The girls’ soccer team’s season has come to an end this month and they “…had one heck of a season,” Sophomore Jodie Willis said. Now is the time for the girls to be looking back, and they are happy about the outcome of their season.
Though not all of the games the girls played ended with wins, they kept working hard throughout the season. The team’s final record was 5-7-1.
Their season ended on Oct. 14 against Blackhawk at home. Junior Madi Daubenspeck was anxious for this game. “Oct. 14 is going to be bittersweet; I love playing the game but it will be my last one with two of the best seniors I know. [Senior Joanne Barlamas] and [Senior Samantha McFarland] know how to make it fun and push us to our full potential,” Daubenspeck said. The girls were not victorious, finishing with a final score of 7-4.
Another game played earlier this month was on Oct. 7 against Sewickley Academy. Being one of their last games of the season, the team did not give up the entire game. The competition was seemingly equal throughout the game, and finally ended at a tie after double overtime. “It was a very hard fight and I am proud of all the girls and especially our keeper Willis. She had at least three amazing saves,” Daubenspeck said. The final score was 2-2. Daubenspeck and Freshman Alexa Schwab each scored a goal for the team.
The girls were not always as serious off the field as they were while on it.They all left with plenty of team spirit and hope that next year will be even better. “The way the girls showed heart definitely made our season better. Every game we put up a fight. I am so proud of all the girls,” Willis said. The girls practiced every day that they did not have a game, leading to their success. Soccer is a commitment to both the sport and your teammates.
The girls are ready to work hard again next year so that successful seasons are in their future.