SHS Varsity Girls Soccer Team Ends Season with a 2-1 Loss to New Rochelle

The Scarsdale High School girls' Varsity A soccer team suffered a disappointing loss in the sectional quarterfinals held at Scarsdale High School on Tuesday, October 27, falling to New Rochelle 2-1. The favored Raiders had defeated New Rochelle in both their regular season games and were riding a 14 game unbeaten streak heading into the game, after defeating Carmel in the opening playoff round 1-0. New Rochelle was highly energized and brought a raucous group of fans to cheer them on. Still, the Raiders dominated possession for most of the game, as both New Rochelle goals were scored off turnovers by the Raiders deep in their defensive zone. The Raiders were unable to switch the field consistently in response to New Rochelle's efforts to pin the Raiders' attack toward the limited space on the sidelines. On occasions when the Raiders were able to get the ball into the center of the field, there was an effective attack and scoring opportunities ensued.

For the Raiders, it was a frustrating defeat after an extremely successful 12-2-2 regular season. A number of talented seniors will leave the team in 2016 due to graduation. Still, the 2015 team was bolstered by an influx of several talented freshmen and, with a solid talent basis among the sophomores and juniors, the team is expected to be strong again next year and contend for another section title. Congratulations are in order for the team and its coaches for a highly successful and rewarding 2015 season.