Photos: Blackbirds Girls Soccer Under New Leadership

On Sunday morning, September 12, the Voorheesville girls soccer team participated in the NYS Hall of Fame soccer tournament. The Blackbirds faced off against Section 3 Central Valley Academy and fell 2-to-0.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting his team ready: New head coach Michael Young talks to his team prior to Sunday morning's game against Central Valley in the NYS Hall of Fame soccer tournament. Young replaces Tim Kelley.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Trying to get a leg up: Voorheesville’s Jordyn Chrylser tries to get her left foot onto the ball before Thunder’s Krista Panko can stop her along the sideline in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Standing guard: Some of the Blackbird defense stands in position to protect their goal against numerous Thunder players from the incoming corner kick.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Move out of my way: Voorheesville’s Emma Farrell tries to get around Thunder’s Avery Rich in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Just on the line: As the referee stares intently at the ball going down the line, Voorheesville’s Olivia Sidoti makes sure to put her left foot onto the ball towards a teammate.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Splitting the defense: Voorheesville’s Cailin Johnson attempts to dribble the ball past Thunder’s Madison Obreza (3) and Mallory Mower (7) in the second half to get the ball towards the offensive zone for the Blackbirds.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Arm battle: Voorheesville’s Sofia Bouplon tries to get the ball back from Thunder’s Ava Judd in the second half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Leg lock: Voorheesville’s Isabella Thayer battles tightly with Thunder’s Jenna Johnson late in the second half as the Birds’ try to get the ball towards the Thunder’s goal.