Girls' Soccer Reaches State After Four Year Drought

By Kevin Agostinelli, sports reporter

Photo by Hannah Driscoll, staff photographer

Nadine Perry throws the ball back in bounds last week.

Last Friday, October 28, marked an exciting day in Sturgis Storm history, with the girls soccer team reaching the state tournament for the first time in four years after their thrilling 2-1 win over Pope John Paul II. Junior Sara Sweeten and sophomore April Schaefer both scored for the Storm in the victory, which was a do-or-die game for the Storm.

In the past two weeks, the girls soccer team has faced and overcome the challenge of either winning or tying nearly all of their remaining games to qualify for states. These accomplishments included their fantastic 1-1 tie with Nantucket, which happened to be the only game in the season that Nantucket did not win.

With the leadership from seniors captain Fallin Dennen and Liz Lozada, the squad improved their record to 7 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws. In addition, the scoring tandem of senior Erika Lind and junior Hayara Cardoso boosted the offensive production for the Storm late in the season.

After clinching for the state tourney just three days after the boys soccer team clinched, the girls soccer team will look to play their first tournament match this weekend. The date for this game has not been announced, but a win for the Storm will mark their first tournament win in team history.