Woodberry knocked out of State Tournament

It was a disappointing Friday for the Tigers. The team couldn't quite find its chemistry. Harris was on the bench with a broken collar bone following our match with Christchurch Tuesday. His absence was certainly felt as we tried many different combinations in central midfield, but just weren't able to create the combination play Harris and Jason developed over the course of the season.

It was a good year for the Tigers. While we're disappointed about the tournament, we are thrilled with taking the prep league championship.

Thanks to all ofyou for your support this season. We are always impressed with the many devoted parents who travel to our games. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Here are a few fantastic photos taken by Pete Emerson. Mr. Emerson is a professional photographer who photographs many games at the University of Virginia. He was kind to snap a few photos while watching his nephew play!

Woodberry takes Prep League Championship

It is an interesting year in Prep League Soccer. Christchurch (5-0-1) would play Woodberry (4-1-1) while Collegiate (4-1-1) would play Norfolk Academy. Christchurch only needed to tie Woodberry to take the prep league championship outright. A loss to Woodberry would result in a two-way tie, and if Collegiate beat Norfolk, a three way tie.

Woodberry played a heated match on a muddy field. After two goals in the first half, we held off the Seahorses 2-1 to force a League Championship tie.

We replay St. Christopher's in the first round of the state tournament Friday at 3:30. This is sure to be a very tough match against an opponent ready to throw everything they have at us to advance in the state tournament.

V Soccer defeats St. Christopher's 5-1; WFS now ranked 6th in State

In order to have a run at the Prep League Championship, Woodberry knew they had to beat St. Christopher's in Friday's game. St. Christopher's is always a formidable opponent. They play strong, smart soccer. But the Tigers were ready to play Friday.

We played through unusually cold temperatures and wind Friday. Everyone did their best to stay warm while not on the field!

In celebration of all the hard work the boys have put forth this year, the parents threw a team party following the game. We were delighted to step into the warmth of the Barbee Center and enjoy the wonderful food prepared. Thank you parents!

The win places Woodberry in the #6 seed for the state tournament. In the first round we will play a home match against the #11 seed Friday, November 4 at 3:30 p.m. In an interesting twist, St. Christopher's is the #11 ranked team. They are sure to return next Friday eager for a different result.

We play Christchurch Tuesday, November 1 in a head to head battle for the Prep League Championship.