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WASHINGTON, N.J. (May 12, 2009) – On Saturday, May 2, the Centenary men’s soccer team assisted the Arc of New Jersey as the program moved into a new location. Student-athletes and coaches moved books, furniture and other items from the Arc’s old site to its new office in Washington, N.J., helping expedite a task that could have taken several days but was finished within a few hours.

The Arc, Warren County Chapter, Inc, is dedicated to enriching the quality of life of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities who reside in Warren County. Correlatively, The Arc is also committed to assisting families in solving the problems associated with the care of their family members with such disabilities.

Their community-based intervention programs aim to foster optimal self-sufficiency, productivity, self-determination and social adaptation. As an advocacy organization, they strive to create a more inclusive society for our constituents. The Warren County Chapter was founded in 1954 by parents, educators and other interested individuals who recognized the need for a comprehensive program of service for their children who had mental retardation.

Arc today serves more than 1,000 people annually, including persons with developmental disabilities and their family members. County-wide programs include residential, family support, advocacy, recreation and Special Olympics training, early intervention, case management and a wide variety of social services. The Arc in Warren County is part of a state and national network of Arc providers who provide quality service and support to more than three million people throughout the United States each year

The Arc Day Program operates out of a small retail book and gift store that focuses on teaching job skills to its clients, as well as allowing them to have interactions in a real life business setting. For more information log on to www.arcwarren.org.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (May 5, 2009) – Centenary athletics held its annual banquet Tuesday night, handing out awards for the 2008-09 season. Coach of the Year honors went to first-year men’s basketball coach Enrico Mastroianni, Rookie of the Year went to Caitlin Veverka (Bayonne, N.J./Holy Family Academy) and Owen Vernon (Great Meadows, N.J./Hackettstown), the Scholar Athlete winners were Bianca Santulli (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater) and Adam Achillies (Lanoka Harbor, N.J./Lacey Twp.) and the Cardy Gemma Award went to Jolyn Veres (Denville, N.J./Morris Knolls) and Chris Hill (Flanders, N.J./Gil St. Bernard's).

The Cardy Gemma Award is given to the outstanding senior male and female athletes. Hill was a three-year member of the men’s soccer team and the Cyclones’ all-time leading goal scorer and the program’s all-time leader in career points. He finished his career with 36 goals, six assists and 78 points. He is a two-time First Team All-Conference honoree, a two-time NSCAA Third Team All-Metro Region and was named to DIII Kicks Third Team All-Metro Region as a sophomore. He also performed well in the classroom, twice earning Second Team All-East Region Scholar honors. This marks his second school award as he was named 2007 Centenary Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Centenary 2008-09 Athletic Awards

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (November 12, 2008) - The Centenary men's soccer team dropped a heartbreaker at Farmingdale State, losing 3-2 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the ECAC Tournament.

The Cyclones got off to a very fast start, as Jimmy Corey (Jackson, N.J./Jackson Memorial) scored a goal in the game’s opening minute. Corey’s goal came off an assist from Chris Guadagno (West Milford, N.J./West Milford) and it gave Centenary the very early 1-0 lead.

Farmingdale, unfazed by the early deficit, was able to collect themselves and tie the game up on a goal by Ryan Paul. With the game tied at one, it was the Rams who were now on the attack and it wouldn’t be long after their first goal that they would find the net again. Ryan Lang was found on a cross by Paul and was able to tuck the ball into the back of the net, before Damien DiBuono (Succasunna, N.J./Morris Catholic) the Cyclones keeper was able to recover across the goal line. Farmingdale now had a 2-1 lead which they took into halftime. 

Into the second half both teams traded scoring chances, but it wasn’t until a long throw in chance that the Cyclones would again find the net. Ryan Bilello (West Hempstead, N.Y./West Hempstead) notched his 7th assist of the season, when he tossed his throw into the box, and Guadagno was able to flick it past the Ram keeper, tying the score at two. The remaining 30 minutes of regulation were played scoreless and the game went into golden goal overtime.

In overtime the Cyclones, playing a man down after a red card, fell victim to a Rams combination which left Ryan Stanridge one on one with DiBuono. Stanridge was able to finish the play, giving Farmingdale the 3-2 victory. Fourth-seeded Farmingdale will now travel to No. 1 William Paterson on Saturday for the semi-finals of the ECAC Metro Championship.

For the Cyclones, this loss ends their season. The Cyclones finished the year with an overall record of 10-10-1. They placed five of their players on the CSAC All-Conference Teams.  Boxscore

SCRANTON, Pa. (November 4, 2008) - In a physical and emotional battle, it was Marywood’s Anthony Roma’s free kick in the games 62nd minute which was the difference, as Marywood came away with the victory 1-0. Marywood now advances on in the playoffs to take on top seeded Cabrini College. Meanwhile although Centenary’s CSAC season has ended, the Cyclones are looking forward to berths in other post season tournaments.

In the first half, Centenary had some early adversity to overcome when starter Sean Chirico (Oak Ridge, N.J./Morris Catholic) was taken off the field with an ankle injury, however, with some strong play from Centenary’s reserves, they didn’t miss a beat. Both teams clearly set the tone of the game in the first half, and that tone was defense. Marywood outshot the Cyclones 7-2 but neither team could find the net, as the teams took a 0-0 score into halftime.

For the second half again Centenary had some more injuries, and turned to the reserves again, this time though Marywood would capitalize. The game changed when Marywood sent a long ball over the top in which in a foot race Marywood’s Richard Fifi and Centenary’s Pat Trivino (Lyndhurst, N.J./St. Mary’s) became entangled resulting in a red card for Trivino, and a free kick for Marywood. It was on this free kick that Roma was able to bend into the side netting, and put Marywood on top 1-0. For the game’s final 25 minutes, Centenary had to get a goal back, and do so being a man down after the red card. And although they had a great scoring chance when Matt Winkler’s (Great Meadows, N.J./Hackettstown) lefty shot sailed just wide of the net Marywood’s defense led by All-Conference selections Mikhail Attong and goalie Jared El-Gayeh were too solid, and Marywood held onto the game 1-0.

For Centenary, Damien DiBuono (Succasunna, N.J./Morris Catholic) was big in the net all game, making five saves. Boxscore

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (November 4, 2008) - On Monday the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) released its 2008 men’s soccer All-Conference Awards. Five Centenary men were selected to the team. Landing on the First Team All-Conference were senior forward Chris Hill (Flanders, N.J./Gil St. Bernard) and junior midfielder Chris Guadagno (West Milford, N.J./West Milford).

Ryan Bilello (West Hempstead, N.Y./West Hempstead), a senior defender, was named to the Second Team All-Conference. Rounding out the selections were freshman forward Andrew Pinnella (Brielle, N.J./Manasquan) and freshman midfielder Matt Winkler (Great Meadows, N.J./Hackettstown), who were both named to the Conference Honorable Mention Team. Guadagno is a repeat selection to the CSAC All-Conference Team.

Bilello was also named as Centenary’s recipient of the CSAC Sportsmanship Award for his outstanding leadership with men’s soccer program.

For complete listing of All-Conference selections, click here.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (November 3, 2008) - Jimmy Corey (Jackson, N.J./Jackson Memorial) was named the CSAC Player of the Week this week. Corey had a total of six points on the week, including two goals, and two assists in a win over Baptist Bible College. This rounded out a 1-1 confence week for the Cyclones. Corey now has five goals and two assists, for 12 points on the season.