ROCKLIN, Calif. – The Warriors finished out their season at home against No. 4 in the country, Vanguard University. The senior celebration ended with the Warriors falling to the Lions, 4-0. The Warriors end their season with a 6 - 12 record, being 1 - 7 in GSAC.
"We knew today was going to be a tough match physically but after our half time adjustments we were able to compete with one of the best teams in the country," head coach Rachel Constantini affirmed. "I was proud of all of the heart and work poured out onto the field today."
The Warriors were pushed into defense early, as the Lion broke out an aggressive strategy. The Lions took the lead early, and the Warriors were unable to respond. The Warriors were able to get off three shots in the first half, while the Lions got off 13.
The Warriors entered the second half down by three. Unfortunately, the Lions added one more to their lead and the game ended with the Warriors losing, 4 – 0.
Overall, the Warriors were able to get off 8 shots, three on goal, while the Lions sent off 24 shots, 13 on goal. The Warriors and Lions each drew four fouls, but Vanguard also drew a yellow card in the 46th minute.
Camille Cavey started in goal for the Warriors and had nine saves to give her 80 saves on the year.
The Warriors had six seniors ending their collegiate season this year. Defender Cassidy Gray, defender Hannah Massagli, midfielder Yvette Perez, defender Allie Rocha, forward Janelle Schuette, and defender Kalena Young. Gray had two goals this season in her 15 starts. Massagli ended the year with two goals and three assists in 17 starts. Perez had one goal in her 10 starts and played 680 minutes this season. Rocha had finished her senior season as captain and student assistant; she was vital to the Warriors' success. Schuette started in 17 games this year and earned seven goals with two assists. Young started in 15 games this season and was a two time NAIA scholar-athlete in her time with the red and blue.
"More than anything we wanted today to be a celebration of all the things our amazing seniors have accomplished," Constantini reflected. "They are a uniquely talented, driven, and passionate group of women and have continued to build this program every year. They are the type of women who make you proud to call them your players and make you appreciate the time you have to coach and mentor them. Our alumni classes continue to enter the world and be more than just soccer players; they are strong, intelligent, Christ centered women and we are incredibly proud of them."
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