March 30th Will Kick-Start the Lady Bronco's 2026 Season
March 30th Will Kick-Start the Lady Bronco's 2026 Season
After seniors Natalie Hammes and Abby Sorensen made committments earlier in February, senior Miley Morgan joins them committing to South Carolina Upstate for the fall of '26.
The season is soon approaching, so let's be thinking about those yellow practice permits before the season begins on Monday, March 30th. Seniors Natalie Hammes, Miley Morgan, and Abby Sorensen have already signed to play in college, and the Broncos return an abudance of talent looking to take the next step this spring. Coach Jung and Coach Del Ponte have taken no short-cuts in building a challenging tentative schedule (Click HERE). In the meantime winter open gyms (schedule below, scroll down) have begun as have the players' "captain's" practices which run every Wednesday after school from 3-4pm (these will vary in location based on weather and gym availability). Once UGHS rolls into 3rd Term, it's time to start fully prepping for Bronco soccer. We'll hold our pre-season team camp the week before spring break March 16-19 at the stadium (3-4:30pm), you can sign up HERE (this is weather pending of course). There will be optional open gyms over spring break in the final week of March, before our first day of tryouts on Monday, March 30th, which means it's once again time for Lady Bronco soccer! The season's first match is Tuesday, April 7th at UGHS... until then, stay fit, stay healthy, and be ready for some vengeance in 2026 ladies. The Broncos will seek their 5th straight Southern Lakes Conference title, and hope to make another deep run into the WIAA state playoffs in June. Contact Coach Jung or Coach Del Ponte with questions, the season will be here before you know it... go Broncos!
Several "Firsts" for Broncos but Heartbreak Again in the Sectionals
The 2025 varsity Bronco season brought about many impressive achievements for UG, including a fourth-straight Southern Lakes Conference title and their sixth in the last seven seasons. The Broncos also earned their first-ever #1 state ranking in mid May, the first for any soccer team (boys or girls) all-time, followed soon after by their first-ever #1 seed in the WIAA state playoffs. Further, a record 8 lady Broncos earned post-season awards to conclude the season, adding to the lore of the Union Grove soccer program. Still, the WIAA Sectionals left the Broncos heartbroken once again, as an incredible string of unfortunate circumstances saw them Fall to DeForest 0-2 and end their historic season short of the state's final weekend. "At this point we've accomplished all there is to accomplish accept that one Great feat... it's still out there, that trip to state. Just need the right group and the right moment, and it will happen" commented Coach Jung this off-season. The Broncos will return their entire back line, goalkeeper, and two key midfielders in 2026, and with a talented freshman class the Broncos will look to rise from the ashes of 2025's heartbreak and take the next step. Good luck ladies, and go Broncos!
The 2025 Lady Broncos pose for a team photo after winning the WIAA Regional title after a solid home win over Milton back in early June.
2025 Bronco Highlights (Goal of the Year Candidates)
2025 Highlight - Freshman Sorrina Hempel hits a 25-yard missile into the far side-netting to make it 3-0 over Elkhorn back in early April.
2025 Highlight - Senior Rhyan Hood hits a an incredible shot from distance just under the crossbar to complete her hat-trick in the playoffs versus Milton last June.
"The thing to try when all else fails... is again."
- John Hagee
2025-26 Summer Open Field Schedule
Where: UGHS Stadium Field Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 6:30-8:00p
Upcoming Dates: Stay Tuned upon completion of the spring season in June
(Please contact Coach Jung with questions, information is listed below)
Contact coach Jung with questions regarding cancellations due to weather as well.
Weight Room - Coach Clapper's Off-Season Workout plan HERE
Contact Coach Jung: sjung@ug.k12.wi.us
(262) 442-2460