SCC wins Region XVI championship, moves one game away from 2nd national championship run

Published: 11/04/2015

“We are the only two community colleges in the St. Louis area, so there is a natural rivalry there,” said Josh Tyler, SCC women’s soccer head coach.

The first half was a scoreless battle with very few shots on goal. Seven minutes into the second half, SCC freshman Kayla Collie scored the game-winning goal with an assist from freshman Miranda Clamors.

“We had to change things up a little bit,” said Jason Wyland, SCC women’s soccer assistant coach. “Miranda made the perfect run, and Kayla kept up with the play and placed it perfectly. It’s always nice to see a half-time adjustment work out.”

SLCC threatened a few times during the remaining 38 minutes, but SCC sophomore keeper Mary McGilvray was clutch in the net, picking up her seventh shutout of the season and landing her the fifth rank in the nation.

“She has been a rock back there for us,” Tyler said. “She is so athletic, which allows her to make saves other keepers would never be able to get to.”

“Our work is not yet done,” said Lacee Wesloh, SCC sophomore co-captain. “We have one more game to (win) to get back to nationals. We just have to step up our game and work even harder.”

SCC has a record of 13-4 for the season and has scored 57 goals total. Coach Tyler was awarded Region XVI Coach of the Year for the second straight season.

SCC will host Lewis and Clark (15-2-2), ranked 7^th in the nation, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, for the District D championship game. The two teams tied 0-0 in their only meeting earlier this season. The winning team will qualify for the NJCAA national tournament in Melbourne, Fla., Nov. 16-21.  

For complete SCC season stats, visit NJCAA.org. For more information about SCC women’s soccer, visit facebook.com/womenssoccerscc or stchas.edu/athletics.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit stchas.edu.