The West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association’s senior and graduating team for 2012 is the WWP Challenge. They are considered one of the top teams in the State of New Jersey and have excelled as student-athletes within club and high school soccer as well as in academics. In the past few weekends, they represented WWPSA for the final time earning a 5-1 victory against the NJ Dynamo in MAPS play. Team members will now prepare to continue their soccer careers as college student-athletes and have made the following commitments:
- Kimberly (Kim) Nale - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears
- Deanna (Dee) Columbia - Kean University Cougars
- Melissa Seidner - Gettysbury College Bullets
- Catherine (Cat) Lamplugh - Moravian College Greyhounds
- Logan O’Meara - Salisbury University Seagulls
- Taylor Lewis - Tusculum College Pioneers
- Melissa Bishop - Burlington County College Barons
- Antonietta (AJ) Jackson - New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders
- Emily Martinelli - Kean University Cougars
- Kelsi Smith - Connecticut College Camels
- Brittany (Britt) Saucier - Burlington County College Barons
- Heather Deamond - Salisbury University Seagulls
- Nicolette (Nic) Stoner - Stevenson University Mustangs
- Tara Mansfiled - Ramapo College Roadrunners
- Giordanna (Gigi) Ross - Smith College Pioneers
- Sarah Borajkiewicz - King’s College Lady Monarchs
- Selena Medina - High school junior undecided
Originally named the WWP Twisters, the WWP Challenge team was formed in 2004 when the age group began full-sided play at U11. The original roster was selected from the three WWP small-sided teams including the Freedom (Scott Borsack - Coach), the Jaguars (Kevin McKenzie – Coach) and the Stingrays (Pat Young - Coach). From the beginning, as the WWPSA premier team in the age group, the Challenge has always strived to present its players with opportunities to have fun and develop friendships, yet pursue their love of the game through the necessary hard work, commitment, teamwork and skill development required to participate at some of the highest levels of competitive league and tournament play in youth soccer. As a result, over the years, the Challenge achieved several notable accomplishments including: · At the time as a U11 team, being the youngest WWPSA team to join the MAPS/JAGS league.
· Between U12 and U18 being considered one of the top 10 teams in the state, with the team’s highest ranking during this period being #43 in the nation, #10 in Region 1 (US Northeast), and #4 in the State Of New Jersey.
· Only WWPSA team to ever compete in the Region 1 Premier League.
· Only WWPSA team to ever compete in the Region 1 Colonial League.
· New Jersey Youth Soccer National Championship Series semi-finalist once, quarterfinalist once and Round of 16 three times.
· US Club New Jersey State Cup finalist once.
· Gaining acceptance and having success at national level tournaments such as the CASL Showcase (NC), Jefferson Cup (VA) and The Score Showcase (NC).
· Representing WWPSA at 48 tournaments in 9 different states over the 8 year period.
· Over the years the team’s roster has included multiple ODP (Olympic Development Program) members as well as members of competitive adult amateur teams.
· During their high school freshmen year, 15 of the 18 players on the team’s roster earned varsity letters including multiple starters.
· Multiple players received recognition during their outstanding four-year high school careers including:
o Melissa Seidner – All-State, All-Prep, Mercer “33”, Four-time Team Leading Scorer
o Heather Deamond – National Association for Girls and Women in Sport - Women Of The Year, All-State, All-CVC, Mercer “33”, Team Captain, Team MVP, Outstanding Team Freshmen
o Taylor Lewis - All-Conference, All-Region, Team Captain, Four-time Team Leading Scorer recording 118 goals the most in her school history
o Logan O’Meara – All-State, All-CVC, Mercer “33”
o Brittany Saucier – All-County, Team Defensive MVP
o Emily Martinelli – Team Captain, Team Leading Scorer
o Kelsi Smith – All-Prep, All-County, Mercer “33”
o Deanna Columbia – All-Division
o Melissa Bishop – All-Conference, All-County, Team Captain, Team MVP
o Sarah Borajkiewicz – All-State, All-CVC, Mercer “33”, Team Captain, Team MVP
· Between U11 and U18, the Challenge’s roster has included 54 different players, of which 28 players will continue to play soccer as college student-athletes.
