JESSICA GOGGIN
SPORTS REPORTER

VAUGHN – The women’s indoor soccer team found its scoring stride Monday sweeping through the OCAA regional’s to move on to the provincial
championships later this month.

“We finally proved that we could hit the back of the net,” said forward
Keyla Moreno, who had three goals in the three matches. “That is definitely
something we have been struggling with.”

The women scored 10 goals throughout the tournament and had
a 4-0 shut out against Confederation, before 3-1 victories over Georgian
and Sheridan.

Joanna Alexopulos also had three goals in the tournament at the OSA
Soccer Centre.

“I was surprised to score today because I usually never score. I really
wanted a hat trick, but it just didn’t happen,” said Alexopulos.

Goaltender Rose Ormeno said, “we’re starting to connect more and
physically and mentally we are prepared. We just need to stay confident.”

The Hawks, as reigning gold medallists, will be favourites at the OCAA
championships March 25-26 at the OSA Soccer Centre.

Head coach Vince Pileggi said he feels the girls have really stepped up
their game.

“After today’s tournament the girls proved they were strong defensively
and offensively,” said Pileggi, “The competition will be a lot stiffer at the
championships so between now then they need to focus on staying healthy
and keeping fit and we should be able to do well.”