Congratulations NMS Girls Soccer 2016 Champions!
The following is written by Coach Kelly McLaughlin, who did an incredible job writing this as well as coaching our NMS Girls Soccer team to the Massasoit League Championship. Congrats, Ladies! I love what she says and how she talks about the wonderful nature the girls played with this season as Champions. I thank her, the team, the parents, Mr. Perry our AD, and everyone who worked so hard this year to make the 2106 NMS Girls Soccer Team Massasoit League Champions! Thank you.
Here is Coach McLaughlin:
The Nichols Middle School Girls Soccer team became the 2016 Massasoit League Champions following their victory against Seekonk on October 25th! The girls had an amazing season of 9 wins and only 1 loss. I continue to be impressed with these ladies and the way they are able to function as a single unit on and off of the field.
Although I am extremely proud of their victories and their Champion status, I am even prouder of the way they conduct themselves. Throughout the season with all of their successes, the girls demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and grace as a team, something that even many professionals struggle with. The leadership on the team from eighth grade captains Emily Benson, Mandi Bukunt, Eden Eugenio, and Aileen Peddie created a positive atmosphere where girls felt comfortable to share their ideas and feelings without fear of rejection or embarrassment. I am proud to call this team champions because they possess all of the qualities of a great soccer team: great passing, communication, shooting, and field vision, while also being great people off of the field. It has truly been an incredible two months with an incredible group of girls and I am so thankful for the opportunity to have been able to coach them!
Coach Kelly McLaughlin
