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Soccer Picks Up Lilli Neal
April 06, 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Josh Kiper, head soccer coach for Columbia College, announced the addition of Lilli Neal to the Fighting Koalas soccer program. Neal comes to Columbia from James Island Charter High School where she spent four years as a starting defender on varsity. Having over 13 years of experience, Neal was the captain of the 2011 squad at James Island.
Koalas Fight In Overtime
October 27, 2010
COLUMBIA,SC- The Fighting Koalas soccer team held their last home match against the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons last night in Younts Soccer Stadium.
Soccer Offense On Fire
September 28, 2010
Raleigh, N.C. - The Fighting Koalas soccer team put on an offensive show defeating Peace College in a non-conference match 7-0. The Koalas picked up two early goals in the opening three minutes of play, both from Jessica Martinez.
Freshman Martinez Scores a First for Columbia College
September 20, 2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Freshman Jessica Martinez (Williamstown, NJ) received Southern States Athletic Conference Women’s Offensive player of the week in soccer. Martinez is the first soccer player at Columbia College to receive the conference honor.
Columbia Crushes Converse
September 17, 2010
SPARTANBURG, S.C.- Freshman Jessica Martinez scored a hat-trick as she led the Fighting Koalas past the Valkyries, 3-0, on Friday night at the Hayden Abney Fulp field.
Soccer Loses On The Road
September 14, 2010
Atlanta, GA- Columbia College went on the road this past weekend to take on Spelman College Jaguars in their home opener. The first half proved difficult for both teams leaving the score 0-0 at half. The Fighting Koalas struggled to find any rhythm offensively, losing to the Jaguars 1-0 on the road .
Family Day Victory over Warren Wilson
September 08, 2010
COLUMBIA, SC- The Fighting Koalas celebrated Family Day with a 3-0 win over Warren Wilson College. The young Koala soccer team dominated possession most of the match putting pressure on Warren Wilson Defense with 21 shots and 7 shots on goal.
Soccer Posts 3-0 Win at St. Andrews
September 02, 2010
LAURINBURG, N.C.— The Fighting Koalas (2-1-0) posted their second shutout in three games this season while outshooting the Lady Knights by a commanding 24-5 margin to grab a 3-0 victory.
Soccer Splits in Opening Weekend
August 30, 2010
BECKLEY, WV - The young Columbia College soccer team began their season this past Thursday, August 27th against Mountain State University. Columbia College kept the Mountain State Cougars at bay during the first half with an impressive performance from Columbia College defense only letting 4 shots on Goal the entire Match. Freshman Jessica Martinez led the Fighting Koalas offense with 6 shots on goal and 2 goals. The end result was a 2-0 win over the Cougars.
Jessica Martinez Set to Compete for Koalas
June 20, 2010
Williamstown, NJ – Jessica Martinez, a three sport athlete from Williamstown High School, has signed to compete with the Columbia College soccer team in the fall.
White, Shortman, and Willis Join Soccer Program
May 31, 2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Head soccer coach, Josh Kiper, announced the addition of Heather White, Kacy Shortman, and Taylor Willis to next year’s team.
Stempert Joins Soccer Team
April 21, 2010
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Head soccer coach, Josh Kiper, announced the signing of Kimberly Stempert to next fall’s squad. Stempert was a defender for Fort Dorchester High School.
Koalas Grab Elise Grider
March 31, 2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Head soccer coach, Josh Kiper, announced the signing of goal keeper Elise Grider. Grider comes to Columbia College from Dewitt High School in Dewitt, MI.
Soccer Adds Melissa Cannavo
March 17, 2010
Walterboro, S.C. – Head soccer coach Josh Kiper announced the signing of Melissa Cannavo. Cannavo was a four year letter winner for Colleton County High School.
Soccer Gets New Koala from Down Under
March 09, 2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Isabella Jones, an Australian native who has been playing soccer since she was a kid, is crossing the ocean to play soccer for the Fighting Koalas this fall.
Zarefoss to Tend Goal for Columbia
March 09, 2010
CARTERSVILLE, GA. - Woodland High School goalkeeper, Lauren Zarefoss signed with the Columbia College Fighting Koalas soccer team Thursday at her high school in Cartersville, Georgia.