Cape Fear Community College (10-0) (7-0) in Region 10 vs Patrick Henry CC (6-4-1) (2-3-1) in Region 10
Game Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Start Time: 6:00pm (EST)
Location: Patrick Henry Community College (Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton, VA 24054)
WILMINGTON, NC – Fresh off a (5-0) mark on their five game road trip, the #12 ranked Sea Devil Women's Soccer team returns to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon versus Region 10 Conference opponent, Patrick Henry Community College.
Cape Fear enters Wednesday's match after their (4-3) victory over Pfeiffer University JV in their last outing on the pitch. Freshman Sierra Raynor provided the game-winning goal in the game's 88th minute when she connected to find the back of the net after fellow freshman Alaina Capps provided the assist.
Cape Fear will once again put their (10-0) undefeated record on the line versus Patrick Henry Community College on Wednesday evening. The Sea Devils defeated the Patriots in their first outing this season by a score of (3-0) at home on September 3, 2016. The Sea Devils received goal contributions from Alyssa Coustenis (22nd minute, assisted by Sierra Raynor), Jenna Pecorini (58th minute, assisted by Sierra Raynor), and Janessa Annis (82nd minute, unassisted).
The Sea Devil Women's Soccer program enters the match-up versus the Patriots as the #12 team in the latest NJCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer Top 20 Rankings (as of the October 11, 2016 poll). The Sea Devils also are ranked #8 in the nation according to the NSCAA national poll, the highest ranking in school history.
"We worked our way through a tough week, and now have a challenging week in front of us. We must continue to push our game forward," said Sea Devil Women's Soccer head coach Ryan Deppa, prior to Wednesday's road match versus Patrick Henry Community College.
As for Cape Fear's opponent, Patrick Henry Community College, they enter the match-up coming off a (1-5) road defeat loss to Spartanburg Methodist on October 5th; the Patriots' lone goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Kayla Clark. Patrick Henry enters the game with a (6-4-1) overall, and a (2-3-1) record in Region 10 Conference.
TOP 10 SEA DEVIL WOMEN'S SOCCER STATS: DID YOU KNOW THAT........
#1-The Sea Devils have outscored the Patriots (7-3) in their three all-time meetings with Coach Deppa at the helm
#2- The Sea Devils are ranked #8 in the nation according to the NSCAA national poll; highest in school history
#3- The Sea Devils have outscored their opponents (44-4) in their 10 games played this season
#4- The Sea Devils' freshman players have scored 24 goals combined this season; sophomores have scored 20 goals
#5- The Sea Devils have scored 9 game-winning goals this season; 6 different players have recorded at least 1 GW
#6- The Sea Devils' goalkeepers have combined to have a 0.40 GAA; their opponents have allowed a 3.60 GAA
#7- The Sea Devils' goalkeepers have a combined .937 Save% this season; opponents have a .746 Save%
#8- The Sea Devils have recorded 250 total shots this season through 10 games; opponents have only 29 total shots
#9- The Sea Devils have a combined 123 Total Points this season; opponents have only recorded 8 combined points
#10- The Sea Devils have recorded 8 shutouts this season; recorded 6 shutouts last season under Coach Deppa
ON THE BRINK: COACH DEPPA'S BIGGEST KEYS TO THE GAME
"We are coming off a comeback win and some recovery days off. It will be important for us to come in focused on the task at hand, and be tough enough to get back to business."
SEA DEVIL PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Sydney Parker was a player that Coach Deppa mentioned as someone to watch following the team's practices this week.
SEA DEVIL PROJECTED STARTING XI
GK: Elizabeth Ethridge
BACKS: Celine Jacobi Barham, Maranda Oliver, Sydney Parker, Briley Eason
MIDS: Raime Cooper, Jenna Pecorini, Sierra Raynor, Ashley Carter
FWs: Alyssa Coustenis, Alaina Capps
SHARE YOUR SUPPORT TOWARD SEA DEVIL WOMEN'S SOCCER & SEA DEVIL ATHLETICS
Come support the Sea Devil women's soccer program, and Sea Devil Athletics this season by attending home matches at Legion Stadium, and by posting your pictures and videos from the games by using the hashtags #InSquadWeTrust and #SeaDevilWSoccer.
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Stay tuned to www.goseadevils.com for the latest news, videos, articles, and information regarding the Sea Devil Women's Soccer Program, and Sea Devil Athletics.
NEXT TIME OUT
Following the Sea Devils' result versus Patrick Henry Community College on Wednesday evening, the Sea Devils will return to action on Saturday, October 15, on the road versus USC Salkehatchie. Kick-off versus USC Salkehatchie is scheduled for 4:00pm (EST) from Allendale, SC.
REMAINING HOME GAMES:
Sunday, October 16, 2016--- 12:00pm (EST)--- Wake Tech Community College
Tuesday, October 18, 2016---2:00pm (EST) --- Spartanburg Methodist
Saturday, October 22, 2016---6:00pm (EST) --- USC Lancaster
Courtesy of Trent Brinkley
