STEVENSON, MARYLAND — With eight games on the weekend, the Baltimore Showcase event was a big success, but the Israel women’s national team was the big winners with a 16-4 win over Stevenson on Sunday at Mustang Stadium.
Women: Israel 16, Stevenson 4
The blue-and-white scored early and often, jumping out to a 7-0 lead after the first 10 minutes and a 13-0 advantage at halftime. Israel led 15-0 before the Mustangs finally got on the board at 41:44.
Jess Rothstein (3 goals, 2 assists), Ali Curwin (2 goals, 3 assists), Abby Baigelman (2 goals, 2 assists), Amanda Tuck (2 goals, 2 assists) and Jayme Verman (3 goals) all had monster days for Israel, while Olivia Rubin (2 goals) and Sarah Meisenberg (1 goal, 1 assist) also contributed offensively.
Amanda Schwab (1 goal), Emily Brodsky (1 assist), Kim Dubansky (1 assist) and Peri Rutkovitz (1 assist) cracked the scoresheet as well.
JoJo Auerbach (20:00, 3 saves, 1 GA), Blaire Nathanson (20:00, 1 save, 0 GA), Chelsea Weinstein (20:00, 1 save, 3 GA) each saw time in goal; Nathanson was credited the win.
Additional caps: Sara Greenberg, Hilary Lemonick, Jenna Levy, Katie Mazer, Katelyn Miller, Emily Rosen
Men: Stevenson 15, Israel 7
The Israel men’s national team couldn’t replicate the success of the women’s program earlier in the day, as the Mustangs jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never looked back.
Stevenson nearly held Israel scoreless for the entire first quarter, before Kyle Bergman trimmed the lead to 4-1 heading into the second quarter. Stevenson held an 8-3 lead at halftime and a 12-5 advantage after three quarters.
Kyle Bergman (1 goal, 2 assists), Rich Cheifitz (1 goal, 2 assists) and Jory Parson (2 goals) led Israel offensively, while Bradley Diamond, Seth Mahler and Joshua Offit each added singles.
Eric Schneider (30:00, 6 saves, 8 GA), Mike Horowitz (15:00, 2 saves, 3 GA) and Ted Bergman (15:00, 2 saves, 4 GA) each saw action in goal; Schneider was dealt the loss.
Additional caps: Adam Culbertson, Eric Dance, Justin Diamond, Phil Drexler, Matt Flapan, Matt Greenberg, Matt Greenblatt, Ben Holback, Mark Jutkowitz, Andrew Kruter, Andrew Pollack, Alex Wilson
Men: Towson 14, Israel 7
Towson went on a five-goal run in the first quarter to burst past Israel on Saturday night at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
Israel led 2-1 early on, but the Tigers were able to find their scoring punch to take a 6-2 advantage over the blue-and-white. Israel tried clawing back but was never able to cut the deficit closer than three goals.
Justin Diamond (3 goals, 1 assist) and Ryan Hunter (2 goals) led Israel, while Matt Flapan and Joe Nardella added one goal apiece. Nardella, playing in his debut for Israel, was a bright spot, adding a 14-for-16 statline from the faceoff circle.
Eric Schneider (40:00, 8 saves, 4 GA) and Ted Bergman (40:00, 8 saves, 10 GA) split time in goal. Bergman was dealt the loss.
Additional caps: Kyle Bergman, Rich Cheifitz, Adam Culbertson, Eric Dance, Bradley Diamond, Phil Drexler, Harrison Freid, Matt Greenblatt, Ben Holback, Mark Jutkowitz, Andrew Kruter, Seth Mahler, Erik Myers, Joshua Offit, Jory Parson, Andrew Pollock, Alex Wilson
Other Scores
U14 Girls: M&D LC 8, Israel 0
U19 Women: M&D LC 13, Israel 3
U14 Boys: Israel 7, Zingos LC 6
U19 Men: Zingos LC 7, Israel 2
Masters (40+): Pivs 14, Israel 2