GOLD and SILVER for U.S. Men at Nova Scotia Open

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National Goalball Teams

U.S. Men’s Goalball teams finished on top of the podium at the Nova Scotia Open hosted by Blind Sports Nova Scotia at Citadel High School November 20-22. Top teams from across North America were invited to participate. Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec sent teams to compete. U.S. Men’s Goalball sent two teams of six elite male goalball players to the tournament in Halifax. Abel Del Toro, Matt Simpson, and Nathan Purcell made up USA White while Daryl Walker, Joe Hamilton and John Kusku played for USA Red. “Our main focus going in was to play well against Nova Scotia,” said Matthew… Read More

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2015 Parapan Ams – Day Eight: U.S. Men’s Goalball Team Join U.S. Women on the Podium

Both U.S. Men’s and Women’s Goalball Teams stood proudly on the medal podium this weekend at the 2015 Parapan American Games to accept medals for their outstanding performance in the week-long tournament. The U.S. Women’s team advanced to the gold medal match yesterday after beating host, Canada in the last 12 seconds of the game. The team then lost to Brazil. 7-6, and won silver for Team USA. Unfortunately, while their offense excelled, defensively, the team struggled. “I don’t think our defensive mojo was alright today,” said Miller. “It wasn’t typical Team USA defense today, unfortunately.” The U.S. Men’s team… Read More

2015 Parapan Ams – Day Seven: U.S. Men Win in Overtime with “Panic Play”

It was a game of defense between U.S. Men and Canada this afternoon in the second semifinal match that would determine which team would advance to the gold medal game against Brazil. The first goal was scored 9 minutes into the first half, by Canada’s Brendan Gaulin. At the half, Canada led the U.S. Men’s team 1-0. After a high ball penalty against the U.S. early in the second half, the score was 2-0, Canada. Joseph Hamilton scored 2 goals to tie the game and bring the teams into overtime. With less than 30 seconds left in overtime, the score… Read More

2015 Parapan Ams –Day Seven: U.S. Women’s Goalball Team Advances to Gold Medal Game

The U.S. Women’s Goalball needed to do one thing this morning to advance to the gold medal game against Brazil – break through Canada’s wall of defense. The game was back and forth but U.S. Women led at the half, 4-3. Their normal strategy of ‘defense first’ was tested early in the game when 2 goals were scored on them by Canada’s Ashlie Andrews. After the half, U.S. Women took a comfortable lead with two goals. The Canadian women answered with 2 goals of their own to tie the game to 5-5, with 7 minutes left to play. Dennis brought… Read More

2015 Parapan Ams –Day Seven: Silver for Women’s Goalball Team, Men to Play Brazil for Gold

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