Three sophomores from the Pratt Community College women’s soccer team have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers once their time at PCC comes to an end. Ryann Giggey and Veronica Hernandez have signed with Sterling College while Melani Eteaki has signed with Presentation College.
Goalkeeper Brittany Smith has signed to continue her playing and academic career once her time at Pratt Community College comes to an end. Smith has signed with University of the Ozarks for the 2018-19 season.
Throughout the 2017 season the Pratt Community College women’s soccer team has been undertaking a cause greater than wins and losses. Off of the field the Beavers have been collecting shoes for a shoe drive to sneakers4funds, the athletic division of funds2orgs.
Several players on the Pratt Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams were recognized for their play during the 2017 season. Francesco D’Aurelio and Aaron Grant were selected to the first team KJCCC men’s west all-conference while Avery Villines was selected as second team KJCCC women’s west all-conference.
Pratt Community College women’s soccer closed out their season on the road with a game in Great Bend, Kan. against Barton Community College. The Beavers could not overcome the attacking offense of Barton. PCC closes out the season with a 1-7 loss to Barton.
Pratt Community College women’s soccer kicked off Sophomore Day with a match against Garden City Community College. The Beavers pressed the offense in the first half and stood strong with a stingy defense throughout the game to come away with the Sophomore Day win. PCC defeats Garden City 3-0.
After two games on the road, Pratt Community College women’s soccer returned home to host Dodge City Community College. The match turned into a defensive battle through the 75th minute of the match with both teams locked in a scoreless tie. The Beavers defense faced a late game offensive attack by Dodge City which broke the tie. PCC falls to Dodge City 0-5.
Pratt Community College traveled to Concordia, Kan. for a match against Cloud County Community College. The Beavers struggled with the quick attacking offense of Cloud County. PCC loses to Cloud 0-10.
Pratt Community College women’s soccer closed out their four game home streak with a match against Hesston College. Both teams locked in a defensive battle that took overtime to solve. In the end, Hesston’s Miho Okuda struck a corner that found the head of Kenzie Johnson for the game winning goal. PCC drops a heart breaker to Hesston 1-2 in overtime.
Pratt Community College women’s soccer continued their home stand with a match against Cloud County Community College. The tenacious offense of Cloud broke through the Beaver defense in the second half. PCC loses to Cloud 0-5.
Pratt Community College women’s soccer returned home for a match against Northwest Kansas Tech. The Beavers showed a stifling defense and used offensive pressure against Northwest Tech. However, a scoring burst by Northwest Tech in the second half provided the downfall of the Blue and White. PCC falls to Northwest Tech 0-4.
The Pratt Community College women’s soccer team returned home for a single game against Hutchinson Community College. The Blue and White showed grit against Hutchinson, but the quick hitting offense of Hutchinson proved too much for the Beavers. Pratt falls to Hutchinson 0-6.
The Pratt Community College women’s soccer team traveled to face Hesston College on Sept. 9. The Beavers fought hard in the defensive matchup, but a pair of late goals by Hesston broke the deadlock. PCC falls to Hesston 0-2.
The Pratt Community College men's and women's soccer match against Northwest Kansas Tech has been rescheduled. The matches will now take place on Sunday, Oct. 15 in Goodland, KS.
The Pratt Community College women’s soccer team hosted Coffeyville Community College for their home opener this season. A swift Coffeyville offense played spoiler on the day as the Beavers fall to Coffeyville 0-7.
The Pratt Community College women’s soccer team has a new look this season. With new coach Ashley Burnett at the helm, the Blue and White look to lay the foundation of the program for years to come.
“It’s going to be a challenging first year just because we are trying to rebuild the program,” Burnett said. “A lot of things need to change. We are looking to improve from last year. I keep telling the girls the only way is up. My three goals are to concede less, score more, and less injuries.”
The Pratt Community College women’s soccer team started the 2017 season in Midwest City, OK against Rose State College. The Blue and White battled hard, but an early and late flurry by Rose State ended the hopes of an opening game victory. PCC falls 0-7.