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Women's Soccer Outlook

WOMEN’S SOCCER

The Magic got hot at the right time of year last season in the post season stretch and captured their first Region XVI championship in five years, downing Kansas City area Blue River 1-0 in the title game. The win was part of a five game win streak that extended into the District round, before the Magic eventually had their season ended by Lewis and Clark, who went on to win the national crown.

Three standout sophomores were named to the All-Region XVI first team: forward Meghan Thomas (Kennedy), and midfielders Sarah Sanguinet (Lafayette) and Lara Menke (Washington, MO). Freshmen Michelle Spencer (Notre Dame) and Courtney Spurr (Mehlville) were second team All-Region XVI honorees.

Returning players include several fine kickers whose experience will help guide the ’09 squad: forward Casey Caldwell (Lindbergh) stood out with three goals and five assists and shows promise of developing into a scoring leader; defender Rachel Aubuchon (Affton) blanketed opponents’ scorers and held them at bay; also a defender, Kelsey Consiglio (Rosati Kain) managed to chip in a goal and an assist from the backfield; and sweeper Chelsea Tetrault (Parkway North) also augments a fine defense.

Coach Jeff Karl describes Tetrault as a “smart, heady player who knows the game.” Tetrault can play anywhere in the backfield and has strong speed.

In ’08 the team achieved six shutouts over opponents and over the season gave up only 1.78 goals per game. Meanwhile, the offense averaged 2.63 goals per contest.

New signees include a trio from a traditionally soccer rich school – Kennedy High. Defender Samantha Heberer, midfielder Kristen Marchetto, and forward Whitley Menner all arrive from the Celts. Heberer tallied three goals and three assists from the defense, while Menner booted in three goals.

Also joining the Magic in ’09 include midfielder and set up specialist Shelby Roberts from DeSoto High – she had three goals and seven assists for the Dragons. Kristin Wilson enters via DuBourg High as a midfielder/forward.

Transfers include midfielder Lauren Moran (Lindbergh) who joins with high level experience after a year at Mizzou. Also entering following a year at Fontbonne University is forward Tricia Jokerst (Union, MO)

If the Magic can find their scoring punch, the traditionally strong defense will keep Meramec in the game as the Magic will be in the hunt for their first national tournament appearance since 2002.