Menchville Varsity Soccer Senior Games- May 13, 2016

Janie Towler, Photographer|May 19, 2016

On Friday, May 13, 2016, the Menchville Monarchs took on the Denbigh Patriots for their senior games. The Monarchs came out on top with the girls winning 8-0 and the boys winning 1-0. In between the girl’s and boy’s games, the senior recognition was announced  by Menchville’s athletic director, Coach Henderson. Each senior was escorted by their families as their future plans and favorite memories of Menchville soccer were announced to the crowd.

Gillian Niesel starts the game and back pedals to get to the ball.
Gillian Niesel starts the game and back pedals to get to the ball.
Kaitlyn Casab chest bumps the ball to prevent a Patriot from gaining possession.
Kaitlyn Casab chest bumps the ball to prevent a Patriot from gaining possession.
Senior, Semiyah Bellamy headed the ball to her teammate and advanced down the field.
Senior, Semiyah Bellamy headed the ball to her teammate and advanced down the field.
Senior, Nelia Perez takes a second to assess the field.
Senior, Nelia Perez takes a second to assess the field.
Semiyah Bellamy watches for a pass from defense.
Semiyah Bellamy watches for a pass from defense.
The field was decorated for the Seniors with balloons, streamers, and posters with pictures of them playing, reflecting on their past years playing for Menchville soccer.
The field was decorated for the Seniors with balloons, streamers, and posters with pictures of them playing, reflecting on their past years playing for Menchville soccer.
Senior, Semiyah Bellamy was announced first and escorted by her parents.
Senior, Semiyah Bellamy was announced first and escorted by her parents. She plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Next, was Senior Nelia Perez. She was escorted by her mother, Aisha Perez.
Next, was Senior Nelia Perez. She was escorted by her mother, Aisha Perez. Nelia plans on playing soccer for Radford University this fall.
Senior, Taylor Fitzgerald was escorted by his parents and brother, Ian Fitzgerald.
Senior, Taylor Fitzgerald was escorted by his parents and brother, Ian Fitzgerald. Taylor plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior, Cole Montgomery was escorted by his parents and sister.
Senior, Cole Montgomery was escorted by his parents and sister. Cole plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior, Jamie Rowe was escorted by his parents.
Senior, Jamie Rowe was escorted by his parents. Jamie plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior, Brad Malarkey was escorted by his parents and brother, Drew Malarkey. Brad plans on playing soccer at Hampden-Sydney College this fall.
Senior, Brad Malarkey was escorted by his parents and brother, Drew Malarkey. Brad plans on playing soccer at Hampden-Sydney College this fall.
Senior, James Gregory was escorted by his parents and sister.
Senior, James Gregory was escorted by his parents and sister. He plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Tre Bagby was escorted by his family and plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Tre Bagby was escorted by his family and plans on attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky was escorted by his parents and little brother. He plans to attend Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky was escorted by his parents and little brother. He plans to attend Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Daniel Deanhofer was escorted by his parents and sister. Daniel plans to attend Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
Senior Daniel Deanhofer was escorted by his parents and sister. Daniel plans to attend Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall.
The varsity boys get together for their annual "head" picture.
The varsity boys get together for their annual picture. 
Senior Taylor Fitzgerald gains possession of the ball.
Senior Taylor Fitzgerald gains possession of the ball.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky attempts to get the ball from the Patriots.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky attempts to get the ball from the Patriots.
Senior Jamie Rowe keeps a sharp eye on the ball as defense carries it out.
Senior Jamie Rowe keeps a sharp eye on the ball as defense carries it out.
Senior Cole Montgomery stands his ground against a Patriot.
Senior Cole Montgomery stands his ground against a Patriot.
Senior Tre Bagby gains possession and advances down the field.
Senior Tre Bagby gains possession and advances down the field.
Senior James Gregory gains possession.
Senior James Gregory gains possession for the Monarchs. 
Senior Brad Malarkey keeps a sharp eye on the ball and looks for a pass.
Senior Brad Malarkey keeps a sharp eye on the ball and looks for a pass.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky waits for the ball to be thrown in and make sure all Patriots are marked.
Senior Giovanni Zagursky waits for the ball to be thrown in and make sure all Patriots are marked.