WSC’s men’s & women soccer players make All-FSC Team
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. – The All Florida Sun Conference men and women teams were announced Thursday night at the Region XIV tournament banquet held at the Tybee Island YMCA and the Royals had four players honored, two on each team.
Senior men’s team captain Giorgio Guerrero earned first team honors and sophomore Mauricio Castano earned second team honors. Castano was the Royals points’ leader, registering 10 goals and 5 assists for the season. Castano who has earned FSC Offensive Player of the Week this season also was the FSC’s third leader in points.
Senior co-captains Gina Gallo and Alyssa McNabb also represented WSC on the All-FSC women’s team, Gallo earned second team honors and McNabb garnered Honorable Mention. Gallo an exceptional Defender also had good offensive skills, netting three goals for the season. McNabb registered four goals and two assists for the season.
10.27.07
Royals crush Ave Maria University in Women’s Soccer Senior Night
Lake Wales, Fla.—Warner Southern women’s soccer team ended their season with a win against the Ave Maria Gyrenes improving their record to 7-9. The Royals beat the Gyrenes 7-0 with four out of the five seniors honored each scoring a goal.
The Royals got off to a fast start scoring the first goal in the fourth minute when Natalie Pena drove down the field and fired the shot in the goal. Senior Vanessa Jobe was the first of the seniors to score rocketing a shot from 20 yards out to score the second goal of the night in the 10th minute. Amanda Brown quickly followed with a goal of her own two minutes later with an assist from senior co-captain Gina Gallo. Gallo would go on to score a goal of her own in the 25th minute.
The second half began with Coach Bienias giving senior goalkeeper Cyndee Cason the opportunity to play in the field while Julia Valentine relieved her in goal. The Royals came out firing again in the second half taking 19 shots. The Gyrenes played better defense in the second half keeping the Royals scoreless in the second half until the 63rd minute when Jackie Sonricker scored the fifth goal of the game. Senior Veronica Resendiz quickly followed with a goal of her own in the 68th minute with an assist from Cason. Senior co-captain Alyssa McNabb closed out the scoring for the Royals making her final goal of her career in the 82nd minute with an assist from Sonricker.
Cason attempted to make it a perfect night for the seniors scoring goals; she took eight shots but could not find the goal.
10.26.07
Royals crushed by FSC regular season champ Northwood Seahawks
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Senior Lene Bjerkeli continued her tear, scoring two goals to give her six in three games as Northwood thumped Warner Southern 6-0 to claim a share of the Florida Sun Conference regular season title.
Bjerkeli opened the scoring in the 24th minute, bending in a marvelous free kick to put Northwood ahead for good. A well time ball from Katya Salguero found its place at Bjerkeli’s feet, and the senior knocked it home for her second of the game and 13th of the season. A Warner Southern own goal made it 3-0 at the half, but the statistics were dominating. Northwood out shot the Royals 31-3 for the game.
Emelie Lindstrom made it 4-0 just after the restart, and Johanna Anderson added a fifth when she curled a shot past WSC ’keeper Julia Valentine. Lesley Duke completed the rout with her first goal of the season 15 minutes from time, crushing a volley past Valentine.
Adi Jurman made just two saves for Northwood, while the combination of Cyndee Cason and Valentine made 13 saves.
The Royals return to the field for the final game of the season and to host Senior Night on Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. against Ave Maria University at home.
10.22.07
Sonricker scores lone goal in loss to Florida Tech
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Royals took a break in conference play to face NCAA D-II Florida Tech on Sunday, October 21. The Falcons defeated the Royals 3-1 to drop the Royals’ overall record to 6-8.
The game remained scoreless until the 29th minute when Matilda Ostergaard scored the first goal for the Panthers. Teresa Brantley quickly followed with a goal of her own one minute later to make the score 2-0.
At the half there was a switch at goalkeeper with Cyndee Cason relieving Julie Valentine in the goal.
In the 77th minute the Royals were able to get on the scoreboard with a far shot from Jackie Sonricker that bounced in the goal cutting the Panthers lead in half.
With the game in reach the Panthers put it away in the 85th minute with a goal from DeeDee Newland. Newland dribbled the ball all the way in and shot it past Cason only to miss the goal but Alyssa Esposito was there to finish the play and put the game away.
The Royals return to action on Thursday October 25 as they travel to West Palm Beach, Fla. to face Northwood University.
