By Chris Parker
Aurora girls soccer has a new head coach in Shawn Pennell this season. He takes over a program coming off its best season since 2015.
Things are off to a good start for the new coach.
“As a first-year coach I could not be happier with the team I have,” Pennell said. “They respond well when I have something that needs to be done it is an amazing experience.”
He has a quartet of seniors in Kaitlin Fischer (defense/midfield), Isabella Maggio (midfield/striker), Angelina Alcoba (midfield) and Abigail Snodgrass (defense) to lead the team.
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Sophomore Jacey Lee will be the keeper.
“The strengths of this team will be for the team is working hard and being a fast-paced team,” Pennell said.
Aurora opens the season Mar. 18-19 at the Cassville Tournament.
“The main thing I am expecting from this team this year is to come together and play as a team and grow on and off the field,” Pennell said.
