The Southwestern College women's soccer team has been on a tear this season, boasting an undefeated 6-0 record. The Jaguars have impressed both offensively and defensively, most notably with their recent upset against the previously No. 1 ranked Chaffey College, a 2-0 victory on September 6.
This win marks one of the defining moments of the season, but it's just one of several standout performances. The team has scored an impressive 24 goals in their six games while conceding only 2. Goalkeeper Aaliyah Campbell has been a wall in the net, recording five shutouts and making 29 saves with an incredible .935 save percentage. Her stellar performance has played a pivotal role in the team's dominance.
On the offensive front, Katelyne Gonzalez leads the charge with 11 points, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. Her finishing has been lethal, registering a 1.667 shots-per-goal ratio and consistently applying pressure on opponents. Jenica Stell has also been a crucial player, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists, while Yulitza Castorena and Aaliya Montano have added important goals at key moments.
Other standout players include Camila Mendoza and Ariana Lieras, both with a perfect shooting accuracy, as each has netted 1 goal from a single shot. The team's balance of attack and defensive solidity has been key in their perfect start to the season.
Throughout these games, Southwestern's offensive threats have come from a variety of players, with the team racking up 82 shots, 67 of which have been on target. Their shot-on-goal percentage of .817 speaks to their clinical nature in front of the net.
The Jaguars' dominance extends beyond individual brilliance; they play as a cohesive unit with 11 total assists. They have utilized set pieces effectively, racking up 30 corner kicks, and have shown discipline with only four yellow cards and no red cards so far this season.
With half of the regular season already behind them, Southwestern College is poised to continue its successful run as they look ahead to the rest of their conference schedule. The team will hope to maintain its winning streak and build on their momentum as one of the top teams in their conference, remaining unbeaten at both home and away.
They'll face two critical matchups this week, starting with a non-conference clash against San Bernardino Valley College on Tuesday. San Bernardino Valley will provide a new challenge, but the Jaguars' impressive form and home-field advantage will make them favorites to extend their unbeaten run to seven games.
Later in the week, the Jaguars will return to conference action with a pivotal game against MiraCosta College, who also boasts an undefeated conference record. This upcoming showdown between two unbeaten teams promises to be one of the most important matches of the season. MiraCosta will be looking to hand Southwestern their first loss, while the Jaguars aim to continue their dominance and assert their control in the conference.
Southwestern's strong performance at home, where they are 3-0, will be a key factor as they defend their turf. With standout players like Katelyne Gonzalez and Jenica Stell leading the attack, and Aaliyah Campbell providing a steady presence in goal, the Jaguars are primed to continue their winning ways. Both games will be important tests, with a chance to not only extend their undefeated streak but to solidify their standing as one of the top teams in the region.
This start has set them up to make a deep playoff push, with the solid foundation of players like Gonzalez, Stell, Montano, and the ever-reliable Campbell in goal. The Southwestern College Jaguars are shaping up to be the team to beat in the conference this year.