10-17-2025 4:51am

Local Club Dominant

2025 Columbus Day Classic Recap – Cockeysville FC 2015 Boys Soccer

What an incredible weekend for the Cockeysville FC 2015 Boys at the Columbus Day Classic. The team brought passion, grit, and outstanding teamwork to every match, showcasing their talent on both ends of the field.

Round-Robin Dominance

Cockeysville came out strong in group play with three commanding wins:

 Game 1: vs. North Chesapeake FC – 4-0 W

 Game 2: vs. Dark Horse SC – 6-2 W

 Game 3: vs. Arundel SC Juventus – 1-0 W

That’s 11 goals scored and only 2 conceded over three games!

Goal scorers:

Alex Bafford

Ben Reeb

Bryce Mullins

Miles Hielke

Leon Nyoro

The midfield and defense were rock-solid all weekend, with standout performances from JulianGilchrist, Beck Palmer, Miles Hielke, Brooks Risch, Ben Reeb, Jak Kogelschatz, Josh Nganga, Kellan Fitzhugh, Michael E., and William Mazur. Their smart play and relentlesseffort shut down opponents and set the tone for the team's success.

The Finals – A Battle to the End

In a rematch against a tough Arundel SC Juventus squad, the championship game was a nail-biter from start to finish. Both teams fought hard, and regulation ended in a 0-0 draw.

With no golden goal in two overtime periods, it all came down to penalty kicks. Our shooters stepped up with nerves of steel:

Ben Reeb, Michael E. Julian Gilchrist, Brooks Risch, Miles Hielke

In goal, Drew Schanberger was sensational, saving 3 shots and allowing just 1. After the final stop, the team rushed the field in celebration, mobbing their keeper in a moment they’ll never forget.

A huge thank you to all the families and supporters who came out to cheer the team on allweekend. Your energy made a difference! From Coach Chris Schanberger and Coach Nate Risch.