http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci RSS Feed for Inq Col Marc Narducci en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:02:10 GMT http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091121_Marc_Narducci__Rivard_boots_Haddonfield_to_victory.html It was a true show of confidence for somebody who was admittedly struggling, but the faith that Haddonfield football coach Frank DeLano showed in senior Michael Rivard clearly paid off. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091119_Marc_Narducci__Gloucester_Catholic_seniors_look_to_end_on_high_note.html It's always an emotional time when seniors play their final game in any sport, but the fortunate few are the ones who get to end their career competing for a championship. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091118_Marc_Narducci__Proud_parents_watch_as_sons__teams_battle.html TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Liz and Wayne Sutcliffe Sr. are proud parents, and rightfully so when it comes to their sons, Mike and Wayne, who are successful boys' soccer coaches. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091117_Marc_Narducci__Dueling_siblings_top_bill_in_soccer_semifinals.html There are many story lines heading into tonight's boys' and girls' state soccer semifinals, but nothing can trump one brother against the other for the chance to play in the state championship. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091115_Marc_Narducci__Eagles_take_their_time_and_outlast_the_Renegades.html Egg Harbor Township's football team has compiled one impressive offensive series after another. However, what might be the best one in a season that has plenty of life left resulted in no points - but also very little time on the clock. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091114_Marc_Narducci__West_Deptford_wins_sectional_soccer_crown.html West Deptford senior Ryan Kelly isn't a man of many words, but came up with a poignant saying that has become the rallying cry for his soccer teammates. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091111_Marc_Narducci__Stylish_St__Augustine_reaches_soccer_final.html It's a simple theory but harder to put into practice. In soccer, it's always better to let the ball do the work. That is a style few high school teams are talented enough to employ consistently. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091110_Marc_Narducci__South_Jersey_Group_2_tournament_is_Colonial_showcase.html Everything that points out the best that Colonial Conference girls' soccer offers was on display yesterday, and the participants didn't let anybody down. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091108_Marc_Narducci__Soccer_semifinals_feature_conference_rivals.html There will be a familiar feel to the South Jersey girls' soccer semifinals tomorrow at the sites of the higher-seeded teams. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/marc_narducci/20091107_Marc_Narducci__St__Augustine_beats_Holy_Spirit__28-21__for_title.html Dustin Thomas has his scholarship in one hand and his South Jersey record for touchdown passes in the other, but the St. Augustine senior isn't worried about records or, for the moment, his college plans.