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Lady Railers Soccer break school record

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The Lady Railer Soccer team had a plan at the beginning of the season with the goal to break a school record and after several attempts they accomplished their goal.

Todd Mouring, assistant coach, said they continued with their mission with the #MakeHistory campaign.

"Despite some bumps, injuries and some coulda, woulda, shoulda’s along the way, these girls wrote a fantastic ending. We closed our regular season with a 2-1 victory over East Peoria," wrote Mourning.

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The game opened with the LCHS Lady Railers Soccer team possessing the ball easily. A mis-step in the middle allowed East Peoria to put in a long shot over the jumping Kathryn Slack. Despite many shots, the half ended 1-0 with Lincoln down.

Lady Railer Soccer 2022 celebrate after making a new school record with 9 wins for the season.
Lady Railer Soccer 2022 celebrate after making a new school record with 9 wins for the season.

Head Coach Beth Rayman reminded the players that it was up to them if they wanted to make history.

"Your only option is to win, go do it," she said.

Lady Railers pose for a photo before the final game of the season.
Lady Railers pose for a photo before the final game of the season.

The second half opened with renewed energy. A couple minutes in, Chloe Vinyard sent a ball in to Hattie Mourning who tipped it past a defender and was alone with the keeper. Mourning beat her and the game was tied at 1-1.

A minute or so later, Gianna Massena sent a ball to Mourning who again beat the Raider goalkeeper. Railers went up 2-1.

Autumn Dunovsky, Chloe Vinyard and Peyton Merreighn stepped up to help the defense and still press the offense.

"Our defensive line was again solid. Kathryn Slack continues to be really good in goal," wrote Mourning.

Railers won 2-1 and set the team record for wins in a season with nine.

Rayman, who was a player on that team that set that record to beat was proud of the new record.

"Girls, you wrote your names on the board. Congrats," she told her players.

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Railer Boys Soccer Coach Tim Stuckey shared a memory on Facebook about breaking the record.

"Actually, I remember it well. 2006 was the year we got eight wins. Coach Rayman was a sophomore that year, and I believe she and Ali Adolophson were leading scorers with 11 goals each," wrote Stuckey.

The following players were recognized at the end of the year Lady Railer Soccer banquet.

Members of the Lady Railer Soccer hold their plaques that were presented at the 2022 Lady Railer Soccer banquet.
Members of the Lady Railer Soccer hold their plaques that were presented at the 2022 Lady Railer Soccer banquet.

Individual Awards

Junior Varsity

Defense Award: Audrey Meister

Midfield Award: Jessie Emberton

Offense Award: Imagin Werner

Hustle Award: Jessa Werner

Most Improved: Kylee Overton

MVP: Blair Walker

Railerman Award: Kylee Overton

Varsity Awards

Defense Award: Jenna Bowman and Natalie Graber

Midfield Award: Hattie Mourning

Offense Award: Grace Curry

Hustle Award: Arianna Morris

Most Improved: Gianna Massena

Unit Award: Ariana, Natalie, Jenna, Makinley

Captain Awards: Natalie Graber, Kathryn Slack, and Autumn Dunovsky

MVP: Hattie Mourning

Hattie Mourning, right, was named as the Most Valuable Player and also honored for making Apollo All Conference 2nd team. Head Coach Beth Rayman is on the left.
Hattie Mourning, right, was named as the Most Valuable Player and also honored for making Apollo All Conference 2nd team. Head Coach Beth Rayman is on the left.

Senior Medals: Adyson Agee Emma Boyd Autumn Dunovsky Payton Egnew Natalie Graber Kathryn Slack Sara Sloan Chloe Vinyard

Hattie Mourning was also honored for making Apollo All Conference 2nd team.

This article originally appeared on Lincoln Courier: Lady Railers set new school record