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Aug. 19, 2009

Soccer Opens 2009 Campaign, Lemke Era on Road

The Youngstown State soccer team opens the 2009 campaign and the Will Lemke era with a couple of road contests this weekend. The Penguins kickoff the season at Marist, Friday, at 7 p.m. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. On Sunday, the Guins visit Howard at 1 p.m. in Washington, D.C.

About the Penguins

The Penguins return 17 letterwinners and six starters from last season's 4-14-2 squad, including five of its top six scorers, a school-record holding goalkeeper and an all-league defender. The Penguins are lead by a cast of six seniors - Kate Bonn, Rochelle Boone, Jodi Bowlen, Natalie Brady, Jordan Gapczynski and Mariah Snyder.

Bowlen and junior Lauren Brennan led the Penguins with four goals each last season, while Gapczynski added two goals.

Scouting Marist

The Marist Red Foxes return 10 starters and 18 letterwinners from the 2008 squad. Last season, Marist posted a 5-14 record, including a 1-9 mark at home. Senior Kate Fox is the squad's leading returning scorer from a year ago when she scored three goals and recorded an assist.

Scouting Howard

The Howard Bison return 12 letterwinners from last season's 4-11 squad. The Bison also return their top two scorers from a year ago - Natalie Williston and Rachael Lee, who each scored three goals last year.

Brennan, Gapczynski Climbing Career Goals Chart

Junior Lauren Brennan and senior Jordan Gapczynski are two of the top goal scorers in school history. Brennan, who has 12 career goals, ranks tied for third all-time while Gapzcynski ranks tied for fifth with eight goals.

Snyder Sets Shutouts, GAA Marks

In just her first full season in the net, senior Mariah Snyder set the school's single-season record for most shutouts with four in 2008. She also ranks second all-time with four shutouts. Snyder also set the school single-season record for lowest goals-against average at 1.51.

Shoppin' at the "GAP"-czynski

Senior Jordan Gapczynski has certainly given her full effort to get in the scoring column during her career. The native of Wexford, Pa., has led the team in shots in each of her first three seasons and ranks third all-time with 127 career shots. Her 52 shots in 2007 also rank fifth on the single-season list.

Kempton Named to All-Newcomer Team

Last season, sophomore Kelsey Kempton turned in an outstanding rookie campaign for the Penguins. Kempton, a defender, started all 20 games, scored two goals and assisted on another for five points and was named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team.

Strelka Post Solid Frosh Campaign

Sophomore Geneva Strelka also recorded a strong freshman season last year. Strelka tallied three goals for a total of six points last season and appeared in all 20 games.

Up Next

The Penguins take on Canisius, Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in their home opener at Stambaugh Stadium. The Guins also host IPFW, Sunday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m.