Mcbride

Makes sense. That is the first time that I had seen Columbia and FRA play. The defensive mid is Columbia's best player. Without him they are in trouble. I thought there were three of four freshmen that were better than the majority of the guys on the varsity. It is only the first game though. Good luck to you in the next game.

What is your opinion about the game?

The winning goal came from a freshman. The score was 1 - 1 at the end of the first two halves. One of Columbia's better players also went out early with a head injury, which didn't help their midfield problems.

They played three 30 minute halves. FRA controlled controlled the middle of the field for the most part. Columbia couldn't seem to get any kind of rythm going. Their defense played well, especially their freshman sweeper. The Columbia goal keeper made a great save on a PK in the second period. The goals scored by FRA and Columbia were flukes. FRA had many more chances than Columbia, but couldn't seem to finish. The keepers for FRA were suspect. Columbia never really challenged them though. The first two periods were varsity and the third was the freshman teams. The third period was dominated by the Columbia freshmen. They scored in the first 3 minutes of the half and had numerous chances to score. The ref also blew the whistle right before a shot went in the goal. Columbia plays Franklin on Tuesday.

Columbia 2 FRA 1

I have heard that about Will. Have you seen any of the others on the list? Do you think the freshmen will get a chance to play at their respective schools?

I think Will is one of the top three players that I saw in Div I U15 last year. There was an oriental kid from Huntsville and a forward from Knoxville that were also very solid.

Justin Cronin and Matt Cavett (Blackman) Bentley Dean and Carson Bone (Columbia Central) Patrick Kelley and Will ???(Hendersonville) Chad Roberts (Independence) Jackson (BGA) Ian Anthony (Franklin) I know there are more out there. These are just a few that I have seen play in the travel season.