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Freshman Kayla Kasper in action vs. Highline

WOMEN’S SOCCER GREAT SEASON ENDS WITH SECOND ROUND PLAYOFF
November 17, 2009

At the completion of regular season play, the Bulldogs Women’s Soccer team earned hosting rights for the first-round playoff match against Edmonds (6-5-2, third in North) Weds., Nov. 11 at the Sammamish HS soccer field. Bellevue scored first at 14 minutes with a corner kick by freshman Brittney Conway, slipping by the Tritons’ goalkeeper. Edmonds’ tie goal came at 55 minutes and despite scoring opportunities neither team was able to score again, ending regulation time at a 1-1 tie.

The match churned on, with two 10-minute overtime sessions -- also scoreless -- and moved into penalty kicks. After the five penalty kick shootout (with shots for BC being made by Kayla Kasper, Conway and Morgan Wood) resulted in yet another tie at 3-3, penalty kicks continued. In 6th set of penalty kicks, Edmonds made their goal, then BC freshman Wilhelmina Giese made a critical shot to keep Bellevue in the game. In 7th set of penalty kicks, Bellevue’s goalkeeper sophomore Kristina Myles made save to give BC the chance to win, but BC was unable to make goal. In 8th set of penalty kicks, Edmonds’ shot missed over the crossbar, and freshman Shelby Blair converted the Bellevue shot for the win! Bellevue advanced to 2nd round playoffs with 5-4 penalty kick decision over Edmonds.

The second-round playoffs took the Bulldogs to Salem, OR, Sat., Nov. 14, to face the Chemeketa Storm (11-1-1, first in South). Chemeketa struck with an early score in the 9th minute, then BC’s Conway responded with a strong looping shot over the ChCC goalkeeper in the 21st minute on a pass from freshman Deirdre Dornay. Chemeketa slipped in another goal, bringing the score at halftime to 2-1. Chemeketa was again the first to score in the second half, followed by a long shot by BC’s Blair at 75 minutes, bringing the score to 3-2. Bellevue searched for the tying goal, but ChCC closed the match with a goal at the 85th minute for a final of 4-2, knocking Bellevue out of the Women’s Soccer NWAACC Final Four.

Head Coach Frank Lee commented that he was pleased with how the team came together strong at the end of the season, noting that prior to the final game, the Bulldogs were on a five-game winning streak. Congratulations and thanks for a great season, Bulldogs!

WOMEN’S SOCCER 2ND PLACE IN DIVISION
November 10, 2009

BC Bulldogs traveled to Auburn Weds., Nov. 4, to tangle with the fourth-ranked Green River Gators on their own turf. Before the first half was over, Bellevue held a 2-0 lead on goals by freshmen Brittney Conway and Deirdre Dornay off assists by freshmen Nicole Smith and Kayla Kasper. In the second half, Bellevue’s Jaclyn Smith and Kasper went on to score two solo goals for the Bulldogs, but the Gators were able to muster only two in answer, closing out the match for Bellevue at 4-2.

The rescheduled match between division rivals BC and Olympic College took place Nov. 9 at Robinswood Park. The Rangers jumped off to a quick start, scoring 7 minutes into the game, but the Bulldogs responded well, playing a possession game for almost all of the first half. The equalizing goal was earned by Jaclyn Smith in the 44th minute after a corner kick from Conway. As in previous meetings, both teams continued to make strong scoring opportunities in the second half. At minute 75, Jaclyn Smith dribbled the ball to the Olympic end line, sent a cross in front of the goal, setting up Conway to put a first-touch volley straight into the net, wrapping up the game for Bellevue 2-1.

With the win over Olympic, Bellevue Women’s Soccer (7-5-2, 7-7-2) closed out the regular season in second place behind Tacoma (8-6-0) in the West Division, and earned hosting rights for the first-round playoffs. Bellevue will take on Edmonds (6-5-2, third in North) Weds., Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Sammamish High School soccer field.

Depending on the outcome of the Veteran’s Day match, Bellevue could end up traveling to Salem, OR, Sat., Nov. 14, where they would face Chemeketa CC

(11-1-1, first in South) in second-round playoffs.

WOMEN’S SOCCER SHUTS OUT TACOMA
November 3, 2009

Following a blustery week, the beautiful fall afternoon of Sat., Oct. 31, Halloween, turned out to be full of treats for the BC women’s soccer team as they rolled over second place rivals, the Tacoma Titans by a score of 3-0. BC freshman midfielder Jaclyn Smith, assisted by sophomore Morgan Wood, whipped in the first goal at the 5-minute mark. Smith received the ball 20 yards in front of the goal, behind the Tacoma defense, and made a nice finishing shot.

