2009/08/24 Tennessean

High School Preview: Girls Soccer

Top Teams

Battle Ground Academy -- Lady Wildcats look to build on last season's success

Father Ryan -- Irish set to rebuild after losing 11 seniors from '08 team

Franklin -- Senior-heavy group expected to be solid on defense and in midfield

Siegel -- Stars shoot for second consecutive championship

Ravenwood -- Five starters return from Raptors' best season in school history

Top Players

Leah Loven, Pope John Paul II, Jr. -- Top defensive player for Knights

Kat Nigro, Livingston Acad., Jr. -- Potent offensive threat with 41 goals, 23 assists in '08

Lucy Pater, Brentwood, Jr. -- Key defender, one of few returning starters for Lady Bruins

Rachel Mayes, Father Ryan, Sr. -- Expected to provide scoring punch for young Irish team

Morgan Zigelsky, Franklin, Sr. -- Among core group of seniors set to lead Lady Rebels

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nov. 6-7, Chattanooga (Baylor, Girls Prep, Chattanooga Chr.)

2009/08/26 Tennessean

Soccer roundup: Week 1

FRANKLIN (1-0-0)

Chesney White paced a potent attack with three goals as Franklin beat Hillsboro 10-0 in its season opener on Tuesday.

Lyndie Donegan, Erin Finnerty and Kristin Rose added two goals each while Alex Rust helped out with four assists.

2009/08/28 Tennessean Williamson A.M.

Our Sports section Stats and Standouts

2009/09/03 CoachT.Com

Franklin vs Riverdale

Sophomore Joanne Street (#9)

Seniors Taylor Mangrum (GK), Kirby Sullivan(#17), and Megan Baron (#21)

Sophomore Sarah Bea McCorpin (#12)

2009/09/04 Coach Burchett Honored With 200th Win

Coach Burchett receiving his 200th win Plaque from Principal Dickerson.

2009/09/10 TopDrawerSoccer

Women's Soccer South Region - Top 20

The Rebels have two girls, Anna Grigg and Bethany Taylor, named to the Top 20 Players from the South Region, in their respective age groups.

TopDrawerSoccer - Women's Soccer South Region - Top 20 - 2009/09/10

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-regional-top-20/women

2010 Players:

South Region #7 Anna Grigg

2013 Players:

South Region #2 Bethany Taylor

2009/09/18 Tennessean

Franklin vs Brentwood

Several Franklin Varsity Players make the Tennessean in action vs Brentwood.

Senior Anna Grigg (3)

Sophomores Jessica Hiskey (15), McKenzie Moore (10), and Senior Kirby Sullivan (17)

Freshman Bethany Taylor (24) and Sopohomore Kendall Haas (GK)

Senior Morgan Zoom Zigelsky (14)

Senior Megan Baron (21) and Sopohomore Jessica Hiskey (15)

Sophomore McKenzie Moore (10) and Freshman Morgan Adams (16)

2009/09/25 Tennessean Williamson A.M.

County Standouts

Senior Anna Grigg

has lone goal in

1-0 Rebel win

over BGA.

2009/10/05 Tennessean Williamson A.M.

County Standouts

2009/10/06 Williamson Herald

Franklin Lady Rebels defeat Ravenwood 2-1 Monday

The Franklin High School Lady Rebels soccer team claimed its 10th victory Monday night with a 2-1 defeat of Ravenwood. The Lady Raptors score first with a header by Christi Padgett on a corner kick with 22.18 minutes left in the first period. Morgan Adams tied the score for the Lady Rebels with 8.24 minutes remaining in the first half which ended in a 1 to 1 tie.

Mid-way through the second period Franklin’s Chessney White kicked the winning goal which ended scoring at the “home” game for Franklin which was moved to Ravenwood when the lights at the Franklin’s soccer failed shortly before the 7 pm scheduled make up game was to begin. With only one emergency-type floodlight burning at the Franklin soccer complex, the game was suddenly moved to Ravenwood with both teams using the Ravenwood bus to travel to the “visitors” soccer field. The start of the game was only delayed 40 minutes by the site transfer.

The originally scheduled game for Sept. 17 was postponed because of rain.

2009/10 Rebel Review

Storied Rebels of the Past

by Jacob Lindsey

2009/10/15 Tennessean Williamson A.M.

County Standouts

2009/10/26 Tennessean Williamson A.M.

County Standouts - Final Regular Season Stats

2009/10/30 Tennessean

Franklin girls hand Brentwood first loss in region soccer

by JAE S. LEE

-- BRENTWOOD REGION 6 CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin picked up a little revenge as well a home game for the girls soccer sectionals with a 2-1 win Thursday night over district and county rival Brentwood.

It was the first victory for the Lady Rebels (15-3) in three matchups this season with Brentwood and gave them the Region 6-AAA title, setting up a Saturday meeting with Hendersonville for a berth in next week's Class AAA tournament.

"We knew we couldn't let them beat us again," said sophomore Chesney White, who scored the eventual winning goal midway through the opening half. "They're our biggest rival. It felt good to put them away."

Brentwood (16-1-1) took an early lead on a Grace Boto goal 13 minutes into the match.

Franklin quickly rallied as Morgan Zigelsky scored a couple of minutes later off a Lady Rebel miss, before White headed in a pass from Hannah Rothrock for the lead.

"We got the first goal again, but they responded more vigorously than they did the first two games," Brentwood Coach Mike Purcell said.

"They got the equalizer off the rebound, then they got a nice cross (pass) and we just sat and watched. But we had our chances, late in the first half and two or three times in the second half."

