Match Preview: Faith Women's Soccer vs. Hesston
Week 1: Faith (0-0-0) vs. Hesston (1-1-0) |
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| Match 1: Hesston |
Saturday, Aug. 30 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Pyche Field | Ankeny, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith Women's Soccer is set to begin the 2025 season with a four-match homestand, opening the year on Saturday vs. Hesston College. Kickoff at Pyche Field is set for 1:00 p.m. CT.
FAITH NOTES
- Faith finished the 2024 season with an 11-5-1 record, including 6-2-0 in NCCAA play. The Eagles went 6-2-0 at home and 5-3-1 on the road.
- The Eagles will face seven NCCAA opponents in 2025, two of which compete at the NCCAA Division 1 level (Hesston, HLGU).
- Faith returns a large portion of its offensive output from the 2024 season, with 67% (28/42) of its goals and 50% (12/24) of its assists.
- The Eagles return 12 members from the 2024 squad, six of which started double-digit matches in 2024; Eliana Fritz (17), Hope Ketcham (17), Kayla Stephens (16), Megan Yuan (14), Emma Boldt (13), and Jordyn Frerichs (11).
NEW FACES
The Eagles women's soccer program and head coach Zack Barron will welcome eight newcomers to the 2025 roster. The new additions include one goalkeeper, three primarily defensive players, and four primarily offensive players
SCOUTING THE LARKS
Hesston enters Saturday's competition with a 1-1 record on the season. The Larks average 8.5 shots per game, with 6 per game on goal.
