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Lady Patriots Soccer Advances to NCCAA Central Region Final
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11/19/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team improved their overall season record to 9-10-1 on Thursday afternoon, as they defeated Colorado Christian University by way of penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie in the NCCAA Central Region Semi-Final game.
After a scoreless first half, Colorado Christian was able to take the 1-0 lead over the Lady Patriots in the 48th minute. Senior Sarah Meierhofer quickly responded for the Lady Patriots with a goal only 45 seconds after to tie the game, 1-1.
Regulation play ended in 1-1 tie to force overtime. The game was still deadlocked 1-1 after two ten minute overtime periods, sending the game winner to be determined by penalty kick shootout. Each team chooses five players to represent them in a penalty kick shootout, in which each the teams alternate shooters, with the best of five made shots wins.
Colorado Christian was no match for DBU, as the Lady Patriots won, scoring four shots to Colorado Christian’s three to claim the victory.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Saturday, November 21 , as they face MidAmerica Nazarene University in the NCCAA Central Region Final, with the winning team moving on to the NCCAA National Tournament, held in Kissimmee, Florida, on December 2-5.
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Lady Patriot Soccer Wins Second Straight
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11/5/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team improved their overall season record to 8-10-1 on Thursday afternoon as they defeated the Lady Falcons from the University of Texas at the Permian Basin by the score of 1-0.
The first half turned out to be a defensive battle, as no goals were scored. DBU was only able to muster two shots in the half, compared to UTPB’s 10. Senior Emily Evans held strong in the net for the Lady Patriots in the half as she recorded three saves ending the scoreless half.
Junior Ally Bales for the Lady Patriots ended the games scoring drought as she placed a perfect shot past the Lady Falcon goalkeeper from 22 yards out to give DBU the lead in the 71st minute, 1-0. The Lady Patriot defense, anchored by Freshman Andrea Hutchins, pushed away the UTPB attack to capture their second straight win in conference play.
The Lady Patriots end their regular season with an overall season record of 8-10-1, and finish with a 7-5 record in Heartland Conference play.
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Lady Patriot Soccer Shuts Out Dustdevils
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10/22/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team improved their season record to 6-9-1 on Thursday night as they defeated the Texas A&M International University Lady Dustdevils by the score of 6-0. With the win, DBU improves to 5-4 in Heartland Conference play.
The Lady Patriots took an early 1-0 lead on the Lady Dustdevils when Sophomore Brittany Layne scored on a Senior Sarah Meierhofer assist in the 19th minute of action. The first half ended with DBU on top 1-0.
Early in the second half, Junior Ally Bales score the Lady Patriots second goal off a corner kick to extend the DBU lead. Bales added another goal in the 57th, before Layne scored her second of the game to give the Lady Patriots a 4-0 lead.
Meierhofer and Junior Chelsea Smith ended the Lady Dustdevils hopes of a comeback when they each added a goal late in the game to finish the game with a win, 6-0.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Saturday, October 24, as they welcome the University of the Incarnate Word Lady Cardinals to Patriot Field for a Heartland Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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Soccer Game Time Change Due to Inclement Weather
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10/21/2009
The Lady Patriots Soccer game scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, against Texas A&M International University at Patriot Field has been moved back to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday due to inclement weather.
Please contact the DBU Athletics Office with any questions in regards to the time change at 214-333-5324.
The Lady Patriots full Schedule/Results can be found by CLICKING HERE
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Lady Patriots Soccer Wins 1-0
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10/17/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team improved their season record to 5-9-1 on Saturday as they defeated St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, by the score of 1-0. With the win, DBU moves their Heartland Conference record to 4-4.
It was a scoreless game until Sophomore Brittany Layne played a give and go pass with Sarah Meierhofer to break the Lady Rattler defense and score the games only goal. Layne’s goal in the 43rd minute is her 11th goal of the 2009 season as she leads the Lady Patriots.
With the loss, the Lady Rattlers drop their record to 3-10-1 on the season and 3-4 in Heartland Conference play.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday, October 22 as they welcome the Dustdevils from Texas A&M-International University to campus for a Heartland Conference game. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriots Defeated 4-0 by Hilltoppers
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10/15/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriots dropped to 4-9-1 for the season on Thursday night in Austin, Texas, as they were defeated by the St. Edward’s University Hilltoppers by the score of 4-0. With the loss, DBU fell to 3-4 in Heartland Conference play.
The Hilltoppers jumped ahead early on Thursday as Crystal Trevino powered in a shot from 15 yards out to give St. Edward’s a 1-0 lead. The Lady Patriots defense could not hold tight as the Hilltoppers ended the first half with their second goal to lead 2-0.
St. Edward’s added two more goals in the second half to defeat the Lady Patriots by the score of 4-0. With the win, the Hilltoppers improve their record to 6-0 in Heartland Conference play and 11-1-1 overall for the season.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Saturday, October 17 as they travel to San Antonio to play St. Mary’s University. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriots Fall to Jets, 2-0
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10/9/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriots Soccer Team fell to 4-8-1 for the season on Friday night as they were defeated, on a very wet Patriot Field, by the Newman University Jets by the score of 2-0. With the loss, DBU falls to 3-3 in Heartland Conference play.
