The Sierra College Women’s Soccer team secured the Big 8 Conference Tournament Championship on the Friday night before November 22, 2025, at Falcon Stadium in Rocklin, California. After a scoreless 90 minutes against Folsom Lake College Women’s Soccer, Sierra prevailed 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the conference title.
Goalkeeper Alexia Holdren was pivotal, recording two key saves during the shootout. During regulation, Sierra outshot Folsom Lake 7-3, showing strong offensive pressure despite the 0-0 stalemate.
The successful penalty kicks for Sierra were converted by Marli Bannai, Taylor Rapiz, Allison Dennett, and Addison Johnson. This shootout victory earned Sierra College the #2 overall seed for postseason play.
The 3C2A State Tournament will begin at Sierra College on Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m. Sierra College will face the winner of the San Joaquin Delta versus Feather River College game.
CSB Take
Sierra College’s Big 8 Conference Tournament win, highlighted by goalkeeper Alexia Holdren’s two crucial saves, positions the Wolverines as a strong contender heading into the state tournament. Their disciplined defense and consistent offensive efforts in a scoreless match showcase their resilience. Hosting the 3C2A State Tournament provides a valuable home-field advantage as they look to extend their postseason success.
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