It's already that time of the week again...the big game is just a little more than 24 hours away and we couldn't be more excited!
Before we give you details about the game, first some big news from the team: the 2009 Captains have been selected. The captains are chosen based upon team votes and for this 2009 season, the players chose: Senior Kelly Isleib, Senior Emalee Rogers, Junior Lauren Hair, and Sophomore Lauren Porter. We look forward to these captains as well as all of the upper class members leading the team to a successful year!
Hosting Santa Clara University at Ute Field is a great honor as they are a traditional women's soccer powerhouse. The Utes can't wait to get out on the field along side them and showcase their own talents for their home crowd. Both teams are 2-0 coming into the game and without doubt this will be a very close, competitive early season match.
A few members of our team have some ties with Santa Clara. Coach Rich Manning began his career in women's college soccer at SCU before accepting the head coaching job here at the U. Coach Manning was a part of the Santa Clara staff from 1998-2001 first as an assistant coach and then as an associate head coach. Rich helped the Broncos appear in 4 NCAA tournaments, 3 NCAA College Cups, and also led them to the 2001 National Championship. Oh...and did we mention Rich played for the Santa Clara Men's Soccer Team in college?? Needless to say, Manning has some strong ties lying in Santa Clara....which makes the rivalry of tomorrow night even stronger.
Junior defender Morgan Skeen, Senior goal keeper Emalee Rogers, and Sophomore midfielder Katie Martinez also have some connections with the Broncos in knowing players who have been former teammates throughout the years. All of these factors are going to make for a great competitive atmosphere!
Important for tomorrow night:
Please plan on arriving early to the game. Our Utah Volleyball Team also has a big match tomorrow night that begins at 7 so the parking lot will be crowded. Feel free to catch the first part of their match and cheer on some fellow Utes! (Located near the field in the HPER gymnasium). Also, there will be big inflatables for kids of all ages to play on before the game!
Lastly, plan on sticking around after the game for a great FIREWORKS display!! Don't forget....wear your red and cheer loud, let's help our Utes stay undefeated!!
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