Girl’s soccer competes deep into CIF playoffs
This year, the girl’s soccer team made a deep run in the Division II CIF playoffs. Their continuous wins throughout the season and CIF playoffs brought the girls to the state regionals.
Kristina Krehbiel, senior, who recorded 3 goals and 9 assists within 17 games, spoke about the commitment the team makes. “It’s a very passionate team. Everyone works for each other and it’s a good atmosphere,” Krehbiel said.
The team went to the semifinals for the first time in 5 years. The season started out with a few losses but as the chemistry grew between the teammates the team began to win more games.
Marissa Ray, sophomore, has scored 10 goals this soccer season. She believes the girls have progressed throughout the season, “It’s definitely been a team effort overall, we couldn’t have gotten to here without the team,” Ray said.
The players tout the experience of being on a team. “The best part of being on the team is definitely the people. I don’t think that we could even be on this run if the people on this team weren’t there because we all just love each other, it’s great,” Ray said.
According to the Krehbiel, the team is very young, “It’s a mix because we have a lot of freshman. I think there’s 6,” Kristina Krehbiel said. However, this did not stop the team from making it to the CIF semifinals.
The girls season unfortunately ended with their loss in the second round of state regionals. Following their first state regional game with the 2-1 win against Northwood, they finalize their soccer experience and journey with their loss of 1-0 in overtime to Cathedral Catholic.
“I am actually feeling pretty confident about regionals because I feel that we have finally become a team and not individuals out on the field.” Eden Quiroz, freshman, midfielder, said. “ I am still happy playing because I get the opportunity to play with such amazing players.”
Home turf – Fiona Marangola, freshman, fights for the ball in a girls’ varsity soccer home game. Kianna Coolidge/Pawprint
