In an emotionally charged afternoon on October 29, 2024, the Spurgeon College women's soccer team took the field for their final match in program history, facing Faith Baptist Bible (10-4-0) at home in Kansas City, MO. Though the Knights fell 1-0, they demonstrated the same fighting spirit and determination that has characterized the program throughout its existence.
The Final Match of the season
In what would be the last 90 minutes of Spurgeon College women's soccer, the Knights showed remarkable resilience against a strong Faith Baptist Bible team. The defense held strong for the entire first half, keeping the match scoreless through 45 minutes of play. It wasn't until the 54:57 mark that Faith Baptist's Bethany Speichinger broke the deadlock with what would prove to be the game's only goal.
Final Stand
The Knights' defensive unit put forth an extraordinary effort in their final appearance:
- Recorded 12 saves, with 6 in each half
- Limited a potent Faith Baptist offense to just one goal
- Maintained their composure throughout the match
- Earned 2 corner kicks and created several offensive opportunities
Key Statistics
In their final match, the Knights showed their competitive spirit:
- Defensive Excellence: Made 12 crucial saves against Faith Baptist's 13 shots on goal
- Tactical Discipline: Committed only one foul throughout the entire match
- Strategic Play: Earned 2 corner kicks and registered a shot on goal
Final Thoughts
This final match, though ending in defeat, showcased everything that made the Spurgeon College women's soccer program special: heart, determination, and dignity in competition. The players, coaches, and staff who have been part of this program can hold their heads high, knowing they represented their school with pride until the very end.
