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2001 & 2002 Conference Champions!

Conference record: 8-0-0 Pre Playoff Season record: 15-2-0
Best season record in school history!

Section Final @ Wayzata (3rd consecutive year!) - Oct 15th
Clear skies, light wind and 40 degrees, as Osseo (17-2-0) and Wayzata (14-2-2) squared off again for the section title. Last year the Wayzata Trojans went to State for their 3rd consecutive year after a 1-0 victory over Osseo. This year, with a returning core group of veteran Seniors, the Orioles had hopes to make this their year for State. The Orioles led off the game with several strong advances on the Wayzata goal, but no score. At the end of the first half the score was still tied 0-0, reflecting a close match and steady even play by both teams. The second half brought renewed effort by both teams with the Trojans repeatedly pressuring the Osseo goal and Oriole goalkeeper Lindsey LaVoie making several stops and performing very admirably. On several occasions the sideline ref signaled off sides or no foul and the center ref ignored the flag or call and even ruled the opposite awarding a corner kick or free kick for the Wayzata team. Following such an occasion, with 15:22 left in the game (64th minute) the Trojans slipped in a well placed and untouched shot crossing to the far right side of the net for the first goal of the game.

The Orioles returned with another series of shots including a dazzling display of footwork and speed as Kat Krambeer threaded her way past Trojan defenders and placed a hard shot into the Trojan net to tie the game with about ten minutes remaining. Moments later, in a highly controversial call, the ref called back the tying goal, ruling Krambeer offsides. The crowd was astounded, as she came from and traveled from behind the ball! As play continued Krambeer was fouled (inside the box, according to those closest to the play) and awarded a free kick just outside the box. Krambeer's free kick was right on goal just below the crossbar when the Trojan goalie grazed the ball just enough to deflect it into the crossbar. As the Orioles played on in the final few minutes another very well placed arcing shot by Krambeer was deflected from the goal in a fine effort by the Trojan goalie.

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When Krambeer was again taken down in the Trojan box and no penalty called, and a Trojan handball in the same box was also not called, the questions were building. Moments later a clear corner kick for the Orioles was given a shoulder shrug by the line ref and ruled a goal kick for the Trojans, again drawing the crowds displeasure and depriving the Orioles once again. This game was an outstanding display of soccer by both the Osseo and Wayzata teams. Sadly, in the opinion of many who watched the game, the score was inordinately influenced by the ref, rather than determined by the girls performance. Players, coaches and fans at this level of competition deserve better for all their years of commitment.

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Section 2AA Semi Final - Maple Grove @ Osseo - Oct. 12
With broken skies, a stiff 20-25 mph NW wind and 49 degrees, district rivals (many of the girls being friends and summer teammates) went head to head for an intense game of tough soccer to determine who would advance to the finals and have a shot at the state tournament. As the game warmed up in the chilly wind the Crimson were awarded a foul and scored on the resultant PK @ 25:44. As time would later prove, this was a crucial event. The first half ended at 1-0.
The Orioles came on strong in the second half pressuring the Crimson goal with repeated shots but failing to capture the net. The Orioles dominated the half with nearly all time played on the third of the field in front of the Crimson net. Plagued by the official's foul calls & repeated free kicks, but now aided by the wind, the Orioles perseverance paid off as Kat Krambeer placed a superb free kick into the MG goal @ 1:23, tying the game at 1-1.
In the ensuing two 10 minute overtimes both teams worked hard as play again dominated near the front of the MG goal. Sudden death loomed as the Orioles fought to overcome wind, foul calls and near miss after near miss. Following 20 minutes of OT the game entered the shoot out phase with 5 shots for each side. Lindsey LaVoie, the Oriole GK, made a huge save on the first shot and nearly wrestled in a second save as the shoot out progressed. Goals were added by Kat Krambeer, Alissa Ochs, Kayla Phillips, Tegan Moehn and the game was still undecided until the very last goal by Miranda Pogulis. Final score 2-1 Osseo! Our thanks to the players of both teams for your outstanding efforts and soccer performance!
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Section 2AA Quarter Final - Buffalo @ Osseo - Oct 8
Scattered clouds gave way to overcast skies a light breeze and 50ish as the Orioles added win number 16 and another shutout to this seasons record. The Orioles opened with the first goal by Ochs at 30:18 and closed with the games final goal by Angela Mooney with 6:33 left in game. Final score Osseo 9, Buffalo 0
The Orioles move to the Section Semi-Finals on Sat. Oct. 12th
30:18 = Alissa Ochs, assist by Krambeer
20:13 = Kat Krambeer, assist by Angela Mooney
19:23 = Alissa Ochs, assist by Angela Mooney
16:34 = Karin Jackson (header), assist by Erica Sykora
08:15 = Allissa Ochs, assist by Karin Jackson
29:14 = Tegan Moen - defender, on a (PK)
24:17 = Alissa Ochs
19:35 = Vanessa Saunders
06:33 = Angela Mooney, assist by Kayla Phillips
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Congrats to the Osseo boys on their 2-1 victory over Maple Grove in regulation time. The boys were down
1-0 at the half but a goal by Ryan Kitzman in the second half tied it up and another by Jerry
D'Alessandro at the half mid point sealed the victory for the Orioles!
The Oriole guys meet Armstrong on Saturday for the Section Semi-Finals.

