Lake Minneola at Leesburg, Monday, December 10, 2014

BRETT LE BLANC / DAILY COMMERCIAL

Lake Minneola at Leesburg

Lake Minneola's Chris Choong (9) and Leesburg's Ulises Raya (5) battle for the ball during Tuesday's match between Leesburg High School and Lake Minneola High School in Leesburg, Fla., on Dec. 9, 2014. 

This article was provided by Gerald LaceyGerald Lacey is the senior sports writer covering Leesburg High School Sports for the Carver Heights Quarterback Club. You can reach him at: geraldlacey@leesburgjacketsbasketball.com
 

Hawks, Yellow Jackets play to scoreless tie, December 10, 2014

BRETT LE BLANC / DAILY COMMERCIAL- Leesburg vs Lake Minneola, Leesburg's Garrett Fuestel (9) heads the ball during Tuesday's match between Leesburg High School and Lake Minneola High School in Leesburg, Fla., on Dec. 9, 2014.

 

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 6:00 am

 

PAUL BARNEY l Staff Writer paul.barney@dailycommercial.com

 

LEESBURG — Lake Minneola coach Bryon Kelso is still waiting for his team to net a big-time goal.
The Hawks had their chances Tuesday night for one of those moments, but Leesburg keeper Patric Bushee denied them every time.
Bushee recorded seven saves, including five in the second half, as the match ended in a scoreless tie.

“I’m very pleased with the way my boys played,” Kelso said. “We had a lot of chances to get some there. Their keeper played a heck of a game. He saved them quite a few times and he was a big playmaker tonight.”

It showed early on, too.

In the eighth minute, Bushee squared up Chris Choong and denied his shot from just a couple feet away.

That was the only shot Bushee faced in the first half, but he saw six shots in the second half where the Yellow Jackets (1-3-3) struggled to keep the Hawks (4-3-3) out of their zone.
Lake Minneola got off 11 shots in the second half.

Arielle Luna fired shots on goal in the 49th and 57th minute but came up empty on both. The Hawks had another chance at a goal in the 64th minute, but Mikey Lemos’ shot went wide left.

“We’ve scored goals, but we haven’t had that big moment goal that we can really just feel really good about celebrating,” Kelso said. “I think tonight could’ve been a good opportunity on that and I think it really could’ve helped us turn a tide and do some really good things.”

Despite missing on some opportunities, Kelso was pleased with the effort.

“I like what we’re doing,” he said. "We’re playing well; we’re playing the best we’ve played this season, that’s all I can ask for. I’m kind of excited to go forward.”

Much like the Hawks, Leesburg also had its chances to find the back of the net.

Colton Northcott had an opening in the 19th minute, but his shot went left of the net and keeper Chandler Shiley.

In the 37th minute, Northcott delivered a nice pass to Eduardo Luna but Luna’s shot sailed high.

“I think for us it was a good performance,” Yellow Jackets coach George Intveld said. “We have a brand new team this year and it takes a little bit of time to get going. (Lake) Minneola is considered one of the better teams and actually, with a little bit of luck we could’ve scored two goals, but sometimes the ball just doesn’t fall. On the other side, with a little bit of bad luck they could’ve scored two goals, so I think the end result was fair.”

This article was provided by Gerald LaceyGerald Lacey is the senior sports writer covering Leesburg High School Sports for the Carver Heights Quarterback Club. You can reach him at: geraldlacey@leesburgjacketsbasketball.com

Leesburg Picks Up Home Win Against Ocala Lake Weir, December 8, 2006

Leesburg Memorial Field at Hubert O. Dabney Stadium, Home of the Jackets

By Gerald Lacey

Staff Writer

Carver Heights Quarterback Club

Friday, December 8, 2006

LEESBURG - The Jackets beat a struggling Ocala Lake Weir varsity boys soccer team 6-1 at Leesburg Memorial Field at Hubert O. Dabney Stadium. Ben Grimm prevented the Hurricanes from being shutout with a goal of of a John Somers assist. The loss gives Lake Weir a 2-11 record on the season. 

Lake Weir visits Lake City Columbia on Saturday.

CHS boys shut out Leesburg, December 3, 2011

The Citrus Bowl on the campus of Inverness Citrus High School, Inverness Florida

 

 

By Steve McGunnigle

Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 3:00 am (Updated: December 3, 3:02 am)

 

The biggest moments are those that require the best effort, and although early in the season, the Citrus boys’ soccer team was able to achieve that feat, blanking visiting Leesburg 4-0 in an early key district matchup Friday night.

Hurricanes coach David Assumpcao watched his team produce four different goal scorers, accompanied by a solid defensive effort that joined the attacking foray, while being backed by stellar goalkeeping throughout.

A fast-paced match from the opening whistle, early pressure eventually cracked the Leesburg defense, as Manny Nelson drew a hard foul on Citrus’ Josh Marsden in one-on-one coverage in the corner on the Leesburg side. The foul warranted a penalty shot, which Connor Killeen methodically banged home into the net in the 18th minute.

Killian McLean added a goal during stoppage time before the half, to give Citrus a 2-0 edge. 