Brentwood will travel to Station Camp for a Saturday sectional.

"They played well," Brentwood goalie Savannah Shipman said. "Both the goals came on defensive mistakes, but they capitalized like they should have. They were on top of every ball."

Brentwood defeated Franklin 4-0 during the regular season and 1-0 in last week's District 11-AAA championship. The Lady Rebels' other loss was a 2-1 decision against visiting Hendersonville.

"This is big for momentum if nothing else," Franklin Coach Jimmy Burchett said. "We felt we'd played with them, we knew we could play with them. We just needed a break or two. We played probably our best game of the year. I'm glad it came at this point.

"Not having to travel (Saturday) is a big advantage for us."

Station Camp 3, Hendersonville 0: Abby Gettings, Amber Ortiz and Sykia Perry scored as Station Camp won the Region 5-AAA title.

Franklin's Chesney White (5) is congratulated by her teammates after scoring the winning goal against Brentwood.

2009/11/02 BrentwoodHomePage.Com

Bruins turn over Regional soccer title to Rebels

Brentwood Home Page news reports

In what was billed to be one of the top games in the state the Region 6 AAA Women’s Soccer Finals between Brentwood and Franklin did not disappoint. The game was played at BHS under the lights and had all of the intensity of the state finals. With the title on the line and the opportunity to play at home on Saturday, the players opened the game with the tension expected.

In the first 20 minutes play was back and forth. Brentwood had an early opportunity to take the lead when an Audrey Howard chip shot was stopped just short of the goal by a recovering Lady Rebel defender. However, in the 24th minute, Howard turned the corner and drove the end line and made a rocketing cross to Grace Boto who was in front of the goal and redirected the ball into the back of the net.

The Lady Bruins took the lead with 26 minutes to go in the first half. Not to be outdone, the Lady Rebels came storming back and within a minute of the Lady Bruin goal a cross from Lady Rebel forward Chesney White was headed into the knotting the score 1 – 1.

Again the Lady Rebels made a push and at the 23 minute mark, Morgan Zigelsky, the center mid-fielder for the Lady Rebels found the back of the net on a put back in front of the net. The Lady Rebels took the lead 2 – 1.

The second half saw the Lady Bruins come close with several plays in front of the net; however, all were denied or errant in the attempts. The game was played with a late second half push by the Lady Rebels resulting in outstanding goal save by Savannah Shippman. The Lady Bruins, with their own push were denied the back of the net with strong defensive play.

2009/11/02 Tennessean

Franklin soccer earns another trip to State

by JAE S. LEE

-- FRANKLIN, TN SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin overcame a regular-season loss for the second straight outing and returned to the Class AAA girls soccer tournament for the fourth straight year by knocking off visiting Hendersonville 3-0 in Monday's sectional.

The Lady Rebels (17-3) avenged a 2-1 loss to Hendersonville on Sept. 12, just two days after a 4-0 loss to Brentwood. Franklin defeated Brentwood 2-1 in Thursday's Region 6-AAA Championship.

"It's not only motivational, but it's very rewarding," said senior Hannah Rothrock, who scored the second goal. "Beating Brentwood built our confidence up, and it showed up (Monday)."

Franklin scored less than four minutes in after Jessica Hiskey took a pass from Morgan Zigelsky.

In the second half, Hendersonville (14-6-2) had to press the issue on the offensive end and allowed Rothrock's score, followed by Chesney White's goal with passes from Morgan Adams and Hiskey.

"We pulled some people forward," Hendersonville Coach Russ Plummer said. "We tried to create some opportunities, and I think their speed became an issue."

2009/11/02 Coach Burchett Milestone

Coach Burchett sets a new FHS milestone with his 9th State Tournament appearance (99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, & 09), eclipsing the old record of 8 by coach Gary Shrader from 86-93.

2009/11/03 Daily News Journal

Franklin, Brentwood round out Class AAA soccer field

by Maurice Patton

— FRANKLIN —

Franklin overcame a regular-season loss for the second straight outing and returned to the Class AAA girls soccer tournament for the fourth straight year by knocking off visiting Hendersonville 3-0 in Monday's sectional.

The Lady Rebels (17-3) avenged a 2-1 loss to Hendersonville on Sept. 12, just two days after a 4-0 loss to Brentwood. Franklin defeated Brentwood 2-1 in Thursday's Region 6-AAA championship.

"It's not only motivational, but it's very rewarding," said senior Hannah Rothrock, who scored the second goal. "Beating Brentwood built our confidence up, and it showed up (Monday)."

Franklin scored less than four minutes in after Jessica Hiskey took a pass from Morgan Zigelsky.

In the second half, Hendersonville (14-6-2) had to press the issue on the offensive end and allowed Rothrock's score, followed by Chesney White's goal with passes from Morgan Adams and Hiskey.

"We pulled some people forward," Hendersonville Coach Russ Plummer said. "We tried to create some opportunities, and I think their speed became an issue."

2009/11/03 Williamson Herald

Girls soccer: Franklin, Brentwood advance to state tourney once again

by Robert N. Moore Jr

Williamson County maintained its reputation as “Soccer Capital of Tennessee” Monday night as both Franklin and Brentwood women’s soccer teams won berths in the state championship tournament this weekend.

Two talented Summer County teams bit the dust as Franklin rolled over Hendersonville 3-0 and Brentwood beat Station Camp 2-1 on Monday night.