The Jets took an early lead in the sixth minute of the game when Amanda Knabe put a shot past DBU goalkeeper, Haley Corbell, putting DBU down 1-0. The Jets added to their lead in the 29th minute as Heather Baloga scored the second and final goal for Newman.
The Lady Patriots fought hard throughout the game, but could not break the Jets lead as Newman’s goalkeeper stood strong in goal with five saves on the night.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday, October 15 as they travel to Austin, Texas, to take on St. Edward’s University for a Heartland Conference match up.
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Lady Patriots Fall to Lady Hilltoppers, 2-1
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9/26/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team fell to 3-6-1 for the season on Saturday afternoon as they were defeated by St. Edward’s University at Patriot Field by the score of 2-1. With the loss, DBU falls to 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.
The Lady Hilltoppers took the early lead when Brianna Hinnenkamp scored in the 12th minute from an assist by Jordan Ynostrosa. After a hard fought first half by both teams, SEU took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
St. Edward’s added to their lead early in the second half when Kim Abbott scored from a Janae Averett.
Sophomore Kourtney Edwards for the Lady Patriots dribbled through the Lady Hilltopper defense in the 86th minute to give DBU their only goal on the day, leaving the score 2-1. With the win, SEU improves to 7-1-1 on the season and 2-2 in Heartland Conference play.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday, October 1 as they travel to San Antonio, Texas, to take on the University of the Incarnate Word Lady Cardinals. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
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Edward's Goal Pushes DBU Past St. Mary's for Conference Win
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9/24/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriot Soccer Team improved their record to 3-5-1 for season on Thursday night as they defeated the St. Mary’s University Lady Rattlers in a double overtime thriller. With the win, DBU remains undefeated in Heartland Conference play with a conference record of 2-0.
Junior Chelsea Smith scored early for the Lady Patriots when she placed a shot right over St. Mary’s goalkeeper to give DBU a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute of action.
Melinda Gentry was able to score for the Lady Rattlers in the 33rd minute to tie the game, ending the first half with the game locked 1-1. Leia Kirch assisted Gentry on the goal.
At the end of regulation, the score remained 1-1, forcing the game into overtime play. Overtime is two 10-minute halves with the golden goal determining the winner.
After a scoreless first overtime period, Sophomore Kourtney Edwards scored the game winning goal for the Lady Patriots in the second minute of the second overtime period. Edward’s goal came from a Bales assist.
The Lady Patriots are back in action at Patriot Field on Saturday, September 26 as they host St. Edward’s University for a Heartland Conference match-up. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriot Soccer Drops Fourth Straight
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9/19/2009
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriots Soccer team fell to 2-5-1 for the season on Saturday afternoon in San Angelo, Texas, as they were defeated by Angelo State University in overtime, 2-1.
DBU took the early lead when Sophomore Stephanie Emmert scored from a header off a Junior Ally Bales corner kick. The Lady Patriot defense held strong as they took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
ASU struck in the 49th minute to tie the game 1-1 when Brandie DeBacker scored for the Rambelles.
At the end of regulation the score was deadlocked at 1-1, which sent the game to overtime action. In the sixth minute of the first overtime period, Christian Willman converted on a Rambelle penalty kick to give ASU the win over DBU by the score of 2-1.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday, September 24, as they welcome St. Mary’s University to Patriot Field for a Heartland Conference game. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriot Soccer Game Cancelled
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9/15/2009
The Lady Patriot Soccer home game scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today at Patriot Field has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please contact the DBU Athletics Office at 214-333-5324 with any questions.
The Lady Patriots are scheduled to travel to Abilene, Texas, on Thursday, September 17, to take on the Abilene Christian University Wildcats. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
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Layne Named Heartland Conference Player of the Week
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9/10/2009
Sophomore Brittany Layne of the Lady Patriots Soccer Team was named Heartland Conference Player of the Week for her play during August 31-September 6. Layne led the Lady Patriots to a 2-1-1 record for the week with five goals.
Layne started the season with one goal in the home opener against the Pioneers of Texas Woman’s University as the Lady Patriots won 4-2.
On September 3, Layne scored two goals for DBU in a 3-2 win over the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons. On September 5, Layne scored two goals for the second consecutive game in a 2-2 tie against the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats.
Layne finished the week with five goals and compiled 13 total points for the Lady Patriots.
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DBU Falls 1-0 to UCO
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9/10/2009
The Dallas Baptist Lady Patriots Soccer Team traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma on Thursday to take on University of Central Oklahoma. It was a long, misty, physical game at Wantland Stadium for the Lady Patriots, which ended in a 1-0 loss.
The Lady Patriots played hard on the defensive side of the ball throughout the game but could not keep UCO red shirt Freshman Summer Grantham from scoring in the 44th minute to put DBU down 1-0.
Junior Chelsea Smith for the Lady Patriots broke open from the UCO defenders in the 79th minute but just missed the goal as the shot went wide. Neither team scored in the second half ending the game 1-0 in favor of UCO. DBU fell to 2-2-1 on the season after the loss and UCO improved to 1-3-1 on the season.
The Lady Patriots are back in action Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 pm as they continue their road trip in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as they take on Oklahoma City University.
