Lady Cajuns Soccer 2008

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  UL - The Louisiana Lady Cajuns Soccer Team will wrap up their 2008 season this Friday at 7 p.m. when they host ULM. The Lady Cajuns will say good-bye to eight seniors who will see their careers conclude after Friday’s game.

Louisiana, 4-12-2, this year will look to end the season on a high note. UL holds a 3-1-2 advantage against the Warhawks. The Lady Cajuns are 2-0-1 against them at home.

ULM is 4-12-1 on the season and 1-8-1 in SBC play. Their one win is against North Texas. They are winless in their last eight games.

The Cajuns will say thank you to the following eight seniors for their dedication to the UL program; Dannae DeVahl, Heather Fuller, Taunya Geelhoed, Jenn Hungate, Callie Oliver, Erika Saffer, Heather ULiman and Stephanie Weston.

DeVahl, a defender, has appeared in 55 matches in her career. She has two goals on two shots in her four years at UL. DeVahl has been named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s list in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Fuller, a forward, has appeared in 37 matches in her two years at UL. She is a transfer from Lon Morris Junior College. In her two years she has ten points on three goals and four assists.

Geelhoed, a defender, is one of the Cajuns two captains on the year. She has appeared in 74 matches in her four years, which is third all-time in UL history. She has 17 points in her career coming off seven goals and three assists. Three of her seven goals were match winners. Geelhoed was named to the All-Louisiana team in 2006. She has also been a member of the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s list in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Hungate, a defender, has appeared in 59 matches during her time at UL. She has one goal and two assists in her career. Her lone goal was a match winner against South Alabama in the 2007 season. Hungate has been a member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2006 and 2008.

Oliver, a forward, was the other captain of this year’s team. She was a pre-season Sun Belt All-conference player this season. She has played in 74 matches in her career which is third most all-time in school history. She has 31 points in her four years stint at UL. Oliver has scored 12 goals which ranks second in UL history. She also has tallied seven assists in her career. She is the Universities all time leader in match winning goals. Oliver has been a member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Saffer, a defender, has appeared in 75 matches for the Cajuns in her career. Her 75 appearances are second most all-time in UL history. In four years as a Cajun she has posted six goals and two assists to give her 14 points in her career. Saffer has been a member of the Sun Belt Commissioner’s list in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Ulliman, a midfielder, has played in 52 matches as a member of the Ragin’ Cajuns. She has nine points in her four years at Louisiana. She has four goals and one assist. She was a member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2008.

Weston, a goalkeeper, has appeared in 56 matches for the Cajuns. She leads most statistical categories for a goalie. She is first all-times in saves with 257. She is the school’s all-time leader in shutouts with 11. She is tied with Kristen Malen for most career wins with 16. She is also third in career goals-against-average. She was named to the All-Louisiana team in 2006. She has also been a member of the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

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  UL - Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns soccer team dominated the ULM Warhawks Friday night earning the win 5-2. The Cajuns scored early and often throughout the night to earn their fifth win of the season. The five goals scored by the Cajuns were the most by any UL team in school history against a Sun Belt opponent. The Cajuns finished the season with a 5-12-2 record and 3-7-1 in SBC play.

Senior forward Callie Oliver had a hat trick and junior Courtney Hofland added two goals of her own in the win. Three seniors had assists in the game as well.

When asked about the historic and emotional evening Oliver smiled and responded, “It was a lot of fun!”

ULM opened up the scoring less than a minute in when Kelly Browne dribbled down the right side and successfully chipped the goalkeeper.

Louisiana responded less than two minutes later. In the third minute Heather Fuller was denied a goal by the Warhawks goalkeeper; however the ball found its way to Callie Oliver who put the ball in the net for her fifth goal of the season.

Oliver scored again less than three minutes later when she got a break away on the right side and beat the keeper to her left. Oliver’s second goal put her in the UL record books for most career goals.

The Cajuns took a 2-1 lead into halftime.

The scoring continued in the second half. The Cajuns opened up the scoring in the 52nd minute when Courtney Hofland gathered a pass from Erika Saffer and put the ball in the top left corner. Hofland’s goal tied her for most career goals all-time; however that record didn’t last long.

Oliver scored her third goal of the night six minutes later. It was the first hat-trick in UL history. Heather Fuller assisted on Oliver’s goal. Oliver finished her senior season with seven goals.

Hofland netted her second goal of the game five minutes later. Hofland stole the ball and ran down the left side and beat the goalie on the left side. Heather ULiman assisted on the Hofland goal.

ULM scored a goal in 89th minute to give them two goals in the game.

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Stephen Batcher

Photos by LSUConnMAn

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  Callie Oliver ended her soccer career at UL in record-setting fashion.

The senior forward was named the Sun Belt's player of the week after helping the Cajuns to a 5-2 win over ULM on Friday. She scored three goals for the first hat trick in school history and finished her career as the program's all-time goals leader with 15.

It marked the second time this season Oliver earned player of the week honors, becoming the first Cajun to do so in a career. She was named player of the week on Oct. 7 after leading the Cajuns to two conference victories.

The five goals were the most at UL in a single match against a Sun Belt team as the Cajuns closed the season with a victory for the first time since starting the program in 2000.

Oliver ended the season with 14 points on seven goals - both career highs. She leaves UL as the school's all-time points leader with 37.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • November 7, 2008

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Unfortunately, I was too close to the goal to capture the hattrick in a single frame, I knew it was developing but couldn't move away in time. I'll have to pull out my backup drive and see if I can sequence the 5 frames.

