Girls soccer kicked off their preseason tying their scrimmage game 1-1 against Saint Joseph High School on Tuesday, November 19th.
Even though the team played with only two varsity veterans, they were able to keep up with Saint Joseph, scoring a penalty kick during the first half and tying the game 1-1.Earned by sophomore Hannah Deighton, the penalty was an easy way to score and allowed senior captain Morgan McCullough to score a goal for Poly.
“It was just a scrimmage game,” said head coach Teresa Collins, “This game just dictates what we do in practice, all leading us up to our first real preseason games.”
This year, varsity soccer is short on experience, having lost fourteen girls from last season. This year’s roster features two starting freshman, eight sophomores, eight juniors and six seniors, but only nine of which are girls with varsity experience.
“I’m looking forward to playing more games. with this team,” said McCullough, “the new varsity players outnumber the returners and I’m excited to see what this team is made of.”
Last season, the Lady Jackrabbits where not able to clench the Moore League Championship losing the title to the Wilson Bruins, but this year they come back with the exact same goal – win Moore League and CIF.
“It is my first season playing at varsity level. I am so glad to be part of this team and I’m excited for this season.” said sophomore Saorise Parkin.
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