Girls score first in league

Girls score first in league

Photo Credit: Raphael Ghieuw Sien caption: Junior Paige Diamond (11) chases a player in the opposing team, who attempts to kick the ball into the goal. American and Washington tied the game.

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January 28, 2010

Kaylee Miu

The girls soccer team started league season slow, going 0-1-1, tying American at 2-2, then losing to Mission San Jose 0-3. However, the girls have come out stronger than ever, not losing a single league game since participating in the Tri-Valley tournament. Junior Paige Diamond led WHS in defeating Irvington, scoring four goals in the huskies 5-0 shutout over the Vikings. The team’s rival, Mission San Jose has been a strong opponent this season, defeating WHS 3-1 in the opening league game. On Jan. 19, Washington faced Mission for a second time at Tak Stadium, but this time defeating the warriors 2-1 after a long brutal game.

“Our team gets better after each game, and I’m so proud of them,” co-captain junior Andrea Bonilla said.

The game started off with a quick assist by junior Natalie Sanchez to junior Shadin Awad who scored a quick goal giving the huskies a 1-0 lead after the first half. However, Mission San Jose’s 5-11 mid-fielder Sarah Welker made her move, scoring a goal off a corner kick with her head that bounced off the keeper, tying the match 1-1. Huskies junior Megan Ravenscroft finished the game off by scoring a goal off a free kick. The Huskies defeated the Warriors with a final score of 2-1.

“Oh my God, I’m so excited!” senior Julia Bartolo said. “Our first couple of weeks were a little shaky but we definitely stepped up to the plate.”

After Tuesday’s game against Mission San Jose, Washington (6-2-1) not only claimed the win, but are now ranked first in league.

“We’ve tackled American and Mission, but our next big challenge will be against James Logan,” senior Megan Leibowitz said, “I’m sure that we will have a good game.” The girls previously defeated James Logan in a close 1-0 match and will face them again Feb. 2 at the James Logan field in Union City.

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