With a solid group of 18 players back, spanning a gap of
30 years, the Wesleyan men's soccer alums took on the current varsity
squad Sunday, Sept. 5 on North Field in the annual contest. In
attendance were: (sitting in front) - Rick Ferri '04. Front
Row (L to R) - Padraig Hughes 03, Ben Harvey '01, Jon Medwid '00, Noah
Levine '02, Eric Steffen '00, Rich Valentino '03, Chris Feige '04, Jon
Hecht '04, Oliver Henzler '97. Back Row (L to R) - R.T. Treveloni
'02, Seth Sholes '82, Bob Birney '81, Marion Stoj '74, Scott Kessel '88,
James Kiehle '64 (referee), Alessandro Angelini '00, Phil King '83, Nick
Vincent '04. The game was scoreless for the opening 85 minutes
thanks to excellent goalkeeper from Levine who stopped numerous good
scoring chances by the varsity. The alums got their best scoring chance
when Ferri found himself alone in the middle but had his point-blank shot
smothered by Matt Gnall '08 midway through the second half. The
varsity broke the tie with five minutes to go on a header by Chris Brown
'07 just inside the near post from 12 yards out off a feed from Zach
Steinberg '08 and held on for the win.
ACTION SHOTS
Noah Levine '02 was very busy in the goal for the alums,
making many outstanding saves.
Rich Valentino '03 took a moment away from the action to
perform his famous "chicken dance."
Alessandro Angelini '00 moves past Evan Berding '05 with
Marion Stoj '74 ready for a run.
Padraig Hughes '03 sends one up field.
Oliver Henzler '97 did not break his ankle on this play.
Who are those people looking at the action from the sidelines?
Scott Kessel '88 takes a free kick as Nick Vincent '04
conserves his energy.
Seth Sholes '82 shows how to split the Wesleyan defense.
Eric Steffen '00 was a quick study from the previous
picture and leaves the Cardinals behind.
