The St. Scholastica's Academy High School girls’ football team emerged as champions in the 2009 Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural and Educational Association meet after posting a hard-earned 2-1 victory over University of St. La Salle, Sunday at the USLS pitch.

The Warren Concepcion-mentored squad scored goals courtesy of Aina Martin on the 14th minute of the first half and Carmela Lizares on the 50th minute of the second half.  Lone USLS goal came on the 17th minute from a free kick of Chermaine Guancia.

USLS, mentored by former RP team coach Freddie Lazarito, fought gallantly until the final whistle but failed to score the equalizer until the final buzzer.

In the battle for third place, La Consolacion Garden Ville, coached by Philippe Soliguin, nipped St. John’s Institute, 1-0.

SSA posted elimination round victories over LCC (7-1), Tangub Christian Academy (28-0), St. Benilde School by default, and a 2-1 loss to USLS.

In last Saturday's crossover semi-finals, USLS prevailed over LCC Gardenville, 5-1, while St. Scholastica's Academy likewise defeated St. John’s Institute, 5-0, to arrange last Sunday's title match.

The roster of the St. Scholasticas Academy High School Team is as follows: Aina Martin, Carmela Lizares, Alexa Dabao. Ellyca Lacson, Ma. Celina Dofitas, Dayanarra Uygioco, Kristina Legaspi, Ida Vecino, Leia Molinos, Nastascia Gonzalez, Hannah Servida, Angel Balan, Nicole Jalandoni, Katrina Palencia , Isa Martin, Koleen Rio. Team Captain of the team is sophomore Aina Martin.

Except for Ma. Celina Dofitas and Isa Martin, who are graduating this year, the rest of the team will be intact for next year’s campaign. With this powerhouse line-up they are highly favored to do a three-peat after being back to back champions this year from last year’s victory.

Concepcion, a former varsity standout of the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos, has Paul Espinosa and Rinelle de Oca as assistant coaches.*

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