Trinity High School

2007-2008 Season Recap
The Varsity Soccer Team got off to an incredible start winning their first 7 games and ended up having the best season in Trinity Soccer history with a 16-5-1 record. Another first occurred when the Blazers won the St. Francis of Wheaton Tournament bringing home Trinity High School's first championship soccer trophy! The Blazers had a strong offensive attack outscoring opponents 57-18. Senior Co-captain Eleni Nikols led the team in goals scored and the Blazers showed a very balanced attack with 15 different players scoring goals throughout the season. Junior Midfielders Gina and Michelle LaRose dominated the center of the field both adding several assists. Anchored by Junior Goalkeeper Adriana Preston and Sophomore Sweeper Denise Nelson, the Blazers were solid defensively recording 10 shutouts on the season (another Trinity soccer record!). The Blazers took third place in the GCAC Red Division this year and were also Regional runner's up in the State Tournament.

The hard work paid off for several of the Varsity Blazers as the following student-athletes received post-season honors:

The following students earned Academic All-Conference honors:

Maggie Tansey - Sophomore

Janel Brown - Junior

Jill Coleman - Junior

Lisa Conte - Junior

Erin Gregus - Junior

Alissa Hartnett - Junior

Gina LaRose - Junior

Giana Paterno - Junior

Adriana Preston - Junior

Layla Vallone - Junior

Kayleen Fahey - Senior

Eleni Nikols - Senior

The following five Trinity soccer players earned All-Conference honors:

Denise Nelson - Sophomore

Gina LaRose - Junior

Michelle LaRose - Junior

Adriana Preston - Junior

Eleni Nikols - Senior

Senior Eleni Nikols was the runner-up GCAC player of the year.

Two Trinity players were named to the All-Area team and two others received Honorable Mention:

Gina LaRose - Junior - All Area

Eleni Nikols - Senior - All Area

Jill Coleman - Junior- Honorable Mention

Adriana Preston - Junior - Honorable Mention

Junior goalkeeper Adriana Preston was also named the second best goalie in the area.

The players weren't the only ones recognized last night. Head Varsity coach Dave Preston competed for IHSA Girls Soccer coach of the year when he was unanimously voted Area Coach of the Year.

Congratulations on an awesome year of Trinity Soccer!

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