@ Moorhead and Detroit Lakes - Oct. 5th (non-conf)
Broken skies moderate winds and high 40's
Osseo 1, Moorhead 0
Osseo 6, Detroit Lakes 0

@ Andover - Oct 3rd
Under an overcast sky with a brisk wind the 55 degree temp felt even colder with a hint of precipitation in the air. The Orioles completed their last conference game of the season against the Andover huskies. With less than two minutes off the clock the Orioles Alissa Ochs scored the games first goal @ 39:27. The huskies slipped in their only goal of the game at 31:16. Additional goals were added @ 11:59 and 9:25 by Osseo Sr. Captain Kat Krambeer and another was added by Karin Jackson ending the first half at 4-1 Osseo. Krambeer added two more goals in the second half at 37:03 and 11:20 making the final score 6-1 Osseo.
This game completes conference play for the Orioles with a record of 8-0 and an overall season record of 13-2 (includes a 0-1 loss to #1 rated Minnetonka).
Congratulations Orioles!
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Anoka @ Osseo - Oct. 1 (Senior Night)
Go Katie M!
A partly cloudy evening of 60 degrees, calm winds and a sprinkle or two. Osseo was up for this game, despite the absence of starting goalie Lindsay Lavoie (injured) and Sr Captain Katie Meinhardt, who has been out all season (but started this game for a few minutes). The Orioles had a good first half spending lots of activity on the Tornado's side. Kat Krambeer scored the first goal of the game @ 35:34 in the first half with Angela Mooney repeatedly providing outstanding midfield support. Following halftime festivities, Vanessa Saunders added goal number two @ 38:36, assisted by Alissa Ochs. Katherine Krambeer added goal number three on a hard shot from way outside @ 37:24, assisted by Saunders. The Orioles 4th goal came at 27:43 by Alissa Ochs, assisted by both Sykora & Krambeer. Steph Clover performed admirably as GK, making some key saves, along with the defensive team of Beth Thomas, Tegan Moen and Heather Stueven
Final Score Osseo 4, Anoka 1.
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2002 Seniors

Becky Dougherty, Katherine Krambeer, Lindsay LaVoie, Katie Meinhart, Tegan Moen, Angela Mooney, Allissa Ochs, Miranda Pogulis, Vanessa Saunders, Heather Stueven, Erica Sykora and Beth Thomas.

