Herald write-up in Neighbor Section – Palatine-Inverness, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates

Congratulations Scream!

The Palatine U-13 Girls Scream Soccer team took first place in their Division this past fall season.  The Scream had a conference record of 9 wins and 1 tie and expect to advance to the next Division this spring.  A total of 27 goals were scored during the conference season with 13 of the 16 team members putting the ball in the back of the net.  The Scream defense held their opponents to 2 goals.  In addition, the Scream took 2^nd place in both the Mount Prospect and Park Forest tournaments.  “The team has shown great growth and maturity by playing with consistency over the fall season,” said JB Dow, coach of the Scream.  “When we hit bumps in the road someone was able to step up to help us overcome the challenge.  We have shown a remarkable defensive intensity and discipline and a prolific scoring mentality.  For a team to sustain success, it takes depth and commitment.  I believe our team has grown in both areas this past season.”  Members of the team include, bottom left Morgan Bauer, Chelsea Roseri, Sara Schramm, Lauren Zimmer, Raisa McArtor, 2^nd row Jackie Lesniak, Amber Caruso, Bethann Hamer, Mandy Udelhofen, Erika Yabile and Luting Sun, Top row Coach Rich Hamer, Madeline Romano, Brittany Albro, Danielle Videka, Nora Heaton, Kara Littwin and Coach Larry Schramm.