In a short time, the Guerin Catholic girls soccer team has built a remarkable tradition.
The Golden Eagles added to that tradition last year by winning the tough Carmel sectional, then advancing to the regional championship. Many of the top players on that regional team are back for this season.
“The girls have been training well the past couple weeks, and are excited to get the season underway,” said GC coach Jonathan McClure. “We have welcomed a quality freshman class to our program, and the returning sophomore, junior, and senior leadership has brought them along nicely through the summer and start of the season.”
The senior class includes such high-level players as Emme Goetz, Cassidy Lindley, Dani Mason, Elle Vuotto and Megan Wampler, all of whom were key contributors for the Golden Eagles last season. Sarah Stagge had some nice minutes as a freshman last year.
Guerin Catholic begins its season Monday by hosting Westfield, then plays at Carmel on Friday.
“Last season certainly wasn’t short on adverse moments and growing pains, but the group persevered and earned some nice wins for themselves at the end of the season,” said McClure. “We hope to compete with a more consistent and thoughtful brand from the start of this season, which gets underway Monday against the Shamrocks.”
ROSTER
Seniors: Malorie Bestard, Claire Gavin, Emme Goetz, Nici Gordon, Elizabeth Lewis, Cassidy Lindley, Dani Mason, Adele Stradling, Elle Vuotto, Megan Wampler.
Juniors: Emily Barthuly, Kendall Heim, Madeline Oakley, Kelsie Smith, Evalee Bays.
Sophomores: McKenna Corley, Anna Couto, Kyra Ferry, Anna Heck, Emily Hogan, Sydney Hooker, Claire Kappen, Laura Quintero, Anna Schultheis, Sarah Stagge, Grace Vlasak.
Freshmen: Riley Beauregard, Evelyn Bestard, Camden Borghese, Michelle Boulos, Megan Cunningham, Kaitlyn Freese, Jentrie, Gearhart, Mariela Gonzalez, Rose Joyce, Blake Kimmel, Olivia Labus, Calli McGee, Quincy McMahon, Mary Munson, Caroline Quinn, Ava Schilchte, Lilian Snyder.
SCHEDULE
Aug. 14: Westfield, 7 p.m.
Aug. 18: at Carmel, 7 p.m.
Aug. 24: Heritage Christian, 7 p.m.
Aug. 26: Brebeuf Jesuit, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 28: Fishers, 7 p.m.
Aug. 31: at Roncalli, 7 p.m.
Sept. 5: Bishop Chatard, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: Lafayette Central Catholic, 2 p.m.
Sept. 11: Avon, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16: South Bend St. Joseph Catholic Invite, 10 a.m.
Sept. 16: South Bend St. Joseph Catholic Invite, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Cathedral, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25: Zionsville, 7 p.m.