10.19.07
Royals Soccer Shutout by Warriors
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The men’s and women’s soccer team’s lost their game against Webber International University 4-0 on Friday, October 19, 2007.
The women’s soccer team managed 18 shots and 10 shots on goal, unfortunately not scoring in either half. Gina Gallo led the royal’s shots on goal with 5. Goalkeeper Cyndee Cason had 7 saves in the game and goalkeeper Julia Valentine had 1.
The men’s team managed to hold off the Warriors in the first half, despite receiving a red card. Reginald Francois received the red card with 23 minutes remaining in the first half. Goalkeeper Luis Rincon had 1 save in the first half despite the team being down a player kept a zero on the board.
In the 2nd half the Warriors scored 4 goals. Giorgio Guerrero, Pablo Cuevas, Daniel Scully, Jaime Garzon, Pablo Anselmo, and Omar Guerrero each had a shot on goal, although they did not find net.
Saturday, October 20, 2007, both the men ‘s and women’s soccer teams are playing in an alumni game at the Warner Southern College soccer field.
The women play Sunday, October 21, 20007 against Florida Tech here in Lake Wales.
The men’s next game is Tuesday, October 23, 2007 when St. Thomas University travels to Warner Southern for a 7:00 conference match-up.
10.12.07
Warner Southern Women’s Soccer shut out Southeastern University Fire
Lakeland, Fla. – In a hard fought match with in-county rival Southeastern University Flames, the Royals beat the Fire 1-0 to improve their record to 6-6 and the Fire fell to 12-2-1.
After a scoreless first half, Alyssa McNabb scored the game-winning goal just five minutes into the second half. Warner Southern out shot SEU 19-6 for the game.
The Royals return to conference play on Friday, October 19 as the face rival Webber International University at 6 p.m.
10.07.07
Royals blank Averett University 8-0
Lake Wales, Fla. – The Royals took a break in conference play to defeat NCAA Division III Averett University (VA) 8-0 to improve their record to 5-6 and drop the Cougars to 1-10.
The Royals began the game firing out the gate, with Jackie Sonricker scoring the first goal with an assist from Amanda Abell with only 1:25 off the clock. The second goal came in the 11th minute on an unassisted goal from Gina Gallo. Gallo would continue attacking the Cougars defense scoring her second goal of the game a minute later with an assist from Brooke Gary.
The first period would see three more goals as Abell would score a goal of her own in the 13th minute off of an assist from Alyssa McNabb. Allison Felix went on to score her sole goal of the game in the 30th minute and Amanda Brown scored her goal in the 42nd minute. The Royals finished the first period taking 19 shots to the Cougars one shot.
The Royals continued to attack the Cougars defense in the second period taking 15 shots. The Cougars however did play better defense holding the Royals offense to two goals for the period, Cougars’ goalie Tunis Bumphus made 16 saves in the game, nine in the second period. Gary scored a goal in the 42nd minute and Sonricker closed out the game scoring her second goal of the game in the 85th minute.
Cyndee Cason and Julia Valentine split time in the goal with Cason handling the first period and Valentine making two saves in the second period to hold on to the shutout.
The Royals continue non-conference play facing in-county rival Southeastern University on Friday, October 12 in Lakeland, Fla.
Warner Southern women's soccer defeated by ERAU
LAKE WALES, Fla- The Royals women’s soccer team was defeated 0-5 Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at home against conference opponent Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Elina Johansson scored four times for the Eagles, twice in each period (11:02, 31:50, 64:14, 80:38). The other goal scored for ERAU came from Valerie Rogers in the 73rd minute.
Despite ERAU's 27 shots and 15 shots on goal, Royals starting goalkeeper, Cyndee Cason, who faced 25 of those shots, had eight saves in her 78 minutes played.
The Royals are back on the field Sunday, October 07, 2007 at home against Averett University at 4:00 p.m.
10.01.07
St. Thomas University showered women’s soccer with goals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla -Bobcat Sandra Vargas was like a magician on the soccer field shifting, shaking and scoring a hat trick against the Royals (4-5 FSC 0-4). Her three goals were apart of a 7-0 St. Thomas win.
Less than eight minutes into the game, Vargas scored the first goal after Tiffany Vega maneuvered through defenders to pass her the ball. Vega's moves and pass allowed Vargas to gently place the ball into the back of the net with little resistance.
Vargas would score the games second goal less than two minutes later. This time she did the maneuvering through the defense and kicked the ball past the goalkeeper.
