Women's Soccer Hopes to Score ODAC Trophy
Lauren Newmyer
Issue date: 8/31/07 Section: Sports
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The Guilford women's Soccer team anticipates a successful season, which they hope will culminate in an opportunity to compete in the ODAC finals for the third year in a row. Encouraged by two pre-season scrimmage wins last week, the team has been preparing mentally and physically under the guidance of coaches Eric Lewis and Emily Johnson.
The Quakers welcomed back nine veterans as well as six first-years and seven transfers this season. Among the transfers is Amber Stapler, who made all-region on her Maryland junior college team and is currently training to be the Quaker's starting Goalkeeper.
"Amber's got the right attitude," said Lewis. "She's an incredible athlete…my prediction is that she's going to be one of the best goalies in the league, if not the best"
Assistant coach Emily Johnson, who made Second Team All-America during her time as goalie for Ithaca College, is working to reinforce Stapler's skills by hosting small goaltending sessions with Amber and the other goalies before practice.
"Emily works wonders," said Lewis. "We're very lucky to have her"
The Quakers defeated Louisville Junior College in their most recent scrimmage, in which Stapler secured her first shutout. The Quakers won 6-0, with goals scored by Sarah Rohan, Jada Daniel, Rochelle Bush, and Amanda Sperr.
Sophomore defender Caroline Hemeter injured her ACL during the scrimmage and will need season-ending knee surgery. Hemeter has been the starting sweeper and a key aspect of the Quakers' defense since last year. Lewis is developing a change in formation to compensate for this loss and first-year Kristyn Melanson will be added to the starting defensive lineup.
Captains Micki Boulineau and Morgan Jones reflected on the scrimmage, recognizing a need to improve on transitioning from defensive to attacking play. The loss of six seniors from last year's team took its greatest toll on the middle and top of the field, while the defense remained mostly intact.
The Quakers welcomed back nine veterans as well as six first-years and seven transfers this season. Among the transfers is Amber Stapler, who made all-region on her Maryland junior college team and is currently training to be the Quaker's starting Goalkeeper.
"Amber's got the right attitude," said Lewis. "She's an incredible athlete…my prediction is that she's going to be one of the best goalies in the league, if not the best"
Assistant coach Emily Johnson, who made Second Team All-America during her time as goalie for Ithaca College, is working to reinforce Stapler's skills by hosting small goaltending sessions with Amber and the other goalies before practice.
"Emily works wonders," said Lewis. "We're very lucky to have her"
The Quakers defeated Louisville Junior College in their most recent scrimmage, in which Stapler secured her first shutout. The Quakers won 6-0, with goals scored by Sarah Rohan, Jada Daniel, Rochelle Bush, and Amanda Sperr.
Sophomore defender Caroline Hemeter injured her ACL during the scrimmage and will need season-ending knee surgery. Hemeter has been the starting sweeper and a key aspect of the Quakers' defense since last year. Lewis is developing a change in formation to compensate for this loss and first-year Kristyn Melanson will be added to the starting defensive lineup.
Captains Micki Boulineau and Morgan Jones reflected on the scrimmage, recognizing a need to improve on transitioning from defensive to attacking play. The loss of six seniors from last year's team took its greatest toll on the middle and top of the field, while the defense remained mostly intact.
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