The much anticipated fall season has come to an official end; however,  girls soccer made sure they ended their 2015 season on a good note. The Chiefs brought their “A-game” to SUNY Cortland to defend their title as state champs, a title that has been theirs for the past two years.

The girls soccer team, which went by “The Tribe” this season, undoubtedly fought to keep their 19-1-1 record. The determination and drive of ‘The Tribe’ was most evident during their state championship game against Baldwinsville. Despite trailing by one goal in the first half, senior Mikayla Pugliese delivered the moment her team needed the most. “It proved the values of teamwork, heart, and hard work each and every member of ‘The Tribe’ contributes,” senior Olivia Rohrecker said of her team’s effort to fight for the state title.

Pugliese headed a shot into the net after a corner kick, evening out the score. This goal helped

“The Tribe”  regain momentum and take back control of the game. At this point, they knew it was time to play their game, regain focus, and reach the coveted three-peat status.

The Chiefs used this burst of energy to  secure their title once again.  To make sure the team was successful in doing so, junior Hope Breslin sealed the deal with two goals. Breslin put the Chiefs up 3-1 for the rest of the game, guaranteeing the final win of the season.

“Winning a third consecutive state championship was unbelievable. It was the single best way to end my career as a Chief,” Rohrecker said. “Winning senior year was incredibly special, especially since the seniors are such a close knit group. Experiencing something this remarkable with some of your absolute best friends is a once in a lifetime thing.”

Victoriously, the Chiefs Girls Soccer team continued to make history with their third consecutive state championship. Rohrecker, along with the rest of ‘The Tribe’, were extremely proud to “bring [the state championship] home for our town and let the legacy live on.”

With so much drive and determination, the 2016 season already looks promising….did somebody say “four-peat?”