Austin Wilcoxon charged in to chase down a send toward the front of the net, and when Leesburg keeper Shawn Fordham came well out of the box, the ball came off a deflection and bounced toward the vicinity of McLean, who picked up the gift in close and sent it to the back of the net high out of a defender’s reach.

Wilcoxon would score a little over a minute into the second half off a feed from Ryan Dolan, and the Hurricanes (4-1 overall, 2-0 in district play) were well on their way. 

“We came strong, and the intensity was high. I ask the kids every game to bring their best, and they played their best tonight,” said Assumpcao.

An early dodged bullet followed by solid play in the goal helped Citrus preserve and build on the lead on Leesburg (5-3-1). Down 1-0 in the 23rd minute, the Fighting Jackets’ Ben Rizzo danced around a defender in single coverage from the corner, and closed in for an open shot on goal. But his boot sailed just high enough to graze off the crossbar and out of play. 

Hurricanes keepers Chris Malz and Alan Verone (subbing in midway through the second half) combined for 12 saves to earn the shutout.

“Leesburg did an excellent job, I think, of pressuring us on the defensive end (in the second half),” said Assumpcao. “They took some shots – not so much on target, but it scared us…Chris Malz did a fantastic job, able to sustain some of those shots.” 

In the 71st minute, Robert Cignarelli put the icing on the cake for Citrus, served up by Marsden, who sent a perfectly chipped cross from the right of the box to Cignarelli, who deked around a lone defender for an easy shot on goal, making it 4-0.

Citrus next hosts Tavares Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m. start.

Resources

Steve McGunnigle

Chronicle Online

www.chronicleonline.com

December 3, 2011

 

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Leesburg, Florida 34748

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Article provided by:

Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
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www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com

 

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.

 

Shawn Fordham

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Resources

Leesburg Public Library

100 East Main Street

Leesburg, Florida 34748

Leesburg Public Library

  

Article provided by:

Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
leesburgyellowjacketsfootball@yahoo.com
www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com

 

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.

Jackets Pick Up Close Win Over The Villages, December 18, 2011

Shawn Fordham

Gerald Lacey

Staff Writer

Carver Heights Quarterback Club

December 18, 2011

LEESBURG - The Fightin Yellow Jackets of Leesburg High School picked up a 3-2 win over The Villages Charter School (The Villages, FL). The Jackets had three different players get into the scoring column in the match.

Peter Pressior, Shawn Fordham and Clayton McDaniel scored for Leesburg.

The Yellow Jackets improved to 10-3-1 with the win. 

Resources

Leesburg Public Library

100 East Main Street

Leesburg, Florida 34748

Leesburg Public Library

  

Article provided by:

Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
leesburgyellowjacketsfootball@yahoo.com
www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com

 

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.

Leesburg's Fielder Signs With Bluefield College, March 6, 2002

Leesburg Memorial Field at Hubert O. Dabney Stadium, Home of the Jackets

March 6, 2002|By Joe Williams, Sentinel Staff Writer

LEESBURG -- Leesburg Coach Jason Gray hopes goalkeeper Greg Fielder becomes a trendsetter for the Yellow Jackets' boys soccer program.

Fielder, 18, became the first player to sign with a college since Gray became Leesburg's coach four years ago. Fielder signed Monday with Bluefield College, an NAIA Division II school in Virginia with about 1,000 students.

Though there have been other Leesburg players who have played college soccer, they made their teams as walk-ons.

"This is really big for our program,'' Gray said. "This is the first time we have had anybody sign with a college.''

Fielder, who was named to the Lake Sentinel's all-county first-team this season, emerged as one of the steadiest keepers in the area, despite a 2.42 goals-allowed average, which was primarily the result of an inexperienced defense. He entered this season with a 0.80 goal-allowed average.

Fielder, who is 6-foot-3, used his size and range to his advantage in the goal.

It was Fielder who Gray put in charge of directing the defense on the field.

"He has always been there for me,'' Gray said. "We were really young back there [in defense] but he really took charge back there.''

Bluefield Coach Jeremy Schwartz, who is entering his second season with the Rams, drove to Leesburg to meet with Gray about Fielder and left with a couple of game tapes to study. He invited Fielder up for a visit and Fielder liked what he saw.

He got to meet the players, played in an indoor tournament with some of the team, and visited with Schwarz.

"I'm very happy for him,'' said Karen Fielder, Greg's mother. "He is a very hard, dedicated worker and more than anything else, I am glad to see him further his education.''

Finding a keeper was one of the major needs for the Rams, who are losing their only other keeper, Greg Andrews, to graduation.

"They told me it [the starting spot] is going to be mine to lose,'' Fielder said. "It is going to be exciting to play. I liked everything up there. It's a nice place.''

Resources

Joe Williams

Sentinel Staff Writer

Orlando Sentinel

www.orlandosentinel.com 

March 6, 2002

 

 

Leesburg Public Library

100 East Main Street

Leesburg, Florida 34748

Leesburg Public Library

  

 

Article provided by:

Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
leesburgyellowjacketsfootball@yahoo.com
www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com

 

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.