Raiders Soccer Win Regional Championship over Evansville

In a week of regional matches where a number one seed granted home field advantage, the Raider record improved to 19-3-1. Scoring 106 goals while holding their opponents to 12 goals, securing 12 shutouts, and not allowing any goals scored against them in the Regional round, has earned the team the right to move on to Sectional play. The Raiders first Sectional match will be held in Belleville on Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m., against Edgewood.
In the first Regional game, the Raiders hosted the Edgerton Crimson Tide. Playing with energy the Raiders orchestrated well-executed attacks on goal while keeping the Crimson Tide out of the net. The evening allowed the opportunity for many players to participate in the game and scoring was achieved by nine different Raiders. Vanessa Narveson scored two goals in the game and leads the Capital Conference with a season total of 28 goals. Also scoring for the Raiders were Kendell Goecke, Esther Noriega, Brooke Larson, Hannah Donlin, Brittany Kiefer, Baily Hubbard and Jamie Ott. Senior goalkeeper Paige Natzke recorded no saves on the night. Final: Sugar River 9, Edgerton 0.
In the second game of Regional play, the Raiders hosted the Evansville Blue Devils. The Raiders won the intensity battle with eleven players making quick decisions on the field. A physical, hard-fought game showcased the skill, teamwork and momentum of the Raiders.
Head Coach John Ziperski commented, ^Our team was pleased to be rewarded for their season-long commitment and steady production by securing a top seed. It allows our team to play at home for a good portion of the post-season. Our fans and family have played a huge role in supporting our girls and playing at home will be a genuine advantage.^"