Franklin, with a 16-3 record under Coach Jimmy Burchett, will play Collierville in the eight-team championship tournament in Chattanooga and Brentwood (17-1-1), coached by Russ Plummer, takes on Dobbins-Bennett of Knoxville.

Franklin’s talented sophomore Jessica Hiskey kicked the Rebel’s first goal against Hendersonville following a corner kick assist by Morgan Zigelsky at 3 minutes and 2 seconds of the first period.

The second goal was by senior forward Hannah Rothrock with 21:20 remaining in the period and the final goal was by Chesney White with an assist by Hiskey with 19:19 remaining in the second period.

Franklin’s Burchett has three state championships at Franklin among his accomplishments.

2009/11/04 Tennessean

Girls state soccer tournament primer

By Maurice Patton

When. Today-Saturday

Where. Chattanooga Christian, Girls Prep and Baylor in Chattanooga.

Admission. $8 today, Thursday; $10 Friday, Saturday

Players to watch

Kate Maguigan, Jr., Page — Being recruited by Tennessee, South Carolina and Indiana, Maguigan has 40 goals and 16 assists in 21 games.

Becca Manke, Sr., Father Ryan — One of three Lady Irish seniors, Manke has anchored the defense and usually draws the opponent's top scoring threat.

Hannah McGowen, Sr., Riverdale — With 16 goals and seven assists, the UT Martin commitment leads the Lady Warriors into their third state tournament in four years.

Savannah Shipman, Sr., Brentwood — The goalkeeper, who is considering Samford among her college options, has 11 shutouts in 19 games while allowing 11 goals.

Chesney White, So., Franklin — The forward has five goals in her past three games (19 total) and is Franklin's leading scorer.

— Among the area's top scorers at the tournament are Page freshman Kelsey Wilkes (38 goals), CPA's Victoria Anderson (27) and Alyssa Curtis (25) and JPII's Caitlin Harris (24).

— Franklin, which won eight consecutive state crowns from 1986-93 and has 11 total titles, looks to make its first championship game appearance since winning it all in 2003. The Lady Rebels have been in the past three Class AAA tournaments but were eliminated in last year's semifinals and in the quarterfinals in '06 and '07.

2009/11/05 Memphis Commercial Appeal

Collierville can't catch Lady Rebels at state soccer tournament

by Gene Henley

CHATTANOOGA -- This time, the missed opportunities cost Collierville.

The Lady Dragons failed to capitalize on some key first-half chances in their Class AAA quarterfinal matchup against Franklin, who took advantage of their chances en route to a 3-0 victory at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga.

Franklin (17-3) advances to today's state semifinal round, where it will face Oak Ridge (19-4-1), a 2-0 winner over defending state champion Murfreesboro Siegel.

In their fifth consecutive state tournament appearance, the Lady Dragons found themselves down 1-0 after a goal by Hannah Rothrock nine minutes in but had a plethora of opportunities in the first half. Robyn Wade sent a lead pass to Taylor Smith, whose chip shot attempt was blocked by Lady Rebels keeper Taylor Mangrum. Later, Avery Martin had the ball in the box but couldn't get a clean touch and Mangrum made another key save.

Smith had another attempt off a ricochet that she sent left of the goal.

In the second half, Smith was fouled in the box, but Mangrum made a diving save of an Alexis Pugh penalty kick.

"It's been unfortunate that things have gone that way for the last half of the year," Collierville coach Bill Gillespie said. "The weather hampered us from getting a consistent series of practices and games, and the girls haven't been as sharp as they need to be."

Six minutes into the second period, Caroline Hiskey scored off a free kick after a foul. Then, with Collierville playing a four-forward lineup, Chesney White scored off a feed from Morgan Adams.

"We took the risk of putting more pressure on them and, at times, we countered well," Gillespie said. "The third goal was the third goal -- it was in the last 10 minutes and we're trying to put goals in by pushing up.

"I think the score looks worse than it actually was -- I don't know if it was a 3-0 game -- but unfortunately we're on the wrong end of it. It's frustrating watching the girls put the effort they put out, and not see anything from it."

2009/11/05 Tennessean

Franklin Lone area AAA team to win State QuarterFinal

by Tom Kreager

-- CHATTANOOGA --

Franklin did the one thing no other Middle Tennessee team could do in the Class AAA girls soccer state tournament Wednesday.

The Lady Rebels won their quarterfinal.

Franklin defeated Collierville 3-0 at Girls Prep to become the lone Midstate team to reach the Class AAA semifinals. Brentwood, Riverdale and defending champion Siegel lost.

“We’re just going to try and represent Middle Tennessee as best we can,” Franklin senior Caroline Hiskey said.

“I was afraid to come over here to be honest, the way it was going,” Franklin Coach Jimmy Burchett said. “It could have helped us because it gave us a wake-up call. I think everyone realized that it could happen to anybody.”

Franklin’s Hannah Rothrock scored in the ninth minute to give the Lady Rebels a quick 1-0 lead. Hiskey added another goal in the fifth minute of the second half before Chesney White rounded out the scoring.

“It was important to come out with intensity,” Hiskey said. “We had to come and show them how we were going to play right away.”

Franklin goalkeeper Taylor Mangrum needed to save just one shot on goal against Collierville.

Franklin (17-3) plays Oak Ridge at 7 p.m. (EST) today at GPS.

2009/11/05 Chattanooga Times Free Press

Franklin Blanks Collierville

by Gene Henley

The Franklin soccer team seems to be putting it together at the right time.

