Santa Ana, CA — The Mater Dei Lady Monarchs opened their varsity soccer season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Capo Valley, proving that their defense and team chemistry are already in mid-season form. Mater Dei opened the varsity season with a 1-0 victory over Capo Valley, driven by a stellar defense led by Suna Roberts and Natalie Goodwin that secured a shut-out for Ella Priest. Midfielder Valentina Labuschagne dominated the field with dynamic dribbling and precise passing, tallying the assist for the only goal of the match. The game-winner was scored by Jazmine Aguilar, giving the Lady Monarchs a perfect start to their new campaign.