HOLBROOK AND BRILLEMAN EACH SCORE TWICE FOR HAWKS ON SOPHOMORE DAY

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College women's soccer team hosted their final match of the regular season at home Saturday in a showdown against North Iowa Area Community College at Norfolk Veterans Memorial Field in Norfolk. The Hawks came out on top in the matchup by a final score of 5-0.

Northeast (6-8-2, 5-1-1 ICCAC) found the back of the net early and often in the contest as Hailey Holbrook (Broomfield, Colo.) and Emma Brilleman (Diepenveen, Netherlands) each scored twice in the match. The Hawks honored sophomores Sarah Huckels (Essen, Germany), Djoy Zwiesereijn (Wageningen, Netherlands), Madelynne Kovarik (Scottsbluff, Neb.), Olivia McDonald (Whitianga, New Zealand), Amelia Bingley (Melbourne, Australia), Holbrook, Alia Gordon (Cibolo, Texas), Malana Gurmendi (Boulder, Colo.), Addison Osilka (Fort Collins, Colo.) and Helena Chetcuti (Melbourne, Australia) at the conclusion of the 90 minutes as part of Sophomore Day.

With just one game remaining in the regular season, Northeast sits fourth in the ICCAC standings but could jump all the way up to first with a win against Central Community College on Wednesday and a tie in the battle between Iowa Central Community College and Iowa Lakes Community College Wednesday in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

STAT SHEET:

Goals: Hailey Holbrook (Broomfield, Colo.) (2), Emma Brilleman (Diepenveen, Netherlands) (2), Malana Gurmendi (Boulder, Colo.)

Assists: Alyza Arroyo (Schuyler, Neb.), Madelynne Kovarik (Scottsbluff, Neb.), Maria Gomez-Herrera (Barranquilla, Colombia), Addison Osilka (Fort Collins, Colo.), Alana Gordon (Cibolo, Texas)

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head Women's Soccer Coach Chad Miller on the big victory Saturday:

"The energy our girls had today was unmatchable and it fed into our play," Miller said. "I was proud of how well we possessed the ball and looked to play forward, but yet patient. It was fun to watch."

Miller on what he will remember about his sophomore class:

"What I will remember about this group is how they balanced fun and focus," Miller said. "They could laugh and enjoy the moment, then flip the switch and get serious. Most of all, I will remember how they supported each other. Whether it was celebrating small victories or encouraging a teammate through a rough patch, this group cared and were genuine. They are great people."

UP NEXT:

The Hawks will finish the regular season at 5 p.m. Wednesday against Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska.

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