After graduating several senior starters, second-year Head Coach Nathan Wagner expects the 2011-12 Girls Varsity Soccer program to have a new face, and he is confident in the group of players he has to fill the void. “We will be a different team this year, but fortunately we have five or six new seniors fully capable of stepping up and converting those differences into strong performances on the field,” he said.

Coach Wagner will look to Senior Haley Chance and Sophomore Sarah Galena to carry the offense this season. “Haley played a key role in our offense last year. I expect her to command the midfield and distribute the ball to Sarah, who should make a big difference at forward for our program.”

Overall, Coach Wagner looks forward to working with the girls because “it is rewarding and they are great people. I like the challenge of coaching girls,” he said. “Winning is fun, but these girls have taught me a lot can be gained from the friendships built on the field. I hope that through soccer, the girls I coach will have a better understanding of who they are and what God has planned for them.”