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Lady Patriots Soccer Game Time Changed
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9/9/2009
The Lady Patriots Soccer game set for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, against the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma, has been moved up to 12:00 noon on Thursday due to inclement weather.
Please contact the DBU Athletics Office with any questions at 214-333-5324.
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Lady Patriots Tie Bearcats in 2OT
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9/5/2009
Box Score
The Lady Patriots Soccer Team improved their record to 2-1-1 on Saturday night at Patriot Field as they tied the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats in double overtime action, 2-2. The Bearcats move to 2-0-1 on the season after the tie.
The Bearcats jumped ahead quick after scoring in the eighth and 14th minute of the first half to grab an early 2-0 lead.
Sophomore Brittany Layne responded by capitalizing on a DBU penalty kick for the Lady Patriots first goal, her fourth of the season, to leave the score 2-1 going into halftime.
DBU tied the score 2-2 in the 66th minute when Sophomore Kourtney Edwards played a through ball to Layne who dribbled past the SBU goalie, then placed the ball in the back of the net for her second goal of the game, fifth of the season.
The game finished in a 2-2 tie after 90 minutes of regulation play plus two 10 minute overtime periods.
Sophomore Haley Corbell stood out for the Lady Patriots on the defensive side of the ball as the goalie. Corbell recorded 11 saves on the night.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday, September 10, as they travel to Edmond, Oklahoma, to take on the University of Central Oklahoma. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
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Layne Leads Lady Patriots in 3-2 Win
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9/3/2009
Box Score
The Dallas Baptist University Lady Patriots Soccer Team improved their season record to 2-1 on Thursday afternoon at Patriot Field, as they defeated the University of Texas-Permian Basin by the score of 3-2.
The Lady Patriots opened up scoring early on Thursday as Sophomore Brittany Layne hit a shot past the UTPB goalie from just inside the 18-yard box to put DBU in the lead 1-0 in the sixth minute. Layne continued her offensive presence as she placed one more ball in the back of the net for DBU for her second goal on the day, and third for the season. DBU led 2-0 going into halftime.
UTPB answered in the opening minute of the second half as Tiffany Richter scored for the Falcons before Sophomore Hope Adams for the Lady Patriots scored on a through ball from Sophomore Kourtney Edwards to extend the DBU lead to 3-1.
The Falcons put the Lady Patriots back on their heels late in the game as UTPB’s Hannah Dozier scored on a breakaway, but DBU was able to hold on in the end to claim their second victory of the year, defeating UTPB 3-2.
The Lady Patriots are back in action at Patriot Field on Saturday as Southwest Baptist University comes to campus for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
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Lady Patriots Fall Short Against Lions
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9/1/2009
The Lady Patriots Soccer Team fell to 1-1 on the season on Tuesday night as they were defeated by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions by the score of 4-1 in Commerce, Texas. The Lions improve their season record to 3-0 with the win.
The Lions struck first in the ninth minute of the game as Chelsey Haight put in an early goal on the Lady Patriots leaving the score 1-0. The Lions were able to score two more goals on the Lady Patriot defense giving them the 3-0 lead going into halftime.
Sophomore Hope Adams was able to score the only Lady Patriot goal in the game, her second of the season, early in the second half off an assist from Junior Brittany Leitch to break the shutout.
Commerce was able to finish off the Lady Patriots in the 65th minute as Devon Herman scored her second goal of night giving the win to the Lions by the score of 4-1.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Thursday at Patriot Field as they welcome the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons to campus for a matchup beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriot Soccer Opens Season with 4-2 Win
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8/28/2009
The Lady Patriots Soccer Team opened up 2009 season on Friday night at Patriot Field as they defeated the Texas Woman’s University Pioneers by the score of 4-2 to start the season with a 1-0 record.
The Lady Patriots started quickly as they put in an early goal when Sophomore Brittany Layne hit a volley from a cross from Junior Chelsea Smith.
The Pioneers answered, tying up the game 1-1 when Dani DeCoursin scored from a Chasity Hayter assist.
Sophomore Hope Adams broke the tie only one minute into the second half as she slipped through the TWU defense and hit a strong shot just past the TWU goal keeper giving the Lady Patriots the 2-1 lead.
Senior Sarah Meierhofer added to the Lady Patriot lead before Freshman Lindsay Cox stepped in as a substitute to score her first collegiate goal as a Lady Patriot to extend the lead to 4-1.
The Pioneers took advantage of a penalty kick they were awarded from a hard foul by the Lady Patriots to leave the score 4-2 with only 23 minutes left in the game.
The defense held strong for the Lady Patriots as they held off the TWU attack to capture their first win of the season in the home opener by the score of 4-2.
The Lady Patriots are back in action on Tuesday, September 1, as they travel to Commerce, Texas, to play Texas A&M University-Commerce. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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2009 Lady Patriot Soccer Season Preview
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8/7/2009
During the 2009 season, the Lady Patriot’s Soccer Team will be looking to continue the success they experienced in 2008. DBU finished the year with a 9-9-1 overall record and 6-5-1 Heartland Conference record, finishing in third place, which was the highest conference finish in school history.
The 2009 team will feature five newcomers including Freshman Baylie Hill, Freshman Andrea Hutchins, Freshman Lindsay Cox, Sophomore Shella Jones, and Junior Beryl Hough, who will be looking to step in and help impact the team’s success immediately.
