SCC to Host Tailgate for Men's and Women's Soccer Games

Published: 09/22/2010

The tailgates will start a half hour before each game. It will be hosted by SCC's Student Activities, and they will provide free hotdogs, popcorn and drinks. They will also hand out free giveaways.

The Men's Soccer Team SCC men’s soccer team is off to a great start this season with a record of 3-2-1, including a win against rival Lewis and Clark Community College. The Cougars’ only tie was had a hard-fought game against regional power Jefferson College on Sept. 14. Freshman forward Jared Ray leads the team with four goals and two assists. Freshmen Austin Cantrell and Austin Haywood have combined efforts to provide the Cougars with excellent goalkeeping.

“The effort put out by this team is remarkable, and they are a great team to watch,” said Tom Kearns, head coach of the men’s soccer team. “We hope to see everyone come out and support our team at the tailgate.”

The Lady Cougars are also starting the season strong with an undefeated record of 7-0. The SCC women’s soccer team is currently first in Region 16 with 39 goals scored and only two goals scored against. Sophomore goaltender Ashley Barczewski has recorded five shutouts on the year, and freshman striker Ashley Burbank leads the women’s team with nine goals and three assists.

“Our team expects to continue with a competitive season and an opportunity to represent SCC in a positive light,” said Emily Holbrook, head coach of the women’s soccer team.

Women’s sophomore team captains Lexi Baez and Megan Eissler are excited about the tailgate event at SCC, they said.

“Most of the players have friends and parents who come out to watch, but it brings a different feel to a home game when you have the student body out there supporting you, too,” said Eissler. “We hope to get a win for SCC that day and show the community that our team is the one to watch.”

For more information, contact Mandi Smith, student activities specialist, at 636-922-8469 or asmith@stchas.edu.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.