Soccer teams open 2008 season against Adrian
August 28th, 2008
The Anderson University men’s and women’s soccer teams will open the 2008 season on Friday with a pair of contests against Adrian College. The men will kickoff the season at 3 p.m. and be followed by the women at 5 p.m.
On the men’s side, leading scorer Peter Boberg returns for his senior season. Boberg led the Ravens in goals (4), points (9) and steals (47) last year. Matt Young, who tied Boberg for the team lead in goals, is also back for his sophomore season.
Other returning starters for the men include juniors Charlie Barleycorn (61 intercepts), Paul Hill (1510 minutes), Stephen Harkleroad (2 assists) and Nate Salsgiver.
Other returnees include seniors Stephen Girt, Nick Deitrich, Dane Masuda, Teofil Bonaciu and Jordan Hobbs.
The Ravens play their first three games at home before traveling to John Carroll (Sept. 5-6) for a two-game tournament. They open HCAC play on the road at Franklin on Sept. 20 an finish the conference slate against Hanover on Nov. 1.
On the women’s side, All-HCAC senior Mary Deitrich led the Ravens in goals (7), points (16) and steals (52). Other returning staters are seniors Kelsey Alcorn, Julie Cline, juniors Carlie Clark, Katie Lopolito and sophomore Elisabeth South.
