Fall sports 2015: Moriah Vikings

SOCCER: Lady Vikings seek to replace several starting grads PORT HENRY — The Moriah girls varsity soccer program will seek to replace six starters from the 2014 squad as they look to make noise in the Northern Soccer League and Class D playoffs come late October. "We lost seven players including the goalkeeper to graduation," head coach Jeanette Rotella said. Seniors Jordan Speshock, Paige Lane, and Bianca Crisan return, along with juniors Carly Newton, Halee Calebrese, McKenna Harris, Savannah McCray, Brittany Yelle and Colbi Sherman. Speshock, Lane, Newton, Calebrese and Harris bring starting experience back to the squad. Newcomber include sophomores Emily Manfred, Lilly Perry, Stephania Zelinski, Makayla Stockwell, Hailey Crossman, Sophie Bryant and Caleigh LaMour, along with freshman Juliette Baker. Soccer Lady Vikings schedule Tuesday, Sept. 8...BYE Thursday, Sept. 10...vs Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15...at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17...at Chazy, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21...vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23...at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25...vs Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28...BYE Wednesday, Sept. 30...at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2..vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6...vs Chazy, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8...at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13...vs Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15...at Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m. FOOTBALL: Vikings return solid core to gridiron in quest for D title PORT HENRY— The Moriah varsity football program will look to build on late-season success as it hopes to take back the Class D title in 2015. "We have some skilled athletes back," head coach Don Tesar said. "The biggest thing is going to be putting together an offensive line." The Vikings lost seven players off last year's squad, but return 14, including nine of the 11 defensive starters from one year ago. "We should be able to pick up from where we left off when it comes to the defensive side of the ball," Tesar said. The Vikings will have plenty of height in their passing game, with quarterback Adam Jaquish (6'7") throwing the ball to targets Taylor Slattery (6'5") and Jarrod MacDougal (6'2"). "Adam was throwing the ball well last year before he got hurt," Tesar said. "Taylor is a great athlete who can get up and Jarrod has a great set of hands. It makes things a little easier if we need to throw having these players back." Tesar said Noah Gilbo will replace Slattery at the tight end position, while Cody Stockwell will play fullback and a committee of tailbacks led by Colin Harris will all see time in the backfield. In order for the backs to see any daylight, though, Tesar stressed line play will be the key. "We really need to improve our strength on the offensive line, build on technique and get better at it," he said. Members of the 2015 Vikings football team include Noah Gilbo, Adam Jaquish, Colin Harris, Bill Larrow, Jarrod MacDougal, Todd Clarke, Jordan Cheney, Riley Shea, Jared Gibbs, Caleb Yelle, Taylor Slattery, Cody Stockwell, Malik Tromblee, Nick Rotella, Lane Decker, Ben Snow, Jared Firlik, Todd Gregory, Kyle Wilson, Ethan Java, Branden Hammond, Ryan Flack, Ray Bryant, Zach Harter, Trevor MacDougal, Tyre Bankston and Jacob Gibeau. Vikings football schedule Friday, Sept. 4...at Plattsburgh High School, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11...vs. Saranac, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18... at Ticonderoga, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25...vs. Peru, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2... vs. Saranac Lake, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10... at Beekmantown, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16... vs. Au Sable Valley, 7:30 p.m. Girls varsity swimming Moriah Friday, Sept. 11...vs Plattsburgh High School (Scrimmage), 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18...at Peru (PSUC), 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22...vs Peru, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29...at Plattsuburgh High School, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2...at Au Sable Valley, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9...Mid-Season Pentathlon at PHS, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13...at Peru, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16...vs Plattsburgh High School, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20...vs Au Sable Valley, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23...at PHS, CVAC Invitational, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29...at Au Sable Valley, Relay Carnival, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7...at Au Sable Valley, Sec. 7 Championships

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