(Oakland, IA) — Riverside Girls Soccer opened their season last night with a 2-2 tie against Logan Magnolia. Bailey Richardson and Courtney Kvaal each had goals for the Bulldogs.
The program has in and out of existence in recent years. After the 2020 covid year which cancelled everything, Riverside went 0-12 in 2021. They did not field a team the next two seasons and last year went 1-11. Head Coach Kayla Harris had to start from scratch last year and hoping on building things even more this season
Audio PlayerHarris says Junior Markely Yanes has really stepped up to become the starting goalkeeper and despite her inexperience, she has taken to the position and brought leadership and positivity to the team
Audio PlayerSophomores Sarah Cody and Makenna Blocker will lead the defense; Junior Brecken Pierce had 2 goals last year will play at midfielder; Richardson, a Junior who scored last night will switch off at midfielder and up front; Sophomore Courtney Kvaal who also put one in the net last night will be on the front line along with the Shueman sisters, Landon and Caelen both juniors. Its a busy first week for Riverside — they had last night’s game and tonight its a visit to Atlantic but that’s not the end of their games this week
Audio PlayerLast night, Yanes started in goal for the Bulldogs and had 11 saves.
Complete Interview with Head Coach Kayla Harris
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