The Lady Patriots will be returning many of their top players from the 2008 season including Junior Ally Bales, Sophomores Brittany Layne, and Haley Corbell. In addition, the Lady Patriots will have four players returning for their senior year including Emily Evans, Mandy Ferguson, Tasha Garr, and Sarah Meierhofer, who will help provide leadership for the team throughout the 2009 season.
The Lady Patriots will begin the season at home on August 28, as they are set to host Texas Woman’s University. The Lady Patriots 2009 schedule includes several regionally ranked teams that will provide great competition for the Lady Patriots.
"I am very excited about the 2009 season. We are returning some very strong upper classmen whose experience and maturity will add to our team’s strength as well as some very talented young players whose youth and ambition will contribute to our overall team dynamics. This is a very talented group of girls and I am anxious to see what they will be able to accomplish this year. We are playing a very strong schedule with many regionally and nationally ranked teams and every game will be a challenge. This team is very motivated and driven and I expect great things from them this season,” Head Coach Michelle Lenard said.
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Lady Patriot Peru Mission Trip Update
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3/12/2009
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
On our last day in Peru we went to the Hermelinda Carrera Girls Orphanage in Lima, which is run by Catholic nuns. The Lady Patriots were able to play a volleyball and a soccer game with the girls and teach them many American songs and games. We were able to present the orphanage with several bags of sporting equipment, board games, shirts, and jerseys at the conclusion of the day.
After a couple of hours interacting with the girls, we began to say goodbye, which took a little over 20 minutes. The orphans begged us not to go and some even cried. Many DBU girls were touched by how sweet and loving the orphans were and a few shed a tear as well. Some of the orphans gave us parting gifts, including hand written notes (even on our arms and hands).
After the orphanage, we headed to a Chinese restaurant for lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The girls then were given a couple of hours to shower and pack before heading to the Indian Market to do a little shopping.
The girls became educated very quickly with bartering and making deals in the market and were able to purchase many Peruvian souvenirs for their family and friends.
We headed to the airport to check-in and for dinner around dark. We will fly back to Miami through the night and arrive at DFW Airport around 11:00 AM on Friday.
Thank you again for your continued prayers this week. We have had a blast the entire trip, have made lots of memories, and have lots of pictures to share. It has been amazing and such a blessing to watch these young ladies minister to the people of Peru, and I know they have impacted the Kingdom with their work.
Ryan Erwin
Director, DBU Patriot Athletics
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Today, the Lady Patriot Volleyball and Soccer Teams were able to sleep in a little later before rising breakfast. We boarded the buses just after 10:00 and headed to the beach. The Soccer Team played the men, who work at the Miraflores Colon Hotel (the hotel we are staying at in Lima), on a small artificial turf six on six field overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From the moment we arrived, the hotel workers begged their boss to allow them time off to play our girls in soccer. Finally after a couple of days of negotiation, the hotel supervisor granted permission for the hotel workers to take time off from work to compete against us (with the provision that he was able to participate). Following the game Sophomore soccer player Jordan Vick gave her testimony to the hotel employees and then Senior Jonathan Galvan worked the employees through the Gospel in Spanish.
The Lady Patriot Volleyball Team was able to conduct skills training with the orphan girls from two of the transitional homes, one from Cuzco and the other from Lima, on a court next to the field. After a few hours playing and lots of sun, we headed down to the ocean. We ate lunch next to water and the ladies were able to play in the water. The beach is not your typical sandy, picturesque waterfront beach. It is very rough and rugged, with lots of rocks, no sand, dark and dirty water, and huge waves and currents. We did not let the girls venture out very far, but they all had a blast. Most got a nice tan and even burned for some.
At the conclusion of our day at the beach, the Volleyball Team went back to rest before their rematch versus the Peruvian National Team and the Soccer Team went to the historical downtown area of Lima and viewed an old Catholic church and the catacombs.
Following dinner back at the Colon Hotel, we all headed to the Bonilla Coliseum for the Peru v. USA/DBU Patriots International Volleyball Match. We were greeted by a soldout hostile and rowdy crowd of over 2,000 fans, including members of the United States military, Peruvian government officials, and over a hundred orphans from the Hermelinda Carrera Orphanage, which we will visit on Thursday morning.
The atmosphere in the coliseum was unlike anything we have ever experienced...something that cannot really be described, yet resembled a chaotic, pandemonium-enhanced circus. The Lady Patriots played very well and much more competitive than the first match in Tarapoto, but came up a little short. The girls all commented that the game was very intense and something they will never forget for the remainder of their lives.
Everyone is looking forward to visiting the girls at the Hermelinda Carrera Orphanage tomorrow and an afternoon of shopping and bartering in the local market.
Honored to serve,
Ryan Erwin
Director, DBU Patriot Athletics
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Soccer
Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2009, we started our morning with breakfast before heading out to two of the local teenage single mothers’ homes. A few early risers, including Coach Ray, Coach Callahan, Trainer M.C. Fontenot, student assistant Lauren Moors, and I, took the opportunity to enjoy an early morning run along the seaside shores of the Peruvian Pacific Coast. Even with the heat and humidity, it was refreshing to get in a short run before our day of ministry activity began.
