Lady Lancers Complete First Season

In the fall semester of 2007, a new tradition was born at USC Lancaster.  The Women's Lancers Soccer program was unveiled and participated in Region X with the National Junior College Athletic Association.

The soccer team is coached by Sal Estrada who is pleased with the outcome of the season.  "I was excited to be coaching at the college level the sport that has been part of my life, and to have a great group of players.  I have coached some of the players previously at Lancaster High School, and it was nice to see them and to coach them one more time.  I am thankful for the support that I have received from Dean Catalano, our Athletic Director Rick Walters, the USCL staff, and Frank Overcash, Director of the Lancaster County Parks and Recreation Department.  They have made our first season a very pleasant one and we all have enjoyed this unique experience."  Estrada said.

The Women's Lancers Soccer team played against established programs, who also praised the Lancers effort and dedication to the sport.  Even though being a new and young team, the Lancers were able to improve their level of playing in a short time.  "We had a couple of close matches and toward the end of the season the team played solid matches, leaving us with a good feeling for future seasons."  Coach Estrada added.

The Lancers were able to play at the 2007 Carolinas Junior College tournament held in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 26, 2007.  The Women's Lancers fell short against USC Salkehatchie 2-0.  During the tournament, a coaches meeting was held to select the All Region team, All American nominees, Region X Coach of the Year, and other deserving accolades for the year.  Allison Haile was nominated for the 1st Team All-Region, Bonnie Creighton and Jess Cooney were nominated for the 2nd Team All Region.  Kayla Brill was selected for Honorable Mention.  Coach Estrada was nominated for Region X Coach of the Year as well.

Overall, the Women's Lancer Soccer Team did a great job playing at the college level.  "We all are happy to have another athletic program at USC Lancaster. The Women's Lancer Soccer Team played and represented our school in a professional manner.  We are glad that we had a serious-injury free season.  To be a first year program and to have Coach Estrada nominated for Coach of the Year is a good sign that we are doing things right."  USCL Athletic Director Rick Walters commented.