The girls soccer team cannot be stopped!
Our War Eagles are thirteen-time state champions, and they are looking to make it fourteen. After an incredible 13-0 season, the girls once again secured their spot in the state championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over the Westminster Wildcats in the semifinal game on Thursday night.
Coming into the matchup ranked sixth nationally and first in the region, our girls soccer team, led by Coach Curtis Engsberg, once again proved why they are considered one of the most elite soccer programs in the country.
From the opening game, the War Eagles have controlled possession, communicated effectively on both ends of the field, and applied constant pressure offensively. Their defense has remained nearly impenetrable throughout the season, completely shutting down their opponents’ offenses and not allowing a single team to score two or more goals against them.
Their most recent victory in the semifinals was more than just another win; it was the latest milestone in what has become one of the most successful seasons in program history. Throughout the year, the War Eagles have worked together to defeat each and every one of their opponents, with especially notable wins over other elite teams such as Lovett and Walton.
Their consistent confidence, calmness under pressure, and collaboration have made them one of the most dominant teams in Georgia this season and a top team in the nation.
Their dominant season has also led to many individual victories, with seven players named to the All-Region Team.
One of those is Charlotte Saporito, a Division 1 soccer commit planning to attend Sacred Heart University. Saporito described the team as “a group bonded beyond compare that trusts each other both on and off the field.” Saporito further stated that “everyone pushes each other to improve, and I think the chemistry and selflessness on the team is a big part of why we have seen so much success this season.”
The team now prepares for the final challenge of the season, the state championship.
On May 15th, they will travel to Duluth to compete against the Blessed Trinity Titans in a rematch of last year’s competition. With their undefeated record still intact and a fourteenth state title within reach, the stakes could not be higher for the War Eagles.
The students, faculty, alumni, and entire community are rallying behind the team as excitement builds across campus. After almost five months of hard work, determination, and teamwork, the team now has an opportunity to cement its place in school history with yet another championship.
Be sure to go out and show your support on Friday!
