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Girls Varsity Soccer Team Starts Strong Season
The team won the Olathe Northwest Invitational Tournament and looks to build on early success.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:34am
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A cubist interpretation of the energy and dynamism of a girls varsity soccer match, capturing the sport's fluid motion and competitive spirit.Gardner TodayThe girls varsity soccer team at Shawnee Mission East High School has started their season on a high note, winning the Olathe Northwest Invitational Tournament on April 2 and 4. The team is currently ranked 12th in the Sunflower District, but is looking to climb the rankings as they head into Sunflower League play on April 7.
Why it matters
The girls varsity soccer team's early season success demonstrates the strength of the program and its ability to compete at a high level. With a mix of experienced returning players and talented newcomers, the team is poised to make a strong push in the Sunflower League and potentially qualify for postseason play.
The details
The team is led by a strong core of returning senior defenders, including Kate Lucas, Luciana Mendy, Sophie Danker, and Mak Terril. New additions to the team include junior Mia Mosher, who is committed to play at Ole' Miss, and freshman Jane Beedle, who was pulled up to varsity after the team's JV tryouts. The team's forwards include freshman Stella Harris, sophomore Violet Casey, and senior Louisa Holzbeierlein.
- The girls varsity soccer team won the Olathe Northwest Invitational Tournament on April 2 and 4.
- The team will play their first Sunflower League game on April 7.
- The team will play Gardner Edgerton on April 9 and their rival, Mill Valley High School, on April 12.
The players
Mia Mosher
A junior who is a new addition to the team this year and is committed to play at Ole' Miss.
Jane Beedle
A freshman who was pulled up to varsity after the team's JV tryouts and is considered a hard worker by the coaching staff.
Kate Lucas
A senior defender and part of the team's experienced returning core.
Luciana Mendy
A senior defender and part of the team's experienced returning core.
Mak Terril
A senior defender and part of the team's experienced returning core.
What they’re saying
“'[Mia Mosher] works really hard and you can tell she really cares about the sport,'”
— Coach Kelly, Head Coach
“'Some girls don't really speak up, while others communicate frequently,'”
— Mak Terril, Senior Defender
What’s next
The team will look to continue their strong start as they head into Sunflower League play on April 7. Their next two games are against Gardner Edgerton on April 9 and their rival, Mill Valley High School, on April 12.
The takeaway
The girls varsity soccer team at Shawnee Mission East High School has shown early promise with their tournament win and strong start to the season. With a mix of experienced returning players and talented newcomers, the team is poised to make a push in the Sunflower League and potentially qualify for postseason play.
