Looking at the Week Ahead: Several Small Changes

 It looks like a week of perfect fall weather ahead, as we aim to take full advantage.  There are fewer games this week, but more chances to train under ideal conditions.  There are also several small but significant changes, worth noting.

The Freshmen lead off the week with a game Tuesday at  4:30 at Dresden against Keene.  They will take the regular practice bus.  JV1 and JV2 will train any 4:00, sharing the other field.  The Varsity will train on the turf after the girls' Varsity game against Dover.  Varsity players are encouraged to come root for the girls, and must be at the turf no later than 6:00.

There is no school on Wednesday except for the Juniors taking the PSAT.  As a result, there will be no practice busses.  All players on JV1, JV2 and Freshman teams are responsible for finding transportation to Dresden for the 3:00 - 4:30 practice sessions.  The Varsity will train on the turf from 2:00- 4:00.  Note the earlier start time.

Thursday will be a normal training day for all four teams.  The JV2 Game with Kearsarge scheduled for the 14th was cancelled because of a lack of busses.  We are considering another JV2 - Freshman classic.

There are two home games on Friday, both on the turf.  The JV1 squad will host Manchester Central at 5:00.  The Varsity game is listed at 6:30, but it will almost certainly be a 7:00 kickoff.  Manchester Central is the most formidable opponent to come to Hanover this year.  The Little Green are 11-1-1, having lost only to Nashua South (the only NH team to beat Hanover).  Their tie was a  scoreless draw with fourth-place Manchester Memorial.  Hanover and Central have an epic history in the 10 years since Hanover opted to join the Division One ranks.  By every standard, they are the two best teams in the division over that decade.

Friday's Central game will be a benefit game to raise money and awareness for Grassroot Soccer, the amazing not-for-profit with a worldwide reach in AIDS awareness and prevention.  Grassroot was founded by HHS and Dartmouth grad Dr. Tommy Clark, who has coached more than a few of this year's Varsity seniors.  Now they have a chance to help give back.  Do a little research on Grassroot, and prepare to be impressed:  www.grassrootsoccer.org


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