The fourth-ranked Lady Rebels dominated possession and got goals from three different players in a 3-0 victory over Collierville on Wednesday, advancing to face third-ranked Oak Ridge today.

"I think we played excellent," Franklin coach Jimmy Burchett said. "We're really at the top of our game now and are peaking at the right time. We've been playing 80-minute games over the past few weeks and not having lulls like we had during the season; every position was playing hard and there were no holes on defense. The defenders organized well and Taylor Mangrum came up huge.

"I think we're confident in what we're doing and it shows on the field."

Hannah Rothrock put the Lady Rebels (17-3) up 1-0 with a goal nine minutes in. Caroline Hiskey added a goal on a free kick in the second half, then Morgan Key drove the left sideline and found a cutting Chesney White for the final score of the evening.

Collierville ends its' season 11-5-3.

* Oak Ridge 2, Siegel 0: The third-ranked Lady Wildcats controlled the defending Class AAA state champions, out-shooting the Lady Stars 22-1 and getting second-half goals from Jennifer Lee and Kaelyn Angelo.

* Houston 4, Riverdale 3: Houston, ranked 25th nationally, slid by the Lady Warriors on Olivia Harrison's second goal with seven minutes to play.

* Dobyns-Bennett 3, Brentwood 3 (Dobyns-Bennett 5-3 PKs): The Lady Indians squandered a second-half lead and a lead in overtime before going 5-for-5 on penalty kicks. Katie Clark had two goals in regulation and the game-winning penalty shot.

2009/11/05 Tennessean

Franklin makes AAA Girls Soccer Final

-- CHATTANOOGA --

With more girls soccer state championships than any other school in Tennessee, Franklin put itself in position to win yet another by edging Oak Ridge 2-1 in Thursday’s Class AAA semifinals.

The Lady Rebels (19-3), who have 10 titles, will face Houston, a 1-0 winner over Dobyns-Bennett, in Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. title game at Girls Prep. “Our seven seniors have been here four times now, and I think they just refused to lose,” veteran Franklin Coach

Jimmy Burchett said after his team rallied from an early deficit with a pair of Morgan Zigelsky goals and relied on its defense down the stretch. “This was one of those games when you’re just glad it’s over and you’re able to move on.”

After giving up a goal midway through the opening half, the Lady Rebels got a penalty-kick goal from Zigelsky that glanced off a diving Oak Ridge goalkeeper Margo Quinn at the 12-minute mark. “That was just a refresher, to know we were back in the game,” Zigelsky said. “I think we came back after that even harder than we started.” Zigelsky struck again two minutes into the second half, taking a pass from Anna Grigg and putting it past Quinn for the lead. From there, goalie Taylor Mangrum posted five second-half saves to anchor the Franklin defensive effort.

“We’ve got a strong offense and a strong defense,” Zigelsky said. “We utilized our offense to get the lead and we utilized our defense to keep it. We played with heart the whole way through.” Franklin missed an opportunity to pad its lead when Lyndie Donegan’s header bounced off the right upright with 15 minutes remaining. “They defended our midfield well, and we didn’t play very smart,” Burchett said.

From 1986-93, Franklin won seven of eight state crowns — including five straight from 1989 on — and added three more in 2000, 2002 and ‘03. Saturday marks the team’s first championship game appearance in six years. “We’ve made the semifinals (last year), but we hadn’t been to the finals,” Zigelsky said. “We came to win it.”

2009/11/05 The Oakridger

Franklin spells End of the Line for Oak Ridge in State AAA Semi-Finals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —

The brilliant run by coach O.J. Sheppard and the Oak Ridge High School girls' soccer team came to a halt Thursday evening, losing to Franklin in the TSSAA state semifinals, 2-1.

Oak Ridge came on strong in the latter part of the season, claiming a district and region championship. The Lady 'Cats rolled in the sectionals, making their way to the state tournament -- the seventh for Sheppard and Oak Ridge this decade.

And then, Oak Ridge got it going and won in the first round, knocking off Siegel, but the run came to an end with the loss to Franklin, which advances to the state title game on Saturday against Houston.

Houston knocked off another east Tennessee, edging Dobyns-Bennett, 1-0.

More on the state tournament run, including photos, will appear in Monday's print edition of The Oak Ridger.

2009/11/05 Knoxville News Sentinel

Franklin Blocks Oak Ridge

by Mike Blackerby

-- CHATTANOOGA -- For the third time since 2002 and the second year in a row, Oak Ridge High School ran into the all-too-familiar Franklin roadblock at the state soccer tournament Thursday night.

The Lady Wildcats saw their season come to an end with a tough-to-take 2-1 loss to the Lady Rebels in the Class AAA semifinals at Girls Preparatory School. Oak Ridge saw its 14-game winning streak end and finished 19-5-1. Franklin (18-3) advances to Saturday's championship game against Houston, which edged Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett 1-0 on a goal in the 80th minute.

"I want to win more than anybody, but there's not a darn thing we've got to be embarrassed about," said emotional Oak Ridge coach O.J. Sheppard. "I'm elated. That's something you won't hear many coaches say when you lose like that. I can't describe how hard our team played. I thought we dominated the game."

Franklin coach Jimmy Burchett suggested his team was fortunate to advance. "They just really dominated our midfield," said Burchett. "We hung in there by the skin of our teeth. We're just glad to survive and move on." Oak Ridge was the aggressor early and the Lady Wildcats jumped on top in the 21st minute on an unassisted goal by Jennifer Lee.

