Lady Titans not up to the task, Red Raiders take game 2-1

Not many bright spots in Tuesday afternoon's game against Madison County. The only thing worth mentioning was the well placed rocket by Andie Tiemeyer with the assist coming from Erin Roche. It was too little too late, however, as the Varsity record slips to 6-6.  Hopefully, the Titans can regroup and get their groove back in time for the next game which comes Thursday afternoon at 5:30 against Jackson County in the friendly confines of Titan Stadium. 

Sorry guys, that's all the pictures. I was too busy cheering to take many photos. Besides, I'm not sure we want very much to remember this game by anyway.

JV Girls finish the winning, shut down Stephens Co. 7-0

Three games into this season, the Junior Titans found themselves with a 1-2 record after an easy win over a weak Clarke Central team sandwiched by 2 rough and tough losses to St. Pius and Green Brier. The team had no cohesiveness and lacked consistency. Coach Lauderdale challenged the team to improve their play, start a winning streak, and make it a goal to finish the season 9-2. That started the beginning of the winning. Monday afternoon, while not playing their sharpest soccer of the season, the JV Girls reeled off

their 8th consecutive victory taking an easy contest from the Stephens County Indians in Toccoa to end the season with 9 wins and those 2 early losses. Congratulations to the Junior Varsity for stepping up to the challenge and completing a fine and successful season. 

   At Stephens county, it was all about the offense once again as the  back line was mostly left out of the action with little to do but spectate. Macie Clanton earned a hat trick with 3 goals and single goals were tallied by Ella Malone, Emma Price, Julianna DeCoco, and Anna Madison.  Maddie Stanfill earned the shutout in goal. Way to finish on a winning note!

Lady Titans let Wolves wiggle off the hook, Buford narrowly escapes with 1-0 decision.

Well maybe it wasn't really a narrow escape for Buford this past Friday. But 1-0 is 1-0!! There is no narrower a margin of victory in soccer. And what a team effort! On a sunny, but blustery and cool afternoon, every able bodied Titan contributed valuable minutes on the field enabling North Oconee to furiously fend off the methodical and steady Buford assault. The fact that the Wolves, by far the best team North Oconee has seen this year, could muster but a single goal is a testament to the Titans' tenacity, perseverance and refusal to give in. In a game where it seemed the Wolves were almost always on the Titans' half mounting deep run after deep run, no one ever let up or gave any less than their best. Hats off to the Lady Titans. Now to move forward with that same resolve and continue to play at that level. The Varsity Girls will be traveling to Madison County for their next match on Tuesday afternoon at 5:30. Let's go Titans!

JV Girls strike back, blitz Oconee 3-0.

The North Oconee JV Girls evened the standings with Oconee by overwhelming the Junior Warriors 3-0 on Thursday afternoon. With Ella Malone, Emma Price, and Nat Frey mopping up the midfield, the defensive back line rarely had much to do. The ball spent most of its time on the Oconee half. Offensive pressure from Anna Cisse, Andie Tiemeyer, and Becca Wilson kept Oconee on its heels for much of the game. Goal number one came from Tiemeyer, number 2 from Wilson, and number 3 was delivered by Frey with a goalie assist. The Warriors were never able to mount any kind of attack and a serious scoring threat never materialized. Everyone wore green head bands or ribbons in showing solidarity with Sara Lewis of Oconee. Afterwards, the team celebrated the victory in the last home match with cup cakes courtesy of Hollie Singleton's parents. This was the 7th win in a row for the JV bringing their record to 8-2. The final game of the season for the JV Girls will be on the road against Stephens County  Monday afternoon at 5:30. See you there Titan fans!

Lady Titans fall in hard fought battle as Oconee hangs on for 2-1 win.

Wednesday night's clash between the Lady Titans and the Lady Warriors of Oconee was an intense and tightly contested tilt on the pitch. Emotion was running high and adrenaline was flowing. Girls were flying around the field and play was very physical from the onset. After giving up a score midway through the first half, the Varsity Girls began to press Oconee with more fervor and showed no signs of wilting under the heat of the Warrior onslaught. Early in the 2nd half, North Oconee netted the equalizer on a strike by Hannah Griffin. With the momentum shifting their way, the Titans neutralized Oconee's attack for the next few minutes. Eventually, however, a deep Warrior possession that persisted near the Titan goal for much longer than it should have resulted in a 2nd Oconee goal. The Lady Titans fought back valiantly refusing to give in and striving ever harder to even the score but in the end the Lady Warriors were able to make the score stand. It was a well played match between 2 fine teams and on this occasion it went the way of the Warriors.

The Varsity will now try and put this tough loss behind them as they prepare for an important region contest against a very good Buford squad on the road Friday night. Thanks to every one who came out to support the Titans on Wednesday and we hope to see you there on Friday. Go Titans!!!