PLAYERS TO WATCH AND WHY: Chloe Sosenko is fast, skilled and has a strong work ethic. Brielle Haupt is fast and versatile. She can play anywhere on the field. Mika Bussey is skilled, quick and strong in the air. Dawn Easton is aggressive and crafty with the ball. Tara Giesler is an experienced and skilled keeper. Haley Evans is a strong, hard-working defender.
RECORDS: Team is 7-1 overall and 6-0 in the KLAA West so far this season. Last year, squad finished third in KLAA West, was 9-2-2 overall, and lost in district finals.
TEAM GOAL: "To be better today than yesterday," head coach Deepak Shivraman said.
COACH: Deepak Shivraman is in this 12th season coaching the Bulldogs.
COACH QUOTE: "We hope to accomplish more than last season," Shivraman said. "We're looking to bring some consistency to our play."
PLAYER QUOTE: "I think we'll have a strong, successful season," Haupt said.
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THIS TEAM: "The team is special this year because there is no superstar," Shivraman said. "They're all integral and vital to the team and season." 2011 Brighton Girls Soccer Team No. Name 2 Nicole Harwood 3 Hannah McKinnon 4 Krissy Kowalenko 5 Kat Farkas 6 Hannah Gonzalez 7 Dawn Easton 8 Larissa Pietila 9 Kelsey Rich 10 Mika Bussey 11 Helen Kiilunen 12 Chloe Sosenko 13 Taylor Vecchioni 14 Brielle Haupt 15 Lauren Hartman 16 Christina Turkewycz 17 Amanda Krause 18 Hannah Behrendt 19 Brenna Norris 20 Haley Evans 21 Lizzie Caverly 22 Stephanie Pfeifer 23 Tara Giesler 24 Andrea L'Esperance 25 Cara Cech
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