The WWPSA and the Challenge Coaches, Managers, Players and Parents would like to thank all those who have helped, encouraged and supported the Challenge over the years. Many people have played a significant role in the Challenge’s development and success, most notably: professional coaches Pat McCarry, Kate Dwyer, Tony Buchler, Anne Mäkinen and volunteers Earl Deamond, Mark Campellone, Chuck Ruggeri, Terry Lamplugh. Below is a year by year summary of the Challenge’s highlights.
Best of luck to all the players as WWPSA alumni!
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2011-12 Highlights U18
CASL Showcase (NC) (Champions - Premier Predator Flight)
Kirkwood Charlotte Moran College Showcase (DE) (Flight 1)
Orange Classic Showcase (FL) (Showcase I Flight)
MSSL Spring College Showcase (NJ) (Champions – Ruby Flight)
NJYS National Championships (Advanced To Round of 16)
US Club NJ State Cup (Advanced to Round of 16)
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2010-11 Highlights U17
The Score Showcase (NC) (Tournament Finalist)
JAGS Tournament (NJ) (Red Flight)
Columbia Invitational Showcase (MD) (Premier I Flight)
MSSL Spring College Showcase (PA) (Super Group)
NJYS National Championships (Did not advance)
Baltimore Mania Showcase (MD) (Premier Flight)
Scorpion Bowl Showcase (MA) (Tournament Champions)
Massapequa Winter College Showcase (NY) (Elite Flight)
Kirkwood Charlotte Moran College Showcase (DE) (Champions - Gold 2 Flight)
MSSL Winter College Showcase (NJ) (Champions - Emerald Flight)
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2009-10 Highlights U16
The Score Showcase (NC) (White Flight)
JAGS Tournament (NJ) (Red Flight)
Columbia Invitational (MD) (Elite Flight)
NJYS National Championship (NJ) (Quarter-Finalists)
US Club NJ State Cup (Finalists)
MSSL Spring College Showcase (PA) (Super Group Flight)
Jefferson Cup (VA) (Superior Flight)
NJ Wildcats College Showcase (NJ) (Tournament Finalists)
CASL Showcase (NC) (Elite Azul Flight)
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2008-09 Highlights U15
The Score Showcase (NC) (Red Flight)
Columbia Invitational (MD) (Tournament Finalist)
Baltimore March Madness (MD) (Tournament Finalist)
NJYS National Championships (Advanced To Round of 16)
Region 1 Colonial League
CASL Showcase (NC) (Premier Questra Flight)
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2007-08 Highlights U14
The Score Showcase (NC) (Finalist - Red Flight)
Region I Premier League
NJYS National Championships (Semi-Finalist)
OBGC Capital Cup (MD) (Premier Flight)
EPIC Tournament (PA) (Tournament Finalist)
Hempfield Fall Classic (PA) (Tournament Finalist)
Sunburst Tournament (NJ) (Tournament Champions)
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2006-07 Highlights U13
Undefeated fall MAPS season (6-0-0)
NJYS National Championships (Advanced To Round of 16)
Frederick Cup Girls Premier Tournament (DE) (Champions – Silver Flight)
MAPS Fall Challenge Tournament (NJ) (Semi-Finalist)
PDA Spring Kickoff (NJ) (Premier Flight)
The Virginian Tournament (VA) (Semi-Finalist - Premier Gold Flight)
National Invitational Tournament (NJ) (Premier Flight)
Sunburst Tournament (NJ) (Tournament Champions)
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2005-06 Highlights U12
EPIC Tournament (PA) (Gold Flight)
NJYS National Championships (Did not advance)
PWSI Icebreaker (VA) (Prince William Cup Flight)
PDA Spring Kickoff (NJ) (Premier Flight)
East Brunswick Labor Day (NJ) (Premier Flight)
Hunt Country Classic (VA) (Tournament Champions)
Sunburst Tournament (NJ) (Tournament Finalists)
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2004-05 Highlights U11
Joined MAPS/JAGS league
PWSI Icebreaker (VA) (Red Flight)
PDA Spring Kickoff (NJ) (Premier Flight)
EPIC Tournament (PA) (Silver Flight)
South Brunswick Invitational (NJ) (Tournament Champions)
Mt. Laurel United Columbus Day (NJ) (Tournament Finalists)
Sunburst Tournament (NJ) (Tournament Champions)
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