Late in the first half, freshman Bulldog Brittney Conway scored from a penalty kick due to a Tacoma tripping foul inside the penalty area. One minute later, BC’s Kayla Kasper scored with a 25-yard power shot off a nice pass back assist from Smith. BC goalkeepers Janelle Gobbato and Kristina Myles shared half game in goal to shutout Tacoma, each making great saves of quality TCC shots.

This final week in the regular season, the Bulldogs travel to Green River (3-8-1) on Nov. 4, game time 1 p.m., then return to the BC Soccer Field to host West region first place Olympic (5-5-3, 7-6-3-) on Sat., Nov. 7, at 12 p.m.

BC WOMEN’S SOCCER INTENSE
October 28, 2009

Wed., Oct. 21, Bulldog Women’s Soccer, played a tough back-and-forth game at host Olympic College which holds first place in the NWAACC West women’s soccer standings. OC put up the first score on a breakaway and the second on a long shot outside the 18 yard penalty box, but BC sophomore April Saffell responded with a nice solo shot in the 34th minute. Although OC got in one more before the half, it would be their last. The Bulldogs came back in the second half with poise, intensity and confidence. BC freshman Brittney Conway, on a feed pass assist from freshman Jackie Smith, zipped in a counter attacking goal, followed only two minutes later by a nice looping shot by sophomore Jannely Quintana, received from a free kick by sophomore defender Kayla Longaker. Though there were quality scoring opportunities for both teams in the final 20 minutes of the game, neither was able to take advantage of them, ending with the 3-3 tie.

Fresh off the tie with Olympic, Bulldogs Women’s Soccer headed into their Saturday home game against Highline with high hopes, and were not disappointed. BC’s single goal in the first half was scored by freshman midfielder Deirdre Dornay, scoring from a battle in front of the Highline goal on an assist from Jackie Smith. By the second half, BC settled into strong possession play with goals scored by freshmen Nicole Smith, Jackie Smith, Conway and Saffell, wrapping up the match at 5-0. Sophomore keeper Kristina Myles recorded the shutout. Head coach Frank Lee noted that the team will have a full week to prepare for the final three games, and a chance to recover from injuries.

Sat., Oct. 21, Bellevue women (4-5-2, 4-7-2) host 2nd place Tacoma (5-5-0,
5-5-0) on the BC Soccer field, game beginning at 12 p.m.

BC WOMEN’S SOCCER SPLIT
October 21, 2009

Bulldog Women’s Soccer, playing in blustery conditions, Weds., Oct. 14, gave up two goals to host Tacoma Community College in the first half. However, in the second half, with the wind at their backs, the Bulldogs played a controlled, attacking game, resulting in the lone BC goal scored by freshman Brittney Conway in the 60th minute, on an assist by freshman midfielder Deirdre Dornay. That goal turned out to be the last of the match for either team which ended in a Tacoma 2-1 victory over the Bulldogs.

The weather again was a factor during Saturday’s match on the BC soccer field. An early, strong dribble goal by Dornay at 3 minutes was followed by lightning delays late in the first half. Play continued on a very wet, sloppy field, and in the 55th minute, freshman Shelby Blair, on sophomore Janelly Quintana’s assist, scored a scrambling goal from a rebound off the GRCC keeper. BC’s freshman Kayla Kasper wrapped up the match for Bellevue, putting in a penalty kick at the 85th minute; final BC 3-0. Freshman keeper Janelle Gobbato recorded the shutout.

Weds., Oct. 21, BC Women’s Soccer (3-5-1, 3-7-1) travels to Bremerton to do battle with Olympic (4-4-1, 6-5-1), currently in first place in the West division. Match begins at 2 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 24, Bellevue hosts 4th place Highline (2-6-2, 2-9-2) at the BC Soccer field, game beginning at 12 p.m.

BULLDOG WOMEN LOSE TO SPOKANE
October 13, 2009

Bulldog Women’s Soccer also hosted the Spokane women from the East Division, on Sat., Oct. 10, but with a different result. A strong Spokane team scored three goals in the first half, and though BC was able to hold them scoreless in the second half, the Bulldogs were unable to get back any goals of their own. BC head coach Frank Lee said the team “is preparing for the rest of the season against West Division opponents, and look to move up from our second place in that division.”

Weds., Oct. 14, BC Women’s Soccer (2-4-1, 2-6-1) also go to Tacoma

(2-5-0, 2-5-0) for a match beginning at 2 p.m.

