Summer Schedule

Summer training will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the stadium field this summer from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Each session will include Zone training, technical training, and will finish with a scrimmage. All players should bring running shoes, cleats, shin guards, and lots of water.

A few dates to note:

There will not be any training during the weeks of July 3rd and July 24th.

July 18th to July 20th is the Anderson Team Camp

July 23rd is the Indiana Wesleyan Friendlies (More info to come)




There will also be team outings this summer. (More info to come)

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me at landon.nelson@heritagechristian.net

Thanks!

Coach Nelson

All-City Selections

Three Heritage Christian players were honored for their play this season by making the All-City Honorable Mention Team. Seniors Connor Richards and Evan Link made the team along with Sophomore Anders Rotto. This is a nice honor for the boys!

2a East. vs. West Senior All-Star Game

Seniors Connor Richards and Evan link both both participated in the 2a East vs. West All-Star game on Saturday, November 6th at Park Tudor. Both of the boys represented Heritage very well during the game. Evan made many quality saves in goal and Connor helped anchor a defense that was kept busy through out the entire game. Although the boys played well, their team lost 4-0.

I talked with both Connor and Evan after the game, and they both enjoyed playing in the game. The game was their last high school game, and it was obvious that both of them were enjoying themselves during the game. Both of them finished their high school career on a positive note, and it was fun to watch!

Connor and Evan continued the tradition of having Heritage players being selected to play in the game. Hopefully this will continue, and we will have many more players selected to play in future all-star games!

Heritage Ends Regular Season with a Loss

The eagles fell to University High School 4-0 on Monday, October 4th. University scored three minutes into the game, and the boys were not able to recover. At halftime, the eagles were down
3-0. The second half was better for Heritage. The boys were able to posses the ball, and scored a goal that unfortunately was called back. University would end up scoring their fourth goal off of a free kick.

The loss brought the eagles' regular season record to 6-7-4. The boys open sectional play against Lawrence Central on October 9th. The boys will use the next few days to regroup, and prepare to mount a charge for sectional play.

City Tournament Run Ends

The eagles lost a tough game against honorable mention all state Covenant Christian in the semi-finals of the city tournament. The first quality goal scoring opportunity of the game went to the eagles, but Covenant's goalie made a nice stop. Covenant broke through with their first goal ten minutes into the game. At halftime, the eagles found themselves down 3-0. Covenant would tally another goal in the second half making the final score 4-0.

I was pleased with our effort against Covenant. The boys played hard and never quit. Hopefully, we will learn from our mistakes, and use this loss as motivation as we finish out the year.

Coach Nelson

Heritage Reaches Semi-Finals of City Tournament

The eagles faced an inspired Washington team in the first round of the city tournament. Sophomore Graham Allgood gave the team a 1-0 lead with his sixth goal of the year. He was assisted by sophomore Anders Rotto. The eagles added to their lead when freshman Luke Peduto scored off a cross from Graham Allgood. At the end of the first half, Heritage led 2-0. Unfortunately, the start of the second half was not kind to the boys, and they gave up two quick goals. The second half ended 2-2, and the two teams then prepared for overtime. After two seven minute periods, the game was still tied. The game would then end with a penalty shoot out. Senior Connor Richards, Anders Rotto, sophomore Sam Hall, senior Blaine Roberts, and sophomore Parker Campbell all stepped up and buried their penalty shots. Washington's shooters did just the same, and the shoot out moved to sudden death. Goals from Graham Allgood and sophomore Jake Huff would be needed, and fortunately for the eagles, Washington's 7th shooter missed his penalty shot wide.

The eagles returned an hour and a half later, and defeated the 3rd seeded Scecina 2-0. The boys dominated Scecina with possession, and were finally able to break through in the second half with a goal from freshman Malik Roberson. The game was put away a few minutes later when senior Brad Giannini scored off a cross from Malik Roberson.

The eagles will get a rematch against the 2nd seeded Covenant Christian on Monday, September 27, at 7pm. This should be a great game, and the boys are looking forward to the game. This marks the third time in four years that Heritage has reached the semi-finals of the city tournament.

Go Eagles!

Coach Nelson

Eagles Tie Park Tudor 0-0 on Senior Night

The senior class, led by captains Evan Link and Connor Richards, was determined to not allow Park Tudor to score. Evan Link played very well in goal, and Connor Richards and Daniel Shake anchored a defense that earned its fifth shut out of the season. Seniors Brad Giannini, Zander Faidley, and Joey Winkle also contributed with positive minutes. The offense had a few quality opportunities to score, but the back of the net could not be found.

I am very proud of how our seniors played. The seniors were dialed in for this game, and it was apparent that they were determined to not lose. Our younger players played well in honor of the seniors. Overall, it was a good result against a quality opponent.

The team's record now stands at 3-5-4. The next game will be on Thursday, September 23rd at Greenwood Christian. With a solid effort, the boys should be able to put another win in the win column.

Coach Nelson