The women of Skyline’s soccer team looked confident as they warmed up for their non-conference match against the Mendocino Eagles Tuesday afternoon. With members of the Skyline men’s team rooting them on from the bleachers, the women looked prepared for 90 minutes of soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Within the opening offensive drive, it was obvious that the Trojans were in fact prepared.

They were able to dictate the pace of the game within the opening moments. A member of the men’s team added his own commentary, saying, “Are they even breaking a sweat? They’re killing it.”

Communication was essential in Tuesday’s 7-0 shut-out win over visiting Mendocino College. The Eagles were overwhelmed as they tried to contain the Trojans’ explosive offense and superior conditioning, trying to play catch-up early. The game was out of reach after the first half as Skyline dominated with a 5-0 lead. The deficit was brutal to watch; the opposing players couldn’t match the energy level displayed by the Trojans.

“We talked about being aggressive offensively (during practices) and making sure that we communicated out on the field,” Coach Kevin Corsiglia said after the game. He also added, “I thought we did a good job making decisions with the ball. You can’t really prepare for your opponent at this level because of the changes year to year. What we focus on is being at our best when it’s time to play.”

Fans were able to see a strategy that has earned Corsiglia a winning record since taking over as head coach of the women’s program.

Second-year midfielder Adriana Cortes played a superb game. She got her teammates involved, leading the team with four assists. Her execution throughout the game allowed Skyline to spread the field with a balanced attack. Mendocino’s frustration was evident as some players walked off the field before the scoreboard counted down to zero.

Sophomore team member Jazmin Garcia described the Trojans’ momentum after the game: “We were able to connect on our passes in the second half, and it helped us keep from tiring out.”

Corsiglia’s emphasis on teamwork has led to eight consecutive winning seasons for the women’s soccer program. The Lady Trojans’ next match will be against Mission College at Skyline on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.