The Glen Cove Lady Big Red finished its 2018 soccer season 4-8-3 (4-4-2 Conference AB6) with a sweet senior game result, downing Malverne/East Rockaway 3-1.
“It was nice to get that win, 3-1, a few days before the year had ended for the girls,” said Peter Falen, head coach of the Lady Big Red.
This would be the last time Glen Cove’s beloved seniors would grace their home field and lace up their boots in their home locker room. The northern Long Island shore natives responded well, with three goals combined combing from the feet of two seniors who have been instrumental in any and all of Glen Cove’s success: Ariana Greenberg and Olivia Muzante. Tammy Perez, possible future centerpiece of this midfield, nabbed an assist as well. Senior goalkeeper, captain and leader Jaynise Espinal made nine saves, only conceding one goal.
Falen was forthright in his praise for not just the skill, but character of his senior group. “They’re really just one of the best group of girls I’ve ever coached,” said Falen. “They’re kind and they’re really smart. This is the highest GPA team I think that I’ve had.”
Falen continued on to point out a core group that has been with him for multiple seasons. “Our goalkeeper Jaynise, our midfielder Ariana Greenberg, defender Karina Hernandez, and the Costello twins Micaela and Lucy,” Falen pointed out. “When it comes down to it, these five girls have really been the heart and soul of this team for a good amount of time now.”