Women’s Varsity Soccer Playoff Preview

Justin Bian, Sports Executive|October 27, 2022

Jesuit will look for a win against Sprague in the first round of playoffs this Saturday.

Women’s Soccer looks to bounce back in the playoffs this year after losing to Forest Grove in the quarter-finals last season.

The Crusaders have been crushing their opponents with a record of 14-0. Jesuit’s unfaltering domination has led them to the top of state rankings.

Jesuit’s best game came against a strong Grant team, where they won 1-0 on Cronin Field off an Abby Cox goal. You can find a recap of that game here.

One of the main reasons for the Crusaders’ dominance is due to their impeccable defense. Throughout the season, the team has only conceded four goals. This impressive record can be attributed to the strong performances of Eva Grunkemeier and Sophia Stiles.

Offensively, Jesuit has boundless talent. Freshman Mariane Dunne and sophomore Claudia Rose have produced consistent performances all season. Collectively, the team has scored 52 goals so far.

Jesuit also went undefeated in Metro and won the title with a record of 6-0. The Crusaders pulled out impressive wins against tough opponents. They defeated #3 ranked Sunset 3-1, and got revenge on Beaverton with a 2-0 win on Senior Night.

The standard is high for the Crusaders in the playoffs. Ranking #1 in OSAA as well as #4 nationally, Jesuit is undeniably one of the top teams in the state.

In the first round of playoffs, the Crusaders will face #32 ranked Sprague this Saturday. The winner of this game will play #17 ranked Oregon City or #16 ranked West Salem. Jesuit looks to breeze to a win and continue their undefeated record.

About the Contributor

Justin Bian, Sports Executive & Editorial Board Member

Justin Bian is a senior at Jesuit High School and the Sports Executive for the Jesuit Chronicle. He has played soccer for eleven years, and piano for ten. Along with those hobbies, he likes to visit new places around Portland with his family on the weekends. Justin got interested in Journalism because of his older sister, Andrea, who was a staff writer a few years ago. Although his older sister’s experience was a great motivator, the main reason he decided to join Journalism was because of his passion for sports. This year, he hopes to cover a variety of sports and write short stories about the games. He also looks to interview players, coaches, and fans, so that the Jesuit community can get insights on the sports teams. Justin would also like to pursue other forms of media, such as broadcasting and podcasts. He aims to bring relevant news around the Jesuit community based on current events on and off campus. At the end of the year, he hopes to have published many articles and have created lasting relationships with classmates and teachers.

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