2011 Season Review The 2011 JCC Men's Soccer team qualified for the Region III post season tournament marking the teams third consecutive selection to the single elimination competition which leads to the Region 3 Championship and the NJCAA national tournament. The team began the season with 18 new players including four returning sophomores. With only one returning starter, the team was inexperienced and many new players had to learn quickly on the field. Game to game consistency was the goal for the young Jayhawks. The team suffered through some difficult losses but experienced success as the season progressed. Finishing the season with two wins in the final three Region 3 contests, the team qualified as the 10th seed for Regional playoffs. With a strong core group of players ready to return in 2012 the Jayhawks are looking forward to continued success and improvement. Players interested in men's soccer at JCC for the 2012 season may use the contact information below or contact the JCC athletic department.
Saturday, October 22nd
North Country 4 Jayhawks 0: North Country built a 2-0 halftime edge and took advantage of the high pressure attack of the Jayhawks in the second half to counter attack and put the game out of reach with a third goal twelve minutes into the period.
Saturday, October 15th
Jayhawks 2 ECC 1
The Jayhawks managed two first goals on a very wet and muddy field and held on through a scoreless second half to clinch a playoff spot for the third consecutive year. Connor Meekins scored off a Blake Montgomery assist and Blake also added a goal off an assist from Mike Hallmark. Nate Novelli made 12 saves in an excellent performance behind the stellar defense of James Hastings ,Nick Armes, Ryan Houghtalen, Mike Hallmark and Jake Harp. Garrett Gibson had his best game of the year in the midfield.
Monday, October 10th
Cayuga 4 Jayhawks 0 Down by a 1-0 score at half time the Jayhawks suffered through second half defensive lapses which allowed Cayuga to pull away for the 4-0 win.
Mercyhurst NE 2 Jayhawks 0
The slow starting Jayhawks allowed two first half goals before mounting a strong second half effort. The team created many scoring chances but could not find the net. Nate Novelli was strong in goal with 11 saves. Zue Meh played his strongest game of the year.
Sunday, October 2nd
Jayhawks 3 Broome CC 2
Connor Meekins and Taylor Loomis both scored off of Ryan Houghtalen assists and Jason Carlson added an unassisted tally off a direct kick. Ryan Balkema put on an exceptional display in holding off the comeback effort of Broome.
Saturday, October 1st
Onandaga 1 Jayhawks 0
Nate Novelli and the defense lead by James Hastings and Nick Armes played an excellent game but the Jayhawks were unable to score in a very hard fought defensive struggle.
Jayhawks 2 Corning CC 0
After playing most of the game in the Corning end of the field the Jayhawks broke through for two goals in three minutes to notch the win. Connor Meekins scored off a Blake Barker assist with ten minutes remaining and Barker then converted a penalty kick with seven minutes left to lead a strong offensive effort. Paul Andalora, Taylor Loomis and Jason Carlson were strong in the midfield for the jayhawks. Ryan Balkema recorded a shutout with two saves behind a dominate performance by the offense.
TC3 4 Jayhawks 0
The Jayhawks played TCS to a 0-0 tie for 35 minutes before defensive breakdowns lead to three goals in eight minutes and a loss. Nate Novelli played well in goal for the Jayhawks in the loss.
Saturday, September 17th
Jayhawks 2 North Country CC 3
Down by two goals after only six minutes the Jayhawks tightened their defense and battled back to tie the game. Taylor Loomis beat the defense to a loose ball and sent Zue Meh a pass for an open net goal from 2 yards out and Blake Barker crossed a pass to Meh for an 18 yd score. NC scored the winning goal on a late penalty kick.
Sunday, September 18th
Jayhawks 2 Clinton CC 0
Connor Meekins assisted on two 25 yard goals by Paul Andalora as the Jayhawks took a 2-0 halftime lead. The defensive play of James Hastings, Nick Armes, Mike Hallmark, Ryan Houghtalen and Jake Harp played well in front of Ryan Balkema who record his first shut out.
Thursday, September 8th
Jayhawks 3 Niagara CCC 2
The Jayhawks came back from a 2-1 deficit with 10 minutes remaining by scoring two goals in just over 1 minute. Blake Montgomery, Aaron Saxton and Blake Barker scored with Montgomery and Robson Knappenberger picking up assists. Nick Armes and James Hastings powered the strong second half defense.
Sunday September 10th
Jayhawks 4 Westmoreland CCC 2
Paul Andalora scored 4 minutes into the game on a Connor Meekins pass and added a second goal assisted by Eribel Lopez to end the scoring for JCC, Connor Meekins added a goal on a penalty kick and Taylor Loomis headed in a 35 yard crossing pass from Robson Knappenberger. Ryan Houghtalen and Nick Armes anchored the defense in front of Nate Novelli's excellent outing in goal.
Tuesday, October 4th
Coaches:
Pat Anderson (head coach)
J. J. Belinski (assistant coach)
Reid Sturzenbecker (assistant coach)
Roster:
| # | Name | Position | Height | Year | H.S. |
| 8 | Nick Armes | Defense | So | Jamestown, NY | |
| 9 | Jason Carlson | Mid/Fwd | So | Southwestern, NY | |
| 10 | James Hastings | Defense | So | Allegany Limestone, NY | |
| Nate Novelli | Goalkeeper | So | Dunkirk, NY | ||
| 13 | Paul Andalora | Midfield | Fr | Jamestown, NY | |
| 24 | Ryan Balkema | Goalkeeper | Fr | Randolph, NY | |
| 20 | Blake Barker | Mid/Fwd | Fr | Alleghany Limestone, NY | |
| 14 | Nate Decker | Defense | Fr | Cuba Rushford, NY | |
| 11 | Louis DePonceau | Defense | So | Salamanca, NY | |
| 5 | Brian Frank | Forward | So | Salamanca, NY | |
| 12 | Garrett Gibson | Midfield | Fr | Chautauqua Lake, NY | |
| 22 | Daniel Guy | Defense | Fr | Dunkirk, NY | |
| 15 | Mike Hallmark | Defense | Fr | Dunkirk, NY | |
| 3 | Jake Harp | Defense | So | Westfield | |
| 17 | Joel Heffner | Mid/Goalkeep | Fr | Warren, PA | |
| 18 | Ryan Houghtalen | Defense | Fr | Cicero Northside | |
| 2 | Taylor Loomis | Midfield | Fr | Chautauqua Lake | |
| 1 | Eribel Lopez | Midfield | Fr | Westfield | |
| 16 | Conner Meekins | Forward | Fr | Maple Grove | |
| 6 | Blake Montgomery | Forward | Fr | Jamestown | |
| 25 | Honoratus Meh | Forward | So | Camaroon | |
| 23 | Dejan Barjovic | Forward | Fr | Monte Negro |
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