CBHS vs Houston

[wavelax1]

CBHS defeated houston tonight 3-1. Looks like the brothers are legit again this year.

[Svebakken]

Here is a good article on this game that was played for a good cause...

 

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/...-early-matchup/

[Canesoverhere]

CBHS defeated houston tonight 3-1. Looks like the brothers are legit again this year.

 

As long as you have the same center ref all year, you guys should go far

[BigG]

CBHS defeated houston tonight 3-1. Looks like the brothers are legit again this year.

 

I would say that the are legit most every year...

[BigDog7]

I would say that the are legit most every year...

 

 

Thanks, Big G. Looking forward to seeing your team in Knoxville in a couple of weeks. I'm sure a good match is in store. Always good competition in that part of the state.

 

The highlight of the game was not the score or the players, although it was a good match. It was the idea of having a benefit for LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. Specifically, all the proceeds went to the John Talley Pediatric Neurological Research Fund at LeBonheur. For those that don't know, if you have ever played a match at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, you have John Talley to thank. He was the driver and the visionary behind that facility. Unfortunately, John died of brain cancer a few years ago.

 

What a great way to start the season. There was an opening match at 5:00 between Collierville and White Station. There were probably 1,200 people there for the nightcap. Pep band, cheerleaders, the whole works. The complex donated the stadium and the teams donated the gate. Hats off to Coach Wolff at Houston and Coach Lima at CBHS and particularly the players from both teams. Long after the score is forgotten, the kids at LeBonheur will still be benefiting.

 

I give all these details to encourage coaches in other parts of the state to consider something similar for your communities. There were no losers last night.