By Kylie Siebert, Executive
The girls’ soccer team is back in action and is ready to take on challenges that the season might bring.
The past three years, the girls have lost to Rosary in the regional championship game. Last year, they lost in double overtime with a final score of 2-1.
So far the team holds a record of 5-3-1 and 1-1-1 in conference play. Their losses include Geneseo, West Aurora and Rosary, while they defeated IMSA with a score of 8-1.
The Knights defeated their long-time rival DeKalb on April 17 with a close score of 1-0. Sophomore Brittany Olson scored the winning goal in a one-on-one with the Barbs’ goalie in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
“As soon as Madi Jurcenko crossed the ball, the first thing that went through my head was to get it in the goal, so I charged the goalie and she slide tackled me, but I still scored,” Olson said.
Olson has been the only scorer for the past two conference games.
Against Dixon, the team tied with a score of 1-1, with Olson getting the only goal.
“I was bummed. We dominated but just didn’t come out with the win,” Parillo said.
Senior Melissa Bohorquez said that their main goals for this season are to win conference and take home a regional championship.
The team finished second at the West Aurora tournament, going 2-1.
“We have a lot of talent across the board. Our team is really close so we connect really good on the field. I think the younger girls are proving themselves,” senior Taylor White said.
According to Bohorquez, the team has been working hard on possession and shooting the ball. Their biggest weakness this season has been communication on the field.
“We will be competitive. It really depends on how quickly we gel as a team,” Parillo said.
Captains includes seniors Katie Taylor, Taylor White, Abby Bend and junior Jordan Ginther.
The Lady Knights upcoming game will be today at 4:30, with the Lady Knights traveling to rival Rochelle for the game.
The girls’ soccer team is back in action and is ready to take on challenges that the season might bring.
The past three years, the girls have lost to Rosary in the regional championship game. Last year, they lost in double overtime with a final score of 2-1.
So far the team holds a record of 5-3-1 and 1-1-1 in conference play. Their losses include Geneseo, West Aurora and Rosary, while they defeated IMSA with a score of 8-1.
The Knights defeated their long-time rival DeKalb on April 17 with a close score of 1-0. Sophomore Brittany Olson scored the winning goal in a one-on-one with the Barbs’ goalie in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
“As soon as Madi Jurcenko crossed the ball, the first thing that went through my head was to get it in the goal, so I charged the goalie and she slide tackled me, but I still scored,” Olson said.
Olson has been the only scorer for the past two conference games.
Against Dixon, the team tied with a score of 1-1, with Olson getting the only goal.
“I was bummed. We dominated but just didn’t come out with the win,” Parillo said.
Senior Melissa Bohorquez said that their main goals for this season are to win conference and take home a regional championship.
The team finished second at the West Aurora tournament, going 2-1.
“We have a lot of talent across the board. Our team is really close so we connect really good on the field. I think the younger girls are proving themselves,” senior Taylor White said.
According to Bohorquez, the team has been working hard on possession and shooting the ball. Their biggest weakness this season has been communication on the field.
“We will be competitive. It really depends on how quickly we gel as a team,” Parillo said.
Captains includes seniors Katie Taylor, Taylor White, Abby Bend and junior Jordan Ginther.
The Lady Knights upcoming game will be today at 4:30, with the Lady Knights traveling to rival Rochelle for the game.
The girls’ soccer team is back in action and is ready to take on challenges that the season might bring.
The past three years, the girls have lost to Rosary in the regional championship game. Last year, they lost in double overtime with a final score of 2-1.
So far the team holds a record of 5-3-1 and 1-1-1 in conference play. Their losses include Geneseo, West Aurora and Rosary, while they defeated IMSA with a score of 8-1.
The Knights defeated their long-time rival DeKalb on April 17 with a close score of 1-0. Sophomore Brittany Olson scored the winning goal in a one-on-one with the Barbs’ goalie in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
“As soon as Madi Jurcenko crossed the ball, the first thing that went through my head was to get it in the goal, so I charged the goalie and she slide tackled me, but I still scored,” Olson said.
Olson has been the only scorer for the past two conference games.
Against Dixon, the team tied with a score of 1-1, with Olson getting the only goal.
“I was bummed. We dominated but just didn’t come out with the win,” Parillo said.
Senior Melissa Bohorquez said that their main goals for this season are to win conference and take home a regional championship.
The team finished second at the West Aurora tournament, going 2-1.
“We have a lot of talent across the board. Our team is really close so we connect really good on the field. I think the younger girls are proving themselves,” senior Taylor White said.
According to Bohorquez, the team has been working hard on possession and shooting the ball. Their biggest weakness this season has been communication on the field.
“We will be competitive. It really depends on how quickly we gel as a team,” Parillo said.
Captains includes seniors Katie Taylor, Taylor White, Abby Bend and junior Jordan Ginther.
The Lady Knights upcoming game will be today at 4:30, with the Lady Knights traveling to rival Rochelle for the game.