One of only three seniors in Oak Ridge's starting lineup, Lee gathered in a carom off a teammate and punched her shot past Franklin goalie Taylor Mangrum from 13 yards out. The tide turned eight minutes later when Lady Rebels midfielder Morgan Zigelsky converted a penalty kick against Oak Ridge keeper Margo Quinn. "That got us in the game, no doubt," said Burchett. Zigelsky struck again just two minutes into the second half for what turned out to the game winner. She took a short chip assist from Anna Grigg and lined it inside the right post past a diving Quinn.

Oak Ridge's best look the rest of the way came in the 58th minute. After a handball infraction by Franklin, Lee's hard shot from straight on was just tipped over the crossbar by Mangrum. The Lady Wildcats had nine shots to Franklin's six. Despite the loss, Sheppard said it was another great season for Oak Ridge, which made its seventh state tournament appearance in the last eight years. "I hate it, but I'm proud of the effort. If we can finish the season playing this hard, Oak Ridge can be proud of these kids.

I think the team (Franklin) that won today will win the state championship." Even though the Lady Wildcats finished just short once again in their bid for a state championship, Sheppard said it's coming. "We're young and we'll be back."

11/05/2009 The Oak Ridge Observer

Sheppard lauds Lady Wildcats for strong soccer season

by Mike Blackerby

--CHATTANOOGA --

From the vantage point of Oak Ridge High School soccer coach O.J. Sheppard, the finality of defeat couldn’t obscure the accomplishments of his Lady Wildcats at the state Class AAA soccer tournament.

Oak Ridge saw its 14-game winning streak -- and season -- come to a close last Thursday at Girls Preparatory School with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Franklin in the AAA semifinals.

For the Lady Wildcats (19-5-1), it was a seventh trip to the state tournament in eight years and another season that came up just shy of grabbing the gold soccer ball.

"I’m proud of the effort," said Sheppard, whose Ridgers rebounded from a 5-4-1 start to finish strong.

"A lot of people didn’t think we could do it two months ago. I want to win more than anybody, but there’s not a darn thing we’ve got to be embarrassed about."

The Lady Rebels -- who went on to lose 3-2 to Germantown Houston in Saturday’s championship game -- knocked Oak Ridge out of the state tourney for the third time since 2002.

"I’m elated. That’s something you won’t hear many coaches say when you lose like that. I can’t describe how hard our team played. I thought we dominated the game."

Franklin coach Jimmy Burchett said his team was fortunate to advance.

"They just really dominated our midfield -- we hung in there by the skin of our teeth," said Burchett.

Oak Ridge was the aggressor early and the Lady Wildcats went in front in the 21st minute on an unassisted goal by Jennifer Lee, who gathered in a carom off a Lady Wildcat and punched her shot past Franklin goalie Taylor Mangrum from 13 yards out.

The tide turned eight minutes later when Lady Rebels midfielder Morgan Zigelsky converted a penalty kick against Oak Ridge keeper Margo Quinn.

"That got us in the game, no doubt," said Burchett.

Zigelsky struck again just two minutes into the second half for what turned out to the game winner.

She took a short chip assist from Anna Grigg and lined it inside the right post past a diving Quinn.

Burchett said his team’s experience might have saved the day for the Lady Rebels.

"One of the things you have to look at is we have seven seniors who have been here four times -- and they refused to lose."

Despite the semifinal loss, Sheppard said it was another great season for Oak Ridge.

"I hate it, but I’m proud of the effort. If we can finish the season playing this hard, Oak Ridge can be proud of these kids."

The future looks bright for the Lady Wildcats, who lose only three seniors starters -- Lee, Greta Jochmann and Alexis Franco.

"We’re young and we’ll be back."

2009/11/07 The Daily News Journal & Tennessean

Franklin falls in State Soccer Final

--CHATTANOOGA --

Franklin went ahead with 12 minutes left but could not keep the lead as Houston rallied for a 3-2 win in the Class AAA girls soccer championship Saturday.

The Lady Rebels (19-4) have 10 state titles and were making their first championship game appearance since 2003. They scored a pair of goals in less than three minutes to take a 2-1 lead, but gave up the tying score a minute later and allowed the winner by Olivia Harrison with six minutes remaining.

"I felt our spirits were uplifted and we were going to win the game," said Franklin goalkeeper Taylor Mangrum, one of the team’s seven seniors. "We felt they’d get their heads down, but they didn’t."

It was the fourth consecutive state tournament for Mangrum and her classmates, who lost in the quarterfinals as freshmen and sophomores before last year’s elimination in the semifinals.

"There were a lot of expectations with this team," senior Anna Grigg said.

Houston (19-1-2) scored 24 minutes into the game on a Hillary Dreyfus kick.

"We acted like we were scared to death in the first half," Franklin Coach Jimmy Burchett said. "We were much more aggressive in the second half, put the pressure on them and got rejuvenated when we scored. We fought hard, but we didn’t play as smart as we usually play. We made some critical mistakes, and they played well enough to take advantage."

Mackenzie Moore headed in a Morgan Zigelsky corner kick with 15 minutes left to tie the game, and Grigg’s corner kick led to a Chesney White goal that gave Franklin the lead.

"After we scored, we had a lapse and they got back up," Grigg said. "We were a little panicky early. We sort of underestimated ourselves at the beginning. At halftime, we talked about wanting to come out and play Franklin soccer in the second half. It just didn’t work out."

Houston got inside the Franklin defense twice down the stretch, as Katie Toler and Harrison put shots past Mangrum.

"They picked themselves up off the floor and came back at us," Burchett said. "We weren’t ready for the onslaught, I guess."