The game's third goal and third by Vargas would come after Lotta Varita passed her the ball on the right side of the box. Just before receiving the ball, Vargas took a hard jab step freezing the defender and kicked the ball past the goalkeeper with her left foot.
Vega scored the next goal with a shot from midfield. She was recently moved from defender to forward to create more scoring opportunities and her goal and two assist during the game support the coaching move.
Like Vargas, Shanoska Young would benefit from Vega's passing to score the fifth goal of the game after an assist from Vega. For the last two goals, the girls would show exemplary teamwork. After a player scored a goal, they would get the assist on the next goal.
Young would assist Alexa Livingston's goal, the sixth of the game, and Livingston would assist Sharlene Quezada the seventh and final goal of the game.
Royals' goalkeeper Julia Valentine had a busy game. She gave up seven goals and saved 11 shots. The pressure was on her all day, the Bobcats out shot the Royals 32 to one.
The Royals look to break their losing streak when they play conference rival Embry-Riddle on Tuesday, October 2 at 5 p.m.at home.
09.27.07
Women’s soccer shutout by Webber International University
Babson Park, Fla. – The Royals women’s soccer team lost to cross-town rival Webber International (3-4) 0-3 for the first time in five years on Wednesday, September 26. The Royals’ lost drops the team to 0-2 in the conference and 4-4 overall.
The Royals pressured the Warriors’ defense in the first period taking six shots to their four, but Warriors goalkeeper Kim Brown was able to make three saves to keep the Royals scoreless in the first period. The game remained even at zero until the 27th minute when Warriors Jenny Simmons scored the first goal with an assist from Candice Cunningham.
In the second period, the tide turned as the Warriors began to attack the Royals defense more frequently, taking seven shots to the Royals 2. Cunningham quickly scored the second goal of the game in the 51st minute on an assist from Akeliah Hillhouse. Camilla Eriksson scored the final goal of the game in the 78th minute on a penalty kick after she was fouled in the box.
Cyndee Cason spent the entire 90 minutes in the goal, giving up three goals and making six saves.
The Royals return to the field on Friday, September 28 to face St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla.
09.23.07
Royals lose hard fought game to Bees in conference opener
LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner Southern’s women’s soccer team began conference play Sunday afternoon against Savannah College of Art and Design and lost 0-2. The Royals fell to 4-3 while SCAD improved their record to 8-1.
SCAD pressured the Royals’ defense early and throughout the game taking 29 shots to the Royals’ six shots. SCAD’s Melissa Feuerriegel and Jordan Luciano led the attack with 13 and 5 shots respectively.
The game remained scoreless for a majority of the game, as the Royals were able to put up a good defensive front to halt the Bees’ attack. The first goal of the game occurred on a defensive mishap by the Royals’ Gina Gallo as the ball deflected off her foot into her own goal to give SCAD the lead with 14:26 left in the game. The accidental goal by the Royals gave the Bees the momentum they needed, as Feuerriegel was finally able to penetrate the Royals’ defense to score the final goal of the game with a shot off the left side with 9:14 left in the game.
Julia Valentine spent all 90 minutes in the goal making nine saves.
The Royals return to the field on Wednesday, September 26 away against conference rival Webber International University at 1 p.m.
09.21.07
LAKE WALES, Fla.- The Women’s Soccer team defeated Clearwater Christian College 3-0 on Friday, September 21, 2007. The Royals scored twice in the first period and followed up in the second period with the final goal of the game.
“Gina Gallo played outstanding tonight on defense,” said Kurt Bienias, “Katie Mortenson also had a fantastic game.”
Every player contributed in Friday’s game allowing for game experience for many reserve players. Including a goal scored by Natalie Pena who came off the bench. Brooke Gary and Allison Felix also scored in Friday’s game.
The Women’s soccer team is back in action Sunday, September 23, 2007 playing conference opponent Savannah College of Art and Design at home.
09.18.07
Warner Southern Women’s Soccer split games on the road in Georgia
Thomasville, Ga - Royal’s first game on Friday, September 14 against Thomas University brought about a win for the Royals. Allison Felix scored the only goal for the Royals. While Julie Valentine spent all 90 minutes shutting out Thomas and ending up with eight saves.
The second game for WSC against Spring Hill College produced a different outcome as the Lady Badgers kept the Royals at bay with a 2-0 victory.
Warner Southern Lady Royals’ next game is Friday, September 21 against Clearwater Christian at home.
