Adeline Baustert As all fall sports were faced with Covid-19 affecting their seasons, the Apollo-Ridge Girls Soccer team was one forced to adapt as well. The girls made sure to make the best of every moment this season. Even with all the uncertainties this season, they were always able to keep each other motivated and remembered to appreciate every second of the season. The Vikings Girls’ Soccer team is a Co-op with Apollo-Ridge and Leechburg. This provides the opportunity for girls from both schools to form relationships with players outside of their districts. This was the 3rd season of the Co-op. Despite all the hurdles, the ladies came together for another successful winning season. They finished with a 6-4 section record, good enough for a 3rd place finish. Seniors; Emily Bonelli (A-R), Gracie Schuffert (L) and Delaney Shaffer (A-R) led the scoring this season netting a combined 34 of the Vikings 41 goals. Senior Goalkeeper, Adeline Baustert (A-R) finished the season with 98 saves and a 77% save percentage. Other Seniors Delaney Ashbaugh, Kenzie Groff and Ana Rabickow provided a solid defense, only allowing 28 goals against for the season. The freshmen were asked how did they felt about the first season and their impression of the team. Freshman (and first time soccer player) Sophie Yard replied, “I was very nervous going into my first year, but the girls on the team really helped me out.” She expressed that anytime she had a question the girls were there to help her out. “I feel like my first year went really well! I’ve grown to be in love with the sport.” Sophomore Defender Kyra Myers was asked which game was the toughest for the team and why. She replied, “The away Springdale game...because we were not mentally ready and knew it early on. Giving them a big lead early really weighed on us mentally, and we never recovered.” The Vikings lost the game 4-2 but bounced back later in the season and beat Springdale 3-1 in their second meeting. The ladies are looking forward to next year and can’t wait to get back on the pitch!
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