Boys Varsity Soccer Enters Playoffs On A Winning Streak

That's varsity soccer coach Carlo Mazarese underneath the waterfall that the team showered on him after they defeated South Side. Photo by Newsphoto.com

With goals by Mike Fusco, Terry Curtin, Chris Flecker and Roger Mancusi leading to a convincing 4-1 victory over South Side on October 24th, Garden City's boys varsity soccer team ended the regular season and was looking forward to the Class A playoffs with a re-newed sense of optimism. The Trojans had not let up a goal in four games and goalie Ken Pape's eight shutouts this season were reason enough to believe in themselves.

GC entered the first round of the playoffs with a game against Floral Park on Sunday October 28th. Four minutes into the game, Raymond Fitz-patrick scored off a pass from Will Mignon that put the Trojans up 1-0. Chris Flecker added another goal and Pape had three saves during the game, adding another shutout to the list as GC beat Floral Park 2-0. You can see more photos from the South Side game at www.Newsphoto.com

Chris Attardi takes a shot on South Side's Tom Meriam. Photo by Newsphoto.com Chris Flecker controls the ball against South Side. Photo by Newsphoto.com South Side's goalie Tom Meriam can only sit and watch as Roger Mancusi celebrates his goal. Photo by Newsphoto.com Mike Fusco heads the ball into the goal, scoring for the Trojans. Photo by Newsphoto.com Chris Attardi celebrates with Terry Curtin after Curtin's goal. Photo by Newsphoto.com