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Women's Soccer Team Finishes Tenth Winning Season
by Brandon Leibsohn '10Sports Editor
The women's soccer team completed its tenth consecutive winning season. Eight wins earned the team a sixth place finish in the Liberty League. Despite not making it into the championships, the Continentals still put together a great year beating up on non-league opponents. Five road victories showed that the team could handle itself in hostile territory, and Hamilton came on strong near the end of the year with an offensive attack that will definitely serve well it next season.
Erica Dressler '09 played tremendously during the year and put together one of the statistically strongest offensive seasons in the history of the school's program. With 27 total points including a team-high 13 goals, she established herself as the top player in the Liberty League, earning a spot on the First Team All-Liberty League squad. Not only was she honored for her play on the field, but she was also recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of America for her performance in the classroom with a spot on the 2008 Academic All-District Women's Soccer Team for District 1.
Two other players on the team were selected for Liberty League all-star awards. Lauren Farver '11 made Second Team All-Liberty League by scoring on eight of her 21 shots on goal. Anne Graveley '11 made the Honorable Mention list by connecting for two goals and an assist.
Kate Fowler '10 and Hailey Bobin '12 teamed up for great goaltending play and look to be key contributors for next season. With five shutouts, the pair saved over 84 percent of all shots they faced.
Offense came easy for the Continentals this year as they outscored their opponents by 20. More specifically, they got off to quick starts by taking a commanding lead in the first period of all their games, 17-4. One hundred shots separated Hamilton from its competitors, allowing the team to score 33 times throughout the season. An astounding 81 corner kicks illustrates the pressure that the team created through its potent offensive attack.
The future looks bright for the Continentals, as only four players will be lost to graduation. An upperclassmen-led squad will be invaluable because of their great experience and leadership potential. A more balanced offense will give a boost to the forwards and may offer a better chance to control the style of play in the team's favor. With the continued growth and progress that the team demonstrated near the end of the year, the Liberty League should stand on notice because the Continentals will be a force to be reckoned with next year.