Nighthawks Drop Season Opener

Soccer player defending the goal from offensive player.The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Sunday, falling to No. 6 Seminole State College (Seminole, OK), 7-0.

In the Nighthawks’ first game in program history, NPC fell behind early, struggling to keep the ball out of its own territory. Trailing, 4-0, after 45 minutes, the Nighthawks were unable to break through Seminole State’s tough defensive front in the second half, surrendering three additional goals in defeat.

NPC freshmen Brooklyn Thormann (Godley, TX) and Yessenia Vargas (Houston, TX) combined for 15 saves in the loss.

NPC returns to action Thursday, August 26, as the Nighthawks play host to Rose State College. The Nighthawk women playSoccer player kicks the ball off the line. at 11 a.m., followed by the Nighthawk men’s season opener at 1 p.m. The games will be played at Linden Park in Hot Springs.

For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawks men’s soccer and Nighthawks women’s soccer online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media.

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