Beavers Finish in the Rain!
Both Blackburn College women’s and
men’s soccer seasons came to an abrupt end after
All-Conference Honorable mention Tara Allen scored the
Lady Beavers only goal in the second half of play
against Westminster College. Due to the rain and
lightning the game was called off and the men’s game was
not played.
The women’s team won two more games than last year’s
campaign. Despite a number of key injuries; Delena
Woofley (season ending knee injury), Krys Alexander the
Beavers’ top goal scorer (ankle), Charis Hobbs (ankle
stress fracture), Brianna Rossman (eye injury), Jen
Whithers (concussions), and other obstacles the women
had a very good season. Head Coach Aydin Gonulsen will
be missing seniors who were the heart and soul of the
team this year. They are captains Ericka Boeckman, Sara
Hermanson, who was also team MVP, and Nikki Meredith,
Laura Watts, Jean Cruse, and Defensive MVP Mari
Crothers.
This year’s offensive MVP was freshmen Tara Allen.
“Tara was more than deserving of this award, her work
rate throughout the season was incredible,” said
Gonulsen. “After Krys (Alexander) got hurt she was our
only offensive threat,” added Gonulsen.
Gonulsen would like to add, “playing on the soccer
stadium was a great experience for both men and women”
and added “I would like to thank the athletic staff and
the trainers for their hard work, the physical plant for
keeping the practice fields and the stadium in top
condition and the administration for providing us with
the best gear and the equipment.
11/16/09 |
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