09.12.07
Royals rout Florida College 9-0
Lake Wales, Fla. – Allison Felix lead the team with three goals as the Royals improved their record to 2-1 after crushing the Florida College Falcons 9-0 on Tuesday (Sept.11).
The Royals began the game on the offense pressuring the Falcons taking 13 shots on the goal before Felix scored her first goal of the night in the 26th minute on an unassisted goal. She would go on to score her second goal seven minutes later with an assist from Katie Mortenson. Within a few seconds after Katie assisted Allison she came up with a goal of her own in the 33rd minute. The onslaught of goals in the first period continued as Lindsey Weaver scored in the 39th minute on a header with an assist from Amanda Abell. Allison would complete a hat trick in the first period a few seconds with a goal assisted by Jackie Sonricker.
The match had to be halted for 30 minutes due to lightning but the 30-minute delay did not stop the Royals’ potent offense in the 2nd period; Amanda Abell drove the field for an unassisted goal in the 56th minute. Alyssa McNabb would score a goal in the 66th minute with an assist from Amanda. Veronica Resendiz scored in the 67th minute with an assist from Kristin Mossing. The final goal of the night came in the 89th minute with an unassisted goal from Vanessa Jobe.
Julia Valentine played all 90 minutes in the goal making two saves to shut out the Falcons.
The Royals return to action on Friday, September 14,2007 against Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga.
09.07.07
Royals shut out by Polk Community College in scrimmage game
LAKE WALES , Fla. – Kerri Ann Brown scored three out of the five Polk Community College’s goals as PCC defeated the Warner Southern soccer team 5-0.
PCC who was ranked #1 in preseason polls played like a #1 ranked team as they started the match off with an unassisted goal by Rachel Butler in the first minute on a goalie miscue. The second goal of the night happened three minutes later with another unassisted goal by Kerri Ann Brown; the first goal of her hat trick. Brown would go on to score another goal in the 24th minute.
The Royals would find their composure after the second goal and keep PCC scoreless for the rest of the period. Senior Gina Gallo was a huge asset in keeping PCC from scoring another goal in the period.
In the beginning of the second period, Brown returned the field determined to complete her hat trick; she drove down the field to score her final goal in the 48th minute. PCC’s offense was also their strongest defense as they were able to keep possession of the ball a majority of the time, only allowing the Royals to get off two shots the whole game.
The final goal of the night came from Danielle Mayer on a free kick.
Julia Valentine spent the whole match in the goal, giving up 5 goals and saving four.
The Royals take the field again on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 with both men and women’s team taking on Florida College; the women’s game begins at 5 p.m. with the men’s game to follow, one admission gets you in to both games.
Warner Southern women’s soccer team comes back from Montgomery, Ala. 1-1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Royals split their road games against NCAA Division III foe Huntingdon College (0-1) and Faulkner University (1-2).
The Royals began their road trip on a high note against Huntingdon, crushing the Hawks 7-0.
Senior Alyssa McNabb scored the first goal in the 19th minute with a shot 20 yards out. The second goal of the half would come in the 37th minute by defender DeLayna Sterling with an assist from sophomore Kristin Mossing.
The 2nd half saw more of the Royals’ potent offense as they quickly scored three goals within seven minutes; the scoring attack began with mid-fielder Amanda Abell’s first goal in the 62nd minute a shot 27 yards out. Freshman Allison Felix would quickly follow with a goal of her own in the 64th minute. The third goal of the period came from freshman Brooke Gary in the 69th minute with an assist from Felix. Abell would go on to score her 2nd goal of the period in the 80th minute and Felix would follow with her 2nd goal 2 minutes later with an assist from freshman Jackie Sonricker.
Time in the goal was split between sophomore Julia Valentine and senior Cyndee Cason with Valentine making two stops to keep the Hawks scoreless.
The Royals were not so lucky in their second game in Montgomery against Faulkner University on Monday, September 3rd. The Eagles held the Royals scoreless defeating them 3-0.
Forward Nikki Jagt who had seven shots, 6 on goal, scored all three goals.
Time in the goal was split again between Valentine and Cason, with Cason giving up 2 of the 3 goals but was able to make 6 stops.
The Royals take the field again at home in a scrimmage game against Polk Community College at 7:30 p.m.
For additional information about the women's soccer program please contact head coach Kurt Bienias at: BieniasK@warner.edu.
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