2016 NJCAA D1 Women's Soccer Championship Tournament: Butler CC vs Cape Fear CC

2016 NJCAA D1 Women's Soccer Championship Tournament Thread: Butler CC vs Cape Fear CC
Game 19: Butler Community College (20-2) vs Cape Fear Community College (17-1)
Game Date: Monday, November 14, 2016 
Kick-Off Time: 12:30pm (EST)
Location: Eastern Florida State College (3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935)


Melbourne, FL --- The #11 seeded Sea Devil Women's Soccer program will begin their road for a national championship on Monday afternoon in their opening game versus Butler Community College.

The Sea Devils are making their first ever appearance in a NJCAA D1 Women's Soccer National Championship Tournament since the program started in 2006-2007 season.

"We continue to evolve on the field, and continue to have players do what is needed to be good teammates off the field, in training and at game time," said Sea Devil Women's Soccer head coach Ryan Deppa in his pre-game presser.

Cape Fear earned their spot in the 2016 NJCAA D1 Women's Soccer National Championship Tournament after defeating Harford Community College in the 2016 District L Championship last weekend. 

The Sea Devils enter the tournament with a (17-1) overall record, and (11-1) in Region 10 Conference Play; Butler Community College enters the tournament with a (20-2) overall record, and a (12-0) in Region 6 Conference Play. 

Kick-off for Monday's match for the Sea Devils versus Butler CC is scheduled for 12:30pm (EST). 

Mic'Ed Up: Head Coach Ryan Deppa's Pre-Game Press Conference
Coach Deppa's thoughts when asked on how the team is performing to this point 

"Coach Murray and I continue to be impressed with the commitment our players have to the program, and the positive energy they bring when we are together. Our team knows that what they did last Sunday in District L Championship was special, but they also know that it is all the prior work on and off the field leading up to it that helped give them an edge when they earned the moment to compete against a very good Harford CC team."

Coach Deppa's thoughts when asked about a specific player who stood out from practice this week - "Sydney Parker"

Coach Deppa's thoughts when asked to speak on their opponent (Butler CC)
"Butler is a quality team that holds on to the ball very well."

Coach Deppa's thoughts when asked what the biggest keys for his Sea Devils' squad vs Butler CC
"The team will need to be rested and focused in as a team on the task of playing Butler CC."

Projected Sea Devil Starting XI vs Butler CC 
GK- Elizabeth Ethridge
Def- Celine Jacobi Barham, Sydney Parker, Maranda Oliver, Briley Eason
Mids- Raime Cooper, Janessa Annis, Emily Valenti
FWs- Sierra Raynor, Alyssa Coustenis, Alaina Capps

Cape Fear CC is Striking for Success

• Sea Devil Women's Soccer has won seven games in-a-row leading up to the tournament

• Have outscored their opponents (31-5) in those seven straight wins; includes two shutouts

• Last Loss: October 12 at Patrick Henry Community College

• Cape Fear has shutout their opponents in 10 of 18 games played this year; outscored their opponents (46-0) in those shutouts 

• Sophomore Alyssa Coustenis leads the team with 17 goals scored this season; 15 total players this season have scored at least one or more goals 

• Sophomore Alyssa Coustenis and freshman Sierra Raynor co-lead the team with 7 assists this season; 12 total players this season have at least one or more assist 

• Freshmen goalkeepers Elizabeth Ethridge and Kenedy Green have combined to only concede five goals in 1620:00 minutes played this season

Take 5: Top 5 Sea Devils' Team Statistics
1. Cape Fear has scored 75 goals (4.17 per Game); have only conceded 5 goals (0.61 GAA)
2. Cape Fear has scored 10 game-winning goals in 18 games; opponents have only scored 1
3. Cape Fear has recorded 313 total shots this season; only haven given up 33 shots
4. Cape Fear's players have combined for 146 total points; opposing players combined have 13
5. Cape Fear's goalkeepers have combined for 54 saves, and a .915 Save%

Scouting Butler Community College
Mascot: Grizzles 
Record: (20-2) Overall, (12-0) in Region 6 Conference Play 
Coaching Staff:
- Adam Hunter, Head Coach (10th season at Butler CC; '98 graduate of Newman University;  Career Record (200-71-11))
- Whitney Berry, Assistant Coach (4th Season at Butler CC; former collegiate player at Kansas, former 3rd Rd Draft Pick by FC Kansas City in 2013)

Players to Watch:

• Soph. Back Colleen Howland- 29G, 14A, 72 PTS, .759 SOG% (.537 Shot%) 

• Soph. FW Lauren Allan- 25G, 9A, 59 PTS, .613 SOG% (.403 Shot%)

• Soph. MF Lexi Clark- 13G, 15A, 41 PTS, .660 SOG% (.277 Shot%)

• Fresh. F Kennedy Weaver- 10G, 3A, 23 PTS, .595 SOG% (.270 Shot%)

• Soph. GK Jami Reichenberger- 19 GP(19 GS), 1520:41 Mins Played, 0.89 GAA, .797 Save%

About Cape Fear Community College
Mascot: Sea Devils (11-7)
Record: (17-1) Overall, (11-1) in Region 10 Conference Play 
Coaching Staff:
- Ryan Deppa, Head Coach (2nd season at Cape Fear CC; Career Record at Cape Fear (28-8))
- Chris Murray, Volunteer Assistant Coach (1st season at Cape Fear CC; former collegiate player at UNC-Wilmington, former pro soccer player for Indiana Invaders and Wilmington Hammerheads)

Players to Watch:

• Soph. F Alyssa Coustenis- 18 GP (14 Starts), 17G, 9A, 43 PTS, .366 SOG%

• Fresh. M/F Sierra Raynor- 16 GP (12 Starts), 14G, 13A, 41 PTS, .380 SOG%

• Fresh. F Alaina Capps- 17 GP (12 Starts), 10G, 7A, 27 PTS, 48 Total Shots 

• Soph. F Jenna Pecorini- 18 GP (14 Starts), 9G, 4A, 22 PTS, .262 SOG%

• Fresh. MF Janessa Annis- 13 GP (8 Starts), 7G, 6A, 20 PTS, .543 SOG%

• Fresh. D Celine Jacobi Barham- 18 GP (17 Starts)

• Fresh. D Briley Eason- 17 GP (17 Starts), 4A, 4 PTS

Follow the team on Twitter @SeaDevilWSoccer for behind-the-scenes coverage from the Sea Devil Women's Soccer program during the 2016 NJCAA D1 Women's Soccer Championship Tournament!

Official Sea Devil Women's Soccer Hashtags: #InSquadWeTrust #WeRNotDone #SeaDevilWSoccer

Courtesy of Trent Brinkley