Lady Warriors survive penalty kicks!!

Sterling, Kan. - In dramatic fashion, the Sterling College Lady Warriors Women's Soccer Team advanced to the Semi-Final Round of the 2010 KCAC Tournament with a shoot-out victory over McPherson. Sterling goalkeeper Paige Farmer came up with four, in lack of a better adjective, ginormous (giant mixed with enormous) saves in the shoot-out to propel the Lady Warriors into the semi-finals.

In the first half of the match, Sterling's Anely Laguna gave the Lady Warriors a 1-0 lead when she put the ball into the back of the net past McPherson keeper Molly Whitwell. The lead did not last long. Soon after the Sterling goal, McPherson's Haley Cook put a shot into the side net from 30 yards out. With the goal, the Bulldogs tied the match at 1-1 and the half finished at 1-1.

Play flowed back and forth between the two teams in the second half with both teams controlling the game in about seven minute intervals. Both teams would have chances to score in the second half, but neither team would be able to capitalize. At the end of regulation, the score was still 1-1.

The first overtime period was controlled by Sterling, but the Lady Warriors were unable to put a ball in the back of the net. Neither team controlled the second overtime period nor was there ever a true threat on goal by either team. After both overtime periods, the score was still 1-1, necessitating a shoot-out.

In a soccer shoot-out, each team gets five shooters. If the game is still tied after five shooters, each team gets one additional shooter until the tie is broken. Shots are taken in alternating order.

McPherson‘s Cook was the first shooter in the shoot-out. Her shot would be stopped by Farmer who would make a kick safe after initially moving away from the shot. The save would give Sterling a chance to take a 1-0 lead in the shoot-out after the first round of shots.

Kylie Yates would take the first shot for Sterling. Her shot attempt would go wide left, and the shoot-out would be tied at 0-0 after the first round of shots.

Amanda Aragon was the second McPherson shooter and would also be thwarted by Farmer. The save would be Farmer's second in the shoo-out, giving the Lady Warriors another chance to take a lead.

Morgan Martin was the second Sterling shooter and her shot would go over the frame. Sterling would be unable to capitalize on Farmer's two early saves because the SC shooters failed to even find the target.

Richelle Mascaro would be the third shooter for McPherson. Farmer would come up big again for SC, saving her third penalty kick in a row. Sterling would have another chance to take the lead in the shoot-out.

Sterling would finally capitalize as Yesenia Garcia would put the ball past Whitwell, giving the Lady Warriors a 1-0 lead in the shoot-out after three shots.

Cheyna Buchman would tie it up for McPherson, putting a ball into the upper corner of the goal where Farmer would have no chance at saving it.

Farmer would get the chance to help out her own cause as the fourth shooter for SC. With all the confidence in the world, Farmer put the ball into the back of the net to give Sterling the lead back 2-1.

Rachel Cornell would be the fifth shooter for McPherson. Her shot would go into the upper corner of the goal and was another unreachable ball for Farmer.

Joanne Williams would have a chance to win the game for Sterling, but her shot would go wide left. Being tied after five shooters meant that the two teams would now alternate one shooter at a time. The first team to score without an opposing team answer would win the match.

Stachea Perea would force Sterling's back against the wall early, slipping a shot by Farmer. Farmer would get a hand on the ball, but was unable to push it wide.

With the season riding on her shot, Sterling's Lacey Rhodes would keep the Warriors alive. Rhodes's shot would coolly, calmly, and confidently put the ball in the back of the net, forcing another round of shots.

Whitney Smith would get the next chance for McPherson. Smith's shot would force SC into another must score situation, as her shot would go past Farmer and into the back of the net.

Karina Noah would force another round of shots, blasting a strike just under the crossbar and out of Whitwell's reach.

The eighth shooter for McPherson would be Amber McKinnon. Farmer would come up huge for the Warriors again, making her fourth save of the shoot-out. Sterling would have a chance to end the match.

Pricilla Coronado would have the first chance to clinch victory for Sterling since Williams in the last of the fifth round of shots. Coronado's shot would find the back of the net, sealing a Sterling College victory and propelling the Warriors into the Semi-Finals.

Sterling will face Ottawa University in the Semi-Final Round of the KCAC Women's Soccer Tournament on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. The game will be on The Sterling College Sports Network with the broadcast beginning about twenty minutes before kick-off.

#3 FINISH

Saturday night the Lady Warriors traveled to Bethel College where they faced the last game of the season against the Threshers. The Warriors were ready to face the Threshers as they stepped out on the field and senior Kylie Yates put one away at the back post just ten minutes into the half. The Threshers were just as ready for the Warriors. Less than 5 minutes later the Lady Threshers were able to knock a ball in after a blocked corner kick attempt. With 11 minutes left in the half junior Karina Noah was subbed onto the field and showed what she could do when she dribbled 35 yards and put the ball just over the keeper making the game 2-1.

Going into the second half the Warriors knew they would have to keep fighting hard to stay on top. Sophomore Anelly Laguna helped out the Warriors when she was able to take the ball down the middle and drill it into the back of the net giving the Warriors a bigger advantage. That advantage didn’t last for long when the Threshers were given a free kick 30 yards out and put it away making the game 3-2. The back and forth continued when senior Kylie Yates did what she’s done all season by putting in yet another goal (making it her 22nd of the season) with about 15 minutes left in the half. The Warriors were elated to put the lead at 4-2. The Threshers again answered that Sterling goal when another free kick was given to them making the game 4-3 and putting the Bethel College crowd in a frenzy as they cheered their team on. The time on the clock seemed to count down even slower as the last 10 minutes of the game winded down.

