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2008 Season Review          

The 2008 season was another successful one for Eisenhower Girls Soccer. Finishing 9-6-1 overall and 9-4 in league, the Lady Cadets finished in 5^th place and earned the right to host a 1^st Round District game. Six players were named as All-Conference players (Katy Allen, Bianca Flores, Baylee Jones, Ashlyn Keller, Jennifer McKenna, and Brianna Mares). The Cadets graduate four seniors (Robin Klein, Bianca Flores, Anna Johnson, and Eva Lamas), return 16, and will have 10 regular starters back for 2009. The past two seasons (’07-’08) the Lady Cadets have a combined league record of 17-8 and made post-season play both times.

Bianca Flores and Katy Allen both led all Ike goal scorers in 2008, both with 12. Bianca finished the season with 5 assists, for 29 points. Katy tallied 3 assists for 27 points. Both girls registered a hat-trick on the road this year. Katy was first, on the road in Walla Walla. Then the next game it was Bianca’s turn, in Wenatchee. For their strong offensive output in ’08 both girls find themselves near the top in the Eisenhower Girls Soccer Record Book in career goals, goals scored in a season, career points, and points in a season.

Double-Digit Déjà Vu

Offensive Threats

Ike’s attack was well rounded and aided by a number of players in 2008. Midfielders Ashlyn Keller and Brianna Mares found their goal scoring touch and each chipped in 5 goals and 4 assists. Midfielder Jennifer McKenna’s number was 4 this season – as in 4 goals and 4 assists. Talk about well rounded! Alexis Howard continued her team play from last year (3 assists) and contributed 4 assists this season. Varsity newcomer Liz Figueroa wasn’t afraid to get into the act either. She drilled in 2 goals while assisting on 4.

Defense

Graduation

The Lady Cadets lone Class of ’08 Alumni Jennifer Johnson just completed her freshman year of soccer at St. Martin’s University (NCAA Div. II) in Lacey, WA. “JJ” played four years of varsity at Ike under three coaches. Her senior year she served as a captain and earned league recognition as an All-Conference Honorable Mention.

1. Mollie Cunnington’s game winning shot at West Valley.
2. Katy Allen’s incredible chip from a tight angle over a scrambling Richland keeper.
3. Jennifer McKenna’s laser-like blast into the top corner from the 18 against Sunnyside.
4. Bianca Flores’ dash and rip at Southridge – they only gave up 6 goals all season.
5. Ashlyn Keller’s placed left footer from outside the 18 at Hanford.
6. Bianca Flores cashes in on a great through-ball from Ashlyn Keller to rally the Cadets against Eastmont.
7. Darci Cline’s headed goal - straight from an Alexis Howard corner kick to help sink the Pirates.
8. Mollie Cunnington’s 40 yard free kick – and celebratory dance – that made its way into the Kennewick net.
9. Jennifer McKenna’s headed goal from a well placed Katy Allen cross at Pasco.
10. Ashlyn Keller’s very early strike from a Bianca Flores rebound at Moses Lake that got the Cadets rolling.

Three Sport Athletes

Eisenhower Junior forward Katy Allen was again selected at a 1st Team Big 9 forward at the league meeting on November 5th. She was an unanimous 1st Team selection at forward in 2007. She tallied 12 goals and 3 assists on the season to help the Cadets to a 5th place league finish.

Bianca Flores was a 2nd Team selection in '07 as midfielder and was again a 2nd Team selection this year, now as a forward. Bianca led the Cadets with 29 total points (12 goals, 5 assists) in her outstanding senior season. Bianca also served as one of the team's captains.

Baylee Jones, a junior, was also chosen as a 2nd Team selection in defense. Baylee was Ike's lone All-League representative in '06 garnering an Honorable Mention as a freshman. After missing most of the '07 season to a torn ACL, Baylee returned to Ike's lineup as a central defender and partnered with Courtney Abrams to solidify the back line. Baylee was also one of the team's captains.

Ike junior Ashlyn Keller was recognized as a 2nd Team midfielder. Her strong play, balanced contribution of 5 goals and 4 assists, and leadership as a captain helped the Cadets all season long. Ashlyn served as a captain as well.

Jennifer McKenna, a sophomore, recieved recognition as a 2nd Team midfielder as well. Her offensive prowess, defensive tenacity and all-around skill were a big asset to the Cadets this season. Her 4 goals and 4 assists exemplify her balanced, yet strong play.

 Receiving Honorable Mention was sophomore outside midfielder Brianna Mares. Her quick, skilled attack, and strong work rate earned her a starting spot on the left side of midfield. Her 5 goals and 4 assists were impressive as first year varsity player and demonstrate her versatility as an attacking player.