Allan Hancock College women’s soccer team wrapped up a record-breaking season with a 3-2 victory over Cuesta College on Nov. 11.
The Bulldogs finished 10-9-1, toppling the previous school record of nine wins in a single season.
“Our positive results this season were a result of the quality, skill, and determination of our athletes,” head coach Rod Garcia said in a press release.
In addition, the 2011 squad had a 6-4-4 conference record and finished the season ranked third in the Western State Conference. The Bulldogs were rewarded for their efforts with a slew of All-Conference honors. Mallory Lowers and Sierra Duarte, two freshmen from Righetti High School, were named to the All-Conference first team. Lowers led the team in scoring with 10 goals and eight assists, while Duarte finished with 10 goals and seven assists.
Freshmen Heather Soden, who scored five goals, and defensive star Penelope Toogood were named to the second team. Freshmen Dana Leyva and Arielle Oliver received honorable mentions.
This article appears in Nov 23-30, 2011.