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Soccer teams prepare
by Crystal Davis with Jessica Snow staff writer and sports editor
Soccer season did not end in November the way the men's or women's schedules would have one believe. Both teams have been practicing and participating in scrimmage games and tournaments.
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The women's team has faced many talented teams in tournaments at West Chester University, and Cabrini. Although the team lost by one goal in key games at these competitions, the women believe that they did very well.
"I was really proud of the talent that we showed," sophomore Jamie Matozzo said. Some of the team's opponents included Division I Villanova and top Division III school, Western Connecticut. Both games were decided by one goal in the opposition's favor.
Katie Hecht, Tara Robuck and Jess Huda., who will be the team's captains next season, organize runs 2-3 times a week to keep the team in shape and practices are held once a week. game. In a game against Division Il Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday, April 8, Cabrini lost 24-6. The team's current record is 5-5 overall, and 1-0 in the PAC.
Saturday, April 15, the team will be competing at Lehigh University. and the athletes are looking into starting a fund raiser for a possible trip to Florida or Virginia for next year.
The men's soccer team has also participated in an indoor tournament, in which they lost in the semi finals. After that tournament the team faced Philadelphia University and came up short again.
On Saturday, March 25, the team challenged Phila. U. again and Ursinus College.
The men lost 2-1 in the first competition and 3-1 in the second. Junior John Amerman scored for the Cavs.
The team has had several indoor practices and it will play against East Stroudsburg University Saturday, April 15th.
The teams are also recruiting new players for next season. If all goes as planned, these off season experiences will prove beneficial with successful seasons in the fall.
Men's Tennis
The tennis team faced a rough weekend, with matches against West Chester University and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. On April 6, Cabrini lost to West Chester, 6-1, and on April 8, the team lost to the University of the Sciences, 5-2. Despite the losses, the team's record shows a successful season. The overall record is 64, and the PAC record is 4-0.