The Lady Wrangler soccer team put up a determined battle through the final moments of the season-ending games against Lyman on Friday, May 13, and Mountain View on Saturday.
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PINEDALE – The Lady Wrangler soccer team put up a determined battle through the final moments of the season-ending games against Lyman on Friday, May 13, and Mountain View on Saturday.
Pinedale kept Lyman on its toes on Friday, playing tenacious defense and offense. The Eagles slipped in a goal in the first half, followed by another in the second half to score a 2-0 victory.
On Saturday, the Lady Wranglers squared off against Mountain View, the No. 3 seed in the 3A West Conference. The Buffaloes secured the win, 8-0.
“We played well against Mountain View,” said head coach Shanda Jensen. “The girls have worked really hard this season and it was starting to show.”
Friday featured senior recognition with the team honoring the contributions of Hailee Henry, Alena Mika and Emmaline Vrska.
Lyman
The Lady Wranglers and Lady Eagles played a neck-and-neck first half, with the ball frequently crossing midfield.
Junior Miros Gutierrez Romano delivered a clearance. Henry, serving as goalie, caught a save. Alena Mika wound up a powerful clearance.
Henry scooped up two more saves before Lyman managed to score.
Vrska led Pinedale into Eagle territory and sent a shot on goal. Junior Madison Zook and sophomore Anna Lehr maintained Pinedale’s defense.
Vrska drove the ball over midfield several times. Sophomore Anastasia Mika cleared the backfield and Henry dove for a save.
Freshman Cora Koci and sophomore Hannah Stone assisted Lehr and Alena Mika in preventing Lyman from scoring as the first half came to an end.
Lyman led, 1-0, entering the second half.
Henry leapt up for a save early in the second half. Zook cleared the backfield.
Freshman Samantha Brannan initiated a pair of attacks into Eagle territory. Vrska pulled off a shot on goal and Henry snagged two more saves.
Lyman maneuvered past Pinedale’s defense to score its second goal.
Lehr and freshman Ellie Jensen struck across midfield. Koci delivered a shot on goal. Stone defended with a header. Defensive hustle by Ana Mika and Koci kept the backfield clear.
Lehr snatched a steal and Henry rounded the game out with a save.
