HALLOWEEN SOCCER SCRIMMAGE IS GREAT FUN FOR PLAYERS

The first-ever Iowa Lakes Halloween costume scrimmage at “The Lakehouse” was a great time for everyone involved.

The match combined the men’s team with a few of the women who are getting geared up for their first season next year.  The weather was gloomy but it didn’t stop these ‘creatures of the night’ from coming out and playing one last game.

The teams were the Ghouls, led by Jessica Cannova; and the Goblins, led by Jayke Vallette.  Heath Reynolds was the master of ceremonies and also doubled as a referee who was quick to blow the whistle or award a penalty kick. The teams played two, 25-minute halves due to the cold weather. After lots of laughs and 4 goals per team the match ended in a draw.

Following the match the fans voted on winners for the team costume contest.

In fourth place was Coach Vallette who was dressed as a very attractive woman.  In third place was Alex Seaman as his alter ego “The Redneck Hunter.”  Second place was locked up by Francisco Ochoa dressed as the best looking masseuse the Lakehouse has ever seen. 

And, in first place, with the best costume of the day was Alan Ramirez as the “Lakehouse Janitor.”  According to Assistant Coach Vallette, “Not only was the field spotless, but he made a few great saves in the goal during the scrimmage.”

Already the players are talking about next year’s game and all the funny costume ideas that they have.

“It was great having fans out in the cold weather to support us and everyone with the Iowa Lakes Soccer Program appreciated everything you did to cheer us on this year,” said Coach Vallette.