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The Women’s Soccer program would like to announce the 2009 season schedule.The Eagles will be hosting the 3rd annual Bridgewater College invitational tournament on September 5th and 6th which includes Rutgers Newark, Greensboro, and Ferrum College. This year’s schedule promises to provide competition that will challenge the Eagles throughout the season. Senior Day is on October 21st versus Hollins University. [2009 Schedule] |
Bridgewater College head women's soccer coach Mike Van Horn has announced commitments for the 2009 season from 10 high school seniors.Expected to join the Eagles in 2009 are Caroline Banks (Virginia Beach, Va./Bishop Sullivan H.S.), Courtney Dearing (Goodview, Va./Staunton River H.S.), Abby Dehoff (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin H.S.), Brittney Harris (Laurel, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt H.S.), Jacey Kelly (Newbury, Pa./Shippensburg H.S.). Morgan Keplinger (Boonsboro, Md./Williamsport H.S.), Cat Padgett (Bedford, Va./Liberty H.S.), Kelly Purcell (Westminster, Md./Winter Mills H.S.), Megan Ryan (Chesapeake, Va./Grassfields H.S.) and Krissy Snyder (Eden N.C./Morehead H.S.). [Read More] |
On Saturday, April 18, Bridgewater College's women’s soccer hosted its third annual Eagles Invitational seven-a-side tournament to wrap up its 2008-2009 season. For the first time, the Eagles advanced to the semi-final round, where they fell short to Hood College, 1-0.“More of our ladies had the chance to step up today and I was pleased with how they took advantage of the opportunity that was given to them,” coach Mike Van Horn said. Many fans, parents and alumni were in attendance for the event. To conclude the alumni weekend, on Sunday, Bridgewater Women’s Soccer held its 9th annual Alumni Game. After gathering on the Bridgewater practice fields, the day began with a 60-minute seven-a-side game. The current Bridgewater team scored 4 goals, however the alumni won the match due to an “on the fly” ruling that deemed the last goal would win the game. The alumni were represented by Sarah Pritchett Hayward (03), Diana Saxton (04), Sandy Lagana (04), Josefina Baca-Asher (04), Angel Aversa (06), Courtney Williamson (06), Beverly Walsh (07), Carrie Lamond (08), Rachail Creasey (08), Brooke Barham (09), Kendra Gillgren (09), Sarah Conrad (09), and Lauren O’Neil (09). Following the match, the alum, current players and parents enjoyed good food and fun as they visited while "tailgating" together during the early afternoon. |
Bridgewater College junior Kathy Budrick received honorable mention on the All-ODAC women's soccer team released Tuesday.Bundrick, a midfielder for the Eagles, finished the season with two goals and two assists. Sophomore forward Caroline Bundrick was named to All-ODAC women's soccer sportsmanship team chosen by the coaches. [All-ODAC Women's Soccer Team] |
Bridgewater's women's soccer season came to end Saturday when the Eagles lost to No. 1 seed Virginia Wesleyan, 4-0, in the opening round of the ODAC tournament.The Marlins took control early, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes. Courtney Whorten scored the Marlins first goal and Jerilyn Sweeney scored off an assist from Brittany Moseley to make it 2-0. Virginia Wesleyan led 3-0 at the half after a goal by Danielle Fiedler. The Eagles finish their season with a 6-12-1 record. [Boxscore] |