By Jeff Kontz, sophomore 

While holding their opponents to a combined five goals after 13 games, it is hard to imagine that Friends is winless in the KCAC. Such is the case for the Falcons with a 0-1-4 conference record and five games remaining on their regular season schedule.

“The offense needs to work harder and find some luck. It’s time for a reward,” said Head Coach Victor Garcia-Bebek.

The Friends women’s soccer team is ranked 1st in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in goals and shutouts. Three times this season a match has ended 0-0 after two overtime periods.

“We’ve been close every game, we just need to start scoring,” said Garcia-Bebek.

Despite giving up a season high two goals to Ottawa University on October 10, Garcia-Bebek was impressed by the Falcons defensive effort.

“We overcame sickness and played with 13 players. They had a full roster and fresh players, but we still held them to 7 shots on goal,” said Garcia-Bebek.

When watching this team play it has become apparent that it is a team. No one player has stood out way above the rest. According to Coach Garcia-Bebek, most teams scouting reports are most likely to say the same thing: “Friends is solid at the back and plays unselfishly”.

With the regular season approaching its finish, Coach Garcia-Bebek has stressed his main concerns for the team.

“We need to score and make a run for the playoffs and prove it.”

The Friends Falcons will travel for the remaining matches of the regular season. November 6, at Tabor College, is the set date for the opening round of the KCAC playoffs.

Though Friends’ women’s soccer team is losing in the KCAC conference, Coach Garcia-Bebek knows that the team is together and strong, and is optimistic for the rest of the season.