Women's soccer season comes to an end with SUNYAC defeat

Sports Brief

The women's soccer team watched their SUNYAC (SUNY Athletic Conference) playoff dreams come to an end with their loss against Brockport on Saturday Oct. 20.

The Blue Devils came out strong and dominated most of the game, but a late second half goal by Brockport sealed the victory. The loss eliminated Fredonia from SUNYAC postseason play.

"Our team had really great chemistry and we were in every game this year," said freshman midfielder Rachel Mimken. "We just had a tough time finishing throughout the season."

The Blue Devils ended the regular season on a strong note, defeating Oberlin College 1-0 on Saturday Oct. 27. Sophomore forward Lauren Heilweil connected on a pass from junior midfielder Kaelyn Puidoka halfway through the second half. The goal would soon turn out to be the game winner.

Heilweil's goal tied her with senior defender Danielle Bleeker for the team lead at seven goals. For Bleeker, this was her last home game of her career at Fredonia.

Sophomore midfielder Lisa Curtis describes Bleeker as a team leader, influencing the team off and on the field with her actions and her playing.

"Not only has she been our anchor on defense, but a huge asset to our offense as well," said Curtis. "She comes up from out of the back and is our biggest threat on corner kicks. She is a huge motivator for the team before the game and continues to inspire us through out the game."

Fredonia completed the regular season with a SUNYAC record of 4-4-3 and an overall winning record of 8-7-3.

-Reporting done by Kyle Georger, Special to The Leader