The sound of the final buzzer can be an incredibly harmonious tune to athletes and their coaches. On September 9, 2013, the buzzer was what Coach Doug Roncolato and his soccer team had been waiting for: the moment when when he finally captured his 200th win. Mr. Roncolato is a 16-year veteran coach for the Southern Lehigh girls’ soccer team.
In the 8-0 rout over the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs, Coach Doug Roncolato felt that the girls played “inspired ball.” Seniors Olivia Biery, Taylor Blondell, Taylor Zeigler, junior Abbey Cerciello, and freshman Hailey Jordan scored goals for the Spartans.
After the game, “We ate cake, sang, and cheered on the bus,” freshman junior varsity team member Mady Singley said.
“I am very thankful for working with such a great group of kids,” Coach Roncolato said. “I expect to be very competitive in the league and district tournament and expect to make states.”
Captains Abby Kohler, Katie Kassel, and Megan Arnold are leading the team as both players and individuals. They have a combined total of 6 assists and 11 goals.
“Varsity’s defense is one of the strongest points on the team,” said freshman Olivia Muscarella. “With Abbey Cerciello and Katie Kassel as leading goal scorers, they are a challenge to many teams.”