Both teams had breakfast together prior to splitting up by sport to visit the girls’ homes. Breakfast is quite tasty…these ladies can put away the food. Their strenuous activity and athleticism make for hungry appetites. The players have been ingenious with their food preparation. I noticed today that some of the girls were making grilled ham and cheese with the rolls on the pannini’ flat iron. Breakfast consists of eggs, toasts, rolls, cheese, fruit, ham, pancakes, and assorted juices. We definitely are getting a nutritious start to our day.
This morning, I had the privilege of serving with the Women’s Soccer Team. Traveling with the Soccer girls by bus is a unique experience…I can only imagine what our players’ parents experienced with their daughters on summer vacation. Entertainment is a priority for the Soccer Team-they keep me in stitches, especially Tasha Garr.
Arriving at the teenage single mothers’ home, the Team quickly assembled a couple of skits to showcase to the moms (hard to the call these girls moms when they range in age from 11 to 18). As a father of an 11 year old, I cannot bear to think what horrible situations these young girls have encountered…robbed of their purity and their adolescence to become mothers. Babies should not be raising babies, but these girls are overcoming the adversity and striving to learn parenting skills through this government sponsored home.
Along with the skits during our morning activity, DBU Senior Jonathan Galvan led in singing (in espanol, of course) with a few worship songs. The teen moms were very responsive and seemed to enjoy the time of singing. In fact, a few of the girls came to the front to sing a couple of songs for us.
Following the singing and skit time, Emily Evans shared her testimony of how God has moved through her life. Emily gave an emotional message, which had many of us fighting back the tears (me included) as she opened her heart to how God has used this disease to stretch her dependence on God and grow her walk with the Lord. She challenged the girls to accept the adversity God allows in our lives to become who He wants us to be and dependent upon Him for our strength in weakness.
-Dr. J. Blair Blackburn
Volleyball
On Tuesday, the DBU Lady Patriot Volleyball team left the hotel at 8:00 for the Santa Rita Orphanage Home for single mothers. The team was greeted by 32 single mothers, ranging from the ages of 12 to 18 and 32 children ranging from newborns to three. Most of the mothers at the home were placed there by a judge's order to get them out of their homes, where many were sexually assaulted or raped as children.
Once we arrived, the team divided into two groups and one played and held the children. The children were all so beautiful and each just wanted to be held, hugged, and loved. The second group ministered to the mothers, teaching them games, dances, songs and sharing experiences from the US and Peru. Coach Cathy Ray also shared her testimony with the mothers about how God has blessed her with the ability to play volleyball and in turn share Jesus Christ with other, including the DBU players, opponents and abroad.
The team also did volleyball skills training with the mothers in a small park across the street from the orphanage, which included the DBU staff and Peru translators serving as the net.
Continue to pray for all the players as they minister to the children and people of Peru and for continued good health for the remainder of the week. Everyone is in great spirits and we have noticed that there is no complaining at all from the girls, despite the non-customary environment we are all in.
Entire Group
After the morning work in the orphanages, the team met back up for lunch at Prado's Chicken and then the soccer team headed to the soccer field for a contest against the top club team in Lima, which consisted of women players from across the region. The DBU Lady Patriot soccer team has a whole host of fans including children from many of the orphanages in Lima and Cusco. DBU came up a little short in the contest, but was able to take quite a bit from the game, that they will remember for the remainder of the lives and thankfully injury free. After the game, dinner consisted of a local pizzeria in the Arts District of Peru, which was very tasty and the girls really enjoyed. We were able to get back to the hotel relatively early for a little rest, fellowship and Spring Break homework.
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Quotes from the Week
"It has been a blessing and truly amazing to watch these young women of Christ love and serve the less fortunate and share their faith. I believe that each one of the girls on the trip have been impacted while in Peru. For most, this was their first mission trip and they were not sure what to expect, but they all have shown the love of Christ through all their actions with the people and children of Peru. They have been able to use their God-given talents to minister and spread the Word to the children at the orphanages. Our student-athletes are definitely living and serving as "Champions for Christ" abroad.”
Ryan Erwin, Director of Athletics
"Our trip to Peru has totally changed my world view. Now I know how much this world truly needs the love of Christ and it has given us joy to share that love not only by our words and actions but also through volleyball. The people are precious, welcoming, and they continually express gratitude and love in return. This trip is once in a lifetime and we thank God for this amazing opportunity."
Lauren Secord, Senior Volleyball Player, Psychology Major from White Oak, Texas
"This Peru trip is my first mission trip outside the U.S. It has been such an amazing and life changing experience. The people here have welcomed us with open arms and loving hearts. The Peruvian people have taught me so much and I am so grateful for the experiences we have shared with them. I hope that when we leave here, the main thing they remember is the Christ we left with them."
Jessica Nix, Senior Volleyball Player, Marketing Major from Midlothian, Texas
"This has been the most eye-opening experience of my life and I feel truly blessed to be able to participate on this mission trip. I feel like even though we are only here a short time, the impact that we can make on someone's life can be forever."
