The Kansas City Power defeated The Minnesota Freeze in the 2nd Annual Peter Chung Challenge!
With a hot forecast of 95F, the K ansas C ity Power played the Minnesota Freeze on Saturday at Blue River Park. The Power picked a very strong side with many strong players left off of the squad. Congratulations to Micah Fritz on his debut and to Neil MacEachern for earning a starting position in the middle. The Power got off to a good start and were very aggressive at the football. A strong bustling goal from Brady Phillips started the scoring for the Power, but some missed opportunities within range kept the Power from a bigger lead at the first break which the Power led 3.2-20 to 0.1-1. CHF Brady Phillips and CHB Geoff Trumbull started taking control of the game, with some good running from Derek Clopton and Derek Heathcoate, and a solid showing from Rover Mike Brookshire.
The Freeze was competitive all day and had a lot more of the ball in the 2nd quarter doubling the shots-on of the Power, but still trailed 4.3 – 27 to 0.5 – 5 at the half time break. The Power implemented some changes to start the 3rd quarter to try and regain overall control including Mathias Amick playing the half back flank, Matt Unger to a typical shutdown task, and Mat Kiefer returning to Half Back Flank after a knock to the leg. The work rate from on-ballers Ryan Richardson, Jeremy Wilson, and Neil MacEachern, and runners David Fritz, Carlos Santa Cruz , Caleb Dougherty and Scott Myers was incredible in the heat. At the 3rd quarter break, KC Power lead 5.6 – 36 Freeze 2.7 – 19.
Geoff Trumbull and Wes Edwin continued to repel attacks from the Freeze in the backline and Brady owned the ball at CHF finishing with many quality marks, 2 goals, and 1 behind for the day. The last quarter saw 2 quick goals from the Power to take the game beyond doubt. Final score, KC Power 8.9 – 57 to MN Freeze 3.9 – 27. Thanks to the Freeze for a solid game and good times afterwards at our sponsored bar, The Westport Flea Market. Thanks also goes out to the fans that continually support our club game after game!
Peter Chung Challenge 2010
Join the Kansas City Power as we kick off the 2010 season with our first home game known as The Peter Chung Challenge! Peter Chung is a current player and has been a crucial part of the club for many years. He has served as the club president, a member of the board, and a good friend to many. The first home game of our season is now dedicated to him. This year the Minnesota Freeze is making the trip down to KC to take on the Power. Please join us for what is sure to be an exhilirating event!!
Peter Chung, the Great Wall of China stuffs two opponents in the backline
Directions to Blue River Park: From Kansas City travel south on Highway 71 to the Red Bridge exit; after exiting, turn west and travel approximately five miles to Blue River Road; turn south on Blue River Road and go almost two miles to the complex on the right.
The Kansas City Power has been training hard since April, the beginning of preseason, and is now pushing harder and stronger as the regular season gets under way. Preseason began with the annual Kirkie Cup and continued to include two KC Power practice games. Not only was the Kirkie Cup the first game for several rookies, but it also presented the opportunity to play another club since the Des Moines Roosters traveled down to compete. The regular season is now under way and the first year players have trained hard, worked hard, and played hard! The training session of Tuesday, June 1st acknowledged their hard work when a KC Power Jersey and number was presented to several of the first year players. With new talent each year the KC Power continues to grow strong!
Matt Unger presented Chris Rey #38, Jeff Webb presented David James #20, David Fritz presented Micah Fritz #34
Chris Rey is proving himself on the field, as well as supporting the team off the field by sponsoring the KC Power with his company Derksen Portable Buildings. David James has shown consitancy both in games and his strong efforts at practice. David Fritz recruited his brother Micah Fritz who has had a great showing in his first games of the season.
The Kansas City Power trains every Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday training sessions are typically held at Mill Creek Park on the East side of the Country Club Plaza, and Thursday training sessions are typically held at Hyde Park at 39th and Gillham. Come join the first year players and the rest of the the Kansas City Power!! We are a growing club and welcome all to training and games. To ensure training location and game times, login to Facebook then click here to visit our Facebook page! For further information regarding joining the club, please visit our Join Us! page.
