The 2024 Bison Girls Soccer Season Comes to a Close
After a battle in overtime, Tuesday's section final game resulted in a heartbreaking loss
The Bison Girls Soccer team ended their historic season last Tuesday night in the section-final game against the STMA Knights.
The game was tied 0-0 for 80 minutes, with goalie Emma Marzean saving 5 shots on goal. The team’s well-thought-out passes made it difficult for STMA to get a hold of the ball.
The game went into overtime. With just 3 minutes remaining on the clock, a goal from Saint Michael ended the game and the season for the Bison.
It was an emotional night for the players and many fans who came to show their support. The team was just one goal away from the state championship. For seniors like Hannah Braun, it was their last high school soccer game.
“The last game felt like a disappointment because it ended on such a stupid note,” Braun said. “[STMA] scored, and then the game was over. My entire season was over. It felt so unfinished. My coach always talked about leaving our legacy in Bison Girls Soccer, but it felt like we didn’t even complete that legacy because it ended so quickly. All the work we had put in throughout the season and all the games we had won amounted to nothing because of that final loss.”
Although the season’s ending may have been upsetting, the 2024 season stood out from previous years, leaving players confident about next year.
“The team has come together this year,” offensive player Courtney Kotish ‘27 said. “We have grown as a team on and off the field. This team is the best it’s ever been and I think the same for next year with a bunch of girls still being on the team and a good group coming up. It makes me so excited for next year.”
The Bison ended strong, with an overall score of 11-1-5, putting them in 4th place in the Lake Conference.