@ Bloomington Jefferson - Sept 28 (non-conference)
T'was a dreary overcast & misty afternoon on a small non-regulation (goose feathered) practice field in Bloomington. The Orioles seemed to perform in sync with the dreary day, and below their usual caliber. The Jaguars seemed comfortable on the smaller field and displayed determined and quality soccer as the #8 ranked Orioles yielded to the # 10 ranked Jaguars after holding the score at 0-0 through the first half and into the second. The Jaguar's 1st goal came approx midway in the 2nd half, with two more added in the last 5 minutes of play, as the Orioles realigned for a more offensive focus. Some great saves were displayed by Oriole goalkeeper Lavoie, as well as the Jefferson GK. Osseo still holds a 6-0 Conference record with an 11-2 overall season record, having lost to #1 ranked Mntka 0-1. The Orioles meet Anoka and Andover next week to finish up this years conference play.
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@ Champlin Park - Sept. 26
A cool 49 degrees, no wind and ground fog. Both the Orioles and the Rebels played tough games working the ball on both ends of the field. Some nice shots on goal by Mooney and Ochs still left the score 0-0 at the half. The Orioles stepped up their play a notch in the second half increasing shots on goal and scoring the games first and only goal by Krambeer (19th goal this year). The Oriole defense (Thomas, Moen and Stueven) held strong for their fifth conference shutout. No mosquito's were noted on this chilly evening where moments of knee deep ground fog teamed with the visible breath of the players, to add an almost eerie ambience. Osseo gained another victory retaining their claim to the top of their conference @ 6-0
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Coon Rapids @ Osseo - Sept. 24
The game began in late afternoon sunshine with a brisk SE breeze and a definite touch of cool 59 degree fall air. Both teams played steady and determined soccer with each team missing a number of close shots and each missing a PK. As time wore on the Orioles continued to dominate spending substantial time near the Cardinal goal bouncing several near goals of the post and bar before Krambeer scored the only goal of the game (assist by Phillips) near the 15 minute mark of the second half. Later, with only 13:24 remaining a huge bolt of lightening thundered above the field and people scattered as the refs stopped play. As the official weather time-out lapsed the storm continued with abundant lightening, heavy rain and hail, bringing the game to an end.
The Orioles continue leading the conference 5-0 with a 10-1 record overall, having beaten Coon Rapids in earlier season non-conf play 3-1.
The Orioles only loss is to former State Champs and #1 rated Minnetonka 0-1.
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Congrats Katherine Krambeer! Kat currently leads the State in total actual goals this season, and set a new school record for goals in a season!

@ Armstrong Sept. 21st (non-conference)
A cool 55'ish evening, no wind and clear skies with a hint of moisture on the grass.
The Orioles took the lead early on a goal by Kat Krambeer @ 5:04, with Krambeer adding another @ 14:29 making the score 2-0 at the half. The Falcon goalie was challenged repeatedly as the Orioles passed, dribbled and fired shot after shot with Krambeer eventually adding two more goals @17:42 and 37:50 in the second half, one being on an exceptional header which crossed the length of the net on its way into the far corner. Assists go to Saunders (3) and Phillips (1).
Osseo takes the 4-0 victory adding another shut-out to their record and displaying some very fine soccer!.
Krambeer scores all 4 goals bringing her season total to 17!
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@ Blaine - Sept. 19th
A mild ~65F evening with NW winds ~8 no rain and cool moist fall air.
Osseo took the lead early with Sykora scoring on a corner kick @ 31:22. The Orioles scored again on a superbly placed free kick from just outside the box by Krambeer (13) @ 28:05. Blaine responded with their first goal capitalizing on an Oriole error making the score 2-1. The Orioles responded with another corner kick headed in by Karin Jackson @ 16:41 ending the first half 3-1. The game continued with Osseo's Miranda Pogulis, Angela Mooney, Kayla Phillips, Kat Krambeer and Erica Sycora controlling the midfield, while defenders Beth Thomas, Heather Stueven and Tegan Moehn teamed with goal keeper Lindsey LaVoie, along with several subs, holding the score to a 3-1 victory. The Orioles continue leading the conference at 4-0 with an 9-1 overall record loosing only to former State Champions and #2 rated Minnetonka 1-0 in a non-conference game.
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@ Elk River Sept 17th
A warm 75F evening with a slight breeze and clear skies. The Orioles played a steady game racking up three goals making it 3-1 at the half. Three more goals in the second half rounded out the 6-1 victory for Osseo!
Krambeer @ 30:07 - asst Saunders
Aliisa Ochs @ 29:27 - asst Phillips
Karin Jackson @ 11:40 - asst Ochs
Miranda Pogulis @ 26:20 - asst Saunders
Krambeer @ 12:39 - asst Ormsbee
Karin Jackson @ 6:48 - asst Saunders
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Maple Grove @ Osseo - Sept 12th
This was the Orioles second game this week (and second shutout!) with an arch inter-district rival and delivered on expectations to be a solid challenging game of soccer. At the half the score remained 0-0 with nearly equal shots on goal for both teams. The Orioles came on strong in the second half out pacing shots on goal nearly 10-1 scoring the first goal on a PK (Ochs was fouled) by Krambeer @ 29:56. The second goal came at 24:57 with a dazzling play by Lauren Haynie, who threaded the ball through the Maple Grove defense and into the goal! Goal #3 came at 20:49 when Erica Sykora punched in the final goal making the final score 3-0 Orioles! Vigilant efforts by the defense Lavoie, Moehn, Thomas, Stueven and midfield Mooney, Phillips and Pogulis kept the pressure on and secured the game.
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The girls game followed a hard fought game between the boys teams where the Oriole boys (rated 6th in State) gained a double OT victory.
Boys game pictures