Green River Gators (2-6-0, 2-6-0) come to call at the BC Soccer field Sat., Oct. 17, game beginning at 12 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER SPLIT MATCHES
October 6, 2009

Bellevue Women’s Soccer got off to a sluggish start at Highline Sept. 30, scoring its only goal late in the first half by freshman Jaclyn Smith. Although BC’s intensity picked up in the second half, Highline scored the equalizing goal in the 80th minute. The Bulldogs responded well by creating a promising offensive shot near the end of the game, but were denied a win by a sharp Highline goalkeeper save. Tied match at 1-1.

The Bulldogs paid a visit to Columbia Basin College, the 2008 NWAACC Women’s Soccer Champions, in Pasco on Sat., Oct. 3. Though Bellevue College came away with a 3-2 loss, they put up a great fight and CBC had to work for the win. Bellevue scored first at 21 minutes with a goal by sophomore midfielder Jannely Quintana via a scramble in front of the CBC goal. BC played strong with good central field passing, but gave up two unanswered goals to CBC in the first half, and one more in the second. In the 70th minute, Bellevue freshman midfielder Deirdre Dornay capitalized on a breakaway to score BC’s final goal of the game. BC Head Coach Frank Lee said he was proud of BC’s team raising their play to challenge last year’s champs, especially sophomore defender Estee Kaskes’ role in marking the top forward CBC player.

At home this Sat., Oct. 10, BC (2-3-1, 2-5-1) takes on Spokane women
(3-1-1, 3-2-2) in the final non-conference match beginning at 12 p.m. on the BC soccer field.

WOMEN’S SOCCER RUNS PAST WVC
September 30, 2009

Bellevue Women’s Soccer continue to enjoy their first place ranking
(2-2-0, 2-4-0) in the West Division, following a strong win over visiting Wenatchee Valley by a score of 4-2 on Sept. 26.  The first half played out a defensive battle between the two teams, but BC went on the scoreboard in the 41st minute on a Brittney Conway (freshman, Mt Si) goal, assisted by Ashley Bernoudy (freshman, Juanita).

Having found their rhythm, and powering past WVC’s defense, the Bulldogs went on to score three more goals in the second half: one each by Jannely Quintana (sophomore, Interlake), and freshmen Kayla Kasper (Kentwood) and Jackie Smith (Woodinville), on assists by Bernoudy, Morgan Wood (sophomore, Tahoma) and Conway.

Also on the road this week: BC women travel Wednesday, Sept. 30, to play at Highline CC at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 3, Columbia Basin at Pasco at 12 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER SCORELESS AT WW
September 22, 2009

Also on Sept. 19, Bellevue College took on the women’s Walla Walla team which is ranked 2nd in the NWAACC Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs played a good defensive first half, repelling many quality attacks by the Warriors, playing to a 2-0 Walla Walla lead at the half. BC starting keeper, sophomore Kristina Myles (Seattle Christian), received a concussion during the first half, forcing her to sit out the second. Walla Walla finished the match with strong, persistent offensive opportunities, scoring four more goals to end it at 6-0.

BC women’s early season league record is 1-2-0. Early season games have been against strong teams in the East Division. The team continues to prepare for in-conference West Division matches.

The next match for BC women is against Wenatchee Valley College on the BC Soccer Field, Sat., Sept. 26, at 12 p.m.

ABOUT BC WOMEN'S SOCCER

Bellevue College has secured an outstanding reputation within the Pacific Northwest and in the nation. Bellevue has an extremely high student transfer rate and the soccer program is designed to develop and improve players' levels of ability to allow them to continue to play in their junior and senior years in four-year colleges.

Bellevue competes in the Northwest Athletics Association of Community Colleges that includes colleges from Washington, Oregon and Idaho. While the Puget Sound is a very strong soccer area, the program draws on talented players from the entire region.

Coaches in the BC program share a passion for the game and are especially focused to meet the individual needs of the players in the squad. Objectives include: continuation of player skills development, concentration on team play and communication, fostering fun and game enjoyment while maintaining a high competitive level and ensuring that the experience at BC is something that will always be cherished and looked back upon with pride and distinction.

Official preseason practice sessions begin in mid-August with the competitive season under way in early September and the play-offs in November.

Feel free to call, write or e-mail for any additional information. The staff will be delighted to send to you an introductory package. Players considering a soccer career here at BC should arrange for a visit with the coaching staff to exchange some thoughts that may help you to decide if this is the right place for you.

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