Girls' Sitch soccer team ends season tied for first (07/21/96)

Girls' Sitch soccer team ends season tied for first

NEWARK, N.J. - Undefeated up to the last game of the season, the Chornomorska Sitch under 19 girls' soccer team of Newark, N.J., ended its season with a tie for first place in the Lipton Youth Soccer League.

Six out of the 10 games played were shut-outs, thanks to the goalie skills of Jennifer Castillo and a strong defense with Adia Hordynsky and Bethany Karl.

Playing each club twice, Sitch girls went undefeated against Lyndhurst, Lodi, United Hills of Morris County and Fairfield, until finally the Clifton girls won in the last game, enabling both teams to claim the first place title.

High scorer was sophomore Jill Lasseter, with forward-line assists from Stephanie Dubanowitz, Lucrecia Lopez and Oksana Palivoda. Two "freaky" goals from just off the center line were scored by midfielder Vicki Guida during the season.

Elisa Melendez's speed and Natalie Hordynsky's tenacity were great assets to the team, which also consisted of Diane Brennen, Cathy Smook, Marcello Ravello, Ellen Muir, Glenna Duarte, Colleen McKenna and Cheryl Palacios.

Coach Mike Palivoda was very proud of all the girls as they ended their second season together and will look forward to next year.

Tryouts will be held in the fall for next year's team. If interested, call Gail Wislocky, manager, at (201) 635-0186.

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