Along
with the familiar dread of a new school year, comes the added
excitement of sports’ seasons! The Lady Cavs soccer program has quickly
become a must-see team with lots of post season potential. After a
history-setting season in 2011, the Lady Cavs hope to repeat their
success and make it all the way to state. Sam Matson, a Cookeville High
School graduate and men’s soccer player, will return as head coach for
the team after previously resigning. He hopes to continue the Lady Cavs’
tradition of excellence through hard work and skill. In addition, Mary
Gray Johnson has joined the organization as the assistant coach since
recently graduating Tennessee Technological University, where she played
women’s soccer.
This
year’s group is looking forward to another exciting season after losing
a group of seven talented seniors. With fifteen juniors, the team does
not lack leadership especially with the help of seniors Caitlin Burton
and Mariah Hunter. Both have played Cookeville High School for their
full four years, and the pair is looking forward to a fun filled season.
Senior Caitlin Burton said, “Hanging out with the girls is my favorite
part of the season because we have so much fun together.” As a long
standing practice, the Lady Cavs annually attend Maryville Soccer Camp
and the infamous Death at Dawn to begin their season. Both events serve
as training and bonding moments to improve the team dynamic.
Cookeville
is facing a difficult schedule this season, filled with top seeded
opponents and only five home games. The game to watch will be their
district game against rival Warren County on September 6th.
Cookeville’s foe narrowly broke the Lady Cavs’ otherwise undefeated
district record in a tense battle for the title. The team plans to have a
long season with lots of postseason play excitement, so make sure to go
out and support your Lady Cavs to their next Sectionals victory!
The 2012 Lady Cavs roster is shown below:
Varsity Roster
Caitlin Burton
Mariah Hunter
Hannah Dunn
McKenzie McCloud
Abby Collins
Molly Collins
Brandi McHenry
Dailee Metts
Sarah Nisbet
Kirsten Alcorn
Kayla Webb
Paige Beaulieu
Lauren Clark
Bailey Yother
JV Roster
Briana Diaz
Carleen Dunlap
Emmie Acuff
Ali Clark
Allie Decker
Kayla Tucker
Kylie Hearld
Rachel Davis
Beth Kelly
Brittni Shoulders
Sarah Smith
Hannah Agbunag
Delaney Duncan
Laura C. Gleason
Danielle Shepherd
Valerie Stevens
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| 2011-2012 Lady Cavs Soccer |
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