Panther Productions - Championship Web Videos 07.11.06 Click Here to See a Web Video (in Quicktime Format) documenting RND's Championship Teams Pressure Kicks Seal Senior Championship 05.19.06  As Panther fans counted down the minutes of the second half of the KASSAA Senior Girls Championship contest the KC Blues were swarming the RND net pressing for an equalizing goal. With the strong wind at their backs in the first half, RND jumped out to a 2 -1 halftime lead. In the second frame the Panthers were thwarting the KC attack until a last minute KC score and then a scoreless overtime pushed the game into the dreaded penalty kick shootout. As she had the entire second half and extra time, RND keeper Alex Howard stood tall stopping 2 penalties while the Panthers notched four consecutive penalty kick goals to capture a thrilling victory. All the Panthers showed true Garnet and Gold spirit battling a talented opponent and a strong wind with a gritty performance. Ellissa Riel returned from an early second half injury to captain the squad through the extra time and then drill home the opening penalty kick to give RND an advantage they would not let go of. The strength of the RND defense in challenging the Blues and clearing the ball against the wind was coupled with the tireless efforts of the RND mid-fielders and forwards. Click Here to see a Highlight Movie of RND's Championship Day. The Panthers have added their fourth championship in six years and now look to qualify for OFSAA at the EOSSAA championships in Cornwall. Check back soon to the Senior Girls web page for a full championship report, action pictures and a Panther Productions championship movie. Impressive Spirit Panthers!! Senior Girls Panthers Qualify for KASSAA Championship 05.17.06  After a scoreless first half of semi-final soccer action at Frontenac this afternoon, Laura King was able to take advantage of a high rebound and head the ball into the net opening the scoring. About ten minutes later, Casey Tulk scored the second Regi goal. The Panthers played a strong defensive second half and were able to hold the Falcons down to only one goal. Congratulations Girls on your 2 - 1 semi-final victory. The KASSAA Championships are scheduled for this Friday, May 19 at McCullough field. The Senior games will begin at 5:00. The RND Scoreboard will post more championship information tomorrow. Make a plan to be at McCullough to cheer on the Panthers as they try to capture the final KASSAA championships of the 2005-2006 high school sports year. Home Field Victory in Playoff Opener 05.15.06 RND 3 - HC 0. A strong midfield effort from Kayla Stuckart and Courtney Duffy allowed Laura King to find the back of the Crusaders net twice in the first half. Ellissa Riel finished the Panthers scoring with a long kick early in the second half. Alex Howard was able to keep the strong Crusader fowards from capitalizing and earned herself a playoff shutout. Great effort Girls!!! Senior Girls Soccer Tune-Up at Tournament 05.13.06  The RND varsity Girls Soccer team won gold medals at the first annual KCVI Blues Soccer Tournament. Click Here for the team picture from the end of the championship.The girls played a strong first game against thier local rivals the Frontenac Falcons. Casey Tulk scored the only goal of the game giving the Panthers a 1-0 win. The second game saw the Panthers playing Quinte Secondary School. Ellissa Riel was able to match an early Quinte goal with a long penalty kick. With about 5 minutes left, Shauna Justinich made her Senior debut by capitalizing on a breakaway and easily beating the Quinte goalie. The final had Regi vs two time EOSSA champs the Fellowes Falcons of Pembroke. The Panthers were able to hold of a strong Falcons offence with some great defending from Stephanie Stone, Maria Karara, Jen Donaldson and Angela Agostinelli. A strong midfield effort from Courtney Duffy and Kayla Stuckart kept the ball moving towards the Falcons net. The game remained scoreless and was decided by a shoot out. Goals by Ellissa Riel, Angela Agostinelli and Becky Lloyd and some strong goal keeping by Alex Howard sent the Falcons back to Pembroke with a second place finish. Congratulations Girls!! Convincing Victory Over Western Foe 05.10.06 A strong offensive effort from Kate Gillis, allowed the Panthers to grab an early 2-0 lead. Ellissa Riel moved up to center where she scored two goals to seal the Panther's victory. Alex Howard earns her third KASSAA shutout. Excellent effort girls!! Final score: RND 4 - NDSS 0 Father Stan Game Ends in a Draw 05.05.06  Ellissa Riel scored early in the second half to give Regi a 1 - 0 lead. Holy Cross took advantage of a penalty shot late in the second half to tie the game. Steve Mantle Tournament at Lasalle 05.05.06 The Senior Panthers continued their strong play in defensive the the Steve Mantle championship they captured 12 months ago. However, fatigue played a role as the girls dropped the championship game 1 - 0 to the KCVI Blues. Ernestown Goes Unrewarded at RND 05.01.06 Angela Agosinelli opened the scoring late in the second half. RND quickly found the back of the net again with a strong kick from Ellissa Riel. Anne Bouvier capped off the Regi victory with a beautiful header into the corner of the net. Alex Howard kept the Eagles offence at bay earning herself her first shutout of the season. Battling Wind and the Black Knights 04.26.06 After a slow and windy first half, Casey Tulk opened the scoring with long throw in pass from Stephanie Stone. Maria Karara led the Regi defence in keeping the Knights out of the offensive zone. Opening Season Cross-Town Win 04.24.06 After a slow start the RND Panthers were able to equalize the game late in the first half with a goal by Laura King. Alex Howard was able to keep the powerful KCVI offence at bay with a strong performance between the pipes. Laura King once again was able to capitalize on her speed and slam home a breakaway shot off the crossbar and in the net for her second goal of the evening. Ellissa Riel finished the game with her first goal of the KASSAA season giving the Panthers their first victory, 3-1. |
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