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  Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns soccer team held their annual awards banquet and announced their yearly award winners. Six Lady Cajuns were honored with awards for their hard work during the 2008 season.

The Cajuns named a Most Valuable Player on both sides of the ball. Callie Oliver (Texas City, Texas) was named the team’s Offensive MVP, while Stephanie Weston (Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) was the Defensive MVP.

Oliver, who earned All-Louisiana and was twice Sun Belt Player of the Week, finished the season with a team high 14 points. Her seven goals on the season were enough to make her just the fourth person in school history with seven plus goals in one season. Oliver played in all 19 games starting 17. She is UL’s all time leader in career points (37), goals (15) and match winners (5).

Weston finished her Cajuns career as one of the most prolific goalies in school history. Weston is at the top of almost every category for goalies. She is first in saves, shutouts and wins. She is third in career goals-against-average.

Gayla Foster (Glen Carbon, Ill.) won the Cajun Pride Award. Foster was injured prior to the 2008 season and missed the entire year.

Jordan Blevins (Grapevine, Texas) was honored with the Ultimate Cajun Award. Blevins played in all 19 games while starting 15. She had one assist on the year. She helped the defensive hold opponents to 33 goals and two shutouts. The junior-to-be has three assists in her career.

Carleigh Martin (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) earned the Most Improved Award. Marin appeared in 18 games while starting 12. She had one assist and eight shots-on-goal during the 2008 season.

Allison Baker (Alton, Ill.) was named the 2008 Newcomer of the Year. The 5-5 freshman helped the Cajuns to a 1.68 goals-against-average.

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  UL - The Lady Cajuns soccer team is set to host a holiday skills camp. There are three separate camps that run from December 29-31st. The first camp on December 29th is dedicated to shooting. The December 30th camp will focus on passing and receiving. The December 31st camp will focus on dribbling, speed & agility and goalkeeping. Each camp costs $25.00 and runs from 9am until 12 pm. All camps will be held at the Ragin’ Cajuns soccer complex. Details for each camp are below along with other camp info such as insurance and the camp staff. Registration deadline is December 26th, there is a $10.00 fee for walk-ups.

December 29
Shooting Camp
Camp will run from 9am-12pm
Cost is $25.00

The shooting camp will focus on the individual development and technical breakdown of all aspects of shooting. We will focus on the technique of striking a ball, power shooting, and accuracy and placement of the shot.

December 30
Passing & Receiving Camp
Camp will run from 9am-12pm
Cost is $25.00

The passing & receiving camp will focus on the developmental breakdown of all different types of serving styles, including long balls, bent balls, and simple passing. The second half of this day will focus on the technical breakdown of receiving the ball, including chest, thigh, and foot.

December 31
Dribbling/Speed & Agility/Goalkeeping
Camp will run from 9am-12pm
Cost is $25.00

The Dribbling/Speed & Agility/Goalkeeping Camp will look at another aspect of soccer including footwork associated with soccer, technique in dribbling, and the goalkeeping aspect of soccer. Players will be broken down into either field or goalkeeper positions. This day will include an intense speed, agility, and a technical session that is based on your position.

All Camp Info:

Campers will be broken down into small person groupings by age and ability to work on specific skills associated with each day. Boys and girls of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up.


Facilities:

Camp will be held on the Ragin’ Cajun Soccer Field, located within the track, at the corner of Bertrand and Reinhart Dr. In the event of rain, or extreme cold weather, sessions will be held at the new Ragin’ Cajun indoor complex.


Insurance:

Camp participants are covered by a supplemental accident insurance policy. For more information contact 1-800-257-7177.


Camp Staff:

Camp Instructors are composed of Ragin’ Cajun coaching staff, players, and other college and university coaches.

For questions regarding the camp please call 337-482-6380.

*Must be registered by December 26th to secure your spot in this camp.*

*There will be a $10.00 walk up fee.

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  The Lady Cajuns soccer team recently returned from a three day weekend in Pensacola Beach Florida. The three day trip included matches vs. the University of Mobile in Alabama and the University of West Florida.

Along with the soccer matches over the weekend the team prepared numerous meals and participated in several team bonding exercises.

“It was an incredible weekend; we really came together as a team. We learned more about each other,” said coach Scot Wieland. “We learned who has cooking skills and who doesn’t, who can make the best sand sculpture and we showed that we are capable of playing some great soccer. The weekend was very successful and I could not have been happier with the overall results from the trip”.

Wieland added, “I know that the team is looking forward to the trip again next spring.”

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  UL – Head soccer coach Scot Wieland has announced that his staff and soccer players will be offering three free soccer clinics over the next three Monday’s. The camps will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and will be held at Moore Park each night.

The dates for the clinics are March 16, 23 and 30.

Come and learn from the highest level coaches and players in Acadiana.

UL Staff report

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 - Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns soccer team is poised to play in the second annual Louisiana College Cup March 21st. All matches will be held at Moore Park and each match will run forty minutes. There will be five different Louisiana teams participating.

In addition to UL; McNeese State, Louisiana Tech, Nicholls State and Northwestern State will all compete.

The Lady Cajuns will play every team in the tournament.

The schedule is as follows:

11:00 a.m. – McNeese State

1:00 p.m. – Louisiana Tech

3:00 p.m. – Nicholls State

4:00 p.m. – Northwestern State

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UL Soccer hosted a tournament this weekend. McNeese won it.

I found information about it on the Tech website, on the NCAA website, even on USA Today. You can see the links on ultoday.com.

But no one locally covered it, not even RaginCajuns.com. What gives?