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Blackhawks Win Big, Earn Championship Title

The U9-A squad, comprised of River Edge and Oradell youth recently won their championship title

The RiverDell Blackhawks U9-A girls were the A flight champions in their age group of the Northern Counties Soccer Association this Fall, with a record of 8-1-1 with the lone loss to Northern Valley and tying Ramapo Valley.

The team in 10 games scored 28 goals, while allowing 15 and recording two shutouts. The squad is comprised of Ryan Berman, Lauren Cardone, Emily Danahy, Lauren Gillies, Elaina Grenz, Melissa Goldstein, Alexandra Iacolina, Riley McGovern, Lara McLaughlin, Erin Miceli, Hannah Model, Grace Oates, and Sarah Vanderbeck. The U9-A girls are coached by Jon Berman, Samantha Berman and Steve Grenz.

Previously they were the Fall 2011 U8 Girls B Flight champions with an undefeated record of 10 wins and no losses, as well as going 4-4-2 in the U8 A flight during the Spring of 2012.

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