2009 Season in Review

 
The Elmira College Women’s Soccer team made progress in leaps and bounds this season under second year Head Coach Liz Masterson. This year’s squad owns a 6-10-0 record with 6 of their losses coming from one goal losses.

The 2009 Women’s Soccer team graduates two fourth year players, Kaitlin Borelli ’10 (New Canaan, CT -- New Canaan) and Gretchen Hawley ’10 (Batavia, NY -- Batavia). The two players brought much experience and leadership to a very young team. Each player started all 16 games for Elmira College. Borelli totaled 3 points this season on one goal and one assist. Her only goal of the season was a game winning goal in EC’s home season opener against Keuka College. On defense, Hawley was a consistent defensive player who added a certain toughness to an improved defense. Both players will surely be missed next season.

Third year forward Danielle Corjulo ’11 (Southington, CT -- Southington) provided the Soaring Eagles with consistency this season. The captain earned 4 points on 1 goal and 2 assists. Her only goal of the season came against the number nine Nationally Ranked Bombers of Ithaca College.

Mary Corey ’12 (Niskayuna, NY -- Niskayuna) had a very good year on defense for the Soaring Eagles. Her defensive efforts bolstered a defense who had struggled in years past. She also earned 3 points on 3 assists. Her high-quality play earned her a spot on the Empire 8 All-Conference Honorable Mention Team. Fellow classmates Katya Harris ’12 (Unadilla, NY -- Unatego) and Erin Pruess ’12 (Glens Falls, NY -- Glens Falls) each added an assist in the 2009 season.

Elmira’s offense was led by first year standout Rachael Bromson ’13 (Suffield, CT -- Suffield). In her rookie campaign she totaled 25 points on 12 goals and 1 assist. Bromson proved to be one of the elite forwards in the Empire 8 Conference as she was elected to the All-Conference First Team. She led the Empire 8 in points per game (1.56) and goals per game (.75). Her accomplishments this season put her on the EC All-Time List in two categories; she is tied for fourth in goals scored in a season (12) and tied for ninth in points in a season (25). Bromson’s future is bright at Elmira College for many years to come.

Another pair of first year players making a big impact on this season’s squad was Kristyn O’Rourke ’13 (Beaver Dams, NY -- Corning East) and Kelsey Kiel ’13 (Bryn Athyn -- Academy of the New Church). O’Rourke started 13 of 15 games played and registered 14 points on 5 goals and 4 assists. She ranked second on the team in goals scored and assists. Her stats were among the elite in the Empire 8 Conference as well as she was eight in points per game (.93) and tied for ninth in goals per game (.33). Kiel also had a standout rookie year as she earned 8 points on 3 goals and 2 assists. She picked up goals against SUNY Fredonia, Vassar College, and Bard College. Look for these two to build on the success they made this year in the 2010 season.

The trio of Caitlin Eno ’13 (Attleboro, MA -- Attleboro), Tori Simeone ’13 (Newton, NJ -- Kittatinny Regional), and Laura Bartus ’13 (Suffield, CT -- Williston Northhampton) all contributed in a big way during the 2009 campaign. Simeone and Bartus started in all 16 games whereas Eno made an appearance in all 16 games. The three standout rookies combined for 7 points on 3 goals and 1 assist. All three players showed great poise in their first year with the Soaring Eagles.

First year players Carlye Bianco ’13 (Eatontown, NJ -- Monmouth Regional), Ellie Hamilton ’13 (Victor, NY -- Victor), Alexis Moody ’13 (Naugatuck, CT -- Naugatuck), Alyssa Nolin ’13 (Ballston Spa, NY -- Ballston Spa), and Natty Vogler ’13 (Wellsboro, PA -- Wellsboro) all logged valuable minutes this season. Hamilton earned honors from the Empire 8 as she was Elmira College’s representative for the Sportswoman of the Year.

Starting in 12 games in the net for Elmira College was second year goalie Karissa Wilson ’12 (Londonderry, NH -- Londonderry). Wilson logged 1064 minutes in net to go along with 76 saves this season. She was named Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Week on September 8th for her efforts in a 2-1 win over Keuka College. Making 6 appearances including 4 starts for the Soaring Eagles was first year goalie Megan Lowe ’13 (Leroy, NY -- Leroy). She logged 376 minutes while making 30 saves.

Second and third year players Cassandra Anderson ’12 (Bainbridge, NY -- Bainbridge-Guilford) and Jenna Wellington ’11 (Arkport, NY -- Arkport Central) each added valuable minutes for the Soaring Eagles.