Bedford Bulletin : soccer

After beating Cavaliers twice in regular season, Bulldogs ousted in semifinals, 1-0

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:36:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For Bedford High School girls soccer, it was an all-too-familiar scene. Same opponent, same score and same hollow feeling as the final whistle blew. For a second consecutive season the Bulldogs were eliminated by Hollis- Brookline, 1-0,...(read more)

Talented Bedford High School boys dominate MV but lose in first round

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:26:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Putting shots on net wasn’t the problem for the Bedford boys soccer team during the preliminary round of the Class I playoffs. While the ninth-seeded Bulldogs controlled play against No. 8 Merrimack Valley, the locals were knocked...(read more)

Bedford marches within one win of state finals

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:23:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Michelle Winning questioned how her team would respond after allowing a goal during its quarterfinal match of the Class I girls soccer tournament. Her team supplied a swift answer. After Bedford allowed its first goal of the game, pulling...(read more)

MLS player returns to town for talk and play

Bedford Editor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:00 GMT

Jay Heaps, a Major League Soccer player with the New England Revolution and former Bedford resident, was a special guest at the Bedford Athletic Club’s recent player appreciation night. Approximately 85 boys and girls from the BAC, a new Bedford...(read more)

Quick-footed Bedford High School should prove difficult to trip on artificial turf

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:34:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY In the case of the Bedford girls soccer team, the grass is never greener on the other side. That’s why the speedy Bulldogs are trying to keep sod out of the equation. Following a 1-0 win against Hollis-Brookline on Monday, Oct....(read more)

Speedy BHS boys soccer team poised for postseason run

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:51:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Bedford boys soccer team is concerned about securing home-field advantage during the postseason. Well, make that home-turf advantage. With a 4-0 win over visiting Plymouth on Thursday, Sept. 24, the Bulldogs improved to 5-3-1. Continued...(read more)

Bedford High School raises intensity for its toughest foes

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Arriving at the field for a marquee match with one of the top teams in Class I, Michelle Winning wasn’t sure what to expect from her Bedford High team. It didn’t take the girls soccer head coach long to discover the answer....(read more)

Bedford High School, competitive in ’08, sets sights higher

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:42:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Bedford High School boys soccer team is hoping with age comes wisdom. A few more wins wouldn’t hurt either. For the first time, the Bulldogs have a roster chock full of veterans. Sixteen players return to the team, and nine...(read more)

Bedford, a semifinalist in ’08, couples experience with talent in ’09

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:22:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY It didn’t take Bedford High School long to sneak a peek at the pinnacle of varsity girls soccer. This year, the Bulldogs plan to continue the climb. In just its second year of varsity competition, Bedford earned a spot in the Class...(read more)

Derryfield School girls roll through playoffs, beat top-ranked foe for title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:15:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Last year, Bill Nardino’s young team overachieved. This year, his squad overwhelmed. Nardino’s Derryfield School team, with only three seniors, defeated Wilton-Lyndeborough, 2-1, on Nov. 8, taking home the Class S girls soccer...(read more)

Bedford bumped in semis, but future looks bright for young Lady Bulldogs

Bedford Editor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:06:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Generally speaking, the most difficult part for a coach whose team just lost in the playoffs isn’t the setback itself, but saying goodbye to their seniors. That’s one worry Michelle Winning won’t have to concern...(read more)

Bedford High School falls in finale, just misses playoffs

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:17:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The schedule makers couldn’t have known it when they put pen to paper several months ago, but the final contest of the regular season between 5-10-0 Bedford and 4- 9-2 Monadnock became a preliminary- round playoff match. As...(read more)

Inexperienced Bedford High School heads to playoffs with intensity, home-field edge

Bedford Editor — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:59:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR He’ll hate to see them leave, but he won’t necessarily be sorry to know they’re gone. Dwayne Andreasen, coach of the Souhegan girls soccer team, said Bedford, in its second year as a program, has already become...(read more)

In Pelham, Bedford coach sees similarities to his young group

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:54:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Following Bedford’s 3-0 home win against Pelham on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Stuart Pepper walked up to Pelham coach Matt Regan to shake his hand. “Your team reminds me a lot of mine last year,” said the Bedford mentor....(read more)

Sub-.500 West will be ready for postseason, says coach

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:57:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Entering his first season at the boys soccer helm West High School, Stephen Signor undoubtedly smiled when he glanced at his roster. Despite losing his starting striker and left midfielder to poor grades, the Blue Knights returned...(read more)