MCC Men’s Soccer 2014-15 Match-by-Match
Cuyahoga CC
October 19, 2014
Final
Cuyahoga CC
2
MCC
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0
The Jayhawks dropped their final game of the season 2-0 against Cuyahoga CC on Sunday, October 19
and were eliminated from playoff contention. The Jayhawks finished the season 4-14. Sophomore Goalie
Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) made 2 saves on 4 shots and play a solid
game in net for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks had many opportunities in the second half, but strong play from the Cuyahoga’s goalie
kept the Jayhawks of the board. Head Coach Ben Ritsema, Assistant Coach Marty Herzhaft, Assistant
Coach Jack Ketchum, and Assistant Coach Brent Dam are very proud of the effort and dedication of the
team’s sophomores: Aaron Dault (Cedar Springs, MI/Cedar Springs HS), Jacob Kring (Whitehall,
MI/Whitehall HS), Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) and Keith Kuharevicz
(Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Catholic Central).
Lakeland CC
October 18, 2014
Final
MCC
3
Lakeland CC
2
The Jayhawks played at Mona Shores HS on Saturday, October 18 against Lakeland CC. The Jayhawks got
the first of two need victories this weekend with a 3-2 win. Scoring for the Jayhawks were freshmen
Jesus Corona (Yuriria, Guauajuato Mexico, Holland HS) with the first goal. After a Lakeland score to tie it
before the half, the Jayhawks fell behind 2-1.
Seconds later freshmen Chase Schuiteman (Fremont, MI/ West Michigan Christian HS) answered with a
goal and evened the game 2-2. With 12 minutes remaining freshmen John Waller (Whitehall, MI/ West
Michigan Christian HS) split two defenders and was hauled down inside the box. Freshmen Charlie Wick
(Holland, MI/ Holland HS) stepped up and easily beat the goalie to put the Jayhawks up for good.
Sophomore Goalie Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/ West Michigan Christian HS) led the Jayhawks in net
making 4 save on 6 shots.
The Jayhawks will now take on Cuyahoga CC on Sunday, October 19 at 1:00pm in what could determine
the Jayhawks playoff destiny. A win they’re in the playoffs, while a loss will end their season. The game
will be played at Orchard View HS.
Lake Michigan College
October 15, 2014
Final
Lake Michigan College
5
MCC
3
The Jayhawks suffered a tough loss to Lake Michigan College last night Wednesday, October 15 5-3 in
what was a must win game for the Jayhawks. Even though MCC held a 10-9 shot advantage, the
Jayhawks could not keep Lake Michigan off the board. Even with the loss the Jayhawks are still not out
of playoff, because Cuyahoga CC loss last night the Jayhawks could still get in with two victories this
weekend.
Scoring for the Jayhawks was sophomore Jacob Kring (Whitehall, MI/Whitehall HS), sophomore Keith
Kuharevicz (Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Catholic Central) and freshmen Adrian Breseno (Muskegon,
MI/Muskegon HS). Freshman Goalkeeper Thomas Swiatek (Muskegon, MI/Reeths-Puffer HS) made 10
saves on 15 shots for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks will play this Saturday’s game at 11:00 am against Lakeland CC and Sunday’s game against
Cuyahoga CC at 1:00 pm. Field location will be at Orchard View HS, not Mona Shores HS, because the
field is unplayable due to weather conditions.
Jackson CC
October 12, 2014
Final
MCC
3
Jackson CC
2
W 3-2
Today the Jayhawks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Jets from
Jackson in Jackson, Mich. on Sunday, October 12. The Jets jumped on the Jayhawks getting the first two
goals of the game. From that point on it was total domination by the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks got their
first goal of the game off a quick restart as freshmen Charlie Wick (Holland, MI/Holland HS) quickly
played a ball to freshman Chase Schuiteman (Fremont, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) who fired a shot
into the far side net.
The Jayhawks trailed 2-1 at half, but had all the momentum going in and coming out of halftime on fire.
