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Thu Apr 03
2:00 PM
Taft
at Reedley
Fri Apr 04
3:00 PM
Taft
at Desert
Mon Apr 07
12:00 PM
at NorCal Preview / Big 8 Conference #7
San Jose City / Half Moon Bay GC, Ocean Course
Tue Apr 08
1:00 PM
Sequoias
vs. Taft
Tue Apr 08
2:00 PM
Reedley
vs. Taft
Tue Apr 08
3:00 PM
Sequoias
vs. Taft
Wed Apr 09
12:00 PM
at Big 8 Conference #8
San Jose City / Eagle Ridge GC
Thu Apr 10
2:00 PM
Fresno
vs. Taft
Thu Apr 10
2:00 PM
Taft
at Reedley
Sat Apr 12
1:00 PM
Reedley
vs. Taft
Mon Apr 14
2:00 PM
Coalinga
vs. Taft
Tue Apr 15
2:00 PM
Taft
at Sequoias
Tue Apr 15
2:00 PM
Porterville
vs. Taft
Thu Apr 17
6:00 PM
Taft
at Fresno City College
Mon Apr 21
12:00 PM
at Big 8 Conference #9
Fresno / TBA
No Event
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Thu Mar 20
Final
6 Compton
3 vs. Taft
Tue Mar 25
Final
13 Taft
4 at Sequoias
Thu Mar 27
Final - 10 innings
4 Sequoias
5 vs. Taft
Sat Mar 29
Final
4 Taft
2 at Sequoias
Tue Apr 01
Final
6 Desert
10 vs. Taft
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Sat Feb 08
Final
55 Porterville
71 vs. Taft
Wed Feb 12
Final
57 Taft
64 at Merced
Sat Feb 15
Final
90 Taft
93 at Reedley
Fri Feb 21
Final
50 Lemoore
62 vs. Taft
Wed Feb 26
Final
57 Taft
70 at Shasta
First Round Regional Playoff
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Mon Apr 20
Postponed
at Big 8 South #9 (Monterey Peninsula)
@ Del Monte GC, Monterey
Mon Apr 27
Postponed
at Big 8 South #10 (Sierra)
@ Yolo Fliers GC, Woodland
Mon May 04
Postponed
at Nor-Cal Championships
@ Coyote Creek GC, San Jose
Mon May 11
Postponed
at CCCAA State Championships
@ Bear Creek GC, Murrieta
Tue Feb 22
Cancelled
at Big 8 South #3
Fresno / Madera GCC
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Tue Sep 03
Final
Reedley L, 344-396
Taft / Buena Vista GC
Thu Sep 05
Final
at Conference Tournament #1 L, 325-415
Reedley / Kings River GCC
Tue Sep 10
12:00 PM
Conference Tournament #2 L, 318-375
Taft / North Kern GC
Tue Sep 17
12:00 PM
at Conference Tournament #3 L, 330-424
Fresno / Sunnyside CC
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Fri Nov 08
Final
0 Merced
0 vs. Taft
Tue Nov 12
Final
3 Taft
0 at Lemoore
Fri Nov 15
Final
3 Fresno
1 vs. Taft
Wed Nov 20
Final
0 Sequoias
1 vs. Taft
Northern California Regional Playoffs / Round 1
Sat Nov 23
Final - 2OT
1 Taft
1 at Folsom Lake
1-1 (4-2)
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Tue Nov 05
Cancelled
Taft
at Porterville
Fri Nov 08
Final
3 Fresno
0 vs. Taft
Tue Nov 12
Final
0 Taft
4 at Lemoore
Fri Nov 15
Final
0 Merced
0 vs. Taft
Wed Nov 20
Final
0 Taft
4 at West Valley
3C2A NorCal Regional Tournament Round One
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Thu Mar 13
Postponed
Taft
at Sequoias
Rescheduled for April 15
Tue Mar 18
Final
2 Taft
3 at Fresno
Tue Mar 18
Final
3 Taft
4 at Fresno
Thu Mar 20
Final
6 Coalinga
10 vs. Taft
Thu Mar 27
Final
5 Merced
10 vs. Taft
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No Event
No Event
No Event
Wed Nov 06
Final
1 Taft
3 at Fresno
25-11, 25-11, 16-25, 25-13
Wed Nov 13
Final
0 Porterville
3 vs. Taft
25-19, 25-12, 25-11
Fri Nov 15
Final
3 Taft
1 at Sequoias
Tue Nov 26
Final
1 Hartnell
3 vs. Taft
NorCal Regionals, Round 2, 22-25, 25-14, 25-12, 25-18
Sat Nov 30
Final
0 Taft
3 at Sierra
NorCal Regionals Round 3, 25-12, 25-15, 25-21
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Women’s Soccer Win First Game of the Season

Lyle Martin earned Taft College career win No. 1 as head coach vs. Cuesta on Friday.
Lyle Martin earned Taft College career win No. 1 as head coach vs. Cuesta on Friday.

FINAL STATS


TAFT, CA – While on the road for their second contest of the season, Taft College Women's Soccer won their first game defeating Cuesta College 2-1. It also happens to be the first collegiate win of new Women's Soccer Head Coach Lyle Martin, Jr. As usual, Coach Martin's energy existed as he stood on his toes the entire time. Coach Martin said, "This game was a showcase of tactical prowess, sheer resilience, and moments of individual brilliance."

The hosts were off to a flying start, capitalizing on an early penalty to surge ahead 1-0. For many teams, an early setback can be a psychological jolt, but the Lady Cougars responded with character. While they trailed, there wasn't a shred of despondency. Instead, they tightened the screws defensively and shifted gears, orchestrating a siege in the attacking half. Wave after wave of the TC's Lady Cougar's offense tried piercing Cuesta's defenses. Despite their spirited attempts, the elusive equalizer seemed a distant dream.

But the Cougars' resolve was unyielding. The relentless hustle culminated in a moment of magic in the dying minutes. A seemingly routine throw-in transformed into an enchanting move. Sophomore Celine Corona, like a maestro, weaved through the center, serving former Bakersfield West High School Stephany Castillo a tantalizing ball. Without a second thought, Castillo unleashed a first-time chip from 25 yards, catching the keeper off-guard and restoring parity.

It appeared neither team seemed to settle for a draw, so the drama intensified. A meticulously placed free kick from halfway set the stage for freshman Bakersfield Ridgeview High School product Alana Garcia. In a display of exquisite control and precision, Garcia outfoxed her marker and caressed a left-footed gem into the bottom right, clinching a dramatic win for the Lady Cougars.

Coaches Martin and assistant Katie were effusive in their praise, "The Lady Cougars hadn't just won a soccer match; they'd showcased a masterclass in perseverance and spirit. Their tenacity, right up to the final whistle, spoke volumes of their mettle. The game wasn't just a victory on the scoreboard but a testament to the heart and soul of a team unwilling to settle. This is the kind of football that keeps the world watching."

The Cougars will be on the road again when they face Santa Barbara City College on Tuesday, September 5, at 1:00 pm.