Season Outlook
After a successful 2006 season, the Wolverines will again set high goals. With 4 of their 11 starters returning, the coaching staff will seek leadership from the sophomores on the 2007 team. Ashley Borsh will anchor the defense in goal for the Wolverines, along with defender Kara Stephens and newcomers Melanie Sicotte (Rocklin), Liz Wilson (Roseville), Kate Bennett (Roseville), Laura Shaefer (Del Oro), and Jaimee Nix (Rio Linda). In midfield Rocio Ruiz will be joining the Wolverine way after a 1 year break, along with returners Lindsey Mair, Catie Miller, Kaeley Kroening, and Katie Freeman. Freshmen making an impact will be Morgan Lichtinger (Roseville), Sarah Priley (Roseville), Kelly McManus (Woodcreek), Stephanie Jimenez (Rocklin), Michaela Buschow (El Camino), and Tarah Prangley (El Dorado). After a 8 month rehab & ACL reconstruction, Alana Greyem, MVP in Conference from the 2005 Wolverine team, returns and will make a direct impact at forward. Joining Alana in the front line and returning from last season is Jillian Witzke. Newcomer Elizabeth Scherrer (Casa Roble) will add to the depth at the forward line.
2006 Season Review
The 2006 season was a season in transition. We had a small roster of 17 and of those 17, three were goalkeepers. It was a season filled with intensity, comradery, teamwork, and chemistry.
The season started with fitness testing, a new concept for most incoming freshman. Not only were the freshmen wide eyed, but the sophomores had to lead by example and set the tone. They pulled through the fitness and instantly started to bond as a team.
Each game we played was a tough match which always had great high points. Every single player picked her game up and improved. Having such a small roster size, I counted on every player to mentally and physically be ready to jump in the game. Injuries were a huge issue for the team with 2 ACL injuries early in the season. Staying healthy was the single most important factor for our team to survive. The girls took this as a challenge and rose to the occasion. We were playing our best soccer toward the end of the season, but unfortunately the long season caught up with us and we fell to College of the Sequoias in the 2nd round Playoffs.The 2006 Sierra College soccer team faced adversity and was able to overcome it and move forward into the 2007 season.
If you are interested in playing soccer at Sierra College please contact Head Coach Emmy Barr at (916) 781-0409 or ebarr6335@aol.com