After a few great chances by the Jayhawks, they finally got the equalizer when freshmen John Waller
(Whitehall, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) slid a great pass across the box to sophomore Jacob Kring
(Whitehall, MI/Whitehall HS) who hit a hard shot pass the goalkeeper. Minutes later the Jayhawks
capped off the comeback as freshman Brandon Edwards (Muskegon, MI/Orchard View HS) found
freshman Emmit Mikkelson (Whitehall, MI/Whitehall HS) at the top of the box and ripped a shot under
the goalie arms and won the game for the Jayhawks.
Sophomore Goalkeeper Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) made 5 saves in
the game and held strong with the defenders. The Jayhawks held an 8-6 shot advantage and now upped
their record to 3-13. With the win the Jayhawks are now 2 points out of the last playoff spot with 3
games remaining. All three games are this week and all are home games at Mona Shores High School.
Wednesday’s game on October 15 is at 4:00 pm against Lake Michigan College. Saturday, October 18 the
Jayhawks play at 1:00 pm against Cuyahoga CC and Sunday at 1:00 pm against Lakeland CC.
Owens CC
October 5, 2014
Final
Owens CC
2
MCC
1
The Jayhawks lost 2-1 to Owens CC this Sunday, October 5. Scoring for the Jayhawks was freshmen John
Waller (Whitehall, MI/West Michigan Christian HS). Freshmen Thomas Sweitak (Muskegon, MI/ReethsPuffer HS) made 12 save on 14 shots.
The Jayhawks were outshot 14 to 6 and still managed to keep the game close. The Jayhawks will be in
action again this Sunday, October 12 in Jackson Mich. against Jackson CC.
Cincinnati State Tech & CC
October 4, 2014
Final
Cincinnati State
2
MCC
1
The Jayhawks lost a close game to Cincinnati State Tech & CC 2-1 on Saturday, October 4. Cincinnati got
two goals in a matter of 1 minute and 45 seconds to open the scoring in the second half. The Jayhawks
returned the favor when sophomore Aaron Dault (Cedar Springs, MI/Cedar Spring HS) scored a goal off
his own penalty kick.
Cincinnati outshot the Jayhawks 16-12, but the Jayhawks had the better opportunities, but didn’t finish.
Sophomore Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/West Michigan Christian HS) was in net for the Jayhawks
and made 14 saves. The Jayhawks host Owens CC next on Sunday, October 5 at 1:00pm at Mona Shores
High School.
Schoolcraft College
October 1, 2014
Final
Schoolcraft
4
MCC
3
MCC lost 4-3 to Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI.
Cuyahoga CC
September 28, 2014
Final
Cuyahoga
2
MCC
0
The Jayhawks lost 2-0 in Parma, Ohio to Cuyahoga CC.
Lakeland CC
September 27, 2014
Final
MCC
1
Lakeland
0
The Jayhawks played in Kirkland, Mich. to earn their second straight victory in regional play with a 1-0
victory over Lakeland CC on Saturday, September 27. Scoring for the Jayhawks was freshmen Jesus
Corona (Yuriria, Guauajuato, Mexico/Holland HS).
Corona hit a 25 yard bender which found the far side of the net. Setting up Corona was freshmen
Brandon Edwards (Muskegon, MI/Orchard View HS) and freshmen Emmit Mikkelson (Whitehall,
MI/Whitehall HS) with a nice one-two combo which ended up on Corona’s favorite right foot.
Sophomore Jacob Berens (Grand Haven, MI/Western Michigan Christian HS) got the shutout in the net.
The Jayhawks defense did a great job keeping Lakeland away from the goal. The Jayhawks held a 15-1
shot advantage. The Jayhawks will play Cuyahoga CC in Parma, Ohio on Sunday, September 28.
Jackson CC
September 24, 2014
Final
MCC
2
Jackson
1
MCC won its first match of the season with a 2-1 decision over visiting Jackson CC.