Tremendous Season Comes to a Close for Women's Soccer
The magical run for the 2024 Scottsdale women's soccer team came to an end today with a 2-1 loss to St. Charles (MO) at the NJCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championships at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala.
Scottsdale, the No. 8 seed in the tournament, completes the season with a 12-5-1 record. No. 12 St. Charles improved to 16-1-2 and will face No. 1 NW Mississippi for the Pool A title tomorrow.
St. Charles took an early lead with a goal in the 16th minute by Emma Long. Samantha Battles got the Artichokes level in the 22nd minute with a blast past the Cougars keeper. For Battles, it was her 7th goal of the campaign. The Cougars would take the lead for good with a goal from Carlie Holdman in the 62nd minute.
Scottsdale was outshot today 15-11.
Kaydence Manning made six saves in goal.
For SCC the future is bright as the roster holds 21 student athletes set to return next year.
Photos of the match can be viewed HERE.
Photo courtesy of the NJCAA.