CAJ 3, Jiyugakuen 1. Our cross-the-tracks rival Jiyugakuen was the host for our annual scrimmage. It was already fairly hot by the 9:00 am kickoff. The game was fairly even in the initial part of the game, as we had 2 starters missing. But then CAJ started to pressure the ball and play aggressive which led to some scoring chances. We forced the flow of the game and Kyle scored a goal before the half to take a 1-0 lead into halftime. The effects of our interval running and physical conditioning really was evident as we started to physically wear down Jiyugakuen's defense and slow down their passing game in the second half. In the second half, we kept Jiyugakuen on their heels and Ryan made a beautiful pass to Kyle for a second score. We yielded one goal to them, but came back very soon with a hustle goal by Ryan to take a 3-1 lead. We finished with a 3-1 victory. Scorers: Kyle 2, Ryan 1. Assists: Ryan, Shuhei.

This game was for the Kanto League championship. A win meant the championship for CAJ, and a loss would mean a possible tie for first or second place finish for CAJ. The game was played in pouring rain and shivering temperatures at Kinnick's turf field. We jumped on top by scoring the first 2 goals. Coordinated team passing led to Arpan finishing beautifully to take us into halftime. But, this game was far from over. Kinnick came out fired up in the second half and CAJ allowed an "own goal" to cut the lead to 1. The momentum shifted in Kinnick's favor, as the ball was bouncing their way. At one point, Kinnick got behind our defense and Yuma prevented a shot on goal, but was called for a foul in the PK area. It seemed like the game would be 2-2 with Kinnick controlling the flow of the game. However, Yuma made an amazing block to prevent a tie. After that, it was anyone's game as we battled up and down the field. CAJ had some really nice opportunities to score, but could not convert. Our defensive line turned Kinnick away again and again to preserve a hard-fought 2-1 win! Our guys worked hard, but God gets the glory and praise. "Doxa!" is our cry at huddle time. Doxa means glory to God. Scorers: Arpan 2. Assists: Wataru, Kyle.

CAJ travelled to Yokota and played a night game under the lights. We got off to a fabulous start with Ryan scoring at about the 40 second mark. Great assist, Shuhei. CAJ continued to play well and controlled the game. 5-0 at halftime. We scored another 3 in the second half. Final: CAJ 8-0 Yokota. Nice effort CAJ! Keep working hard! Goals: Ryan 4, Takaaki 1, Eliot 1, Gene 1, and Treje 1. Assists: Shuhei 2, Arpan 1, Kye 1.

St. Maur came to CAJ to play a 9 on 9 game and were able to score a goal within the first few minutes. That woke CAJ up and we went on to score 5 goals in the the first half. In the second half, CAJ had many opportunities to score, missing several close ones and then converting 3 more. Both sides played physically but CAJ proved to be too strong and pulled out a 8-2 win. Goals: Kyle 2, Arpan 1, Ryan 1, Eliot 1, Shuhei 1, Joshua 1, Gene 1. Assists: Ryan 3, Kyle 1, Wataru 1.

We were finally able to go out to Yokota and play on their new field. We had a late start to the game but were able to shake that off and come out strong. CAJ had some nice through passes and runs up the sides and middle. Within the first 15 minutes or so we were able to score 4 goals and then continued to control and press the first half. Halftime was 4-0. The second half saw some changes in the lineup and we continued to pressure Yokota. We scored two more goals the second half with the final being CAJ 6 - Yokota 0. Keep us the pressure, team! Goals: Kyle S. (3), Ryan H. (1), Takaaki B. (1), and Shuhei T. (1). Assists: Ryan H. (2), Eliot R. (1), Takaaki B. (1), Shuhei T. (1)

This was the CAJ JV team's last game of the season. After giving up 2 goals early in the 1st half, they played well for the remainder of the half. Things fell apart a bit defensively in the second half, giving up 5 goals, but the team was able to manage several good scoring opportunities. The JV team finished the season with a record of 3-3.

The CAJ JV team had a very competitive game with the YIS JV team. CAJ had a few very good scoring opportunities, but were not able to find the back of the net. YIS had fewer good scoring chances, but were able to take advantage of one of them in the second half. CAJ put the pressure on to get an equalizer, but ran out of time.

The CAJ varsity team played strong defensively against a good YIS team. Liz B. did a great job filling in for CAJ's injured starting keeper, and had some fine saves. The first half ended with the score 0-0. YIS was finally able to score half way through the 2nd half when CAJ had difficulty clearing the ball. This is the best result a CAJ girls' soccer team has had against YIS.

