Roosevelt Varsity Girls Soccer Team Earn Conference Championship

The Roosevelt High School Varsity Girls soccer team recently earned the Conference AAA/AA5 championship title for the first time in the program’s history. Fall was a landmark season for the team, which went undefeated in the regular season and finished with 10 wins, zero losses and four ties.

“Our Varsity girls soccer team had a phenomenal fall season and we are so proud of them for making history by reaching this milestone in the program’s history,” said Athletic Director Eamonn Flood. “We congratulate every student on the team for the determination and dedication they showed all season.”

The Rough Riders reached their first conference championship in program history and faced off against Malverne/East Rockaway with a final score of 2-2. The team also advanced to the playoffs for the first time in Roosevelt history and put up a hard fight against East Meadow, which ultimately clinched the title.

Senior Raquel Flores and Juniors Natalie Perez and Mercy Mejia finished the season as All-County award winners. Senior Gaby Gamez earned an All-County Honorable Mention. Eighth-grade student Shirley Ramos finished her season as an All-Conference award winner. Lastly, Coach Matt Sviridoff was named Coach of the Year.

The Roosevelt Girls Varsity soccer team includes Karla Velasquez, Samantha Salvador, Jaqueline Reyes Gil, Shirley Ramos, Mariela Pineda, Natalie Perez, Ingrid Moran, Mercy Mejia, Harley Joya, Natalia Interiano, Jazlyn Hernandez, Odalis Hernandez, Jasmine Guerra, Crystal Gonzalez, Gabriela Gamez, Lisbethe Fuentes, Ariana Flores, Raquel Flores, Melissa Ferrufino, Giselle Delcid, Briseyda Coca, Merari Chicas Cruz, Jaslene Batista and Heidy Arriaza.

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