The Fontainebleau High School boys’ soccer team from Mandeville, Louisiana handed the undefeated St. Paul’s High School team from Covington, Louisiana their first loss on January 25, 2011. The Fontainebleau Bulldogs made the first goal late in the first half. The St. Paul Wolves came back to tie it in the second half. There were two ten minute overtime segments without scoring. Fontainebleau won in penalty kicks. Winning the game and the following two district games helped secure a ranking of #11 for Fontainebleau High School in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Boys Soccer brackets for state playoffs in Division 1. Playoffs begin Saturday, February 5, 2011. The finals game will be played in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 26, 2011.
HIGHLIGHT PLAYER FOR FHS:
Andrew Tarbell, the Fontainebleau Bulldogs’ goalie, is a junior in high school. He has a verbal commitment to play at Clemson University in South Carolina beginning in the fall of 2012. His soccer achievements include:
2010 Olympic Development Program (ODP) 93 Region III
NCAA Final Four Interregional Trip in Santa Barbara, California in 2010
2009 Olympic Development Program Team 93 Region III
2009 Disney Showcase-Winter Interregional All-Star Team
2010 Rio de Janeiro International Tour
2009 Olympic Development Program Team 92 Region III
2010 London International Tour
2009 Louisiana State Olympic Development Program Team 93
Andrew has served as captain of his club premier team for 7 straight years. He is captain of the FHS Bulldogs this year. He was Mandeville Soccer Club Premier Player of the Year for 2009 and 2010. He is an outstanding soccer player but also an outstanding young man in every aspect. He is also modest with his many accomplishments. The FHS Bulldogs are fortunate to have him.
