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Monday, August 29, 2011

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgc.edu

New Look Lady Tigers Ready for 2011 Season

The South Georgia College Lady Tigers soccer team finished its pre-season with a nice 4-1 win over ESCU, and a very close 0-1 loss to a strong Georgia Southwestern University team. The Tigers played well in both matches with several new players adding a welcomed depth to the squad. The women opened the regular season on Aug. 29 versus Georgia Perimeter College at home.

Head coach Ken Kirsch expressed his pleasure at seeing his women play together as a team, making good passes and playing aggressively the whole game. “This year we have some options that weren’t there in the past,” said Kirsch. “We recruited heavily and brought in 18 new players. Several of those players are clearly going to help the squad. I am interested to see who steps up and becomes a standout.”

With only four returning sophomores, the team has a new feel to it while at the same time keeping with the style of play established last year. The returning players are Monique Hollins, Emily Ingram, Marcillee McBean and Kadie Naumann. “These four women are the leaders who want to establish a close team unit, with everyone on the same page,” said Kirsch. “I’m looking to them to lead through example.”

With a 19-game season, the Tigers will have to keep themselves focused if they are to achieve up to their potential. “All in all, I’m really excited about the possibilities. I haven’t seen this much talent here at SGC in the last three years,” said Kirsch.

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