A proud tradition may become even stronger during the 2018 fall season as the RCGC women's soccer program begins action this week under veteran coach Megan Ruttler.
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Following a brilliant fourth place finish in the NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament in 2017, the Roadrunners not only return a veteran roster, but one loaded with new talent.
Ruttler, who will be assisted by coaches Julie Chini and Torre Flynn, will welcome back Region XIX Player of the Year Megan Lord (Glassboro) and solid veterans such as McKenna Dowd (Williamstown), and Josie O'Donnell (Holy Cross) among others. Meanwhile, a solid group of freshmen recruits are expected to contribute and help the team make a run at a fourth straight Region XIX crown.
The Runners open the 2018 season with two tough opponents starting with Harcum College at home on Thursday, August 23, followed by an away match at Montgomery Rockville on Saturday, August 25. RCGC also opens the new campaign as the No. 4 team in the NJCAA Division III National Rankings.
Coach: Megan Ruttler; 101 career wins at RCGC.
Last Season: 18-3-1 overall, 8-0 conference.
Season Opener: August 23, 4 pm, vs. Harcum College.
2017 NJCAA Region XIX and National Championships: Roadrunners won a third straight Region XIX championship in 2017 and advanced to the NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, finishing in fourth place overall. RCGC also captured the Garden State Athletic Conference title.
Key Returnees: Megan Lord (Glassboro), midfielder; McKenna Dowd (Williamstown), back; Josie O'Donnell (Holy Cross), midfielder; Madelyn Buchanan (Williamstown), midfielder; Brianna Fiorenza (Williamstown), forward; Andie DelCiotto (Washington Twp.), forward; Rebekah Mitchell (Woodstown), forward/goalkeeper.
Promising Newcomers: Four players stood out in scrimmages, including Angelina Mowad (Washington Twp.), center midfielder; Dehlia Fynes (Washington Twp.), back/midfielder; Crisandra Civatte (Williamstown), back; and Kayla Davila (Buena), forward/midfielder.
Other newcomers include Jade Adams (Williamstown), forward; Kim Alexander (West Deptford), forward; Jai'din Barber (Delsea), midfielder; Dawn Foglein (Clayton), forward/midfielder; Kylie Guarente (Washington Twp.), midfielder/forward; Colette Horwell (Woodstown), back; Tori Nugent (Pennsville), midfielder; Kelly O'Donnell (Gloucester Catholic), back/midfielder; Michelle Salamoni (Washington Twp.), goalkeeper; Morgan Scott (Clearview), forward; and Morgan Wermuth (Deptford), back.
Outlook for 2018: The Roadrunners will be the favorites to repeat as GSAC and Region XIX champions. Top opponents include Rowan Burlington; Brookdale CC; and Montgomery Rockville.
Coach Megan Ruttler on 2018 season: "We're excited about the new season. We're deeper with our talent compared to last year. We have more numbers, and we're excited about that. We're also going to be more advanced with our attack, but that takes time to develop. In the preseason we played Division 1 teams in our scrimmages, and we matched their physicality and talent -- and we're proud of that."