GoldRush (2002-2004)

Her mother told her she shouldn't play soccer with a cold but Neha Pannuri knew how important the game was and how vital she is to her team. Pannuri's defensive skill turned out to be one of the differences as the Gold Rush, a Scotch Plains U11 Girls' House League team improved their record to 2-0-1 by handing the Green Machine their first loss of the season 2-0,Saturday at Terrill Middle School. Pannuri combined with sweeper Shannon Reimers and fullbacks Sarah Lazarus,Christina Bobyack and Jessica Moore and goalies Mary Beth Fiedler and Katie Gartner to shut down the high powered Green Machine attack which had scored four goals the previous game. Midfielders Gina Pelosi and Laura Toffolo,who have cobined for seven of the Gold Rush's eight goals this season were on target again with two first half goals. The duo along with Caitlin Hoynes-O'Conner were dominant in midfield and helped control the game. Niki Hodulik,Christine Murphy,Amanda Rodriguez and Allison Staniec were skillful on offense, providing many excellent passes. The team was missing Eve Rosenheck and Toni Ann Gattozzi. Their next game will be Saturday at 9:30.