The Fanshawe Falcons women's soccer team kicked off their season in impressive style with a 6-0 shellacking of the Lambton Lions.

The girls' soccer team had been busy holding tryouts and making cuts to prepare for their first home game of the season. Last year's team had a dream run after being doubted and counted out early in the season. They finished the year as the OCAA gold medal champions and the CCAA silver medalist.

"It was incredible to watch," says James Zankowicz, an avid soccer fan. "To see people in my own class accomplish what those girls were able to do after being doubted so early in the year was just really fun to be a part of."

This year's squad has about half their players returning with the core of their championship team still intact. The coaching staff, headed by London F.C. coach of the year nominee Martin Painter, also remains the same. With the returning players, an outstanding coaching staff and new talent highlighting the roster the season is shaping up to be an interesting ride.

Goal scorers for Fanshawe in their win included Emily Niermann, Jaynie Vandewalle, Jessica Bergsma, Lawren Comrie, Victoria Morrelly, and Kolbi Bell.