WSOC | Kodiaks clinch first division title since 1994

Oct. 21, 2019 – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s soccer team wrapped up a historic regular season last weekend, using a pair of victories to clinch their first ACAC south division title in over 25 years.  

A 7-0 road victory over Red Deer College on Saturday secured the program’s first division crown since 1994. The team then wrapped up the regular season with a 2-1 triumph over the Augustana Vikings on Sunday, improving their record to an impressive 9-1-2.

That 1994 team went on to win the CCAA national championship in the program’s first year of existence.

Now, this year’s edition will look to make history of their own, starting with the ACAC postseason tournament this upcoming weekend in Edmonton.

The Kodiaks have earned a first-round bye and will play on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Their opponent will be determined on Friday, as they will face the winner of the ACAC quarter-final match between the Olds College Broncos and the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder.

Since Concordia hosts this year’s CCAA national championship, the Kodiaks will need to win the ACAC championship to secure a trip to nationals.  

Saturday, Oct. 19 – Kodiaks 7 at Red Deer College 0

Recap written by Red Deer College Sports Information

Red Deer, AB – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks had their offence rolling Saturday afternoon against the Red Deer College Queens. The Kodiaks struck four times in the first half and added a trio in the latter 45 minutes, taking a 7-0 road win.

Kodiaks midfielder Olivia DePasquale opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Then Lethbridge College Massage Therapy student Christine Moser scored twice in a six-minute span. The third-year midfielder from Whitehorse found the top part of the net in the 29th minute and added another one in the 35th minute. Before the end of the half, Vicki Noronha tacked on the Kodiaks' fourth.

In the second half, Kodiaks Khloe Jankowski and Vicki Noronha scored 13 minutes apart. With time expiring, Vicki Noronha completed the hat trick and Lethbridge College picked up a 7-0 decision.

Queens goalkeeper Riley DeRaaf made eight saves. Michaela Stone and Paige Gattafoni shared the duties in the Kodiaks' net, and collectively had one shot to turn aside.

Bachelor of Science student Rebecca McBride was named the Collegiate Sports Medicine Queens Player-of-the-Game. Christine Moser received the honour for the Kodiaks.

On Sunday, October 20, the Queens (4-7-0) will entertain the Medicine Hat College Rattlers (4-4-3) at RDC Main Field at noon in the final regular season game. At the same time, the Kodiaks (8-1-2) will play an away game against the U of A Augustana Vikings (6-5-0). 

Sunday, Oct. 20 – Kodiaks 2 at U of A - Augustana 1

Recap written by U of A – Augustana Sports Information

Augustana Vikings faced off against the Lethbridge College Kodiaks for their last game of the season. The Kodiaks struck first, scoring 18 minutes into the first half with a goal from Khloe Jankowiak and an assist from Darrianne Holmes. This was followed by a goal from #11 Strange for the Vikings, assisted by #10 Lalonde at 60 minutes. The game was heated as it was tied at 1-1, with each team working hard and taking shots on the net.

Time was closing in on both teams as they entered the last ten minutes of play. With six minutes left in the game, the Kodiaks scored, making the game 2-1. This goal was made by Christine Moser and was assisted by Brooklyn Bellavance.

The player of the game from the visiting Kodiaks was #11 Christine Moser and for the Vikings #6 Sydnee Daylin.