2017 Sierra Vista Girls Soccer Capsule

SIERRA VISTA

League: Class 4A Southwest

Head coach: Ross Muir, sixth season

2016 record: 8-6-2 (6-4-2 Southwest, third)

Returning letter winners (starters): Thirteen (seven)

Top athletes: D Grace Lasker (Jr.), D Emma Zeigler (Jr.), GK Jamie Kalaau-Sunia (Jr.), MF Isabella Costa (So.)

Outlook: The Mountain Lions lost their top two scorers, but return seven starters from a team that advanced to the postseason.

Kalaau-Sunia had three shutouts last year and will join Lasker and Zeigler as the leaders on defense. Costa (3 goals, 2 assists) is the leading returning scorer.

“After the loss of some exceptional seniors, our developing underclassmen have big shoes to fill,” Muir said. “We are leaning on the returners to maintain the hard-working mentality that got them to the playoffs last year.

“The new players on the team have shown great potential and dedication to go along with their youth. The experience of the returners should mix well with the new players, and we are hopeful to continue that success.”