2009/11/08 Memphis Commercial Appeal

by Jaime Lackey

Houston 3, Franklin 2

-- CHATTANOOGA --

Even always-intense Houston girls' soccer coach David Wolff wasn't prepared for all the highs and lows he and his players experienced Saturday afternoon in the Class AAA state championship match.

In the end, it was all worthwhile for Wolff and his Lady Mustangs.

After taking an early lead against Franklin and then losing it, they emerged from a flurry of three goals in less than four minutes with hopes of Houston's fourth girls' soccer title still intact. And 5 minutes and 35 seconds after Lady Mustangs' sophomore Olivia Harrison scored the final goal of the match at Girls' Preparatory School, Wolff dropped to his knees while his players rushed onto the field to celebrate a 3-2 victory.

"That was an unbelievable game," Wolff said after collecting the sixth championship plaque of his career. "I wish it didn't have to be as intense as it was, but that was two good teams fighting, giving it all they had."

Houston had several dangerous balls cleared by Franklin in the first 20 minutes before Hillary Dreyfus finished a cross from Harrison in the 24th for a 1-0 Lady Mustangs' lead.

At halftime, Wolff urged his players not to let up, but for a 20-minute span of the second half, the Lady Rebels controlled most of the play. Their pressure paid off when Mackenzie Moore headed in the equalizer off a Morgan Zigelsky corner kick with 15:05 left to play.

Less than three minutes later, Franklin took a 2-1 lead when Chesney White's shot hit the left post and bounced inside the goal.

"We were working really hard, but they had us for a while," tournament Most Valuable Player Harrison said. "But we're a team that likes to finish. ... We all stepped up."

A little more than 30 seconds after falling behind, Houston (19-1-2) marched back down the field to earn a corner, which Tisha Blankenship placed perfectly in front of Katie Toler. When Toler finished it, the goal tipped the momentum back in the Lady Mustangs' favor, and with 5:35 on the clock, Blankenship sent another ball into the box.

Harrison took a shot that deflected off the Franklin keeper, but she followed it past the Lady Rebel defenders, who came up short in their attempt to chase the ball down before she scored the winning goal.

"Our girls have been coming back all year," Wolff said. "We did it three times this week. I couldn't be prouder of a group of girls, and it wasn't just one person. I can't even tell you how many people contributed to this."

2009/11/09 Tennessean - Preps Insider

Franklin's Grigg injured, insulted by finals loss

by Maurice Patton

Anna Grigg had plenty of pain, but little gain following Franklin's 3-2 loss to Houston in the Class AAA girls soccer state championship game Saturday at Chattanooga's Girls Preparatory School.

Grigg suffered torn ligaments in her right ankle during the Lady Rebels' 2-1 win over Brentwood on Oct. 29 for the Region 6-AAA title -- but played in the sectional win against Hendersonville and in all three state tournament games.

It was Grigg, in fact, whose corner kick led to Franklin's go-ahead goal with 12 minutes remaining against Houston. The kick, from the left corner, was off Grigg's right foot.

"It hurts, but you've got to do what you've got to do," a subdued Grigg -- sporting a protective boot on her right foot -- said after Saturday's loss.

One of seven Lady Rebel seniors making their fourth consecutive state tournament appearance, Grigg was looking to kick Franklin to its first state crown since 2003.

"It's gotten to the point I don't think about the pain," she said. "We needed a good corner kick. I looked at the clock, thought about what needed to happen and thought I could put it in there."

She did, giving sophomore Chesney White a good feed for the goal before Houston rallied with a pair of goals to re-take the lead and held on for the win.

In the aftermath of the loss, though, Grigg could find one good thing.

"My left foot has gotten better," she said.

2009/11/10 The Oakridger

Oak Ridge Season ends with disappointing semifinal loss to Franklin

by Chris Bishop

Late last week, the Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats enter their state semifinal match looking for ervenge against the Franklin Lady Rebels and a trip to the Class AAA state championship match. While the game was vastly different than last year's 3-0 loss, the Lady Wildcats bid fell short as Franklin came out on top of a hard fought match with a 2-1 win.

Last year, Franklin jumped on the Lady Wildcats early, taking a 3-0 lead into the half and cruising to a rather easy victory. It was evident from the start that this year's match would be different. Oak Ridge possessed the ball well and put presure on the Lady Rebels from the start.

In the 20th minute, senior Jennifer Lee collected a ball in front of the Rebel goal and beat the keeper to the right for the 1-0 lead.

Oak Ridge continued to press the Lady Rebels and find opportunities. Franklin was dangerous on counter attacks and began to settle down and find some opportunities as the half progressed.

In the 28th minute, the Lady Wildcats were whistled for a foul in the box and were awarded a penalty kick. Sophomore keeper Margo Quinn made an attempt on the shot, but the ball slipped past and into the goal to tie the score.

The remainder of the half was much the same. Oak Ridge posessed the ball well and created chances on goal, while Franklin would select opportunities to counter attack.

Early in the second half, the Lady Rebels took advantage of a related Oak Ridge team as a midfielder split two Lady Wildcats and beat Quinn with a great shot into the side net to give Franklin a 2-1 lead.

Oak Ridge shoed no signs of rolling over. Much of the remaining 37 minutes were played in the Franklin half. The Lady Wildcats put enormous pressure on the Franklin back like and keeper, getting off numerous shots and earning five corner kicks. But the Lady Rebels maintained great defensive organization and the Franklin keeper made two grat saves to keep Oak Ridge out of the net.

