Serena ‘28 & Joey ‘28
The St. Mark’s Girls Varsity soccer team has hit the ground running this fall, starting the season strong with a record of 2-1-1. Building on last year’s 1-2-1 start, the team is poised for a season of growth and determination to win.
This dream team consists of 18 talented players and is coached by Ms. Ames and Mr. Eslick. Ms. Ames, the Director of Athletics, played collegiate soccer at St. Lawrence University.
“We learn from our amazing Coach Ames, who was a collegiate athlete and is a competitive marathon runner today, and is a role model and shows us what it means to compete,” captain Mia Eglintine said.
Mr. Eslick is the assistant coach of this team, and, off the pitch, he is English teacher and a faithful Liverpool Fan.
The four captains leading this pack of lionesses this year are Alyna Eggleston ‘26, Mia Eglintine ‘26, Lily Apstein ‘26 and Natalie Alvarenga ‘26.
Alyna Eggleston, the goalie of the team, has played on the team for three years, and she is committed to play soccer at Boston University. Her calm presence between the posts gives the team reassurance to compete hard on the field.
“The team this year is pumped to compete in the ISL and also in the NEPSAC.” Eggleston added.
Mia Eglintine plays center back. She has been on the team for three years, and she is pursuing her soccer career at Babson College.
Lily Apstein, who has been on the team for four years, plays center back with Mia, and this dynamic duo impacts the game with the high intensity as they press opponents on the defensive end of the field.
“The season has been starting off strong. The team chemistry is building on and off the field, We appreciate the time, sweat, and effort the players put into behind the scenes,” Apstein explained.
Natalie Alvarenga is a midfielder who has been on the team for four years and committed to Trinity College to continue her soccer career. She secured her first goal of the season in a tight 1-0 match against Middlesex, helping the team advance to a winning record.
A fun tradition specific to SMGVS is that their hype song is “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry. Belting this song gets these girls locked in for their tough away game matches.
The season has just started, and the Girls Varsity Soccer team is excited for the challenges ahead. Let’s Go Lions!