Gables High trounces Varela 6-0 in girls soccer; district playoffs next

January 11th, 2013
Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Sophomore forward Nelly Sagarra, Gables' leading scorer, recorded seven goals in two games this week.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Freshman midfielder Jordan Payne prepares for a cross in the game against Coral Reef, where she had an assist.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Junior midfielder Hadley Stringer, known for her ball-handling finesse, is one of the team's top playmakers.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Sophomore goalie Sophia Toche had several dramatic saves in Gables' win over Coral Reef.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Freshman Lauren Kerzner plays with the confidence of an upperclassmen.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Senior defender Taylor Lauren Baez can be counted on for her steady and consistent play.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Senior defender Alexandra "Chachi" Riesco uses her speed and ball-handling skills to thwart the opponents.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Junior Danielle Riesco races to the ball in the first half of Thursday's game against Varela.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Sophomore attacker Marianna Babboni heads the ball toward teammate Danielle Riesco.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Freshman goalie Isabella Izquierdo punts the ball out of Gables territory.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Freshman forward Michelle Mendez on the attack.

Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer

Gables enjoys a victory jog after the team's final game of the regular season.

Sophomore forward Nelly Sagarra, Gables' leading scorer, recorded seven goals in two games this week.Freshman midfielder Jordan Payne prepares for a cross in the game against Coral Reef, where she had an assist.Junior midfielder Hadley Stringer, known for her ball-handling finesse, is one of the team's top playmakers.Sophomore goalie Sophia Toche had several dramatic saves in Gables' win over Coral Reef.Freshman Lauren Kerzner plays with the confidence of an upperclassmen.Senior defender Taylor Lauren Baez can be counted on for her steady and consistent play.Senior defender Alexandra "Chachi" Riesco uses her speed and ball-handling skills to thwart the opponents.Junior Danielle Riesco races to the ball in the first half of Thursday's game against Varela.Sophomore attacker Marianna Babboni heads the ball toward teammate Danielle Riesco.Freshman goalie Isabella Izquierdo punts the ball out of Gables territory.Freshman forward Michelle Mendez on the attack.Gables enjoys a victory jog after the team's final game of the regular season.

The Coral Gables High Girls Varsity Soccer Team finished the regular season Thursday, Jan. 10, with a 6-0 trouncing of Felix Varela. Gables’ record advanced to 15-4 as they head into the 5A District 15 playoffs next week.

In the game against Coral Reef on Tuesday, Jan. 8, sophomore sensation Nelly Sagarra scored three goals to lead Gables to a 5-2 victory at Cutler Ridge Park.  Junior Danielle Riesco and sophomore Marianna Babboni each added a goal.

The same three players scored Thursday at the game played on Varela’s home field. Sagarra scored four goals, and Babboni and Riesco, one each. Junior playmaker Hadley Stringer recorded two assists and goalies Sophia Toche and Isabella Izquierdo shared the shutout.

Gables takes on Ferguson next Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the first round of the District Championships at Tropical Park.