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Blue Angel Soccer Season Recap
November 23, 2011 -- The Mount Mary Women's Soccer Team went through an important period of transition, change, and growth during their 2011 season.

Emily Patterson and Joe Shokatz, the new Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively, were brought in shortly before preseason practices began in August. Looking to enact major changes within the soccer program, they spent time searching for the right group of student-athletes to fit their roster.

The roster solidified over time with eighteen soccer players and one student manager, all of whom were willing and able to show a renewed commitment to the team, the coaches, and the future of the program. "Established 2011" became the team motto.

During the offseason, the coaches and team will be focused on recruiting, conditioning, and continued player development.

Blue Angels Ends Season, Honor Senior Keri Thorson
October 20, 2011 -- The Blue Angel soccer team hosted the Eagles of Robert Morris University of Lake County on Thursday in their final game of the season. The Blue Angels battled tough through the bitter cold, wind, and rain but fell to the Eagles 4-1.

The exciting goal from Mount Mary came from Crystal Barbra and the assist from Katrina Harris.

At the game on Thursday the Blue Angels named it senior day. A high school graduate of Milwaukee School of Languages, Keri Thorson was the lone senior representing the Mount Mary Soccer team this year. Thorson is an Elementary Education major. The rest of the team is hopeful Thorson will be able to return as a team manager next fall while she completes her student teaching requirement. Keri is a dependable, versatile player on the field, who has been used both on defense and at outside mid this season. Her work ethic and commitment to building the soccer program at Mount Mary have set her apart as a true team leader. Keri will be deeply missed.

The Blue Angels were scheduled to play Rockford College on Friday, October 28th however Rockford has decided to pull out of the match up. Coach Emily Patterson looks forward to building the team during the offseason and return with strong fundamentals and a hunger to win.

Blue Angel Soccer Continues to Make Improvements
October 15, 2011 -- This past weekend the Blue Angels hosted the Yellowjackets of UW-Superior. In the Blue Angels' previous meeting with the Yellowjackets, they fell 0-11. With the two weeks of practice and competition between the two meetings, the Blue Angels were able to improve their defense and put increased pressure on the Yellowjackets.

The scoreboard read 0-0 until the Yellowjackets scored for the first time 32 minutes into the game. Going into the half, Mount Mary was down 0-3.

In the second half, Ashely Leverenz played an outstanding position at goal keeper making diving saves and aggressive plays. Despite the increased pressure from the Blue Angels, the Yellowjackets tallied a 5-0 win.

The Blue Angels are excited to host the Eagles of Robert Morris Lake County on Thursday, October 20th. In their last meeting with the Eagles, the Blue Angels recorded a 3-3 tie. The Blue Angels look for their first win of the season on Thursday. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

Blue Angels Compete in Best Game of Season
October 13, 2011 -- The Blue Angel soccer team traveled to Robert Morris University, Lake County on Thursday and competed in their best game all season verse the Eagles of Robert Morris. The Blue Angels played 90 plus minutes of competitive soccer taking the game into 2 overtimes.

In the first half of the game, Julie Anderson dribbled the ball through the defense to the end line and slotted a perfect pass to Alli Apmann who made a hard run and one timed the ball into the back of the net.

After going into halftime down 1-2, the Blue Angles were able to make some necessary adjustments and battle back quickly.

Forwards Anderson and Jessica Green worked together in a give-and-go pass to get around the RMLC defender. With her quick speed, Green was able to receive a pass back from Anderson who took a shot on net but collided with the goaltender. As the ball danced around the goal line, Ayesha Abdullah pushed forward to bury the ball in the net.

Later in the half, Kaiti Kumlien lofted a perfect pas to Anderson in front of the goal finishing it with a one-timer to score again.

After playing the two 45-minute halves, neither team was able to finish the game in the 2 additional periods of sudden death overtime.

Ashley Leverenz played in goal for the Blue Angels during the second half and overtime periods. She was key in helping to keep Mount Mary in the game with a diving penalty kick save in the second half.

Mount Mary head soccer coach, Emily Patterson, commented following the game: "I am so incredibly proud of the girls and how much they've improved from the start of the season until now, both individually and as a team. Their continued commitment and hard work is starting to pay off. Off the field, we have really come together as a soccer family."

Soccer Drops to Alverno and Grace Bible, Shows Improvement
October 6 & 8, 2011 -- The Mount Mary College soccer team hosted both the Alverno Inferno and Grace Bible Tigers last week on their home field. The Blue Angels have shown significant improvement over the course of the season as their defense continues to develop.

In the Blue Angels' first game of the season, the Inferno defeated the Blue Angels 11-1. However, in this battle, the Blue Angels' defense stepped up placing increasing pressure on the Inferno. Despite Mount Mary's improvement, they fell to the competitive Inferno 7-0.

On Saturday, the Blue Angels hosted the Tigers of Grace Bible College. In the last meeting with the Tigers, the Blue Angels were defeated 3-0. A battle was certainly expected by both teams.

Julie Anderson played a tough for the full 90 minutes in the forward position pushing the ball to the Tigers' net numerous times. On the defensive end of the field, Sophia DeRosier battled hard to protect the Blue Angels' end. Following the game, Coach Emily Patterson commented: "Sophia is a student of the game. She rarely makes a mental mistake out on the field. We rely on her strong defensive presence and constant leadership each and every game."

