10-18-08: BETHANY @ STERLING

Homecoming/Senior Day in Sterling

Final Score:
Sterling 4
Bethany 1

Sterling goals by Mladen, Jorge, Ivan and Ryan

PROFILE: HENRY SANABRIA

HENRY SANABRIA # 7

Position: Defender

Hometown: Arlington TX

High School: Bowie High School

Club Team: Dallas Texans

Coach's Comments: After sitting out last year as a red-shirt, we are anticipating great things from Henry this year. He will see significant minutes as an outside back. He has great marking ability and has proven to be effective in joining our attack as well.

Major: Business

Class: Sophomore

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PROFILE: WES TOM

WES TOM # 6


Position: Defender

Hometown: Omaha NE

High School: Millard North High School

Club Team: NFC Blitzkrieg

Coach's Comments: Wes has found a home as a center back, and at 6'5 he will make any type of aerial attack a difficulty for any opponent. With his size, he is able to cover a lot of ground and has proven to be very comfortable with the ball at his feet as well as a capable distributor out of the back. As a freshman last year, Wes played in every match, starting in 16 games, and consequently plays with greater maturity than his years.

Major: Pre-Med

Class: Sophomore

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10-17-08: OTTAWA @ STERLING

Final Score:
Ottawa 2
Sterling 0

PROFILE: JORDAN CABRERA

JORDAN CABRERA # 4

Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Channanhon IL

High School: Manooka High School

Club Team: Juventus SC

Coach's Comments: As a high school senior, Jordan led Minooka High School to its best season, including an appearance in the super-sectional finals, as the starting goalkeeper. Jordan brings a tireless work rate and plays with great courage. He is an accomplished field player as well, making him useful to us both in the goal and on the field.

Class: freshman

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* GAMES DELAYED *

Sterling.edu today issued this notice:

SOCCER MATCH WITH OTTAWA MOVED TO FRIDAY

10/15/2008-The men's and women's soccer game versus Ottawa University that was supposed to take place today in Sterling has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 17th. Game times have changed to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Sterling will now play back-to-back games on homecoming weekend: Friday against Ottawa University and Saturday against Bethany. I plan to attend both games and should get some photos of Homecoming festivities and the soccer games.
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PROFILE: ZDRAVKO GERGANOFF

ZDRAVKO GERGANOFF # 3


Position: Midfield

Hometown: Westminster CO

School: Maranatha Christian Center

Club Team: Colorado Edge

Coach's Comments: Zdravko is another product of the Colorado Edge. He has outstanding talent and we anticipate that he will be a major contributor for us immediately as he begins his playing career at Sterling College. He is extremely versatile, making him a potential starter for a number of positions.

Class: freshman

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NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK ( ! ! )

Sterling College Warrior Ryan Covey was named the NAIA Men's Soccer National Offensive Player of the Week on October 14 !


Here's the NAIA press release on PoW, which included Ryan's photo:

GORDON AND COVEY NAMED MEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Oct. 14, 2008 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NAIA Men's Soccer national weekly honors have been announced and Ross Gordon of King (Tenn.) was announced
as National Defensive Player of the Week while Ryan Covey of Sterling (Kan.) was
named National Offensive Player of the Week, for the week of Oct. 6-12.

Gordon, a 5-9 senior defender from Newcastle, England, led the team defensively in two wins against nationally ranked opponents last week. He helped the Tornado post a 2-1 win over No. 17 Lincoln Memorial (NCAA DII) at home and then knock off No. 14 Montreat (N.C.) 4-2 on the road.

Covey, a 6-2 forward from Edmond, Okla., scored six goals in two wins last week. In a home win against Southwestern (Kan.), the senior scored three goals and assisted on two more for eight points. He recorded his second hat trick on the week with three more goals in a road win against Bethel (Kan.). On the season Covey leads the team in goals and is tied for first in assists.

The KCAC Sports website included the following article about Ryan's accomplishment:

RYAN COVEY OF STERLING COLLEGE AWARDED NAIA MEN'S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 8:35 PM - KANSAS CITY, MO - The NAIA Men's Soccer national weekly honors have been announced. Ryan Covey of Sterling College was named National Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-12.

