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2011 Standings
  Centennial 6-3-1
  Osseo 5-3-2
  Maple Grove 5-3-2
  Elk River 6-4-0
  Anoka 4-3-3
  Blaine 5-4-1
  Coon Rapids 4-5-1
  Andover 4-6-0
  Park Center 4-6-0
  Robbinsdale Armstrong 3-5-2
  Champlin Park 2-6-2
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"Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."
General George S. Patton
 

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October 19, 2011
End of Season Banquet on October 24
The End of Season soccer banquet will take place on Monday, October 24 at 6:00pm in the Osseo H.S. Cafeteria. Pasta entrees will be provided by Biaggis. All players, parents and siblings are welcome. Please help out as follows:
  • Varsity: bring drinks
  • JV: bring a salad
  • B-squad: bring breads and butter
  • Freshmen: bring desserts
Please show up with your food 15-20 minutes early so we can get started promptly at 6:00pm.
 
October 11, 2011
Concession Help Needed!
We desperately need volunteers for concessions Thursday 10/13 at 4:45pm. That's for the Girls game. The Boys play at 7pm. We may also need concession help for Saturday 10/15 at 10:45am as Osseo is hosting the Section 4A game. This will be a money maker for us if we can get volunteers. Please Contact Marj Mason at mamisinmn@comcast.net if you can help for either time.
 
October 11, 2011
Salt Delivery
Salt was finally delivered. Hooray! Thanks for all of you that were able to pick it up on Monday. There are still a few players that need to contact us to pick up their salt at our house (Neal and Marj 763-424-9741). THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S PATIENCE WITH THE NON- DELIVERYS. It was not Culligans fault, it was the distributor for Cargill that dropped the ball. Culligan worked out a deal with Cargill to give us a substantial discount on the price of the salt (for all our troubles) that more than doubles our profit.
 
October 10, 2011
Section 5AA Playoffs Begin Thursday
Varsity's first playoff game will be at home on Thursday, October 13 at 7:00pm against Centennial. Come out and support the team!
 
October 10, 2011
Salt Delivery
Salt delivery will be on Monday 10/10 at 3:00pm. My apologies again to all players and parents who came to pick up their orders. I know this is getting old, so thank you for you patience. Contact Marj and Neal Mason with any questions (763-424-9741).
 
October 7, 2011
JV Tournament Participation CANCELLED
The Osseo JV IS NOT PLAYING IN THE TOURNEMENT TOMORROW. Please contact Coach Smith if you have any questions.
 
October 5, 2011
Weekend Tournament Details
B-Squad and Freshman teams will be playing in the Conference Tournament this Saturday, October 8. Here are the details:
  • B-squad games will be at Coon Rapids High School at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Bus leaves OHS at 9:00am.
  • Freshmen games will be at Anoka High School at 9:30am and Noon. Bus leaves OHS at 8:30am.
  • All players will be required to turn in their jerseys and shorts after the matches.
October 4, 2011
Concession Volunteer Update
The concession stand will not be open for the Varsity game on Saturday 10/8 @ noon. All junior players will be involved in a tournament on that day. If you can help with concessions on Tuesday 10/4 at 7:00pm, Email Neal Mason at nsmason@comcast.net.
 
September 27, 2011
Varsity Result
Congratulations on a great comeback win by the varsity squad last night! Down 0-2 at half, the team scored 4 consecutive goals in the second half to secure a 4-3 victory.
 
September 23, 2011
Senior/Parent Day on October 8
Senior/Parent Day will take place at the Varsity game on Saturday, October 8. The seniors will be recognized along with their parents and the parents will not have to pay to get in to the game.
 
September 20, 2011
IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER INFORMATION!!
  • Cookie Fundraiser delivery is on Wednesday 9/21 after practice. Be prepared to pick up and distribute!
  • Salt Fundraiser delivery is on Tuesday 9/27 after practice in school parking lot by tennis courts. Please make every effort to pick your salt order up and distribute!
  • Your student was given a handout at practice today, so ask them to show it to you.
September 7, 2011
Game Results and Channel 12 Rebroadcast
The Osseo varsity defeated Maple Grove on Tuesday 2-1! Goal scorers were Ralph Cooper and Sam Mason with an assist going to Hussein Kanan. The Ralph Cooper - Hussein Kanan combo broke through in the 39th minute of the first half to give Osseo the half time lead. Maple Grove came back in the 55th minute with a goal to tie the game. Osseo answered to put it away in the 61st minute on defenseman Sam Masons strike with a direct kick in front of goal. The Orioles stout defense held on to the victory despite a strong attack with Goalie Brady Hartzel garnering seven saves. Great job!

