8 Seniors ready for last match

The Wakulla Lady War Eagles will play John Paul II at home at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11. The game will have special meaning to eight seniors who will be recognized on the field at halftime.

Seniors Lizzie Butler, Meagan Bieber, Kara Graves, Kasey Johnson, Meghan McCallister, Sarah Morgan, Chelsea Schlegel, and Melissa Walker and their parents will be honored as part of the annual senior recognition night. "These seniors have contributed so much to the success of the girls soccer program," varsity coach Jessica Bishop said. "They have been leaders on and off of the field. It will be hard next year without them. They are a great group of girls and we will miss them."

The eight seniors have had three head coaches in four years. Under the leadership of former head coach David Seitz, the Lady War eagles were District Champions during the 2005-05 season. The 2005-06 season opened with Wakulla Adjusting to playing in a new district under the leadership of new varsity coaches.

Coach Jessica Bishop came to Wakulla in 2006. "Coach Bishop really helped us find our footing in the new district. Throughout multiple staff changes, the class of 2008 has stuck together and focused on playing the game," junior varsity coach Rachel Pienta said.