Oct 5, 2009

DOMINICAN'S WRIGHT PICKS UP MEN'S SOCCER WEEKLY AWARD

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NEW HAVEN, CT - Joe Wright of Dominican College has picked up Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's Soccer Player of the Week honors for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 4. Ryan Lannutti of Chestnut Hill College was the choice for Rookie of the Week.

Wright, a 6-0 senior from Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, registered four goals and one assist for the Chargers in a 2-0 week. He netted two goals and one assist in a conference victory over Chestnut Hill and added a pair of scores against Mercy. Wright was also named CACC Player of the Week back on Sept. 8.

Lannutti, a 5-10 freshman forward from Calabasas, CA, found the back of the net against nationally-ranked Dominican, ending a three-game scoreless streak for the Griffins. The goal cut Chestnut Hill's deficit to 2-1 in an eventual 4-1 loss.

Honorable Mention

Evans Tageo, Bloomfield (Sr., F, 6-2, Newark, NJ) - Scored a goal in each of BC's games last week, including a 2-1 victory over Post.

Tim Weglicki, Holy Family (So., F, 5-11, Philadelphia, PA) - Posted one goal and two assists in a 1-1 week. Both assists came against Wilmington.

CACC Notes

Bloomfield - The Deacons went 1-1 on the week, participating in two one-goal matches. BC defeated Post, 2-1, and fell victim to a late goal in a 2-1 loss at Philadelphia. Senior forward Evans Tageo tallied a goal in each match and currently leads the team with seven goals. The team returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 10 against Holy Family.

Caldwell - The Cougars aplit a pair of CACC contests last week, defeating Felician 4-0 and losing at Wilmington, 4-1. Junior goalkeeper Steven DeAngelis made his first career start and earned the shutout with seven saves against Felician. Senior midfielder Mark Costa scored his first career goal in Wednesday's win at Felician. Caldwell hosts three CACC opponents this week: Nyack on Tuesday, Post on Thursday and Philadelphia on Saturday.

Holy Family - Holy Family went 1-1-0 last week to move its overall record to 7-3-2. The team lost to Wilmington, 3-2 and defeated Post, 3-2. The Tigers were ranked ninth in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America East Region poll. Entering last week, keeper Mark Ferretti was ranked third in Division II in save percentage (.915) and 14th in goals against average (0.58). This week, Holy Family visits East Stroudsburg (Tue.) and Bloomfield (Sat.).

Nyack - Manu Bright scored his first goal as a Warrior in Saturday's win over Goldey Beacom. Ryan Campo recorded his second goal of the season helping Nyack to a 2-0 win.

Philadelphia - The Rams went 2-0 this week, highlighted by a 2-1 win over Bloomfield College in PhilaU's homecoming match. Senior forward Svetozar Gladic had the game-winner in that contest, while senior Emmanuel Asangmbeng netted the difference-maker in a 3-2 win over Washington Adventist earlier in the week. The team travels this week, facing Chestnut Hill (10/6) and then Caldwell (10/10).