High school boys soccer: Metro struts things in finale-South Bend Tribune

MISHAWAKA-Balance was the name of the game for the Metro boys football team in the League Fifth Fest sports game.

Four players scored for Metro, including two goals by Tim Wilson, en route a 5-1 victory over Michigan.

"I really wanted to win this game," Wilson said. "We had heard (Michigan) was a very good team, so we just made and pushed play."

Wilson served as bookends for the game that took the scoring in the 29th minute with a goal and ended the contest with a tally of the 75th. The pair of goals won the Penn graduate MVP honors.

Michigan knotted the score 1-1 with three minutes left before halftime on a goal by Andrew Boyles

That proved to be an equalizer, spark--but not for Michigan.

"After this, their related College just got ourselves together and came ready to play," said Brandon Stoller.

Stoller led the aggressive attack in the second metro. Scored the game winner in the 44th minute and autonomously continued pushing and playing with the midfield, opened scoring opportunities for his colleagues.

Troy Mcgovern added another unassisted goal four minutes later and Juan Padilla scored in the 59th minute for a nice game after a corner kick.

Smoger Jimmy Metro headed the corner in an open air Pantigia who blasted a shot past the diving keeper of Michigan, for a 4-1 lead.

"We talked about are strong and come with some fire and finishing, Stoller said.

Metro Coach Cruz Gallegos, who was the head coach of the year, NIC Riley last fall, I was impressed with his team.

"At this level, these children can play with almost anyone," he said. "These guys are tough. Frankly, I coached for or against anyone, but I really do not understand how good they were. "

Wilson still mulling his options for the fall. He has the chance to play football but was mum about the possible future destinations.

The victory was especially sweet for Stoller, who capped his competitive career with a victory. The grad Adams won't play football when he enrolls at Purdue in the autumn.

"It is a pretty good last hurrah, '' Stoller said.

FIRST HALF

My--Tim Wilson (Hank Blum) 29th minute.

Mi--Andrew Boyles (autonomous) 37th minute.

SECOND HALF

My--Brandon Stoller (autonomous) 44th minute.

My--Troy Mcgovern (autonomous) 48th minute.

My--Juan Padilla (Jimmy Smoger) 59th minute.

Me--Wilson (autonomous) 75th minute.

Shots: Michigan 13, 23-METRO Stores: Michigan 8 (Kyle Jason Turner Mitkowski 7, 1) Metro 8 (Cesar Mercado 5, Kyle Wieschhaus 3); Angles: Michigan 4, Metro 10.

MLive.com of Metro Detroit girls soccer team rankings-5/23-MLive.com

m_news_game_id = "3742105";Jared Purcell | MLive.com, May 23, 2011, 1: 22 p.m.Marian won its ninth Straight League Title-universal last week but should focus on a great game against Rochester Adams this week.

Only in this way, we are in the final week of regular season football for girls and many other sports. There are some exciting matchups this week while some teams claimed already Conference titles.

The games Title Catholic League A-B C-D given overtime victories for two of the teams in the rankings this week. Novi is looking to prove her dominance on KLAA Conference this week and will be crowned champions.

Rochester Adams to that Bloomfield Hills Marian this week? West Lake walls will rebound after the first loss in 13 games to win the title KLAA Lakes Conference? Troy Athens to coach Tim Storch more state title?

Check back each Monday for girls Top 10 football teams from Wayne, Oakland and Danville counties to see if your team is favorite in the list.

Above all, we want your suggestions too! If you believe that your team needs to be there, the subject line japurcel@mlive.com e-mail "soccer star" with your thoughts.

Note: Rankings are based on reported scores and author's discretion.

Here are the top-Jared Purcell 10 Metro Detroit girls football teams:

: 1. Novi girls wrapped up the Title with a dominating KLAA home wins over the South Lyon, South-East of Lyon, in which the Wildcats scored 8 goals in each game. Novi finished up the week with a non-league win 5-1 for the Ann Arbor skyline. Novi is set to face defending champion Canton Conference and Association on Monday night for the Conference Championship and Kensington KLAA a chance to play in the League Association KLAA.

2. Troy Athens: red Falcons clinched the title red open aviation ChwROS with a 2-0 victory at Royal Oak and turn to a postseason remember the legendary, soon-to-be-retired coach Tim Storch. This group is located in an impressive victory 15-game series with a recent victory over Ann Arbor pioneer.

3. Tampa Bay: Penn is on a streak of five-the game that has outscored opponents 26-0. Junior Mallory season Weber has a dominant in the offense this threat part 1.

4. Utica Eisenhower: senior Monika Lee and company have this team looks to wrap up the season without a loss. Lower tier MAC red Sterling Heights Stevenson and Grosse Pointe North's groups all opposed to an unbeaten regular season for the Eagles.

5. Bloomfield Hills Marian: captured the title Catholic League A-B ninth-straight after winning 2-1 Livonia Ladywood. Along the way, Marian Bishop Foley easily handled with five first half goals in a 5-1 victory over Bishop Foley in the semifinals. Still, there is no much time to celebrate with a matchup against Rochester Adams looming.

6. Troy: if you have erased the Australian Title hopes red, Colts continue to win and had a large over Auburn Hills Avondale win 1-0.

7. Walls West Lake: warriors saw the 12-game unbeaten streak come to an end last week with a 3-0 loss to a solid group of Livonia Churchill. Still, the magical season is not over yet as West Brighton seems to take the championship game KLAALakes Conference this week for a chance to play the game Title KLAA.

: 8. Plymouth from outside the back-to-back wins 8-0, the Wildcats faced a huge challenge when played Tampa Bay on Monday night. Should be a fun match of two talented groups seeking to prove something after not winning the KLAA Division. It is time for the group to strengthen the plate for a huge statement game.

9. RochesterAdams: what is a good way to end the regular season? For Adams, this will quickly a victory over two-time defending Division 2 State Champion Bloomfield Hills Marian on Monday evening. Adams North Farmington crushing 5-0 last week.

T-10. Canton: only two points separated the top three teams in the South, where everything was KLAA said and done – with Canton at the top. Canton gets rewarded with an enticing matchup a Novi againsr fight KLAA Kensington Conference title.

T-10. Waterford our Lady of the Lakes College Everest /Clarkston: the Lakers won 2-1 in overtime against Riverview Gabriel Richard to record the first ever Catholic League C-D title. With the barrier by the way, the time for Lakers to start looking ahead to the section 4. Also, the Lakers finish the season unbeaten.

Waiting in the wings (in no particular order):

OaklandCounty: Auburn Hills Avondale, Detroit country day (Beverly Hills), Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, Rochester Hills, walled Lake Stoni Creek North, Madison Heights Lamphere

WayneCounty: Livonia Ladywood, Riverview Gabriel Richard, Grosse Pointe South, Livonia Churchill, Allen Park

MacombCounty: New Baltimore Anchor Bay, St. Clair ShoresSouthLake, Memphis