Park Center @ Osseo - September 9th
Late afternoon with near 90 degree sunshine, humid and a slight breeze.
The Orioles kicked off the game with intense play scoring three goals in the first 14 minutes.
The Orioles continued to dominate play adding three more goals before winning this years first conference game 6-0. The defense played well securing the shutout while the offense scored as follows:
Alissa Ochs, assist by Angela Mooney
Alissa Ochs, assist by Miranda Pogulis
Katherine Krambeer, assist by Erica Sykora
Erica Sykora (2) assist by Kayla Phillips
Katherine Krambeer (9th goal this season) assist by Alissa Ochs
Alissa Ochs (8th goal this season) assist by Katie Ormsbee
Final Score 6-0 Osseo
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Blaine @ Osseo September 7th
Sunshine, clear skies, 90 degrees with 70F dew point an 98F heat index!
The Bengals scored the first and their only goal lofting one past rookie varsity goalie Steph Clover (LaVoie out injured), who made several great stops. Oriole Captain Katherine Krambeer tallied the teams first goal at 25:20 in the first half, assisted by Pogulis. Following half time rest and hydration both teams returned to play with Krambeer again firing a blazing shot from several yards out into the far side of the goal at 20:14 (assist by Teri Kjelstad). Krambeer added her 3rd goal of the game @ 3:35, assisted by Vanessa Saunders. Final score 3-1 Osseo!
Krambeer scores three!
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Minnetonka @ Osseo - September 5th (non-conference)
The rain cleared just in time for the Orioles ranked #12 in the State to square off against the #2 ranked Skippers in what may likely be the most challenging game of the season for the Orioles. Both teams contributed to a tough and challenging game and the score continued at 0-0 through the first half and well into the second half of the game. Despite several saves by Oriole GK LaVoie the Skippers scored the only goal of the game @ 15:57 in the second half. A quick header off a centering pass gave the Skippers the 1-0 win. Both teams displayed excellent talent and ability. If they meet again, it'll be in the State Tournament.
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@ Anoka - September 3rd
A beautiful late summer evening with warm temps, high humidity and slight breeze. The Orioles led with the first goal at 22:14 in the first half by Miranda Pogulis, assisted by Kat Krambeer. After a 1-1 half the Orioles Alissa Ochs, assisted by Krambeer and Jackson scored goal #2. Later in the second half the Orioles stepped up the pace and were back in their game with Ochs adding a third and four goal assisted by Phillips and Thomas.
Final score Osseo 4, Anoka 2
Ochs scores three goals!
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Champlin Park @ Osseo - August 29 (pre-conference)
Another 80'ish summer evening of partly cloudy skies, calm winds, a colorful sunset and ravenous mosquito's! After a sluggish start the Osseo took the lead at 15:38 with a breakaway by Oriole Captain Kat Krambeer. Krambeer, who was fouled in the box, converted the PK into a goal. Senior Goal Keeper Lindsey LaVoie steadied the game for the Orioles with a series of great saves. Later in the half Erica Sykora, assisted by Krambeer, notched a second goal at 3:39. The Orioles continued to step up the challenge with another Krambeer goal at 35:43 and a fourth goal by Allissa Ochs (assist by Krambeer) at 25:28. At least four Orioles (Heather Stueven, Angela Mooney, Lauren Hainie and Terri Kjelstad) fired shots from a distance which hit the Rebel crossbar. Final score 4-0 Osseo!
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Season opener @ Coon Rapids - August 27 (pre-conference)
Sunshine and 80 some degrees along with a mild breeze made for a beautiful late afternoon game as both teams squared off for the 2002 season. At 14 minutes into the game Osseo's Katherine Krambeer tallied the games first goal with a nicely placed shot into the far left edge of the goal, assist was made by Alissa Ochs. Krambeer followed up with another goal at 32 minutes assisted by Karen Jackson. One more goal by Ochs at 34 minutes left the Orioles up by three at the half. The Cardinals scored their only goal at the 72 minute mark in the second half making the final score 3-1 Osseo. Several Osseo players new to the varsity squad, were able to gain valuable varsity experience during the second half
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HighLights

2002 Conference champions!