The girls started off the second leg of the season with a win at home against Desert Hot Springs, 3-1.
The score was 0-1 at the end of the first half, with DHS in the lead. Second half the girls were a whole new team. They worked the field and executed set plays with accuracy and determination. The ladies scored three goals in the second half to bring home the win.
“I am proud of the good attitudes and sportsmanship displayed by this team,” said Head Coach Jolene Pessa. “This was a physical game and these ladies just pop back up and play the game the way it should be played.”
Pessa said a goal was scored by Evelyn Villalva when it was deflected off DHS going into goal. Haley McGinness scored one and was assisted by Rylee Nutter off a corner kick; Loryn Brimhall scored a goal during a penalty kick.
The Yucca Valley High School junior varsity girls’ soccer team won their match Friday against Desert Hot Springs, 1-0.
Coach Dawn Boatman said Cat Martinez scored a goal after receiving a goal kick from the Desert Hot Springs goalie.
“The girls were able to stay focused, playing their best defensive game and they were dropping back and supporting the team. We changed our formation and it helped against the aggressive DHS team.”