Kasey Willborn, Senior Soccer Player, Senior Psychology major from Midlothian, Texas
"This trip has been so amazing. I have truly gotten to experience the love of God, which surpasses all understanding. Love is not our circumstance and it is unconditional. These people have loved us without knowing us, and have truly shown that with their open arms. I thought I was coming here to impact people, and we have but in return, they have impacted us when I see these people and the way they live and love. My fears pass away because I know it is still possible to love no matter what. This trip which has been my first mission trip has changed my outlook on the way I love others, and I am so blessed by coming.”
Jordan Vick, Sophomore Soccer Player Psychology Major from Kerrville TX
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Volleyball
This morning the girls were provided the opportunity to sleep in a little later since they played so late last night and after a long day of travel/promo activities. After breakfast, we visited the local village orphanage in Tarapoto. We were greeted with big smiles, hugs, and kisses from the children. The ladies played volleyball, soccer, and basketball with the orphans. I am not sure who had more fun, your daughters, or the orphans.
Erin Black begged me to bring one little boy, named Moses home with us. Our understanding is that Moses received his namesake, because he was found abandoned in a basket in the street just after birth. When you look into the eyes of orphans, your heart pounds for the love you want to share and at the same time your heart breaks for the loneliness you know these kids feel.
We spent time playing with the children on the makeshift playground. The kids enjoyed swinging as the girls pushed them. The children had to leave to attend school, so we were given a tour of the orphanage. The orphanage is locally funded with some support through Buckner. We left two duffle bags full of shirts, balls, air pumps, soccer jerseys, cds, and games with the orphanage.
Following our morning at the orphanage, some of the ladies took a village tour via the local means of transportation, a motorcycle rickshaw-like carriage. We then made our way up the mountainside to a popular waterfall in the Amazon forest. Just off the side of the road, we parked the vans and hiked up the mountain on a rock-lined staircase and path. Into the jungle, we crossed natural creeks and took in the beauty of God's creation. Finally, we arrived at the majestic waterfall, where the water spilled over the mountain and into a small pool. (Wait until you see the pictures!)
Upon example by DBU Athletic Director Ryan Erwin, all the players jumped off the side of the rocky cliff into the cool waterfall pool. (Yes, I am happy to report no injuries). I told Coach Ray that if she jumped, I would jump...we both did it! Twice! This jungle excursion will surely be one of the players' tourist highlights.
We made it back to the hotel...after lunch Coach Ray had the ladies doing workout jump training. The group is now preparing to leave for our flight back to Lima. We leave at 6:00 pm on the hour-long flight.
Please pray specifically for our flight. We look forward to rejoining the Patriot Women's Soccer Team tonight and tomorrow for ministry at the orphanages.
You should be so proud of your daughters...they have huge hearts for ministry and sharing the love of Christ. I am so impressed with their spiritual and personal maturity. Michelle and I can only hope to raise Betsy into a Godly young woman of strong and passionate faith as you have done with your daughters.
For Christ we serve,
J. Blair Blackburn
Soccer
The DBU Lady Patriots visited the new orphange in Lima on Monday morning. It made for a long day because of the two-hour bus ride to the orphage and then two hours back, but it was well worth it. DBU was the first group from Buckner to visit the home, which has over 700 children housed there. The teams were able to speak to an English class, teach soccer drills, serve the children lunch and play and minister to the children, who were very excited to see the American girls and very open to listen to what the team had to say. Many of the girls commented on how well behaved and well mannered the children were at the orphanage. Many were expecting to be greeted by chaos, once they heard there were 700 children, but were surprised at the organization of the children. As we have be accustomed to, many of the girls wanted to bring a few of the orphans back because of their cute and smiling faces, despite their situations.
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Sunday, March 8
Today, we started our morning with interviews of the Patriot Soccer and Volleyball Teams at a local television station in Lima. While at the station, our ladies had the opportunity to spend over an hour and a half with teenage girls from the local orphanage. The players enjoyed their time getting to know these lovely young girls. They all had a great time playing volleyball and soccer in the side street by the television station.
After the live broadcast, our entire group went to a local Baptist church. We had a wonderful time of worship with these fellow Peruvian believers.
DBU Athletic Director Ryan Erwin, Head Volleyball Coach Cathy Ray, the Lady Patriot Volleyball Team, DBU Executive Vice President Dr. Blair Blackburn, and our two Buckner representatives traveled to Tarapoto, Peru, in the Amazon forest this afternoon. We traveled by plane, landing on a remote airstrip in the middle of a small tropical forest. Looks like we are on the island of Lost with the Oceanic 715 survivors. Tarapoto is referred to as the city of palms.
We were met by the Peru National Police at the airport. The police escort us by motorcade wherever we go, stopping/blocking traffic. We feel safe, but precautions are being taken to ensure our safety. The Peru Government and Welfare Ministry have been very hospitable to our group.
We dropped our bags at the motel in a small rural village. The motel is nice. Air conditioning and hot showers...it is much more than we expected for jungle mission work.
The Peruvian people are in awe of our volleyball players...5'10" to 6'1" height and blonde hair turn heads and create a bustling of excitement among the villagers. We were met with warmth and kindness at the motel. Little girls are asking for autographs and pictures of the Lady Patriots of the USA Team. The Welfare Ministry and Volleyball Federation have heavily promoted our games. All proceeds from game ticket sales go to help fund a much-needed gym at the orphanage in Lima. We have seen fliers and posters in Lima and in Tarapoto along the streets advertising the games. It is PERU vs. USA Patriots.
