Camdenton Soccer Looks to Build on Last Season's Experience

Lady Lakers soccer team returns two seniors and seven starters as they aim to make a splash in districts

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer head coach Josh Baldwin enters his second season with the program. Last year, the team went 4-18, but with two returning seniors and seven returning starters, the team looks to improve and make a run in districts this spring.

Why it matters

After a tough 4-18 season last year, the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team is hoping to bounce back and build on the experience gained by their young roster. With two senior leaders and a core group of returning starters, the team is aiming to compete for a district title, which they last won in 2021.

The details

The team will be led by senior midfielders Dexely Atilano and Dorothy Krulatz, along with junior goalkeeper Bella Faes and junior midfielder Sophie Radlund. Other key returning starters include junior forward Brookelyn Meents, who scored five goals in one game last season, as well as junior midfielder Lily Roberts, sophomore defender Macy Mellencamp, and Krulatz on defense. Coach Baldwin is excited about the team's offseason work and increased participation, with 20-22 players taking part in the winter program compared to 8-10 in previous years.

  • The jamboree is scheduled for March 16 at Waynesville.
  • The season opener is scheduled for March 20 at Capital City.
  • The home opener is March 23 against Waynesville.

The players

Josh Baldwin

Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer head coach, entering his second season with the program.

Dexely Atilano

Senior midfielder for the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team.

Dorothy Krulatz

Senior defender for the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team.

Bella Faes

Junior goalkeeper for the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team.

Sophie Radlund

Junior midfielder for the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team.

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What they’re saying

“The big step for Bella this spring is just continuing to settle into the natural leadership role that comes with being a goalkeeper. She continues to get better and better at using her voice to direct traffic out of the back, and my goal is for her to really take charge and start to control the tempo of the game as we need it.”

— Josh Baldwin, Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)

“I couldn't ask for two better leaders for my seniors this year. Dorothy only just started playing last season but has progressed so much, and she fits our culture so well. She takes care of the team incredibly well. Dexely is more on the quiet side, but she always leads by example and works as hard as anyone on the team when she's in. She'll make runs, track back defensively, and get physical on defense. She's the epitome of a quiet, lead-by-example kind of leader.”

— Josh Baldwin, Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)

“Brookelyn really started to step into a goal scoring, finishing role for us practically out of nowhere towards the end of last season. We will really be hoping she can continue to fill that role for us going into the spring season.”

— Josh Baldwin, Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)

What’s next

The jamboree on March 16 will provide an early measuring point for the team as they prepare for the season opener on March 20.

The takeaway

After a challenging 4-18 season last year, the Camdenton Lady Lakers soccer team is poised to bounce back with a more experienced roster and renewed commitment to the program. With two senior leaders and a core group of returning starters, the team is aiming to compete for a district title and build on the progress made during the offseason.