Trounce Trojans

At this rate, it’s going to become an accomplishment for opposing teams to simply score on the lady Cougars, let alone beat them.

In another one-sided rout, the Mount Royal women’s soccer team posted their second straight shutout in a 7-0 win over the SAIT Trojans.

Ainsley Cardoso-Wagner and Kelsey Marklund each played a half between the pipes as the Cougars’ goaltending continues to shut down all comers. In seven games this season, the lady Cougars have outscored their opponents 39-4, and look like the clear favourites from the south division heading into the ACAC Championships.

Not to be outdone, the Cougars’ offense continues to rack up goals, and Wednesday night was no different.

Gillian Doubleday continues to dominate up front, scoring twice, giving her a total of six goals in her last two games against the Trojans.

Chelsey Ruckdashel also scored twice, the second of which came on a penalty shot off a Trojan handball inside the 18-yard box. Ruckdashel picked the bottom right corner with ease, making it 6-0 Cougars.

Meghan MacDonald, Donella Lockhart, and Monica Nielson all added goals for the Cougars.

For Nielson it was a moment to remember as the volleyball turned soccer star netted her first career ACAC goal.

The lady Cougars next game is Saturday, Oct. 16, when they will visit the Lakeland College Rustlers, before finishing the season on Sunday, Oct.17 versus the Red Deer College Queens. 

As it was also the Cougars last home game of the season, and the school  held a ceremony to recognize student-athletes who have completed all five years of their collegiate eligibility.

The women's soccer athletess were: Ashley Dixon.
Meghan MacDonald and Chelsey Ruckdashel (Pictured below)

While on the men's side, fifth year athletes: Justin Tawtel, Colby Sawatzky and Justin Farenik were all honoured. (Pictured below)

In men's game action. the Trojans were again no match for the Cougars as they dominated every facet of the game in an emphatic 6-1 victory.

Tudor Dinca made the start in net as the timeshare between Dinca and David Thalheimer continues to pay dividends for the Cougar men. Dinca made several great saves to take the wind out of the Trojans, and rock-solid play in the middle of the field helped set the stage for another offensive onslaught by the Cougars.

Arthur Paszkowski continues to build his case for Cougar Male Athlete of the Year by logging three more goals as the Trojans simply could not find an answer for Paszkowki’s aggressive style of play.

Paszkowski’s first goal came off a beautiful cross by midfielder Colby Sawatzky. Sawatkzy, showing off his relentless pace and aggression, beat a Trojan defender down the right sideline before placing a deft pass across the box onto the boot of a waiting Paszkowski, who opened the scoring.

Paszkowski scored again after the Trojans were penalized for an overly aggressive tackle inside the 18-yard box. Paszkowski picked the bottom left corner effortlessly on the ensuing penalty shot, making the score 2-0.

Lane Forsyth scored two goals of his own, and Justin Farenik added a single tally as the Cougars rolled to victory.

The Cougar men will face the Lakeland College Rustlers in their next game on Saturday, Oct. 16, before they too end the season versus Red Deer on the 17th.

With the Cougars win, the team has all but locked up first spot in the ACAC south division, meaning the team will host the men’s ACAC Championships October 22-24th.

More details to come after the Cougars last games this weekend.

Congrats Cougars!