PORTLAND, Ore. - For the first time in program history, The Portland CC women's soccer team has been crowned Region Champions.

After posting a 8-2 season in NWAC South Region play, the Panthers finished one point in front of Southwestern Oregon (7-2-1) to claim the championship and will enjoy a first round bye for the playoffs. Their opponent will be the winner of a contest between the North Region #3 seed versus the West Region #2 seed. These teams will be determined after the results of games this weekend.

The Panthers were the class of the region for most of the season, scoring 27 goals while allowing just three. Lisa Albarran was the team's leading scorer with 12 goals. Paige Nguyen (9) and Mya Smith (5) were also important to the Panther attack.

Goalkeeper Sophia Barr overcame an early season injury to make 49 saves and earn seven shutouts. 

"We've got to give a lot of credit to the ladies this year," said Head Coach Lisa Harings. "Coming in with a new head coach that has a different style of play I implemented different formations, tactical differences on set pieces, and for them to come out and absorb all the information  - basically their discipline helped them end the season with this historic finish as champions."

Watch the full interview with coch Harings below.