Just after arriving at the motel, we were wisked off to a major soccer game where two national men's teams were playing. The Peru Junior National Team (15-18) was introduced along with our DBU players at a break in the soccer game. They paraded us around the field with cheers, waves, and even some blown kisses and a few water balloons from the crowd.
We were up against stiff competition. Supposedly, we are facing the best team in the nation. The Tarpoto stadium was filled with some 1,200 people watching. Match #1 of the two meetings found the Peru National Team on top of the DBU-USA Patriots. Match #2 is scheduled back in Lima on Wednesday, March 11.
Tomorrow, the Lady Patriot Volleyball Team will visit the Tarapoto orphanage, tour the local area, and spend time at a famous Amazon forest waterfall. We will fly back to Lima at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Today, the Women's Soccer Team worked at Collique Community Center in one of the poorest areas of Lima. The girls were able to do perform a short program for the kids, which included singing and a small skit. Junior Emily Evans gave her testimony to the entire group at the community center during our visit.
The Lady Patriot Soccer Team played a fun game of soccer with some of the ladies in the community. Our young ladies were able to show a Christ-Centered competitive spirit to these local women. Our ladies were able to plant seeds of love into these girls’ hearts, creating relationships on and off the field while at the center.
The Lady Patriots, and the Dean of Spiritual Life Jay Harley, were able to present the staff of the Collique Community Center a large bag of soccer balls, volleyballs, and basketballs to help with much needed improvements.
Please continue to pray that God will use our players to reach others for His glory. Be sure to pray for traveling mercies as we travel by bus and plane tomorrow.
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Saturday, March 7
Greetings from Lima, Peru. The entire group, which consists of 37 representatives from DBU and two from Buckner, has made it to our hotel in Lima after a long day of travel from Dallas with a layover in Miami and then over a five hour flight into Peru.
The group encountered its first obstacle today while we were at airline ticketing at DFW Airport. Somehow Jonathan Galvan did not have an airline ticket from Miami to Lima, but had tickets from DFW to Miami and then from Lima to Miami and Miami to Dallas. The airline was able to issue a ticket for an all day flight on Saturday night, but the group prayed that the Lord would provide a way for Jonathan to stay with the group and get on the original flight. Once we landed in Miami, the airline was able to find him a seat on a full flight. We were all thankful and reminded that God is good. We will continue to have obstacles arise this week, but with your prayers and God's help, we know nothing is impossible.
The Lima airport was definitely an experience for the group, especially Customs and Immigration, but we made it through in a little over an hour.
The group is made up of 10 DBU Volleyball players, 18 DBU Soccer players, two coaches, two athletic trainers, two DBU students, and three administrators from the university, as well as the two individuals from Buckner.
Continue to check back for more updates this week. We appreciate all your support both financially and prayerfully and are all looking forward to what God has in store for us and how He will use each one of us to teach the people of Peru about Jesus.
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2008 Women's Soccer All-Heartland Conference and NCCAA Central All-Region Honors
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11/24/2008
The
Dallas
Baptist
University women's soccer team was honored with two players being named to the All-Heartland Conference first team, and two to the second team. Six receiving 2008 NCCAA All-Region honors.
Sophomore forward Ally Bales and Freshman goalkeeper Haley Corbell have been awarded All-Heartland Conference first team honors for their play in the 2008 Season, and were also given the honor of being a part of the 2008 NCCAA First Team All-Region for the Central Region.
Bales led the Lady Patriots with 13 goals for the season, including three game-winners in 15 games played. She also led her team with five assists for the year.
Corbell finished off her freshman season with 77 saves that helped her team finish with a 9-9-1 record. She recorded a .786 save percentage in her 17 starts. Corbell makes her first career appearance on both teams.
Freshman Kourtney Edwards and Senior Kim Wepler were awarded with All-Heartland Conference second team honors. Edwards' was awarded All-Heartland Conference second team in her first season with the Lady Patriots. Edwards helped the Lady Patriots by holding together the midfield giving her team 4 assists and 2 goals.
Wepler ends her DBU soccer career with All-Heartland Conference second team honors and NCCAA First Team All-Region honors with her tough defensive presence for the Lady Patriots contributing to the team's six shutouts and leading the team to a 9-9-1 record for the season, and 6-5-1 in Heartland Conference play.
Freshman Brittany Layne, Junior Sarah Meierhofer, and Senior Amy Jenkins also were recognized as members of the NCCAA Second Team All-Region for their 2008 seasons.
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Tough Loss For Lady Patriot Soccer In NCCAA Regional Tournament Action
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11/22/2008
The Lady Patriots earned their opportunity to compete for the NCCAA Regional Championship in
Denver, Colorado , after winning Friday night over Mid-America Christian. Lady Patriot Ally Bales scored three goals in the win with two coming in the second half. Freshman Hope Adams added another to give the Lady Patriots a 4-0 victory and advance them to play in the championship game.
The NCCAA Regional Championship was played Saturday afternoon. The Lady Patriots were matched up against the Colorado Christian University Cougars.
The match was tied at the half 0-0 with neither team able to capitalize on the 14 combined shots between the Lady Patriots and Cougars.