The game will be rebroadcast on Channel 12 on the following dates/times:

Wednesday, September 7 at 8:30pm and 11:00pm
Thursday, September 8 at 3:00am
Saturday, September 10 at 3:00am, 9:00am and 2:00pm
Sunday, September 11 at 9:00am
Tuesday, September 13 at 3:00am
Sunday, September 18 at 2:00pm
 
September 3, 2011
B-Squad and Freshman Pictures
B-Squad and Freshman pictures will be taken Wednesday, September 7 at 3:00pm prior to the Freshman match.
 
September 2, 2011
Umbrellas
Purchase a great looking black/orange umbrella to help support the team. They will be available at the Concession Stand during varsity games for $20.
 
umbrella
 
September 2, 2011
Cub Foods Bagging
ALL VARSITY AND JV PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE in the Cub Foods (Maple Grove) bagging on Friday, September 2. Varsity arrive at 9:45am and JV at 12:15pm. No sandles or flip flops. No cell phones or iPods. Bring both game jerseys.
 
September 1, 2011
Game Results
It was a very successful match day. Varsity defeated Rogers 7-0. Scorers were Hussein Kanan (2), Corbin Cole (2), Ralph Cooper (2) and Nolan Schipper. Setting up the goal scorers were Hussein Kanan, Ralph Cooper, Patrick Paye, Nick Dickovich and Nolan Schipper. JV also defeated Rogers 7-1.

On Tuesday, the B-Squad defeated Park Center 7-0 and on Wednesday, the Freshman team beat Maple Grove 1-0. Great job boys!

 
August 28, 2011
Cookie Dough, Pizza and Salt Fundraiser
Sales for the Cookie Dough, Pizza and Salt fundraiser need to be completed on Tuesday, August 30. On Wednesday, August 31 we will collect the money. Get it done boys.
 
August 28, 2011
First Game Results
All teams played against Hopkins on Saturday. Varsity wins 3-0. Goal scorers were Hussein Kanan (1) and Ralph Cooper (2) with assists from Hussein Kanan, Ralph Cooper, Anthony Ducosin. In other results JV lost 0-1, B-squad tied 2-2, Freshmen won 2-1.
 
August 28, 2011
Pictures
Team and individual pictures will be taken Wednesday, Aug 31 during practice. Please bring your uniforms. If you want a picture, bring $15. In God we Trust, all others pay cash.
 
August 23, 2011
Uniform Hand Outs
Players will need to pick up their uniforms on Wednesday, August 24. Varsity at 2:30pm, JV at 2:50pm, B-squad at 3:10pm, Freshman at 3:30pm.
 
August 20, 2011
Parents Meeting
There will be a parents meeting on Monday, August 22 @ 7pm in the High School Forum room.
 
August 20, 2011
Practice Schedule
Practices for the week of August 22 will be from 4-6pm each afternoon.
 
August 18, 2011
Pictures from Tryouts
Check out these pictures from Tryouts.
 
August 9, 2011
Tryouts Begin Monday
Tryouts begin on Monday, August 15 at 4:00pm. Please arrive at 3:00pm to get checked in.
 
July 30, 2011
Registration and Tryout Information
Be sure to have your registration and sports physical completed BEFORE August 15 when tryouts begin. For registration information and forms, visit the Osseo Senior High Activites Department. On the Forms page, the first 7 documents will need to be completed and turned in along with your payment. Tryouts will be held August 15-17 from 4:00-6:00pm.
 
July 30, 2011
Captain's Practice
Captain's Practice will be held Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12 from 8:00-10:00am. Contact captains Sam Mason or Hussein Kanan for more information.
 
June 16, 2011
Sign up for Twitter Communications from Coach Smith
Soccer players should click on the "Follow" button at the top of this column to sign up. Coach Smith will use this to communicate with you about matches, practices, weather, postponements and events. You can use your existing Twitter account, or if you are new to Twitter, create one.
 
June 12, 2011
Key Dates
Open soccer practices at Osseo High School each Wednesday and Sunday evening at the Osseo HS practice fields from 7:00-8:30pm through July 31.
 
June 12, 2011
All Schedules Posted
All schedules available from the menu above are up to date for 2011.
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