Written By: Cooper Goloboski

Semi-final vs Clippers

In an exciting semifinal showdown, our team faced off against the Clippers, emerging victorious with an 11-8 win. We started strong, dominating the first quarter and ending it with a 5-1 lead. However, the Clippers put up a good fight, repeatedly attempting to close the gap. Despite their efforts, we kept a comfortable lead, never allowing them to come within three goals of us.

The whole team played amazing and it was definitely a team win. Nate Snyder and King Gilliss were our leading scorers with three goals each, while Mikey Cuches added two more. Ben Cravens, Alex Levinson, and John Rooney each scored one goal too. Our assists came from Slade Ferrara, Ben, and King, showing how well we worked together. From winning face offs, to goalie play, to the 10 caused turnovers by the defense, we knew we had what it takes to come out strong in the championship game against the #1 team in the nation- Next Level. We were pumped to keep this momentum going!

Championship vs Next Level

In our championship game against Next Level, we faced one of the toughest teams in the country. They’re well-coached and rarely make mistakes, so we knew we had to play our absolute best and avoid any errors because they would take advantage of every slip-up. It was an intense match, and we were proud to compete so closely with them. We came out strong and started with a 2-0 lead. They fought back and at the end of the first quarter, they were leading 3-2.  We worked together and managed to tie it  up by halftime.

As the game progressed, we found ourselves trailing again 7-9, which ended up being the final score. Despite the loss, we played as a cohesive unit. Nate Snyder lead the team with 2 goals. The remaining five goals came from five different players, showcasing our teamwork. Our defense and goalies performed well throughout the game and held them to the least amount of goals they scored all spring. Although we’re sad to see this amazing spring season come to an end, we take pride in how we played and are excited for the summer tournament season ahead. We’ve learned a lot and are eager to build on this experience with our team and all of the families.

Thank you to our coaches who have pushed us to be better than we were yesterday. As Coach K always says, “hard work pays off” and we plan to keep putting the work in. Together.

The 2031 squad came into a tough matchup with the number one seed on Saturday at Troy Park. In this matchup, the 2031 Crabs fell short against Next Level, despite a hard-fought effort. The Crabs struggled in key areas. Gaining possession was tough at the dot, despite a lot of effort from Colton Pyle and Teddy Furrer.  Ground Balls were not our friend as we secured just 12 ground balls compared to Next Level’s 29. Offensively, the Crabs were led by Finn Kernan with two goals, while Trevor Smith, Colin Lally, Teddy Furrer, and Dylan Keller each added one. Grayson Krosnowski and Jack Berrier contributed with strong midfield play and key assists. Despite a powerful attack by Next Level, both Ryder Radebaugh and Carson McClure both had five saves.  Although this game marked the end of a fantastic regular season, the 2031 Crabs are eager for an exciting summer ahead with three tournaments on the schedule.

The 2033 Crabs had an unforgettable Finals Weekend, capping off their strongest Hoco season yet.

**Saturday – Semifinals vs. Hawks**
The Crabs faced the Hawks in a rematch filled with intensity, as the Hawks came in determined after falling to us in overtime during the regular season. The game started with the Hawks taking an early lead, but the Crabs stayed composed and battled back, ultimately pulling off a hard-fought 6-5 victory to earn their spot in the championship game.

**Sunday – Championship vs. Madlax**
Sunday marked a milestone as the Crabs reached the championship game for the first time as a team. They faced an undefeated Madlax squad and rose to the challenge with grit and heart. In a back-and-forth game, the Crabs held their ground but came up just short, falling 10-8 in a tightly contested match.

This weekend showcased the incredible progress this team has made since last season. With resilience, teamwork, and determination, the Crabs have proven they’re a force to be reckoned with—and we’re excited to carry this momentum into our upcoming summer tournaments.

The 2034 Crabs finished the regular season with a 6-1 record for the second consecutive year. It was a fantastic year of growth and development, the boys settling into their positions and really coming into their own as a team. Unfortunately, the year ended with defeat to Madlax in the semifinals by a score 5-3.

The team was led by great defensive and goalie play and offensively they saw two goals by Logan Woodford, a goal by Henry Koropecky and two assists by Everett Woodford.

Not the result we wanted to end the year but the boys kept their heads held high. This 34 squad is full of talent and they’re a great group of boys. This is a learning opportunity and with hard work and determination, we’ll come back with a vengeance next year. Couldn’t be prouder of them and look forward for what’s to come…the sky’s the limit!