1995-1996: GIRLS’ SOCCER / Soccer Preview : Six Teams To Watch : Irvine

Coach: Michael Elfman (first year).

1994-95: 17-4-5 overall, 5-1-4 and second place in Sea View League; lost to Claremont in the Southern Section Division I semifinals.

Key returners: Missy Brigman, goalkeeper, Jr.; Shannon Filbin, forward, Sr.; Lauren McCoy, defender/goalkeeper, So.; Jennifer Meyerson, forward, So.; Shannon Milovich, midfielder, Sr.; Rachel Newhouse, defender, Sr.; Katie Roda, midfielder, Sr.; Erin Rummens, midfielder, Sr.; Heather Swanson, defender, Sr.; Kristen Wede, defender/midfielder, Jr.

Key newcomers: Stephanie Baldwin, midfielder, Fr.; Kate McDonald, defender, Fr.; Jamie Miller, defender/forward, Jr.; Missy Painter, midfielder, Jr.; Carissa Shimon, defender/midfielder, So.; Rachel Taylor, defender, Fr.; Rita Whitted, midfielder, Jr.

Outlook: Elfman took over for Hamid Sedehi, who is coaching at Capistrano Valley. Elfman led Santa Margarita to two league titles from 1992-94 and coached the Irvine junior varsity last season. Roda was a first-team all-league and All-Southern Section selection.