Covey, a 6-2 forward from Edmond, OK, scored six goals in two wins last week. In a home win against Southwestern College, the senior scored three goals and assisted on two more for eight points.

He recorded his second hat trick on the week with three more goals in a road win against Bethel College.

On the season, Covey leads the team in goals and is tied for first in assists.

"What a great week for Covey," said Sterling College Head Soccer Coach Dave
Underwood. "Ryan has been a big part of our offensive success this season, not only scoring but setting up goals as well. This is a great honor for him and our program."

The Warriors are currently 8-3 overall and 2-1 in the KCAC.

And, Sterling's website added this article:

RYAN COVEY TABBED NAIA MEN’S SOCCER “OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK”

10/15/2008-Sterling College senior Ryan Covey has been named NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), Men’s Soccer “Offensive Player of the Week” after his two stellar performances in Sterling’s victories last week.

Covey led Sterling to a 2-0 record last week, scoring six of his team’s ten goals last week and tallied 2 assists.

The forward from Edmond, Oklahoma, recorded a hat trick and two assists in
Sterling’s 6-2 victory over Southwestern College (Kan.) on Tuesday. Covey then again scored three goals in their 4-0 shutout over Bethel College on Saturday. He now has scored thriteen goals and has five assists so far this season.

“What a great week for Covey,” said Sterling College Head Soccer Coach Dave Underwood. “Ryan has been a big part of our offensive success this season, not only scoring but setting up goals as well. This is a great honor for him and our program.”

The Warriors current record is 8-3 overall and 2-1 in KCAC play.

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NATIONAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS

As of October 14th, Sterling players are included in the following national statistical rankings.

Ryan Covey Ranks Number 7 in Points per Game (2.820)
Ryan Covey Ranks Number 8 in Goals per Game (1.180)
Ryan Covey Ranks Number 11 in Shots on Goal per Game (2.640)
Mladen Bjelica Ranks Number 31 in Assists per Game (0.560)
Ryan Covey Ranks Number 32 in Shots per Game (3.820)
Shawn Sajjadi Ranks Number 47 in Assists per Game (0.500)

As a team, Sterling has the following statistical rankings:

Ranks Number 12 in Assists per Game (2.450)
Ranks Number 16 in Goals per Game (3.000)
Ranks Number 37 in Shutouts per Game (0.180)

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KCAC STATISTICAL LEADERS

KCAC conference statistical leaders as of 10/14/08, include the following Sterling Warriors:



Points per game: 1st-Ryan Covey, 10th-Jorge Bueso, tied 11th-Justin Martens and Mladen Bjelica, 14th-Shawn Sajjadi

Goals per game: 1st-Ryan Covey, 6th-Jorge Bueso, 10th-Justin Martens

Assists per game: 2nd-Mladen Bjelica, 5th-Shawn Sajjadi, 6th-Ryan Covey, 7th-Jordan Miller, 9th-Aaron Baker

Game Winning Goals: tied 3rd-Jorge Bueso and Ryan Covey, tied 8th-Shawn Sajjadi

Saves Per Game: 7th-Zach Hallen

Goals Against Average: 5th-Zach Hallen

As a team, Sterling ranks 1st in the conference in goals and assists, 5th in shots, 3rd in shots on goal, 8th in goalkeeper saves, tied for 5th in fewest goals allowed and tied for 4th in most shutouts.
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NAIA TOP 25

The Top 25 rankings have been released by the NAIA for the week of October 14th. Here are the Top 10 teams:

1. University of Rio Grande (OH)
2. Lindsey Wilson College (KY)
3. Southern Nazarene University (OK)
4. Oklahoma City University
5. Azusa Pacific University (CA)
6. Hannibal-LaGrange College (MO)
7. Simon Fraser University (BC)
8. Belhaven College (MS)
9. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (FL)
10. University of Maine at Fort Kent

Rio Grande is undefeated (12-0-1) and is # 1 for the fourth consecutive week. No KCAC team received votes in the weekly poll.
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10-11-08: STERLING @ BETHEL

Here is an article from theKansan.com about Sterling's game at Bethel in North Newton.

