Sierra College Women’s Soccer Crowned Big 8 Conference Champions After Dramatic PK Victory
Rocklin, CA — The Sierra College Women’s Soccer team has captured the Big 8 Conference Tournament Championship, defeating Folsom Lake College in a dramatic penalty-kick finish on Friday night at Falcon Stadium. After a tense 90 minutes of scoreless regulation, the Wolverines prevailed 4–3 in kicks from the mark to secure the conference crown.
Sierra goalkeeper Alexia Holdren stood out in the shootout, recording two clutch saves.
Penalty-kick conversions for Sierra were buried by:
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Marli Bannai — Granite Bay High School
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Taylor Rapiz — Oak Ridge High School
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Allison Dennett — Bella Vista High School
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Addison Johnson — Palmetto Ridge High School (Florida)
Throughout regulation, outshooting Folsom Lake 7–3 and consistently applying pressure in the attacking third. Despite multiple threats both teams entered overtime and ultimately penalties locked at 0–0.
With the victory, Sierra secures the Big 8 Conference Tournament title and the #2 overall seed heading into postseason play.
Next Up —3C2A State Tournament begins at Sierra College, Saturday, November 22 @ 2pm
As the No. 2 seed, Sierra College will host the winner of Wednesday match between San Joaquin Delta vs. Feather River College.