Here we go, Here we go!

Napoleon ledert Genoa ab! That's how the Germans might describe the 7-0 defeat Napoleon inflicted on Genoa Tuesday night in Findlay. Napoleon scored all seven of its goals in the first half, allowing Coach Tim Carney to give the starters plenty of rest. The bench squad played Genoa's starting 11 evenly throughout the second half, preserving another shutout for the stout Napoleon defense.

Next up is the winner of the Bay Village-Medina Highland match on Saturday at 3pm in Ashland.

The scoreboard says it all.....

(Photo courtesy Tim Barry)

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and Mother Nature provided the ideal setting for Napoleon to avenge an early-season loss to Lima Shawnee on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats shook off the elements and an early-morning rendezvous with the ACT's to hand the Lima Shawnee Indians a 2-0 defeat in the district championship in Wapakoneta. Napoleon led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a Lima Shawnee own goal when Lee Hunter's pass was deflected into the net by a Lima Shawnee defender. Napoleon closed the scoring nine minutes into the second half when Seth Barry's free kick landed at the feet of Cole Gerken, who pounded the ball past the Shawnee goalkeeper. Napoleon goalie Brody Tejkl recorded his third shutout of the playoffs.

Saturday's win was historic on many levels for the Wildcats, who won their first-ever district championship and set a single-season record for victories with 16.

Napoleon 2 Lima Shawnee 0

On to the Sweet 16 of the state tournament for the Napoleon Wildcats after defeating Lima Shawnee, 2-0 at Wapakoneta this afternoon. Napoleon's next opponent will be Genoa, 1-0 winners over Sandusky Perkins in double overtime.

Napoleon Marches On!

Napoleon's boys defeated Defiance, 3-o to advacne to the next round of the state soccer tournament. Lee Hunter, Ross Evers and Pat Small scored the goals for Napoleon. Next up is a rematch with Ottawa-Glandorf on Wednesday at 5pm at Defiance.

Good thing we don't get BCSN in Napoleon....

Napoleon's LadyCats suffered an inglorious 7-1 defeat last night at the hands of St. Ursula. Haley Rathge scored the only goal for Napoleon.

This game will appear on BCSN. Listings here: http://www.bcsn.tv/schedules/BCSN%20week%20of%2010-15-07%20-%20REV%2010-17-07.pdf

In happier news, Napoleon's boys took Lima Bath behind the woodshed, 8-0.

Napoleon beats #9 Ottawa-Glandorf

Napoleon defeated the #9-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf Titans, 2-0 at Loose Field tonight. Ross Evers (above) scored the decisive second goal for the Wildcats.

Napoleon's boys draw Lima Bath

Napoleon's boys, taking a 12-3-1 record into tournament play will face 0-15 Lima Bath in the opening round of the state tournament on October 17 at 7pm at Defiance.

Complete first-round pairings here:

http://thecourier.typepad.com/blanchard_river_buzz/files/boys_soccer_pairings.doc

The LadyCats' first tournament victim will be.....

ST URSULA of the Toledo City League! Complete first-round pairings here:

http://thecourier.typepad.com/blanchard_river_buzz/files/girls_soccer_pairings.doc


The game will be held at Anthony Wayne High School on October 17 at 7pm. The winner will play the winner of the match between Anthony Wayne and Toledo Notre Dame Academy.

An unfortunate defeat for NHS girls

Napoleon's girls lost a tightly-contested game to Whitmer 2-0. Next up is Bryan on Tuesday evening - this is the final home game for the LadyCats this year.

The sectional tournament draw will be held today. The LadyCats will be playing their first-round game at either Anthony Wayne or Sylvania Southview during the week of October 16.

As Promised - Sister Kathy's Delaware video

Hello All!

Here's the video from Sister Kathy's race at Delaware, as promised previously:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYwrQl_VLZo

A good week for NHS Soccer (so far)

Napoleon's girls have had a good week, with the JV's defeating Eastwood 4-2 and the Varsity prevailing over Toledo Start 4-1. Both games were chippy, physical contests, marred by dirty play from Napoleon's opponents, and poor officiating. Rumor has it that the goal calls could be heard at West Elementary School. (In fairness, the extra volume was necessary to drown out the idiot loudmouth opposing parents) Kudos to the Napoleon Area Schools for installing the "Spinal Tap" model amps & speakers (you know, the kind that can be dialed up to "11" instead of "10") at Loose Field.

Napoleon's boys achieved a glorious victory over the hated Defiance Bulldogs 2-1, in a makeup of a makeup of a makeup of a previously scheduled game.