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Soccer Senior Night

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By Marissa Elliott

Dalat Varsity Girls Soccer vs. The Dream Team took place live at Soccer Experience on Wednesday, April 2nd, a competitive game between the girls and the senior guys and staff was a highlight for those of us who are seniors as we played our last game in Penang. 

As Mr. Wong said,  “For me, it was great to play and compete against girls I know from a variety of contexts. I had a lot of fun going toe to toe with some of Dalat's best girl soccer players.”

We started the night off by honoring our seniors this year: Rebecca Wong, Marissa Elliott, Yuan Tee, Sophia Coker, and Kiera Nichols, with speeches from the coaches revealing funny stories from our years together, growth in the players, and goodbyes. It was a sweet and memorable moment for us as we reflected on our years of soccer. Some of us have been playing since we were little kids so lacing our boots, blasting the ball, and yelling at the refs once more in Penang meant everything from laughing to tears. 

Rebecca Wong put it as, “Senior night was so fun. I loved getting to hear the seniors' best qualities celebrated and honoured and playing one final home game with my teammates, who have become like family to me. It was a good way to say goodbye to a sport that we had all put so much passion and hard work into.”

As the whistle blew, Mr. Wong sprinted down the field, Ian Dobson is tackled again by our Sophomore defender, Addie Elliott, Bella Coker scored, Ting-Yi Huang missed another pass and the game was tied! Moving to penalty shots, it was neck and neck until, unfortunately, our girls lost to the Dream Team… but to us, just being on this team is a win. 

Our sweet parents put on a great party at the pitch when we finished with cake and food as we celebrated the seniors who have dedicated so much to the team. Being on the varsity soccer team has filled 3 of my high school years with fun, love, hard work, and a second family. Saying goodbye on Senior Night was hard but I am so grateful for the time I received representing the Dalat soccer team. 

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