Werkmeister's Exhibitions Update

     After 11 practices in 6 days and one day off, it was safe to say our team was ready to step on the field for the first exhibition game. These exhibition games were our first test to see if all the hard work in the off-season and this past week of pre-season had paid off. Our training and team chemistry has been awesome, now it was time to see it come together when we faced an opponent.
     The first of our three exhibition games was against Central Methodist on our home field. We came out possessing the ball the majority of the game. Aimee Ubriaco put one goal away early in the first half. We continued to put a lot of pressure on the Central Methodist defense throughout the first half but could not put any more away. At the start of the second half we came at them right away with a goal by Becky Fleming in the first 4 minutes of the half.
      The second game was against Hannibal LaGrange again on our home field. As a team we came out even stronger than we did the night before. We possessed the ball and created great combinations allowing many scoring opportunities. Throughout the game we were able to put away 5 goals. Becky Fleming had 2 goals, then Megan Wingenbach, Sam Andert, and Annie Sokolich each had one goal.
     There were many great things throughout these games but there is always room to improve. These games were really good practice for us and allowed us to get out and compete. We played hard, played to win, and had fun!
     After pulling out two wins these first two exhibition games, we are already on the road to accomplish great things this season. Being a senior this year, I am excited the journey has begun. We now look to focus on "winning the next game" at #24 Truman State Saturday at 12pm.

Liz Werkmeister
2010 Senior Lady Hawk