December 9, 2022 | by Taylor Pill

WATERTOWN, Wis. -- The 2022 season was a rebuilding year for the Sabercats Women's Soccer program, which welcomed 12 new faces to the squad to learn the game, learn Coach Jeff Pill's system, and learn college soccer as a whole.

The Sabercats managed two wins on the season - the first coming 5-0 at home against Mount Mary, and the second coming in the first round of the NCCAA North Region Tournament - a memorable end to the campaign for the 2022 team.

First wins hit different. Five goals in yesterday’s win over Mount Mary!

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— Maranatha Athletics (@MBUSabercats) September 30, 2022

The win in the NCCAA North Region Tournament was the third consecutive year in which the Sabercats have won their first game at regionals. The winner came from Chelsea Graham, who touched in her first collegiate goal in the first half for a crucial 1-0 win over North Central.

Get in, Chelsea!!
What a ball, Gabby!!

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— Maranatha Athletics (@MBUSabercats) November 2, 2022

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All in all, the Sabercats made serious headway in replacing the seniors from the last couple of seasons, but they bid farewell to the following names: Katelyn Morrison, Aubrey Secor, Myah Hoffmann, Taylor Warner.

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FROM COACH PILL

"It is no small feat to put yourself in a position where your inexperience will be exposed," said Head Coach Jeff Pill. "To do so in a very public context takes bravery and a willingness to put your ego aside. I have a tremendous amount of respect for many of the members of this year’s team as they were willing to do this. As a result, many of them achieved at levels that perhaps they did not even dream about.

"These women were not only courageous but also a true pleasure to be with. Their positivity and genuine care for the team made each day something to look forward to."

OVERVIEW

• Record: 2-15-1
• NCCAA Record: 1-5-0
• NCCAA Finish: North Region Semifinalist

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AWARDS

At the semester-end Athletic Awards Assembly, the Sabercats announced their team awards, which are voted on by the team and are based on the team's CORE BELIEF DOCUMENT. In addition to these honors, the student-athletes earned awards from the National Christian College Athletic Association.

A complete breakdown of the awards is listed below:

For more on the program, visit their team page HERE.