Olympic Heights Lions Open Season with Dominant 12–0 Victory Over Slam Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL – The Olympic Heights Lions Varsity Girls Soccer Team began their 2025 campaign with a decisive 12–0 win over Slam Boca Raton on Monday afternoon at Olympic Heights. The Lions demonstrated both offensive depth and defensive discipline in an explosive first half that secured the match before halftime.

Senior forward Ava Vecchio set the tone early, scoring twice in the first six minutes and assisting on two additional goals. Junior Samara Hall followed with two goals and an assist, while Alma Geschwind, Victoria Dasilva, Rachel Camara, Leah Gottlieb, Sienna Higgott, and Alexis Frucht each contributed goals in a balanced offensive showcase.  Frucht, Dasilva and Camara each scored their first career varsity goal!

The Lions generated 42 total shots, including 22 on goal, with nine assists across the team’s 12 scores. Defensively, goalkeepers Ava Finnerty and Evelyn Soroka-Quiroz shared time in net, combining for the team’s first shutout of the season.

Head Coach Jim Cappello praised the team’s collective effort and focus.

“The girls played with energy, precision, and unselfishness,” said Coach [Last Name]. “We’ve emphasized building our attack through teamwork, and it showed today. It was a great way to start the season.”

With the victory, Olympic Heights improves to 1–0–0, while Slam Boca Raton falls to 0–1–0. The Lions will host Dreyfoos for a key early-season matchup.

In the junior varsity game, the Lions took a first half 1-0 lead on an unassisted goal by Chiara Sasso however they had to fight hard to manage a tie, as Berean Christian scores just before the second water break to equalize.  In the final few minutes, the Lions had a couple of close chances but could not get the go ahead goal. 

The JV will prepare for next Monday's game where they will head to Davie to face Western High School.