By Matt Browning
Over the past ten seasons, the McPherson girls soccer program has made it to the Class 4-1A Final Four six times. They have been a model of consistency churning out multiple all-state and all-league selections, while also producing gaudy win-loss records.
The 2025 Lady Bullpups finished with a record of 12-6 after falling to Topeka Hayden in the regional championship, which broke a streak of nine consecutive regional titles.
“The consistency of the team over the last decade has been remarkable,” said McPherson coach Chris Adrian. “This level of consistency comes from high team standards and a fantastic club soccer program here in McPherson, MCFC. These girls have been playing together since they were seven years old and that level of chemistry and unity is a huge advantage for our teams when the pressure is on.”
This year’s team was balanced, with three players having scored at least 14 goals: Grace Prescott, Becca Lulloff and Addison Shaft.
But Adrian also said Ellie Bower, Alivia Villalobos, Kenna Dale, Brodie Kuhn and Ellie Herrera are vital components for the Bullpups.
“The senior class has done an amazing job creating a fun team environment where the standards are high and the unity is strong,” Adrian said. “These girls are never afraid to play anyone and that mentality has served them well in post season over the last several seasons.”
While the season didn’t end the way McPherson wanted it to, Adrian and his players found it enjoyable every day in practice plus on game days.
“We do not define success by a result of a game,” Adrian said. “We’ve won several games this year where we didn’t achieve our definition of success and we’ve lost a couple where we did. It’s a feeling after a practice or game where you know you gave your best effort, were a great teammate, and let nothing stop you from playing your best.”
