Girls soccer returns three varsity players

The girls soccer team will boast a young, inexperienced squad this year, as they return only three varsity players, Rylee Weber, Alexa Stewart and Alexa Martin, but will make up for their lack of experience with strong team bonds, a fierce work ethic, and desire to compete at their best every game.

Weber (junior) will play midfield. Coach Jenna Pike told The Nugget that Rylee brings an awesome attitude to the team and pushes her teammates to do their best. Weber does a great job thinking about what her next play will be, and as a midfielder, she will be able to direct the team and take control in the middle of the field.

Stewart returns as a sophomore and will play both forward and at midfield. Alexa also brings a great, upbeat attitude to the team.

Coach Jenna Pike said, "Alexa is very quick, which makes her an asset as a forward to make a quick goal."

Martin (sophomore) rounds out the veteran players and will play at midfield and as a defender. Alexa will play a major role in the Outlaws defense.

Pike said, "Alexa is cautious and smart while playing defense, and has a kick that can go with it. She will be critical in our corner kicks because of her kick."

Joining the Outlaws squad will be seniors Julianne Meeter, Charlotte Barton, Sabrina Reifschneider and Lacey Gilmore, junior Kendall Griffin, and freshmen Lola Green, Olivia Godfrey, and Gracie Sundstrom.

With just three returning varsity players, the Lady Outlaws are going to spend the first few games just checking out how everyone plays in their current positions.

"Even though we lack returning players, the team is a tight group that respects one another and plays their hardest," said Pike. "I think this will produce another league champion team. Our basic goal is to play our best as a team."

The Outlaws were to play at home against Madras on Tuesday in an endowment game. Thursday, September 1, Sisters will play at Molalla.