THRESHER MEN FALL TO WARRIORS

Newton Kansan - Posted Oct 14, 2008 @ 11:48 AM - NORTH NEWTON

The Bethel College men’s soccer team fell to 0-10 for the season, falling to Sterling College 4-0 Saturday at Thresher Field.

Ryan Covey scored three goals for Sterling, 8-3, 2-1 in KCAC play. Bethel falls to 0-3 in the conference.

Bethel plays at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McPherson.

Sterling 3 1 —4
Bethel 0 0 —0

1. SC Justin Martens (unassisted) 5:35
2. SC Ryan Covey (unassisted) 10:07
3. SC Covey (unassisted) 38:47
4. SC Covey (unassisted) 51:28

Shots — SC 7, BC 5. Shots on goal — SC 6, BC 2. Saves — SC: Zach
Hallen (W, 62:30) 2; Jordan Cabrera (26:33) 0. BC: Brady Coffman (L) 2. Corner
kicks — SC 3, BC 4. Fouls — SC 13, BC 10. Offsides — SC 0, BC 0. Cautions — SC:
Aaron Baker (44:39), Ivan Sanabria (56:50). BC: Aaron Hull (44:39), Barry
Harrison (47:24).

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STERLING'S COVEY NAMED KCAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Sterling's soccer news website included an article on Ryan Covey being named KCAC Offensive Player of the Week.

RYAN COVEY NAMED KCAC SOCCER “PLAYER OF THE WEEK”

10/13/2008 - STERLING, Kan., - Sterling College senior Ryan Covey has been named, KCAC (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) men’s soccer “Player of the Week” after two stellar performances in Sterling’s victories last week.

Covey led Sterling to a 2-0 record on the week, scoring 6 of his team’s 10 goals and tallied 2 assists on the week.

The forward from Edmond, Oklahoma, scored a hat trick (3 goals) and had two assist in Sterling’s 6-2 victory over Southwestern College on Tuesday. Covey then again scored another hat trick as Sterling beat Bethel College Saturday night in Newton.

“Ryan had a very impressive week,” said Sterling College Head Soccer Coach Dave Underwood. “Ryan has been a big part of our offensive success this season, not only scoring but setting up goals as well.”

The Warriors current record is 8-3 overall and 2-1 in KCAC play.

[Photograph Copyright 2008 Sterling College.]
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CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

The KCAC has announced the conference players of the week for games through October 11.

WEEK 5 - KCAC MEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:27 PM - WICHITA, KS

Ryan Covey of Sterling College and Chris Munoz of Ottawa University named KCAC Men's Soccer Players of the Week.

KCAC OFFENSIVE Men's Player-of-the-Week:

Ryan Covey, STERLING COLLEGE (KS), Forward, 6-2, Senior, Edmond, OK. He had 6 goals in two matches of the week: #1 vs. Southwestern College (KS), W-6-2, he had 3 goals and 2 assists. #2 at Bethel College (KS), W-4-0, he had 3 goals.
TEAM RECORDS: Week 2-0-0, Season overall 8-3-0.

KCAC DEFENSIVE Men's Player-of-the-Week (including Goalkeepers) :

Chris Munoz, OTTAWA UNIVERSITY (KS), Goalkeeper, 6-2, Senior, Woodland, CA. In two matches of the week, he had 12 saves with no shots on goal and allowed no goals in 180 minutes. Team matches of week: #1 vs. Bethany College (KS), W-3-0, he had 5 saves with no shots on goal and no goals allowed in 90 minutes; #2 at previously undefeated Friends University (KS), W-2-0, he had 7 saves with no shots on goal and no goals allowed in 90 minutes.
TEAM RECORDS: Week 2-0-0, Season overall 5-6-1.

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10-11-08: STERLING @ BETHEL

Sterling's summary of the game at Bethel on October 11, 2008.

