"I could not be more thrilled with the performance of our team this season!" said Adam Strogoff '97, head coach. "Our exciting run through the playoffs, culminating in our second-straight championship, was a testament to our team's fighting spirit and sense of unity."
The winning goal was scored by Hilltopper Jill Marois '12 in the 92nd minute of the game. The Worcester Academy girls held that lead through the final minutes of the game with tenacious defense. In the end, it was enough to beat Pomfret, which had been undefeated going into yesterday's game.
Bridget McCarthy '12 made three saves to earn the shutout.
"One of the toughest things in sport is pushing yourself to achieve championship level performance and certainly the toughest thing is to find a way to remain there," said Edward Reilly, Worcester Academy's director of athletics. "To repeat as champions is a tremendous accomplishment and a great testament to the drive, determination, and spirit of all the members of the girls varsity soccer program.
"We are delighted for them and our entire school community shares their joy in winning the 2009 Class B championship," said Mr. Reilly.
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER
The Worcester Academy Girls Varsity Soccer Team won its first Class B championship title last year following an undefeated regular season (15 - 0 - 2). Following the win, Coach Strogoff was named 2008 Massachusetts Private School Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
In 2002, the Girls Varsity Soccer Team won the Class C finals, becoming the first-ever girls team from Worcester Academy to win a championship.
The 2009 Girls Varsity Soccer Team finished the season with a 14 - 1 - 2 record. Assistant coach was John Liller.