JV Game: Our CAJ JV girls faced several difficult obstacles before our game even began and throughout the game as well. For example, our captain Azusa was not feeling well enough to play the first 20 minutes (Azusa is the only JV goalie); Elsa played goalie for the first time in several years; we had only one substitute on a very hot day; Abi left the game in the first half after feeling woozy and sat out the remainder of the half; and Coach Hall was with the varsity girls at ASIJ. Our girls may have been a little anxious, but didn't complain and took the field ready to battle. Priscilla got us off to a great start by scoring 2 nice goals in the first 15 minutes; Azusa came in the game at the 20 minute mark as the whole team - especially Elsa - gasped one big sigh of relief; Abi had to be replaced in the first half from overdoing it in the heat but shook it off and recovered in time to play entire 2nd half; the girls played through the heat and kept hustling the whole day. We not only won, but did not allow St. Maur to score any goals. We were ahead 4-0 and kept the pressure on in the 2nd half to score two more for a 6-0 victory. Well done CAJ! Scorers: Priscilla 2, Kazuna 1, Erika 1, Julia 1, Abi 1.

The CAJ varsity team played in a tournament hosted by ASIJ. It was a round robin format with 25 minute games. CAJ started poorly against Seisen and lost 2-0. From that game on, the team played much better even though loosing 1-0 to YIS, ISSH, and ASIJ. In their final game of the day, CAJ drew with the ASIJ JV team. Several coaches commented on how the team has improved.

The CAJ HS Ladies Team finished their Kanto season today at the Kanto Finals at Yokota. Special congratulations to Misaki and Kendra for finishing 1st and earning Kanto All Star awards. Shot put- Kendra 1st, Sasha 5th, Mary Grace 6th and Sarah 10th Discus- Kendra 3rd, Sasha 7th and Mary Grace 14th High Jump- Megan 5th Sarah 15th Long Jump- Runa 6th 100 meter- DongEun 10th 200 meter- DongEun 5th 400 meter- Josephine 12th Hana 16th 800 meter- Misaki 1st 1500 meter- Misaki 4th Kelly 12th 3000 meter- Runa 4th and Kelly 8th 4 x 100 Megan, DongEun, Christina, Sasha 5th place 4 x 400 Runa, MIsaki, Christina, Kelly 4th place

It was a wet Saturday at the Haneda track but all of our ladies but out good effort and had some great results. The 4 x800 team (Runa, DongEun, Kelly, Misaki) finished 1st and with a Far East qualifying time. DongEun also finished 1st in the 100 meter along with Kendra who was 1st in both the Shot and Discus. Sasha place 2nd in the discus and 3rd in the shot and Megan was 2nd in the shot. Sakura finished 3rd in the 200 while Josephine was 3rd in both the 400 and 1500. For full results visit http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx?Meet=151075#21676 Next meet at Yokota on 4/21

The high school track team had their first official meet at Kinuta Park on Saturday. The results will be posted on http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/School.aspx?SchoolID=20412 Great effort by all! Next week, 4/14 is at the Haneda track.

A handful of CAJ track team ladies went to the Yokota meet today to open their season. It was an optional event since it was still spring break but our ladies are off to a good start. Congratulations to Kendra for taking 1st in both the shot put and discus and qualifying for the Far East Meet in both events. Sasha placed 5th in the discus and 8th in the shot put while DongEun was 7th in the 100 meters.

It was a wet Saturday at the Haneda track but our guys had some exciting results with our 4x 800 relay team ( Sam N, Ken, Miles Tsubasa)qualifying for Far East. Sam J also qualified with his 1st place finish in the 300 hurdles where Joel also placed in 3rd. The 4 x400 relay team (Sam, Sam, Joel, Eito) also took 1st along with Tsubasa in the 1500 and Eli in both the shot and discus. 2nd place finishes for Miles in the 200, Sam J in the 100 and Tsubasa in the 3000. For full results visit http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx? Meet=151075#21676 Next meet is at Yokota 4/21

The high school track team had their first official meet at Kinuta Park on Saturday. The results will be posted on http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/School.aspx?SchoolID=20412 Great effort by all! Next week, 4/14 is at the Haneda track.

A handful of men from the CAJ track team were able to represent the school today in an optional meet at Yokota. Congratulations to Eli for taking 1st in the shot put and qualifying for the Far East Meet. The 4 x 800 relay team of Ken, Eito, Tsubasa and Miles finished 1st and only missed the qualifying time by a few seconds. Luke placed 2nd in discus and 3rd in high jump. 5th place finishers were Eito in the 300 meter hurdles, and Eli in the discus and high jump. Miles placed 6th in the 800 meters and 10th in the long jump. The full team will be at Kinuta next Saturday