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2016 Virgin Valley Girls Soccer Capsule

VIRGIN VALLEY

League: Class 3A Sunrise League

Head coach: Bob Snell, 17th season

2015 record: 13-6-5 (11-1-2 Sunrise, first)

Returning letter winners (starters): Eleven (seven)

Top athletes: F Abbie Barnum (Sr.), D Kallie Graves (Jr.), D Kennedi Ludvigson (Sr.), MF Karla Correa (So.)

Outlook: The Bulldogs were dealt an early blow with the loss of their projected starting goalkeeper to a knee injury and a starting defender to knee surgery in the offseason.

“We have a strong nucleus returning, but have major shoes to fill at goalkeeper, center-midfielder and the backline,” Snell said.

Barnum scored 18 goals despite missing eight matches with a concussion last year. She returns to lead the offense.

“The offense has some experienced players returning with the ability to put the ball into the net,” Snell said. “The key for us this year is how well we play in front of our goalkeeper and on the defensive side of the pitch. Our backline has to step up. Our depth is thin. We can’t afford any more injuries.”

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