This summer, Sachem alum and University of Louisville women’s soccer coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes (Class of ’90) returned home to speak with the Sachem East and Sachem North girls’ soccer teams – via Zoom.
Organized by the Sachem Alumni Association and Sachem Athletic Department around National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Karen’s visit kicked off the district’s brand-new “Numbers of Recognition” program – honoring pioneering female student-athletes who made their mark as leaders, scholars, and role models.
Starting in 2025 with girls’ soccer at East and North, the jersey numbers of legendary alumni will be passed on to current student-athletes who embody leadership, academic success, and community pride. The first Number of Recognition – Ferguson’s No. 22 – will be awarded before the upcoming Fall season.
Ferguson, a Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer and Suffolk County Sports Hall of Famer, is a former UConn All-American and U.S. Women’s National Team player. A true inspiration for past, present, and future Sachem athletes!
We will share news about which current players are awarded No. 22 soon! #WeAreSachem ⚽️