Girls Varsity Soccer has been bringing its A-game to the table for a few years now, and this year was no different. Once again, the team won 1st place in Pacific League for CIF this February and has kept its undefeated streak since 2014.

The senior team captains; Cammie Dopke, Eden Hardy, and Allison Hung; led the team to victory in the two rounds against Mayfair and South Torrance High School. Although the team lost to South Torrance 0-1, the players undefeated streak before the CIF rounds helped boost them to 1st place. According to Dopke, “it has almost become natural to win a league title but the feeling never goes away even after bringing home a 4th League championship! It also goes to show how hard our team works and our coaches always make it clear that a League title isn’t going to be given to us but we have to earn it,” showing how dedicated they really are.

The seniors from the team had been working hard to make this year the best one yet and to end the season with another win. “As a team captain I try to motivate my teammates to always go out there and come off that field knowing that they did everything they could. If they work their hardest then there is nothing more I can ask for at the end of the day. I also try to encourage everyone to give them confidence on the field which strengthens the overall team,” Dopke explained.

A team is made up of multiple players and the Girls’ Soccer team shows true teamwork and companionship on and off the field. Sophomore Amanda Howard said, “I feel like this year we had a lot more team energy and were really close with each other which really helped us during the game.” Not only does the team play soccer well, but the players also support each other forging a bond that helps them understand each individual’s technique on the field.

Winter season of sports has ended but the girls’ continue to rigorously practice daily, one of the many reasons why they are at the top. Achieving number one in League doesn’t happen in one night these student athletes prove that hard work and dedication really do go a long way.

Although they had a good run this year, junior Stephanie Yen reveals some struggles they will go through next year, “We have always really wanted to win CIF and always strive to reach our goals but it might be hard next year because so many seniors are graduating this year.”

As one of the most successful sports team in the school, the girls’ remind the school time and time again why they are 1st place League champs with an undefeated streak. We wish the girls’ congratulations on the good season and good luck next year!