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The Modified Girls’ Soccer team enjoyed a very successful season. We were fortunate enough to have thirty-six girls on the team, many playing soccer for the first time and all getting a chance to experience game play. We ended up having a record of: six wins, two losses and two ties. Congratulations go out to all the girls for all their hard work and dedication to the team throughout the season. I am happy to say that all the girls have improved their knowledge and skills in the game of soccer. The future looks great for our Girls’ Soccer Program.

The girls’ soccer team finished their season on a high note yesterday beating Woodlands 7-1. The team was led by senior captain Cathy Garro and freshman captain Jamie Bucci, each scoring two goals, Cathy also had one assist and Jamie had two. All three seniors for the Lady Horseman scored. Senior captain and defender Bianca Bucci had one goal and two assists. Senior captain Devan Campbell had one goal and an assist. The additional goal was scored by Alexis Bateman. Kelly Bender also had an assist on the day. Goal tender Jen Onwe had 8 saves and Bobby Shortell finished the game in goal with the final save of the game. The ladies ended the season tying the district’s number of wins for girls’ soccer. They look to shatter that record next year! The team would like to thank all the parents and supporters of the team!

Girls’ soccer tied Irvington Saturday October 4th. Sleepy was down 0-2 at the half, with a goal from Captain Cathy Garro and another goal from Captain Devan Campbell. Sleepy forced the game into overtime. Sleepy Gillian Berger scored first with an assist by Jamie Bucci, but with a minute to go Irvington scored on a penalty kick. Hollow’s next game is Monday October 6th at Pearl River with a 4:30 start.

The girls’ Varsity soccer team beat Keio on Thursday October 3rd 5-1. Captain Jamie Bucci had her second hat trick of the season! Captain Cathy Garro assisted two of Jamie’s goals. Additional goals were scored by Jillian Berger and Alexis Birrittella. Additional assists were provided by Nube Andrade, Jamie Bucci, and Bobby Shortell. The lady horesmen’s next game is Saturday October 4th at home Peabody field 3:30. Please come support the girls as they fight to boost their record to 6-4.

GO GIRLS SOCCER!
Girls varsity soccer defeats Hastings (4-3)
Hollow captures their first league win on Monday September 22nd against Hastings in a true nail biter. At the half Hastings led the game 3-2. Sleepy capitalized immediately in the second half with a goal by junior Taylor Greenberg. Senior Captain Cathy Garro scores on an awesome penalty shot with seconds to go in the game. Additional goals for Sleepy were scored by junior Alexis Bateman, assisted by Jamie Bucci and Cathy Garro, assisted by Jamie Bucci. The lady Horsemen’s record is 4-3. Our next game is against rival Albertus Magnus on Wednesday September 24th away.

The girls’ varsity soccer team experienced their first loss of the the season against Eastchester on Tuesday, September 16th. The Final score was 3-7. Sleepy did not go down without a fight though. The score at the half was 0-2 Eastchester, within six minutes of the second half the lady horsemen tied up the score! Later in the second half Eastchester managed to squeeze past the defense several times. But Sleepy finished the game strong, managing to drop in one more goal in the final few moments of the game. The girls’ next game is Wednesday, September 17th at Byram Hills.

The girls’ varsity soccer team captured their third win of the season on Friday, September 12th. The lady horesmen are 3-0 with each game being a shut out! Goalie Jen Onwe had 3 saves on the day while Captain Jamie led her team with a hat trick and an assist, her first goal was assisted by sister Jessica Bucci. Other goals were scored by captain Cathy Garro, Alexis Bateman and Alexis Birrittella. Additional assists were made by Captain Devan Campbell, Alexis Bateman, and Nube Andracle. The girls’ next game is Tuesday, September, 16th 4:30pm at Peabody field against Eastchester.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer beat Ardsley on Wednesday, September 10th 2-0 bringing their record to 2-0. The Team is led by Captains Cathy Garro, Devan Campbell, Bianca Bucci, Jess Bucci and Jamie Bucci. Goals were scored by Alexis Bateman and Jamie Bucci. Assists were made by Devan Campbell and Alexis Bateman. Goalie Jen Onwe had 6 saves. All the girls played out of their minds and completely dominated the game in midfield! The lady horsemen’s next contest is at home against Saunders on Friday September 12th located on Peabody Field at 4:30pm. Please come support the team as they fight for their third consecutive win!

Girls’ Varsity Soccer won their season opener on Monday, September 8th against Keio Academy. The final sore was 0-2. Co-captain Jamie Bucci scored the first goal for the lady Horsemen midway through the second half. Several minutes later Co-captain Cathy Garro scored Sleepy’s second goal, assisted by Jamie Bucci. The girls’ soccer team has their second game on Wednesday September 10th at home against Ardsley.

The Girls’ Modified Soccer Team finished up their season with a 2 - 2 tie against a strong Briarcliff team on Friday. The girls’ had an amazing season, and if this season is any indication of the future, the Girls’ Soccer Program here at Sleepy Hollow is going to experience some league and sectional titles. Congratulations girls!