After starting the season 5-4-1, the Lady Wildcats manage to reel off 14 straight victories and end the season with a 19-5-1 record.

2009/11/11 THSSCA Seniors All-Star Game Players named

The TN High School Soccer Coaches Association has named it's 2009 Senior All-Star Team players.

Representing Franklin for the West squad are: Taylor Mangrum, Caroline Hiskey, and Morgan Zigelsky

2009/11/12 Williamson Herald

Lady Rebs soccer team loses bid for 11 state title with 3-2 loss in finals

by Marcus Stone, Sportswriter

The Lady Rebels of Franklin came just short of winning soccer state championship No. 11 Saturday, losing to Houston 3-2 in a back-and-forth affair that saw multiple lead changes.

Trailing at the half 1-0, Mackenzie Moore evened the game just shy of the 65-minute mark with a header off a Morgan Zigelsky kick. Chesney White gave Franklin their only lead three minutes later.

“That picked our energy up,” said coach Jimmy Burchett. “It was an up-hill battle all the way until that point when we ended up with the lead.”

Franklin did not keep the advantage for long as Alex Driver tied the game 30 seconds later. Olivia Harrison knocked in the game-winning goal with less than six minutes left in the match, ending the Lady Rebels’ season.

“The excitement and jubilation on our sideline was tremendous, but before we could really sit down and enjoy the rest of the game they scored and tied it,” Burchett said. “We went from a constant level, to a high, to a low. It was a very emotional time and a roller-coaster ride in that ten-minute period.”

The team finishes the season with an impressive 18-4 record that few saw coming after the team lost three All-State players from last year, including All-American Lucy Brient.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the way they handled themselves with the pressure to get there,” Burchett said of his team. “There were a lot of people that didn’t give us a chance to get there. We were playing our best at the end and that’s the goal. To have the team playing their best at tournament time.”

The team beat Oak Ridge in the semifinals 2-1 Thursday to advance to the championship game. Zigelsky scored both goals for her team, including a game tying, penalty kick goal. Franklin beat Collierville in the quarterfinals 3-0.

11/2009 Rebel Review

Lady Rebels Try To Take Title

by Jacob Lindsey

For the first time in six years the Franklin's Girls Soccer team made it to the State Championship. Even though they suffered a heart-breaking 3-2 loss, these athletes and coaches are proud of the great season that the team put together.

Senior goalie Taylor Mangrum is "grateful to finally make it to the State Championship after being knocked out during the State tournament during the previous three years." Although disappointed in the loss, Senior Forward Anna Grigg called this the " best year yet." The girls played a hard-fought championship game against Houston. After being down 0-1 at halftime, the team decided to get their act together and play "Franklin soccer." This meant that they were going to enter the second half playing to feet, playing composed, and playing as a team. They knew that the only way to succeed was to do it as a team. The Lady Rebels played a great second half and actually took the lead with ten minutes to go. Unfortunately, Houston did not let down. They quickly put in to two goals in the final minutes of the game. The Lady Rebels did not give up and fought until the 80th minute. The Lady Rebels did not win a state title, but they did take home a runner up title, which is something to be very proud of. But the girl's season was much more than what was in the win-loss column. The recurring theme from the players was the friendships formed throughout the season. The friendships were a large reason for the success they attained. As in most sports, chemistry is a major factor, a factor that Franklin clearly had. The team has a saying: "The will to win cannot be beat." It is apparent that every girl on the team believed that, and that is one of the reasons that they were able to have such success.

11/12/2009 Awards Banquet Recognitions

All-District Players: Morgan Zigelsky(Player of the Year), Chesney White(Offensive MVP), Anna Grigg, Megan Baron, Caroline Hiskey, Jessica Hiskey

All-Region Players: Morgan Zigelsky, Chesney White, Anna Grigg, Megan Baron, Caroline Hiskey, Jessica Hiskey, Taylor Mangrum

11/16/2009 Morgan Zigelsky name to the 2009 NSCAA All-American Team

(Morgan seated third from left)

The All-America selections were recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 16, as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention.

11/24/2009 Columbia Daily Herald

Coach of the Month presented by Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Cool Springs

Jimmy Burchett / Franklin High School

With more than 35 years experience as a coach, Jimmy Burchett has been the head soccer coach for the FHS Lady Rebels since 1997.

Under his leadership, the Lady Rebels have competed in six state championship games, winning three titles and three runner-up titles.

This past season, the team lost 3-2 against Germantown Houston in the state championship game. Their final season record was 18-4-0.

“It’s a great accomplishment for them to be No. 2 in the state,” Burchett said, adding fifty nine of the players he’s coached in the past 12 years have continued their soccer careers at the college level.

“It’s gratifying knowing I had a little part when they play in college,” Burchett said.

11/26/2009 THSSCA 2009 Girl's AAA All-State Team

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Franklin All-State Team Members

Morgan Zigelsky

Caroline Hiskey

Megan Baron

Anna Grigg

Chesney White

Jessica Hiskey

12/23/2009 Tennessean

Morgan Zigelsky tops the Tennessean Mid-State Team as Player of the Year

-Player of the Year-

Morgan Zigelsky

First-Team Midstate

Franklin, Senior

Midfielder

Why chosen. She was the third-leading scorer for the Class AAA runner-up with seven goals and five assists, but her abilities with and without the ball drew attention from opposing defenses and created opportunities for her teammates.

College plans. Has been in contact with Ole Miss, Chattanooga and Austin Peay.