Cougar Midfielder Samantha Dean scored early in the second half to put CCU in front of the Lady Patriots 1-0. DBU had a few good chances late to put one away, but CCU goalie Alison Cox made two crucial saves to deny the Lady Patriots of a goal and keep the Cougars on top. The Cougars stood strong and held the Lady Patriots off to finish the match 1-0.
With the loss, the Lady Patriots fall short of receiving a bid to compete for the NCCAA National Championship in
Orlando, Florida . DBU finishes off the season with a season record of 9-9-1, and 6-5-1 in Heartland Conference play.
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The Lady Patriots Drop Match to St. Edwards University
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11/8/2008
The Lady Patriots hosted the St. Edward's University Hilltoppers Saturday afternoon in the final regular season match for both teams.
The afternoon started with Senior recognition for the Lady Patriots before kickoff. Then the whistle blew to begin the game, and there was nonstop action throughout the rest of the day.
The first half was a tough battle for both teams. The Hilltoppers had two corner kicks in the closing minutes of the half, where strong defensive play from the Lady Patriots prevented a possible goal scoring opportunity as the ball was cleared from danger.
The Lady Patriots and Hilltoppers were locked up at a 0-0 tie going into the second half. The score suddenly changed when SEU's Stacey Copeland scored in the 66th minute, with assist coming from Jordan Mobley.
Before the Lady Patriots could get back to their feet, SEU's Jordan Mobley put another in the back of the net barely beating Lady Patriot Freshman goalie Haley Corbell (3 total saves) with a long shot.
The Lady Patriots finished off the regular season 6-5-1 in Heartland Conference play and 8-8-1 for the season.
DBU is back in action for post-season play as they travel to Colorado Christian University November 21 - 22. The Lady Patriots will be competing in the NCCAA Women's Soccer 2008 Central Region Championship Tournament. DBU's first game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 21. The winner of the regional tournament will have the opportunity to play for the NCCAA National Championship.
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The Lady Patriot Soccer Team Improves On Heartland Conference Record
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11/1/2008
The Lady Patriots brought a win home from
Wichita, KS , Saturday night as they defeated the Newman University Jets 2-1 in Heartland Conference play. The win improves The Lady Patriot's record to 6-4-1 in the Heartland Conference and 8-7-1 for the season.
The Newman University Jets took a small 1-0 lead into halftime Saturday after Amanda Knabe scored in the 44th minute from a through ball from NU's Kayde Kluge.
The lead was not enough for The Lady Patriots as Freshman Kourtney Edwards stepped up early in the second half to tie the match at one in the 53rd minute with a perfectly placed header. The assist coming off an Ally Bales corner kick.
Lady Patriot Freshman Brittany Layne sealed the deal for DBU as she had a powerful 25 yard shot that flew past the Jet's goalie for the game winning goal in the 72nd minute.
The Lady Patriots wrap up the regular season on November 8, 2008, as they host
St. Edwards University at Patriot Field for a Heartland Conference match. The match is scheduled for a 2:00 p.m. start.
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Heartbreaking Loss for The Lady Patriots
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10/25/2008
DBU's Women's Soccer Team fell short in overtime against the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Saturday afternoon at Patriot Field. The Cardinals scored the game winner with three minutes left in the first overtime period to improve their record to 11-1-1, while dropping The Lady Patriots to a 7-7-1 record.
The Lady Patriots took the lead early when Sophomore Ally Bales crossed a ball from a corner kick to Junior Sarah Meierhofer who headed the ball straight past the diving Cardinal goalie to give DBU a 1-0 advantage.
DBU took the lead into halftime after Freshman Hope Adams had a perfectly placed shot from 25 yards out in the 44th minute.
The Lady Patriots could not hold down the Cardinals in the second half when UIW Sophomore Sarah Hernandez headed the ball over the leaping Patriot Goalie Haley Corbell (5 total saves), to tie the match 2-2 and force overtime play.
DBU took confidence and heart into the first overtime period, but could not stop the aggressive play from UIW's Sarah Hernandez (2 goals) who scored the Golden Goal with 3:09 left in overtime to capture the win for the Cardinals.
Heartland Conference action continues as The Lady Patriots travel to Kansas to face the Newman University Jets on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
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Lady Patriots Win Big in Heartland Conference Match-up
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10/23/2008
The Lady Patriots took care of business Thursday afternoon winning their Heartland Conference match at Patriot Field against Texas A&M International University to improve to 7-6-1 overall for the season.
In the 21st minute Sophomore Ally Bales scored to put The Lady Patriots in the lead 1-0, with assist coming from Junior Sarah Meierhofer.
Not long after, Junior Emily Evans scored again off a rebound from a Dustdevil save to end the first half.
The Lady Patriots did not stop at two. They came out hard and scored early in the second half when Meierhofer assisted Bales once again for her second goal of the match to extend the lead to 3-0.
Freshman Hope Adams and Junior Meierhofer scored two late goals for The Lady Patriots to finish off the Dustdevils and capture a 5-0 victory.
Other Lady Patriot Offensive Contributors: Senior Tasha Garr (2 shots, 2 assists), Freshman Brittany Layne (4 shots), Sophomore Ashleigh Elkins (3 shots).
Heartland Conference play continues for The Lady Patriots as they host The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Patriot Field Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.
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