With a new core the Lindbergh girls soccer team is looking to build on last year’s success.

The Eagles went 12-6 and finished with the top record in the Seamount last season. Even after losing talented seniors Whitney Hilde, Kimi Girmus and Jordyn McLuen, the team has plenty of talent this year.

“We are off to a good start this year,” said Lindbergh coach James Valles. “We play the Seamount league 3A schools twice each this year so it should be a pretty competitive season for us.”

It starts with senior forward Elise Aylward. After earning all-league mentions her freshman and sophomore years, Aylward sat out last season with an injury. She’s back now and tied for the team lead in goals with five. She also leads the team in assists, with four.

Junior forward Lindsey Pfluger also has five goals this season.

Alicia Wasisco, Audrey Cunningham and Meghan Hansen all return after making the all-league second team last year. Wasisco is an attacking mid, Hansen a defender and Cunningham a goalkeeper.

Valles said the team’s attacking style and strong offense will be keys to the season.

Lindbergh finished one game short of the state tournament last year with a 2-1 loss to North Kitsap.

This year the team is off to a  3-1 start overall, 0-1 in Seamount play.

The Eagles fell to Kennedy 2-0 Tuesday night. The teams both played solid defense through most of the game. The Lancers got on board with a goal by Celestina Ramirez at the 52-minute mark. Ramirez struck again at 58 minutes.