BA vs. Belmont Hill

A beautiful and sunny yet extremely warm September 11th saw the Bridgton Academy soccer program travel to face Class A ISL foe Belmont Hill School. The Wolverines have high expectations for their prep season this year and displayed a passion and intensity right from the opening kickoff. BA came out pressing the Belmont Hill back line and forcing clearances and panic right from the get go. It was only 7 minutes into the game when one clearance only found its way out to half field and the feet of Qais Sidiqi (Revere, MA) who slotted a beautiful through ball to Connor Reagan (Gorham, ME) leading him into the box only to be pulled down by a Belmont player for a penalty kick. Andrew Gass (Durham, NH) calmly stepped up and hammered home the ensuing spot kick. Three minutes later, some sharp build up play found BA winger Sam Park (Vancouver, BC) on the flank who crossed a perfect ball to the middle which Eric Miller (Hanover, MA) swiftly kicked home for a 2-0 lead. The third BA goal would occur just 1 minute later when Conner Reagan found himself in a 1 v 1 with the Belmont Hill fullback. He put a great move on the player, struck the ball across the goal which Eric Miller coolly slot home his second of the match for a 3-0 lead after just 11 minutes of time. Though Belmont hill put together some nice attacking combinations forcing Zach Lombard (Saco, ME) into some great saves, BA eventually would put the game away. After an intentional hand ball and sending off of Patrick Kinee (Brunswick, ME), Belmont would convert the spot kick to make it 3-1. Bridgton didn’t hold their heads down and responded after a great individual effort from Sam Anderson (Bristol, CT) who broke free down the left wing, slotted a ball across the face of goal which Tyler Green (S. Burlington, VT) calmly finished for a 4-1 lead. The game would finish 6-2 with added Tally’s from Connor Reagan and Sam Anderson. BA's record improved to 3-1 on the young season and 1-0 in the prep record. They will travel on the road this Saturday to Connecticut to face top 5 nationally ranked team Kent School. Kickoff is slated to be at 2:30PM.

First Week

The soccer team opened their regular season campaign with a 4-2 home victory against Southern Maine Community College on September 4. Connor Reagan put away two goals, both assisted by Sam Anderson. Andrew Gass had one assisted by Dimitri Roumeliotis, and Eric Miller scored off an error from the goalie on the pass back to make it 4-2.

On Saturday BA soccer headed to Franklin Mass for a meeting with Dean College. BA came out flat and it showed in the play, taking a 2-0 loss. However, the next day the team headed to Bates College ready to play, and earned a 1-0 victory. Connor Reagan scored the only goal of the match, assisted by Qais Sidiqi, and keeper Zack Lombard played solid in goal, holding a clean sheet. 

Wolverine 2014 Player Profile - Andrew Gass

Get to Know a Wolverine

Name: Andrew Gass

Hometown: Durham, NH

Sport: Soccer

Role Model: His brother, Tony

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Favorite Music Artist: J. Cole

Friends would be surprised to know…Andrew enjoys reading and writing stories in his free time.

Goals for the Year: Andrew is going to strive towards improving his strength, develop better study habits, and practice managing his time.

Zachary B. Hathaway

What is your hometown?

Ipswich, MA.

Where did you go to High School?

St. John’s Prep.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

St. John’s Prep Eagles and the Boston Bolts.

How did you hear about BA?

My mom is friends with a former BA parent.

What are your goals at BA?

To increase my grades and get into a good college, on both academic and athletic fronts.

Where are you looking for college?

UMass Amherst, St. Leo, UNH and URI.

What is your dream school?

UMass Amherst.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yes.  For one, it’s a boarding school.  Two, it’s in Maine.  Three, it’s pretty sports-specific.

What is the best thing about BA?

I really like how structured it is.

What is the worst thing about BA?

I don’t like that it’s in the middle of nowhere.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

I ski.

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

Other than skiing, not really.

Who is your role model?

Johan Cruyff.

What is your favorite book?

Rule of the Bone.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rap.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

John Butler.

What is your favorite sports team?

Arsenal.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Lionel Messi.

What is your favorite meal?

Pasta.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“I was a terror since the public school era,” – Biggie Smalls

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

You should be completely prepared and understand that it’s not going to be easy.  Don’t be discouraged and always keep focusing on your ultimate goals!

Jean-Rudy K. Mukania

What is your hometown?

Kinshase, Congo.

Where did you go to High School?

Marblehead High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The Marblehead Magicians.

How did you hear about BA?

My friend, Eddie Demillo, was a soccer player here last year.

What are your goals at BA?

To maintain a GPA of 3.6 or higher and to get into a good college.

Where are you looking for college?

I’m looking at UVM, St. Anselm, UDelaware and UMass Amherst.

What is your dream school?

University of Southern California.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Oh yeah!  No girls, of course.  The teachers are also more available to talk when you need them.

What is the best thing about BA?

My soccer team.

What is the worst thing about BA?

No time off!  You’re always busy here.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Experiences:
Basketball, Rugby.

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

Playing video games and watching Netflix.

Who is your role model?

My father.

What is your favorite book?

The Great Gatsby.

What is your favorite movie?

Big Trouble in Little China.

What is your favorite type of music?

Hip Hop.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

James Brown.

What is your favorite sports team?

Manchester United.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Bill Russell.

What is your favorite meal?

A nice roast beef sandwich.

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

I’m incredibly sensitive.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

When it gets tough, just grind it out.  It goes by fast!

Brion Likaj

What is your hometown?

Salem, MA.

Where did you go to High School?

Salem High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The Salem Witches.

How did you hear about BA?

My athletic director, Scott Connolly is a football alum.

What are your goals at BA?

To become organized and to do as well as I can in both academics and soccer.

Where are you looking for college?

Endicott, URI, UMass, Lowell and

LaSalle.

What is your dream school?

URI.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yes- at first it was much more strict.  As time went on, however, we gained freedom and it became our duty to continue down the path correct path for us.  In high school I had people watching over me making sure I was doing everything the right way and following the correct path.

What is the best thing about BA?

Being in an environment in which you have the chance to give it your best everyday and the competition!  It’s also great to be in a place where competition is good.

What is the worst thing about BA?

That hill outside.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Work study at the library.  Dorm wars dodge ball, Cleaves decoration.

Experiences: Dog walking

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

Skiing (for the first time), coaching a U-12 soccer team and basketball.

Who is your role model?

My dad.

What is your favorite book?

The Things They Carry.

What is your favorite movie?

Man on Fire, with Denzel Washington.

What is your favorite type of music?

Hip Hop.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

I don’t have a favorite.

What is your favorite sports team?

Barcelona soccer.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Kobe Bryant.

What is your favorite meal?

Pizza- any kind.  If it’s pizza I’ll eat it!

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

They’d be surprised if they knew I’d been to 10 different countries.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

This place is what you make it.  It won’t do all of your work for you!

Bridgton Academy vs. Hebron Academy

Nov 5, 2012

The BA Wolverines took to their home field for their last home contest of the season against a Hebron Academy side that had ten wins and three division 1 level players.  Bridgton was still fuming from their last defeat at the hands of Exeter and a playoff hopeful Hebron side had no shot from the start. GREAT, combination play and composure into the attacking third led to the Wolverines scoring 4 times in the game with goals from Brion Likaj, Mike Kelley, Pedro Lucas Ferreira, and Nick Melville, sealed the deal with the defense putting together their 9^th shutout of the season. The game was called in the last 5 minutes due to darkness with the game already in doubt for the Hebron side. Next for the Wolverines is Wednesday November 7^th against Brewster Academy.