Tough Loss for Women’s Soccer
By Denae Ayala
It was a tough loss for the Lady Cougars’ Soccer Team Sept. 16 as they fell to Long Beach City College, 2-0.
As game day approached, Head Coach Myisha Cutrona prepared her soccer players by reviewing the game strategy and going over each player’s role on the field.
LBCC scored its first goal within the first 20 minutes of game time. Before halftime they went on to score again.
During halftime the TC Women gathered around their coaches before heading into the second half of the game.
“We have everyone open we just have to give it to them,” said Cutrona. “We need the urgency to move the ball forward.”
Although goal keeper Alexandra Benevidez allowed 2 goals, her main focus for the upcoming season is to better communicate with her teammates and always stay focused.
TC freshmen Aliya Chapman (attacking defender) and Rileigh Hutchins (marker) stood out in Friday’s game. Both striving for the same goal, winning a conference title!
When asked what it takes to win a championship for the women’s soccer team head coach Cutrona replied, “Team unity, working hard, communicating on the field, and representing that TC jersey”.
Cutrona has spent the last four seasons coaching the women’s soccer team. In the past two seasons her team took second place in the Valley Central Conference.
The Lady Cougars will have a chance to bounce back from the LBCC loss as they prepare to play Antelope Valley College on Friday, Sept. 23, at home.