The game ended with a 4-3 WIN over the Bethel Threshers giving the Warriors a 3rd place spot in the conference and 4th place seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

This Friday at 4pm the Lady Warriors will again host McPherson College in the first round of the conference tournament.

Heartbreaking Loss

Saturday night the Lady Warriors traveled to Wichita, KS to face off with Friends Falcons as third place was on the line.

The first half came and went as the Lady Warriors worked hard out shooting the Falcons 7-1. The second half started with the Warriors determined to put one in the back of the net. Sterling again outshot Friends 6-3 in the second half trying anything to get one in the net. With less than a minute in the game it looked like all was headed into Golden Goal overtime, until SC gave up a corner. It was the Falcons last opportunity to get a goal and they were able to do just that. As the ball hit the ground right in front of the SC goal a Lady Falcon was able to slip it in the corner making it a 1-0 game with just 34 seconds left on the clock. The Falcons were able to take the game and the third place spot from the Warriors letting them slip to 5th in the conference.

On Wednesday, the Warriors travel to the University of St. Mary looking for win to put them in upcoming KCAC Tournament

Lady Warriors tied for 3rd Place!

Sorry for the delay in updates.. It has been a busy couple of weeks. The Lady Warriors are currently 8-6-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the KCAC. Sterling picked up two wins over the past five days.

On Saturday, Bethany College traveled to Sterling and the Warriors prevailed 6-2. SC used 37 shots compared to Bethany's 13 to win in Sterling's fourth consecutive home match. At the half, the score was tied 1-1 and Bethany took an early second half lead off of a Megan Xavier goal. The Lady Warriors then scored five unanswered goals to win the game 6-2. Goal scorers for SC were Yesenia Garcia, Karina Noah with two goals, Kylie Yates with two goals, and Tiffany Delgado.

Today, the Lady Warriors welcomed McPherson College to the SC Soccer field and came away with an impressive 2-0 victory. Despite missing numerous oppurtunities to blow the game open the ladies and Coach Morris are very happy with the win! Kylie Yates contiunues to find the back of the net for SC as she scored both of the goals. Yesenia Garcia and Morgan Martin assisted. Paige Farmer came up with ten saves on the day.

SC travels to Friends University Saturday for rights to third place on the line. Both teams are 3-2-1 in the KCAC. If you live in the Wichita area. We would love to have you come out the to game and support the Lady Warriors. Game time is at 6:00pm.

WINNERS!

Yesterday afternoon the Lady Warriors came out ready to attack anything that came their way. With a tie behind them the Warriors were looking for yet another home field win, and they did just that.
The Lady Warriors welcomed senior Yessina Garcia to the field for the first time this season as she played at the top with fellow senior Kylie Yates. Southwestern College stayed packed in to their defensive half of the field giving the Lady Warrior defense the opportunity to help in the offense as well as keep the Moundbuilders to ZERO shots the entire half. The half ended with the Warriors up 1-0.
The second half started with the Warriors looking for more goals, as they continually pressured the Southwestern defense. Although the Moundbuilders were able to put together a few offensive attacks and get a few shots off they were no match for the Warriors. Junior Priscilla Coronado headed one in after teammate Lacey Rhoades hit a beautiful corner ball right into the box. Shortly later Rhoades did it again this time finding junior Morgan Martin on the back post. In the last 10 minutes of the game Yessina Garcia slipped a ball between defenders finding Kylie Yates in the box ready for whatever came her way. Yates put the ball in the corner of the net helping the Warriors rule of the Moundbuilders 4-0.

This Homecoming Saturday the Warriors face off against Kansas Wesleyan at 10am.

Warriors end in 1-1 tie

On Saturday afternoon the Warriors traveled to Hillsboro to face the Tabor Blue Jays on their new home turf. With the sun shinning and wind blowing the game started out with the Warriors going with the wind, helping them keep the ball in Blue Jay territory the majority of the first half. With the half ending at a 0-0 tie the Warriors knew that going against the wind would be more of a challenge to put points on the board.
In the 24th minute junior transfer Karina Noah put a ball just out of reach for the Blue jay keeper putting the Warriors up 1-0. The Blue jays fought back and not two minutes later evened up the score by putting one away on a corner kick from outside defender Megan Beals. Regulation time ended with a 1-1 tie sending the teams into overtime periods.
The Warriors started against the wind this time when Senior Kylie Yates blasted a ball on frame as it hit the inside cross bar, making the Warriors believe the game was over. But the Blue Jay backup goal keeper fell on the ball as it came down, making the referees call a no goal and gave the punt to the Blue Jays. Even though the Lady Warriors outshot the Blue Jays 23-7 the game ended after two full over time periods in a 1-1 tie giving the Lady Warrior a 0-0-1 start to their conference season.

On Wednesday afternoon the Lady Warriors host Southwestern College at 2pm.

WINNERS

Saturday afternoon the Lady Warriors were pumped and ready to go as they hosted their last pre-season game against York College before the start of conference next week.

York and Sterling both came out hard in the first 20 minutes of the game but an unexpected lightning delay sent both teams inside for 25 minutes until everything passed. York College came back out ready to score and they did as a wet ball slipped through the hands of goalie, Paige Farmer putting York up 1-0 in just the 25th minute of the game. The Warriors fought back and were finally able to put one away just before half time as Karina Noah crossed a ball to an open and waiting Emily Gloshen on the back post. The teams went into half time 1-1.

As the second half started to wind down it began to look like the teams would have to go into overtime but the Warriors were not having that! Sophomore Anely Laguna slipped a thru-ball into Kylie Yates giving her the perfect opportunity to put one away for the Lady Warriors with just 2 minutes left to play. The Lady Warriors WON the game 2-1 over York now making their season standings 5-4.

The Lady Warriors head into conference on Saturday night against Tabor at 6pm in Hillsboro.