2016 girls soccer capsules

Cape Central Tigers

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 8-15

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Sikeston 4-1 in Class 3 District 1 semifinal

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Jackson Indians

Coach: Justin McMullen

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 20-3-1

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Cor Jesu 3-1 in Class 4 state sectional

Returning starters: Megan Clippard (DEF), Sarah Gammon (DEF), Nikki Sotak (DEF), Rylee Stafford (DEF), Lauren Welker (MID), Grace Pehle (MID), Megan Hawk (MID), Cassidi Tomsu (FWD)

Key players lost: Rachel Crites, Sarah Blanton, Jordan Nelson, Jacqlyn Sievers

What have you seen so far in your team you like best: Our enthusiasm has been tremendous. We will have the ability to play several different styles. We have several different players who have the ability to score. We return all of our starters on defense from last year,

What are your team's goals this upcoming season: Our goal for this upcoming season is to give our best effort every day. We feel if we do that on a consistent basis everything else will fall into place. Our team chemistry is the most important thing we would like to continue to improve on.

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 7-16

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Perryville 5-1 in Class 2 District 1 semifinal

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Perryville Pirates

Conference: Jefferson County Activities Association

Last season's record: 16-7

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. St. Pius X 3-0 in Class 2 District 1 championship

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Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Conference: None

Last season's record: 24-2

2015 postseason result: Won vs. Father Tolton Catholic 5-0 in Class 1 state championship

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St. Vincent Indians

Coach: Caitlin Pistorio

Conference: Jefferson County Activities Association

Last season's record: 13-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Saxony Lutheran 1-0 in Class 1 District 1 championship

Returning starters: Faith Kapp (MF), Emily Welker (MF/FB), Corin Carroll (MF), Jenna Winkler (DEF), Kaiti Shnurbusch (DEF), Kelsie Graham (DEF), Lauren Carron (FWD), Hannah Lukefahr (FWD), Abby Buchheit (FWD)

Key players lost: Courtney Brown, Kylie Baer, Emma Janet (injury)

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: We are a young team, which means we are eager and energetic. Also, despite the young age, we have a lot of natural-born leaders at all grade levels. it's always impressive to look out on the field and see the players pushing each other on their own. They have a great work ethic and I think it's going to pay off.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: We would like to finish this season with a winning record and do better within our conference. We were happy with how we played at the end of last season and hope this season we will capitalize on our opportunities in order to move further into the postseason.