Star freshman shines for women's soccer

by Matthew Tholey staff writer

As you walk through Founders Hall or even the Dixon Center you see many unrecognizable faces and the faces of those whom you associate with on a regular basis.

One of these people who you either pass or sociiilize with is first-year student, future soccer superstar, Siobhan McGonigle. Siobhan McGonigle attended Maple Shade High School, which is located in Southern New Jersey. While attending Maple Shade, Siobhan played soccer and excelled in several of her classes.

Overall, she felt that she had a good growing and maturing experience in her high school years, with one exception. She liked her teachers and her classmates but lacked confidence in her soccer coach.

Playing soccer in high school almost hindered her progression and passion for the sport. Siobhan felt that her high school coach was not allowing her to become the well-rounded and we11-gifted athlete that she is today. This is one of the reasons why Siobhan chose Cabrini College as her school. Siobhan feels that Coach Diane Pierangeli has given her the great opportu- nity of becoming a well rounded and very talented athlete. "I love playing soccer for Cabrini," McGonigle said.

Siobhan also chose to attend Cabrini College because she likes the atmosphere and because the school itself is relatively close to her home. "I love the fact that Cabrini was only half an hour from my house," McGonigle said.

Socializing, attending class and playing soccer have become only a few of the daily activities that she encounters on a regular routine. McGonigle said, "Sports are my whole life." As a first year student, she has already set many goals for herself both on and off of the field. While attending Cabrini College, McGonigle plans on earning a degree in business and eventually a masters degree in sports management, earning good grades, playing soccer and lacrosse and finally winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and even winning a bid in the NCAA tournament.

With the coaching, confidence and talent of the soccer team, they have already began to complete the latter, going undefeated in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Next up for McGonigle and the Lady Cavs is Catholic University on Oct. 17.