KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Trinity Women's Soccer claimed their third national title in program history on Friday night, as the Trolls defeated conference rivals Judson in an All-CCAC affair, 3-0 in the NCCAA Women's Soccer National Championship final.
The victory comes as the 342nd for Trinity head coach Josh Lenarz, who will close a 23-yard career with a national title in his final match; Lenarz announced earlier this season his decision to step down and move to another role on campus in 2025.
Litzy Corona, the senior midfielder who joined Trinity three seasons ago, was named the NCCAA National Championship Tournament's Most Outstanding Player after scoring in each of the Trolls' three matches throughout the event. Corona joins three of her teammates on the All-Tournament Team, including junior goalkeeper Michelle Urribarri, junior defender Samantha Wind, and senior midfielder Jade Maldonado.
The Trolls took a first-half lead over the Eagles on Corona's goal in the 25th minute, assisted by Nerea Genc. Trinity would maintain a one-goal advantage through the halftime break, before Emily Soriaga doubled their lead in the 58th minute with her third goal of the season.
After assisting on the first two goals, Genc would secure the win with her second goal of the year in the 61st minute to give the Trolls the 3-0 lead. Grace Wieneke distributed a pair of assists in the second half, as Trinity pulled away despite Judson out-shooting the Trolls 18-12 on the day.
Urribarri would finish with 11 saves to earn the win, including ten in the second half to hold off any attempts at a Judson comeback.
The NCCAA national title is the latest for Trinity Christian College, following up championships in women's soccer in 2018 and 2005, and a pair in women's volleyball in 2016 and 2014.