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Pirates to host the South Atlantic District Championship at PSC’s new soccer stadium Oct. 30-31
Pensacola State College Women’s Soccer has done it again. The Pirates are officially four-time NJCAA Region 8 Division II champions after winning their fourth consecutive title, following back-to-back victories over Pasco-Hernando State College on Oct. 15 and 16 in New Port Richey.
The Pirates secured a 3-2 victory after overcoming a 2-1 deficit in the first match. Avery Rightley sparked the comeback by leveling the score at 2-2. Freshman Jasmine Jacobson scored the game-winning goal off an assist from sophomore captain Sadie Van Tassell.
The offensive momentum carried into the second match, and the Pirates produced a 3-1 victory. Julia Hudson opened the scoring with a header off a corner kick from Rightley. Ashlynne Richardson extended the lead on an assist from Ana Saenz. Mackenzie Stapleton capped off the scoring with a strike from outside the 18-yard box, assisted by Madison Sloman.
While the Pirates’ offense delivered six goals across the two matches, freshman goalkeeper Haydin Walston recorded 13 saves, including nine saves in the first match.
After securing their fourth consecutive Region 8 title, the Pirates now turn their attention to the NJCAA South Atlantic District Championship and a chance to earn a berth in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Huntsville, Ala.
Pensacola State College will host this year’s South Atlantic District Championship at the Pirates’ new soccer stadium, bringing postseason soccer competition to Pensacola.
The district semifinals will take place Friday, Oct. 30, with Region 22 facing Region 17 at 1 p.m. and the Pirates, Region 8 champions, taking on Region 10 at 4 p.m. The winners will advance to the South Atlantic District Championship Final at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
With home-field advantage and a national tournament berth on the line, the Pirates will compete for a spot in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in front of their home crowd.