Girls soccer ends undefeated, too soon!
The Lady Mariners soccer team won its first two matches of the soccer season, including a conference victory, before the SCACS league wisely pulled the plug on the season, due to the Coronavirus. Ending the season was predictable, but nonetheless painful, as Lake Pointe's team was poised to compete for the state title. Friday, April 13, the date of the last match, the girls celebrated a victory with a post-game meal. May that satisfaction offer memories to the seniors, whose season ended way too early. Go Green!
Mariners at State for First Time
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Congratulations to the Lady Mariners who qualified for the 2A state championship for the first time in school history! The ladies had a great season characterized by hard work, great coaching, and ever improving team work on the court. This year's teams was filled with new players, many of whom had never played the sport before now. With so many young athletes, the team looks forward to strong seasons in the next few years.
State Soccer Champs!
Mariners are 2-A state champs in soccer!
The girls soccer team went undefeated through both the season and the state playoffs, earning its first ever SCACS state soccer title.
The Mariners first swept through their conference with a balance of strong defense and an agressive scoring strategy. That same combination helped Lake Pointe overpower a tough Emmanuel team from Hartsville 5-1 in the semi-finals, and to clinch the championship 5-2 over a talented Hampton Park team from Greenville.
The state title required many components, of course. From the ingredients of a strong team and hard work, to unselfish play and encouraging coaching, everything came together through the season.
The accomplishment is the latest installment in a longer story. Two years ago, in LPA’s inaugural soccer season, the girls' team fought valiantly just to earn a win. Last year, the team was highly competitive, barely missing the playoffs when the tie-breaker didn’t go the team’s way.
This season, the Mariners left no doubt or discussion, achieving an undefeated season all the way to top match. Well done. Go Green!