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Sept. 2, 2010
Cyclones shut down

The first loss of the season came too soon for the Cyclones, who fell 1-0 to Prairie State on Sept. 1. Unlike last year where Moraine Valley shut out the Pioneers, the Cyclones couldn’t combat a tough goalkeeper and enhanced team. “It was a slow start, and we just couldn’t get it going. We picked it up in the second half, but it was a little too late,” said coach Jim Knawa. "We couldn't find the net. Prairie State did a turnaround from last year’s team with one heck of a keeper and outstanding forward. We had our chances and opportunities, took some shots, but just couldn’t find it."

August 30, 2010
First win in 2010

Showing their offensive power early, the Cyclones shut out Triton College 5-0 in their season opener Aug. 28.

Freshman Jennifer Martinez (Hubbard) played stellar defense, as did goalkeeper Barbara Lesnicka (Kennedy), and Katie Fettes (Chicago Christian) was solid in the mid-field. Evergreen Park product Natalie Ross scored three goals while Vicky Lara (Hubbard) and Mirelia Calderon (Argo) each scored one. Sara Fullarton (Evergreen Park), Kayla Walsh (Tinley Park), Natasha McLaughlin (Oak Lawn), Gabby Ramirez (Stagg) had assists.

August 27, 2010
Newcomers ready to step up for Cyclones

The Moraine Valley women's soccer team lost a core group of sophomores this year, but the new nucleus of athletes has been hard at work preparing for their season opener August 28.

With only 5 starters returning from last year’s 8-8-3 squad, 13 new players will be looking to make an immediate impact on the field. Returning players include co-captains Kayley Hogan (Evergreen Park) and Natasha McLaughlin (Oak Lawn), as well as Christina Foster (Oak Lawn), Sara Fullarton (Evergreen Park), and keeper Barb Lesnicka (Kennedy).

A good core of first years include Mirelia Calderon (Argo), Alma Coronel (Maria), Beth Dickman (Evergreen Park), Katie Fettes (Chicago Christian), Wendy Grupka (Andrew), Jessica Jaimez (Hubbard), Emily Kasiulyte (Oak Lawn), Vicky Lara (Hubbard), Jennifer Martinez (Hubbard), Gabby Ramirez (Stagg), Cynthia Rodriquez (Argo), Natalie Ross (Evergreen Park), and Kayla Walsh (Tinley Park).

“One of the unique characteristics of junior college soccer is the fact that a team's nucleus changes every single season. This year, we’re top heavy with new players, so the practice sessions consisted of trying to evaluate a player’s strengths and abilities. Team chemistry and cohesion have been a big part of our training efforts,” said coach Jim Knawa. “We have a pretty good combination of speed and athletic ability. Our biggest key to success will be how quickly we can work together as a unit. Offensively, our goal scorers from last season have graduated, so I’m looking to see who will step up in finding the back of the net. On defense, we have a gap to fill. We lost three starting defenders to graduation. They allowed only 11 goals in 10 Region IV games, but I’m confident these new athletes will step up.”