After giving up one goal in the first half, the Blue Angels held the Tigers for the rest of the game but unfortunately could not make up the one goal deficit. The Blue Angels fell 1-0.

The Blue Angels are eager to travel to Robert Morris Lake County on Wednesday, October 12th. The Blue Angels fell to the Eagles 3-2 earlier in the season. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m.

Soccer Falls to UW-Superior on Road
October 1, 2011 --The Blue Angel soccer team traveled to UW-Superior on Saturday to compete against the Yellowjackets. The Blue Angels had not competed in a game in 11 days.

Ashley Leverenz started in goal for the first time all season for the Blue Angels. Coach Emily Patterson commented on Leverenz's excellent play stating: "Ashley played outstanding. The Yellowjacket fans even sought her out following the game to compliment her great play."

The Blue Angels welcomed back Jessica Green after three weeks of recovery following surgery.

Dinora Rodriguez also played a competitive center midfield position. Rodriguez, only a freshman, is a consistent hard worker and continues to show her commitment to the program. Coach Paterson stated: "We are so happy to have a player like her on board for the next four years."

The Blue Angels dropped the game verses the Yellowjackets 11-0. Mount Mary will host Alverno College on October 6th at 4:30 p.m.

Blue Angels Compete in Close Meet
September 20, 2011 --The Blue Angels soccer team hosted the Red Hawks of Ripon College on Tuesday. Due to injuries amongst the team, the Blue Angels struggled to stop the skilled Red Hawks and were defeated 12-0.

Coach Emily Patterson commented, "Our goalkeeper Kirby McMahon played a really tough game. She made some really great saves." Incredible efforts also came from midfielder Crystal Barba who played a tough, energetic, and intense game.

The Blue Angels do not compete again until October 1st. Coach Patterson is looking forward to the next week of practice to continue to work on skills to compete against UW-Superior.

Soccer Team Improving Despite Rough Weekend
September 10/11, 2011 --The Mount Mary College soccer team hosted Faith Baptist Bible College Faith Eagles on Saturday and traveled to Illinois to compete against Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks on Sunday. The Blue Angels dropped both games at home and on the road.

On Saturday verses the Faith Eagles, the Blue Angels played their best game of the year despite the 2-0 loss. Head Coach Emily Patterson stated, "Even though we lost 2-0, I am really happy with the progress...the team has improved immensely since our first game of the season."

Kirby McMahon, the goal keeper, played extremely well and made great saves that allowed the Blue Angels to stay in the close game. Mount Mary created a few counter chances but was unable to capitalize.

The Blue Angels played tough against the extremely skilled and fast Scarlet Hawks on Sunday, but fell 12-0. In both games this past weekend, the Blue Angels were without a few of their regular starters.

The Blue Angels soccer team hits the home field again on Friday, September 16th as they host Buena Vista at 2pm.

Finlandia Lions Defeat Blue Angels
September 3, 2011 -- The Mount Mary College Blue Angels hosted the Finlandia Lions on a rainy and humid day this past Saturday. The Blue Angels fell short to the Lions with a 3-0 loss.

Saturday's game continued to show the improvement of the team as a whole. Each half of each game, the Blue Angels continue to mend as a team through their consistent effort. Despite starting the game with an empty bench, the girls battled through the weather to stay tough against Finlandia.

Coach Emily Patterson is looking forward to starting a new week of practice, regrouping, and applying new lessons learned from the first three games this season.

The Blue Angels will host the Eagles of Faith Baptist Bible College next Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m.

Soccer Battles Robert Morris Lake County
September 2, 2011 -- The Mount Mary College soccer team hosted Robert Morris Lake County in their home opener of the season. Despite an exciting Blue Angels surge for a comeback, they fell one goal short to the Eagles.

The Blue Angels fell behind early in the first half, but once the second half rolled around they were able to regroup and make some important adjustments which lead to their surge. Standout player, Alli Apmann, was moved from her normal defensive position to central midfield to aid the team in creating an offensive threat. It was her leadership and the team's desire which lead to the Blue Angels two goals. Jessica Green, a speedy and athletic forward, scored the first goal with the assist given to Apmann on a perfectly slotted through ball.

The second goal came from a shot twenty yards out from the outside corner of the box. The shot came from Apmann. However, as the game time quickly dwindled down, the Blue Angels fell short and dropped their home opener 3-2.

Blue Angels Drop Season Opener
September 1, 2011 -- The Blue Angels soccer team traveled to Alverno College today for their season opener.

The Blue Angels held the Inferno strong through the 28th minute when Alverno scored their first goal. Shortly after, Mount Mary responded strong with their first goal of the season. The goal was scored by Ayesha Abdullah assisted by Julie Anderson who set up the goal with an aggressive corner kick.

After holding the Inferno within striking distance at a 3 goal lead at the end of the first half, the Blue Angels were unable able to stop the Inferno's talented forwards. Alverno continued in the second half with a strong offense scoring 7 more goals to grab the 10-1 lead over the Blue Angles.

The Blue Angels enter this season with a new head coach, Emily Patterson, and new assistant, Joe Shokatz, along with many new athletes.

Mount Mary will host Robert Morris Lake County for its home opener on September 3rd with a 4:30 p.m. start.

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