In Lorman, Mississippi the Lady Jaguars soccer team streak continued. While away from home, the Jaguars had a match against conference foe, the Alcorn State Braves.
The Lady Jags showed indeed that they do have a strong offense. As they boasted another streak, scoring more than three goals in their last three games. The team kicked off the scoring early on in the match with a goal in the second minute by Fabiola Parra, joining the scoring club with her first goal of the season. They manufactured another goal before the end of the first period in the 34th minute by Sydney Mitchell, merging into the scoring club as well, with her first goal of the season.
The Lady Jags led at the half 2-0.
That lead at the end of the first period produced another streak, three straight games leading at the end of the first period. Jacquelin Almendarez scored the last goal in the 86th minute, she joined the scoring column with her first goal of the season as well. The Lady Jaguars outshot Alcorn state 8-7, their third straight game outshooting their opponent. The team was very efficient, manufacturing three goals on eight shots. That efficiency has led to a more potent offense in which Head Coach Courtnie Prather has moved upon this season.
However, the defense has been the backbone of the team. They didn’t allow a goal for the second straight match. Goalie Sarah Forde had another impressive start. She finished the match with 6 saves on 7 Alcorn State shots. Not only is the offense efficient but the defense is too.
Sunday afternoon the Jags traveled to Itta Bena, Mississippi to take on conference opponent Mississippi Valley State. That match resulted in a 0-0 tie and went to double overtime; an edge of your seat soccer match. Nevertheless, it was a good week for the Lady Jags as the loss column still has zero in its place for conference play.
When asked about missing homecoming and how it affected the game, “We really wanted to be there to celebrate our centennial homecoming and have our players be a part of. It’s a once in a lifetime event, but we had focus on the matches and play well enough to win and show our appreciation and love for the school through winning those games,” said Prather.
The Lady Jags have found their niche as a team. They have put the right players in the right spot and have gotten some players back from injury such as Parra from her infected spider bite. The team is finally meshing together into a really good team. Their meshing at the right the time as well; early in conference play. Starting off conference play 2-0-1 is satisfactory for the team. With all the streaks the team has, we’ll look for the team to continue the main streak; winning.
They will be poised to take on in state foe Nichols State on Thursday, October 9 as they take a brief break from SWAC play and tackle another non-conference team.
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SWAC play move forward: Winning streak continues
October 7, 2014
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