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Holy Cross College Fall Sports Recap by Tyler Braidic, Sports Information Director
Women’s soccer earned a trip to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) post-season tournament for the first time in the College’s history. The Saints entered the conference tournament with 6-5-1 league record and were the sixth seed in the tournament. This season they were led in goals scored by Olivia Shaw ‘23. The freshman recorded 12 goals on the season, while also having three assists for a total of 27 points. For her efforts on the pitch, Shaw was named CCAC All-Conference First Team. Bella Cuevas ‘21 anchored the Saints’ defense this season, starting in all 18 matches. Cuevas was named CCAC All-Conference Second Team. Women’s soccer ended their season with an overall record of 9-8-1.
Men’s soccer made it to the CCAC post-season tournament this past year for the second consecutive time. The Saints defeated Judson University in the opening round to advance to the tournament semifinal. Men’s soccer was led in points scored by Axel Valenzuela ‘22 who posted 27 points with eight goals and 11 assists. Valenzuela was awarded to the CCAC All-Conference First Team. Daniel Lynch ‘23 recorded 12 goals and one assist and was named CCAC All-Conference Second Team. On the defensive side, Jeff Rafter ‘21 and Lewis Tomlinson ‘21 were named All-Conference Second Team. Rafter was pivotal in the Saints’ defense, while also scoring six goals on the season. Tomlinson started in net in all of the Saints games. The junior goalkeeper was also tabbed CCAC Defensive Player of the Week four times and was named NAIA Defensive Player of the Week on October 15. Men’s soccer ended their year with a 12-5-2 record.
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