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Raboine strong in Roncalli/TR loss

Tom Dombeck

For most of the first half, it was Roncalli/Two Rivers dominating possession against visiting Algoma Thursday.

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The Jets took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by senior Erik Raboine until the Wolves leveled the match just before the half 1-1.

After the break, it was all Algoma as the visitors scored seven minutes into the half and never looked back as the co-op fell 5-1.

It truly was a tale of two halves, with the Jets having their way with the ball as freshman Owen Williams kept attacking the Wolves’ right flank with ease. On several occasions, Williams got the ball in space wide and sent crosses which failed to find the feet or head of his teammates.

Roncalli/Two Rivers finally found the back of the net when Raboine got the ball on the left side and slotted it home in the 21st minute.

The Jets, who only have 12 players on the team, got worn down as the game progressed and Algoma drew level in the 44th minute.

With the Wolves able to keep players fresh, the co-op continued to fight hard but Algoma took the lead in the 52nd minute before adding three more goals in the 58th, 60th and 83rd minutes.

Jon Gallenberger was busy in goal for Roncalli/Two Rivers, facing 15 shots on goal with 10 saves. The Jets, in comparison, put the ball on frame six times.

Despite giving up five goals, Gallenberger made several tough stops in traffic.

Herald Times Reporter: What were your overall thoughts on the game?

Erik Raboine: We played pretty hard, but we got (four) freshman...and only one sub so I think we played pretty well.

HTR: What’s it like playing with just one sub?

ER: It’s hard, you have to play your heart out and everything.

HTR: What was it like getting the early goal for the lead?

ER: It felt pretty good. When I saw the goalie not even approaching the ball I was confused because a good goalie would go towards the ball because he had enough time.

HTR: What was the mood of the team when Algoma started to take control?

ER: We got tired. (We have) one of the biggest fields in the conference and all around is 110 yards so we get tired.

HTR: How are you guys going to try to make up for having so few numbers?

ER: We’re going to have to work on conditioning, feet work. Chipping, sending the ball through to the offense, that’s our main issue.