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Tie Completes Best Season Ever!

aftunnicliffe — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:06:23 +0000

The HT Women’s Soccer team finished their Red River Athletic Conference Fall 2013 season in style on Saturday Oct 27th with another impressive performance. The ladies continued their recent good form with a 0-0 tie vs SAGU after 2 overtime periods.

Despite a good start to the game from SAGU, it was the Lady Rams who went on to control the remainder of the game. A second half goal from Courtney Wilcut was harshly ruled out for off-side. The girls then continued to fight hard in search for that elusive winning goal. Attempts from Helen Rios, Bessy Lopez, Chelsea Santos, Tori Reyes and then a last minute goal mouth scramble involving Wilcut again just could not result in the much deserved winner. The game ended a stalemate!

The ladies have now completed their best season ever, finishing with a record of 3-6-1, just one win away from making it to the Red River Athletic Conference tournament. The foundation has been laid for the team to build on this success next year and reach the next level.

Home Win For The Rams Makes It 3 In Conference!

aftunnicliffe — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:26:54 +0000

The HT Women’s Soccer team secured their first home win of the season on Thursday Oct 18th with a fantastic performance to beat the University of the Southwest. This was a record 3rd conference win for the ladies!

Two evenly matched teams battled it out for 90 minutes but it was the shooting prowess of Courtney Wilcut in the 1st half that gave HT the advantage. Two long range left footed efforts rifled into the visitors net giving the Rams a 2 goal lead. Not too long after, the away team pulled one back with a great effort curling into the top corner to give USW some hope. However, right on the stroke of half-time, Helen Rios outpaced the USW back line and coolly restored the 2 goal lead by slotting the ball past the on rushing keeper. The second half was an illustration of the true grit and determination that the Rams have showed all season long as they held on to the 3-1 lead despite intense pressure and earned a great victory for HT.

Victory On The Road Again!

aftunnicliffe — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:50:55 +0000

HT Women’s Soccer team continued their recent impressive team performances with another win on their travels, this time at Wiley College on Saturday Oct 6th. A depleted Wiley roster battled hard for 90 minutes but just did not have enough to contain a rampant HT who ran out 6-0 winners. Three goals from forward Courtney Wilcut, two from Helen Rios, and one from Natalie Manteca were more than enough to secure the points for the Rams.

Rams Record First Win of the Season!

aftunnicliffe — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:31:51 +0000

After a very competitive preseason and an even more positive start to their RRAC Fall 2012 season, the HT Women’s Soccer team recorded their first win on the road versus Texas College. A very close game for long spells swayed in favor of HT when Courtney Wilcut latched onto a Tori Reyes pass before calmly sliding the ball into the net to make it 1-0. Shortly after, the hard working Chelsea Santos hit a great first time shot from the edge of the box and into the far top corner to give HT a 2-0 lead at half-time. Despite starting the second half strongly, TC did pull one back to keep the game close. Late goals from Wilcut again, then Reyes from a free-kick secured all the points for HT in a 4-1 victory.

Preseason Starts 5pm on August 1st – Monday, June 20, 2011

webmaster — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:55:52 +0000

The HT Rams begin preseason training on August 1st, 2011. The Rams are returning 10, adding 2, and bringing in up to 10 new faces for the fall roster. Coach Devine expressed excitement at working with so many new faces and teaching then the HT way!

Rams win Season Opener against Howard Payne

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:55:26 +0000

The Rams opened their season auspiciously with a solid win over Howard Payne at home on September 1st. Some fine play by returning forward Courtney Wilcut and freshman Stephanie Fazzini created HT’s first goal. Howard Payne countered and the Rams looked to be under pressure. A long shot from Fazzini was scored as a counter on Howard Payne after pressure by Wilcut on the keeper and defense. The Rams look promising with 3 out of 4 wins in their preseason and this very solid win on their season opener.

RRAC Conference Starts – Wednesday, October 06, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:55:02 +0000

The Lady Rams hosted newcomers LSUS on Thursday and Northwood on Saturday. The freshman team surprised themselves competing with LSUS and set the bar after their 4-0 loss. They then came out against Northwood flat with no spark and halftime looked dismal at 3-0. After halftime Goalkeeper Haiydee Moran took the field and the Rams rose to the challenge. Although the Rams were unable to finish they had the better end of the half missing chance after chance and fell to Northwood in final time 3-0. The Rams are looking forward to taking the road and playing Texas College and Bacone this weekend.

Rams downed by Hometown Rivals – Wednesday, September 22, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:54:42 +0000

The Lady Rams fell to Concordia University Texas on Monday afternoon 6-1. Defensive corners were the teams downfall as Concordia scored twice early. Goalkeeper Haiydee Moran took the field at 3-0 down and the tempo of the game changed. Then Helen Rios gave a bright spot to a dismal day with her goal assisted by Moran. Eventually tired legs due to injury (missing 4 starters) left the Rams well defeated and looking forward to their next game against Division 1 Texas Southern.

