Late-Season Check-Up: Girls Soccer

Section tournaments are just weeks away. Teams have a history that hints at their chances in the playoffs—but still have some big matches ahead.

Eden Prairie Patch talked with Head Coach Noel Quinn about how the season has gone so far and what challenges lie ahead for the team.

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Eden Prairie Girls Soccer

Record: 6-3-2

Biggest highlight: Quinn is in his first year coaching the team, so he said he’s proud “how hard the girls are working in practice and buying into the team system.” But the team’s had big highlights on the field, too. The Eagles upset 2011 Class AA champion Wayzata in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory.

Key athletes: Quinn said the team has been able to rely on its seniors and Captains Lauren Bren, Coursey Edwards and Kristen O'Brien. He also noted goals scored by younger players, such as sophomore April Bockin. But he added that the more important part is how well the team is playing together. “To single out an individual would really be the wrong thing.”

Biggest challenge ahead: The Eagles have big games against Lake Conference teams ahead, concluding the season with a rematch against Wayzata on Oct. 4.  

Regular season game to watch: 7 p.m. Sept. 27 vs. Minnetonka at Eden Prairie High School. Minnetonka is undefeated and on track to top the Lake Conference standings.

Section tournament: Oct. 11, 13 and 16 at the high seed’s location