2015 Faith Lutheran Girls Soccer Capsule
FAITH LUTHERAN
League: Division I-A Sunset
Head coach: Steve Morrill, sixth season
2014 record: 18-7-3 (11-1-2 Sunset, first)
Returning letter winners (starters): 12 (nine)
Top athletes: F Kristi Chinn (Sr.), MF/F Megan Donnelly (Jr.), D Kayla Murai (Sr.), MF/F Brenna Rohnkohl (Sr.), D/MF Tierney Tomburo (Sr.)
Outlook: The defending Southern Region champions return nine starters, including some proven offensive firepower.
Rohnkohl (24 goals, 8 assists), Chinn (16 goals, 11 assists) and Donnelly (13 goals, 2 assists) all had strong seasons last year.
Murai and Tomburo return to help a defense that posted eight shutouts last year.
"With a large number of seniors, the Crusaders will lean heavily on experience from the group that has been to the past three Division I-A state semifinals," Morrill said. "The team will have a couple of holes to fill from the class of 2014, but the upcoming upperclassmen should contribute on a high level very quickly.
"Last year, the team persevered through a number of injuries and low team numbers, which ultimately led to solid team chemistry and determination. The Crusaders hopefully will limit the injuries this season in their push for success in the highly-competitive Division I-A Sunset League and a long run in the playoffs."
