December 21, 2007
Nick Lusson Named as Women's Soccer Head Coach

Oakland, CA - Melanie Gregor, Holy Names University Director of Athletics, announced today that Nick Lusson joins the coaching staff as Women's Soccer Head Coach after a nationwide search.

"The applicant pool was very highly qualified and we're pleased that Nick has decided to take the helm of our Women's Soccer program," said Gregor.

Lusson comes from the local Bay Area, with extensive experience in high school and club soccer organizations. He will begin recruiting for the 2008 season immediately, while meeting with the current team to develop a strategy for the upcoming season of competition.

November 7, 2007
2007 Cal Pac All-Conference Honors Announced

San Rafael, CA - The California Pacific Conference announced the 2007 All-Conference Honors, which includes four Holy Names University players.  Congratulations to all of our athletes for a successful 2007 season!

                2007 All-Cal Pac Women's Soccer

                              First Team

                  Name                    Pos  Yr

                  Maria Gonzalez       F      Fr

                  Jessica Gottschalk  MF    So

                             Second Team

                Annie Cannalin         D      So

                Melissa Grimmond     D      So

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November 3 , 2007
Hawks Seek New Coach, Risley Resigns

Oakland, CA - Holy Names Director of Athletics, Melanie Gregor, announced today that, "Robert Risley tendered his resignation as Co-Head Coach of the Women's Soccer Program effective immediately. A search for a new Women's Soccer Head Coach has begun.  Risley will remain as an asssitant with the men's program."

The women's team ranked 3rd in Cal Pac this season with a 4-2 record.

The coaching vacancy will be posted on the HNU website and contact for application should be directed to HNU Human Resources.

UCSC's Danielle Mullen kicked off the scoring in the 20th minute, making the goal off a deflection from a Hawks' shin into the net.  With fifteen minutes remaining in the 2nd half, UCSC sealed the game with a penaly kick by Didi Ramirez as a result from a foul to Wendy Funk in the box.

The Hawks came out strong, with 3 corners in the first 10 minutes, but were unable to sustain the  attack for most of the game.  HNU had 5 shots-on-goal, but none of them made it to the back of the net. Goalkeeper Kayce Garcia had 12 saves on 14 attempts.

Hawk Sanna Petterson scored the lone goal for the team after drawing out and dribbling around the SOU goalie in the 23rd minute of the first half.  Petterson, led the Hawks in shots with four (3 on-goal) while Melissa Grimmond had two shots on the day.  Holy Names only tallied eight shots (6 on goal), while Tech had 23 shots (14 on goal).  Goalkeeper Elise Foster made 12 saves in the effort.

Holy Names (0-1) had more shots on goal, nine to just seven for Oregon Tech, but the Owls outshot HNU 12-11. Hawk Melissa Grimond led the Holy Names attack with three strong shots on goal followed by Sanna Petterson with two shots on goal.  Goalkeeper Elise Foster, a last minute addition to the squad, managed 2 saves on 7 shots on goal.  A missed penaly kick at the start of the second period appeared to set the tone for the Hawks for the rest of the match.