After a fierce match between Montessori and Antilles Grey, the Volts team came from a deficit of 2-0 to tie the game and consequently conquer the title of CHAMPIONS of the 2023 Elementary league. Congratulations to our players!
Read MoreLast weekend four VIMSIA students, Devonte Duncan, Aidan Griffith, Isaiah Jarvis, and Jimson St. Louis, traveled to Nicaragua to participate in the CONCACAF U20 qualifying matches as members of the US Virgin Islands national team. They played in 5 games against other U20 National Teams.
I really want to give a shout out to our Varsity players who DUG DEEP, played it cool and raged back against a 1-3 deficit in the second half of the game yesterday against CAHS. The VOLTS ended the game with a 3-3 tie, even after lots of rough playing and continuous challenges. It was AWESOME.
Kudos to all the players who showed a proud representation of our school and positive sportsmanship. And HATS OFF to Coach John who is a perfect role model for our kids to follow. Calm, collected and strategic on the sidelines at all times.
Way to go Volts,
Mrs. Arpasi
WAY TO GO VOLTS. You guys are simply amazing.
The members of the U.S. Virgin Islands under-17 boys national team playing in the CONCACAF U-17 Championships in Bradenton, Fla.: front row from left, Connor Querrard, Kareem Sealey, Hasani Edgar, Selah Mathurin, Jimson St. Louis, Devonte Duncan, Thomiah Williams, Orion Mills and Mahari Cortijo; back row from left, Elton Richards Jr., Axel Bartsch, Destin Thompson Jr., Kyle Willis, Dalton Parr, Isaiah Jarvis, Nyon Maynard, Whelan Joseph and Gidal Williams.
The U.S. Virgin Islands under-17 boys national team was shut out in its first two matches at the CONCACAF U-17 Championship, being played at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
The USVI National Team, playing in Group A in the 19-team qualifying stage, lost to St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1-0 on March 16, then fell 3-0 to the Cayman Islands on Sunday.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are now 0-2-0 in group play, with two matches remaining against Nicaragua, and Sunday, March 24, against Grenada.
Congratulations to the four VIMSIA students who made it onto the team: Devonte Duncan, Jimson St. Louis, Isaish Jarvis and Axel Bartsch.
3 Alumnae Volts representing USVI at World Cup Qualifiers
Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy alumni Ariel Stolz ‘13, Isis Collier ’15, and Alison Bartsch ’17 are currently in Trinidad representing their country at the CONCACAF Caribbean Qualifiers for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. All three started soccer with Senor Araujo and played for our Varsity Volts with Coach Elger. After a tough but expected loss to world-class Trinidad in the first game, the USVI team bounced back to beat Grenada 3-0 in the second, then lost their third match 0-3 to Dominica. Our young and developing team is proud to be demonstrating success at the international level. Their final match is Sunday vs St. Kitts & Nevis. #GoVolts #GoUSVI
New newly formed Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy's Elementary All-girls soccer team, played in a historic event last Friday! The game was played at 4 pm and our girls won 5-1 against All Saints. Aurora Rodriguez had 2 (two) goals, Joniah Julien, Devin DeGannes, and Cassidy Caines, all contributed with one goal.
Starting lineup for our friendly with Preston Lodge (Scotland),
The PGIA Varsity Soccer Team had a very successful trip to to the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup and International Showcase. Playing opposition from California, Nevada, Utah, and Scotland, the Volts hung tough despite being the youngest team in their division (U19 Boys). They recorded their first win at a stateside tournament, qualified for the knockout stage (a first), and beat a team that otherwise went undefeated in the tournament. Two of the Volts three losses came to teams who qualified for the final. Goal scorers for the PGIA included David Dawson (the game-winning goal in our win), Seidon Nemeth, Nickolas Swan, and Grant Farrell. Richie Livacz recorded a shutout in goal in our opening tournament game. As soon as we get film from the tournament, we will be putting up highlights on the website.
The tournament results are as follows:
PGIA 2 (David Dawson, Seidon Nemeth) Red Dragons College Prep 0 - Group Game
PGIA 1 (Nickolas Swan), San Diego Machine 3 - Group Game
PGIA 0, Carson FC Pumas Elite 5 - Quarterfinal
PGIA 1 (Grant Farrell), Las Vegas Revolution 5 - Consolation
Chris Griffith, a Volts JV soccer player, was a guest player on the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club U13 Academy team. His team qualified for the quarterfinals as well, and Chris got on the scoreboard in his third match (with all of the U19 team in attendance). Great job Chris!
Off the field, the Volts toured Las Vegas reality show sets (Pawn Stars, Tanked, Rick's Restoration and Count's Customs), explored Las Vegas, rode a zip line over the Fremont Street Experience, and visited the Grand Canyon. They received multiple compliments on their behavior and sportsmanship, representing the school with grace and class.
The team would like to thank all who made this trip possible. This list includes, but is not limited to, all who bought t-shirts and water, the parents of all our players, the PGIA administration, the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club (for letting Chris play with them) and the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup and International Showcase (who donated registration fees and hotel accommodations). There are already plans in the works to return next year. Go Volts!
VIMSIA Soccer Team at the Grand Canyon
Volts with Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars"
The Peter Gruber International Academy (PGIA) Varsity Soccer Team is delighted to be participating in the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup and International Showcase. There are over 600 teams from 70 countries/5 continents at the event. In addition, over 400 college coaches will be in attendance. The Volts will play a friendly match vs. Preston Lodge School (Scotland) on Thursday night before starting tournament play on Saturday. They will have up to 5 games in three days against teams from across the United States and around the world. International schools and amateur/professional clubs are represented, including a youth team from Borussia Monchengladbach, a team in the German Bundesliga. The Volts, defending I-AA Champions, are looking forward to the opportunity for growth provided by a tournament of this caliber. They are thankful for all the community members who bought t-shirts and water to support their fundraising efforts.
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