Rams Beat Schreiner 1-0 in OT! – Thursday, September 16, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:54:22 +0000

The Huston-Tillotson Soccer team travelled to Kerrville to take on the Schreiner Mountaineers. The game started slow in the first half as the Huston-Tillotson team adjusted to a field of holes, a short warm up, and worry over missing midfielders Chelsea Santos and Evelyn Guzman to injury. It took them 30 minutes to find their rhythm but they started hitting their stride and taking possession over the Schreiner team. Goalkeeper Haiydee Moran dealt with only 2 saves in the first half as the steller Rams defense led by Diana Ramirez shut down the Mountaineers attack.
In the second half the Rams looked likely to score early on but tired legs prevailed and Schreiner took the edge. The Rams worked hard to get out of final time but once the whistle blew they got the break and water that they needed. A quick adjustment at break and the Rams took the field. 58 seconds in to the golden goal OT and Diana Ramirez clears the ball from the back. Helen Rios breaks away clear onto the Mountaineers keeper and heads the ball over her head and into the back of the net. And its over….
Coach Rebecca Devine said after the game, “Its clear that we are building a special team here at HT. The girls like to torture me by going to OT but I know that they they have the heart and ability to win in that situation. This is a special win for me as last year on our home field we lost to Schreiner 8-1. These freshman are really the start of a terrific program and I look forward to working with them for years to come.”

Rams tie Howard Payne in Double OT – Friday, September 10, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:53:56 +0000

Mondays 15 person squad, carrying injuries and tired legs from Sundays OT defeat of McMurray Indians took on the 32 man squad of Howard Payne. The tired Rams rested their legs before the game as the two teams were announced (took a while). They then went on the field and ran their legs to death. Girls who had never ever called for sub were begging to come off the field. Then Howard Payne scored off a corner in the first half. Three men were unmarked on a deflected corner and a Leslie Jones toe-poke put it to the far corner. Keeper Haiydee Moran got a fingertip to it but the toe-poke was too dangerous and the score was 1-0. Rams held tough and got out of the half.
A second half adjustment in tactics, including fresh legs from Moran as she took the field made all the difference. Pam Carias took the goal and played the best game of her season to date. A header from Courtney Wilcut passed the ball to Helen Rios and she was off to the races. Goooaaaallllllll! Despite being outshot 3-1 the Rams then missed two sitters and they went to OT. The 15 person squad held tough and the game ended Howard Payne 27 players on the field and one goal. HT 15 players on the field and one goal. Good work Rams, can’t wait to see what other heroics you pull off!

Lady Rams Defeat McMurray Indians in Overtime 2-1 – Tuesday, September 07, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:53:16 +0000

On Sunday, September 5, the Lady Rams travelled to Abilene to take on the McMurry University Indians. As with previous games this season, the Rams would take their opponents into the half deadlocked at 0-0. The first half shut out was the result of stellar defensive play by Senior Defender Evelyn Guzman and Goalkeeper Pam Carias.
The second half of the contest would bring an early goal by McMurry as a cross from the right forward would find its way into the box. Despite an aggressive defensive move by Evelyn Guzman, that deflected the first direct shot on goal, the Rams would find themselves down 1-0 as the deflected shot was followed by a second McMurry Striker past Freshman Keeper Haiydee Moran.
The Lady Rams wasted no time levelling the score however, as Freshman Forward Alba Mendoza would find the back of the opponent’s goal on a well executed counter attack directed by Freshman Forward Courtney Wilcut. Fueled by Mendoza’s goal, the Lady Rams picked up their intensity, pressuring the McMurry goal keeper with shot after shot on goal. Despite several golden opportunities, the Rams would find themselves facing overtime, tied at 1-1.
Overtime play would not last longer than a couple of minutes, as Wilcut gathered the ball, crossing it to wide open Freshman Forward Melyssa Lopez. The result was a game winning shot on goal that would give the Lady Rams their second win of the season.
GO LADY RAMS!

Concordia Game Rained Out Rescheduled for 9/20 – Tuesday, September 07, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:52:57 +0000

The Austin showdown between NCAA Div III Concordia University and Our Heroines the HT Rams has been rained out for Wednesday 9/8. The game is reschedule for 9/20 @ 2:00 pm at St. Stephens field. We look forward to the seeing the showdown!

Lady Rams Fall to UT Dallas 2-0 – Saturday, September 04, 2010

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:52:33 +0000

On September 1, the HT Lady Rams took on the Lady Comets from UT Dallas. With a roster of 29 players and only four active freshman players, the NCAA Division III UT Dallas Comets brought to Austin a veteran team to face the Lady Rams with its roster of 17 total players, 12 of which are first year freshmen.
By all accounts, the Lady Comets should have expected to roll right over the Lady Rams, as they would do with the more experienced Northpark University Vikings just two days later with a 4-0 victory. However, those expectations never materialized.
From the onset, it became obvious to everyone that the Lady Rams came to play. With the defensive prowess of Senior Evelyn Guzman and a strong effort by Freshman goal keeper Haiydee Moran, the Rams would take the Comets to a 0-0 tie at the half.
The second half would begin just as the first half had, with strong a strong defensive presence by the Lady Rams. The first goal would come more than an hour into the game on a penalty in the box, which would lead to a direct penalty kick, giving UT Dallas a 1-0 lead. 15 minutes later, UT Dallas would score a second goal off of a well placed corner kick.
Neither goal came as the result of dominant play by one team over another. What the Lady Rams gave up in experience, they made up for in speed and tenacity. What they gave up in size, they made up for in heart. For those in attendance, the frustration could be seen on the faces of the UT Dallas players, as they were pressured the entire game by the Lady Rams.
One thing is for sure, the Huston-Tillotson Lady Rams are something special. The off season recruiting efforts of Head Coach Rebecca Devine are beginning to pay off and the City of Austin has another really good women’s soccer team in its midst.

Preseason Starts 5pm on August 1st – Monday, June 20, 2011

webmaster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:50:47 +0000