WARRIORS WERE LIGHTS OUT IN 4-0 WIN AT BETHEL

10/13/2008 - The Sterling men's soccer team wasted no time getting on the scoreboard Saturday night at Bethel College, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes of the match. Junior midfielder, Justin Martens, got the scoring started in the 6th minute when he slipped a header into the back corner of the net off of a Jordan Miller throw-in. The Warriors struck again just 4 minutes later when Mladen Bjelica took a ball from the right flank and dribbled back into the heart of the Thresher's midfield and slotted a perfect ball to Warrior forward Ryan Covey who was making a perfect run on the back side of the Bethel defense. Bjelica's ball found Covey running into space for a 1v1 with Bethel goalkeeper, Brady Coffman; Covey burried the shot into the back of the net for a 2-0 lead. Shortly after the second goal the lights went out at Goering Field, resulting in a 35 minute game delay as the teams waited in the dark. The Warriors picked back up where they left off, scoring one more time before the half ended when Ryan Covey scored in the 39th minute, giving the Warriors a comfortable 3-0 lead. Covey wasn't quite finished for the evening. Early in the second half, in the 52nd minute the Sterling forward got his third goal of the night on a rare assist from Warrior goalkeeper Zach Hallen. With the wind at his back, Hallen punted the ball just outside the Thresher's penalty box, where Covey challenged Bethel's Yenika Fon for the loose ball and Covey came away with another 1v1 with Coffman and put the finishing touch on the 4-0 win. "I was really pleased with the result," commented Warrior coach, David Underwood."We didn't have a ton of shots on goal, we were just scoring on almost everything we hit, it seemed. I was really happy with the shut-out. I know Bethel has struggled this year, but we knew they would put up a good fight all night as they have had some 1 goal losses to some of the best teams in the country this year."

The Warriors move to 8-3 on the season (2-1 KCAC) and will meet Ottawa University at home on Wednesday afternoon for what promises to be a great match. Ottawa is coming fresh off an upset of highly touted Friends University this past weekend.

[Please note that photograph is taken from http://www.sterling.edu/news/warriors-were-lights-out-4-0-win-bethel and is Copyright 2008 by Sterling College.]
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NAIA CONFERENCE RATINGS

The NAIA's ratings for each conference have been released for the week beginning October 13th. The KCAC's ratings are:

1. Kansas Wesleyan University (3-0 / 5-6-1)
2. Tabor College (Kan.) (2-0-1 / 5-6-1)
3. Friends University (Kan.) (2-1 / 7-4-1)
4. Sterling College (Kan.) (2-1 / 8-3)
5. McPherson College (Kan.) (1-1-1 / 4-6-1)

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PROFILE: PEDRAAM ABRAR

PEDRAAM ABRAR - # 2

Position: Defender

Hometown: Arlington TX

School: Lamar High School

Club Team: Texas Lightning

Coach's Comments: Pedraam will again contribute greatly to our defensive efforts. After seeing significant minutes as a freshman last year (starting in 15 games), he brings experience to our back line. His size and strength make him a tough defender to face.

Class: sophomore

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PROFILE: ZACH HALLEN

ZACH HALLEN # 1

Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Arvada, CO

High School: Arvada West High School

Club Team: Colorado Edge

Coach's Comments: Zach was a late signing for us this year, and we are thrilled to have him at Sterling. Though only a freshman, he possesses great technical ability as a goalkeeper and field leadership that extends beyond his years. He will be an outstanding college goalkeeper.

Class: Freshman

KHC: Zach currently has a 2.09 goals against average with 48 saves in 11 games. He has started every game as Sterling has compiled a record of 8 wins against only 3 losses.
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10-11-08: STERLING @ BETHEL

Scoring summary found on Bethel's website for 10-11-08 game:

Goal - Time - Team - Goal Scorer - Assists

1. 05:35 - SC - Martens, Justin
2. 10:07 - SC - Covey, Ryan
3. 38:47 - SC - Covey, Ryan
4. 51:28 - SC - Covey, Ryan
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