Soccer seniors prep for final two games as Cavaliers

CHRISTINE BLOM SPORTS EDITOR CBB722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini College women’s soccer has had a rough start to their season.Now, with only two games left, they have a chance of clenching their spot in the playoffs. The Lady Cavs’two senior captains, Nicole Niedermeier and Christine Kedra, are ready to make every contribution to bring the team to the top. Both being from Philadelphia, they were rivals in high school, now coming together to lead their team to victory. The following is an interview done with these star players as they finish out their final season as Cavaliers.

How long have you been playing soccer?

Niedermeier:Since I was six years old.

Kedra: Since I was five.

What position do you play?

Kedra: halfback or fullback

Niedermeier: sweeper

What made you start playing soccer?

Kedra: I’ve been playing for 16 years. My parents signed me up for indoor soccer when I was little and I have been playing ever since.

Niedermeier: Istarted because I seemed to like it and I seemed okay at it.

What are yourgoals forthe rest of yourtime at Cabrini, both academically and athletically?

Kedra: Academically,Iwould like to graduate with Honors. Athletically and with two games left, we still have hope for the playoffs.

Niedermeier: Iwould like to graduate this year, and for soccer, I want to win our last games and hopefully still be in a playoff game.

How many goals and assists do you have?

Kedra: Ionly have one goal but I don’t know how many assists I have.

Niedermeier: Idon’t have any goals and I had maybe one last year but I have been named All PAC player every year since my sophomore year.

What do you hope to see the team accomplish forthe remainderof this season?

Kedra: It’s been a tough, challenging season. Despite our record, Ihope the team finishes the season feeling proud of themselves. Niedermeier: Well, making the playoffs would be awesome!