Javier Perez
Emma Sullivan, Arianna Dominguez, Sofiah Mata
Emma Sullivan
By Javier Perez
For the first time in Saint Mary’s High School soccer history, the Lady Knights made the AIA Division 4 playoffs this year. The girls had a great season finishing with a record of 7-6-1. The team was well-led by captains Ariana Dominguez (senior), Sofiah Mata (senior), and Emma Sullivan (senior). First-year Coach Brian Mcshane and Assistant Coach Donna Heldt helped the Lady Knights to achieve the best record in Saint Mary’s soccer history. St Mary’s goalkeeper, Sofiah Mata said “We started the season with one goal – that was to make the playoffs. We trained hard, and played hard, and at the end we achieved our goal. I’m so proud of my girls.”
The Lady Knight’s first ever playoff game was a tough one against a very good Arizona College Prep squad. The Lady Knights kept the score close early on by only conceding two goals in the first half. In the second half, things didn't go as planned, as St. Mary’s gave up five more goals and finished the game with a score of 7-0. Although, the season ended with a loss, this year’s girl soccer team has set a solid foundation for great success in the future.