Quote. "I really couldn't have done this without my team. We worked very hard. We started the year rough, but we picked it up and worked well together. I thought it was a very good season."

Family. Parents Jack and Jackie, brothers Dale, 25, and Kyle, 22, dog, Buster.

Do you Twitter? "No. I just never have."

What's on your iPod? "I don't really listen to my iPod. I have one, but I don't listen to it."

Favorite subject. "Math. I'm really good with numbers. I like to figure what's next."

Best high school sports moment. "I couldn't pick a point or a game. Just all the close games. Even though it's really nerve-racking, it's fun to have to play hard."

Favorite athlete. "I don't have one. I watch sports, but I don't really keep up with individual players."

Best video game. "I don't play video games."

Other Franklin Mid-State Players:

Chesney White

First-Team Midstate

Franklin, Sophomore

Forward

Why chosen. She scored 21 goals to lead the Lady Rebels into their first Class AAA championship game in six years.

Caroline Hiskey

Second-Team Midstate

Franklin, Senior

Defender

Jessica Hiskey

Third-Team Midstate

Franklin, Sophomore

Midfielder

-Coach of the Year-

Jimmy Burchett, Franklin

Why chosen. The Lady Rebels advanced to their 13th Class AAA championship game and their first since the 2003 season before dropping a 3-2 decision to Houston to finish 18-4.

Quote. "We entered the season with expectations of being where we were at the end. We had a dip in the middle and lost back-to-back games, but after that, the team rededicated themselves to the initial goal of the state finals. We played pretty consistently from that point. We had a different person that stepped up in big games and did things for us. It was a team effort to get to that final game."

01/14/2010 ESPN

ESPN RISE's state-by-state top players

By Sheldon Shealer

The fall girls' soccer state-by-state listing includes those players who were selected to the first-, second- and third-team All-America lists by ESPN RISE.

This list was compiled by ESPN RISE editor Sheldon Shealer after consulation with coaches and journalists from around the country. The players are listed in alphabetical order within each state with their school, class and college commitment (if applicable).

FALL GIRLS' SOCCER STATE-BY-STATE TOP PLAYERS

Tennessee

F: Brittany Hoffman, Christian Academy of Knoxville (Knoxville, Tenn.), Sr., Samford

F: Abi Sanvee, Evangelical Christian School (Cordova, Tenn.), Sr., Tenn.-Martin

F: Audrey Howard, Brentwood (Tenn.), Jr.

F: Kate Maguigan, Page (Franklin, Tenn.), Jr.

F: Bethany Bunker, St. Agnes (Memphis, Tenn.), So.

F: Olivia Harrison, Houston (Germantown, Tenn.), So.

MF: Morgan Zigelsky, Franklin (Tenn.), Sr.

MF: Greta Jochman, Oak Ridge (Tenn.), Sr.

MF: Hannah McGowen, Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Sr., Tenn.-Martin

MF: Nat Nigro, Livingston Academy (Livingston, Tenn.), Jr.

D: Caroline Capocaccia, St. Agnes (Memphis, Tenn.), Sr.

D: Stephanie Surgener, Siegel (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Sr.

D: Gracie Irby, Germantown (Tenn.), So.

GK: Savannah Shipman, Brentwood (Tenn.), Sr., Samford

02/05/2010 Chattanooga Times

UTC Soccer Signs Franklin's Mangrum in Early Period

(l-r: FHS Asst. Coach Jackson, TNFC Coach Cochrane, FHS Coach Burchett)

(l-r: Jerald, Taylor, Terri)

-- CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.

Chattanooga women's soccer Head Coach J.D. Kyzer started the 2010 class with one new addition on the first day of the signing period.

Franklin High School's Taylor Mangrum signed her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to join the Lady Mocs as they start their 15th season in the fall.

Mangrum, a four-year starter, had 43 shutouts over her four years at Franklin, leading the Lady Rebels to four state tournament appearances including a state finals berth in 2009. Last year, the Lady Rebels posted an 18-4 overall mark, falling to No. 3 Houston in the state final by a 3-2 margin.

She was named to the Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association All Star team and named All-Region as a senior. Mangrum posted 71 saves in 16 games for the Lady Rebels. She recorded five shutouts and had a 0.63 goals against average.

In her junior year she posted 14 shutouts and had 16 in her sophomore year allowing just four goals for the entire season. The Lady Rebels won the District 11AAA title in 2007, were four-time region champs and four-time sub-state champs.

Mangrum was a member of the Brentwood U18 Premier Soccer Club and the TNFC 92G Blue Tennessee Futbol club. Her team was state finalists in 2004 and 2005. In 2007 her team was the state league champions. In 2008, she posted a shutout over nationally-ranked 92 Michigan Hawks at the Stone River Region 3 Showcase Invitational.

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Lady Rebel Morgan Zigelsky signs

HIGH SCHOOL: ESPN RISE and NSCAA High School All-America selection ... Helped Franklin High School to a state finals appearance as a senior in 2009 and semifinal berths in 2007 and 2008 ... Two-time All-State pick by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association ... Four-time All-District, three-time All-Region ... Named Tennessee Player of the Year by the NSCAA as a senior ... Volunteered for a variety of community service efforts.

ODP: Two-year member of Tennessee ODP team.

CLUB TEAM: Helped Brentwood Premier club team to a regional qualifier in 2010.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 7, 1992 ... Full name is Morgan Leigh Zigelsky ... Daughter of Jack and Jackie Zigelsky ... Majoring in chemistry ... Member of Team USA at the 2009 World Maccabiah Games in Israel.