Favorable Tie Ends Girls’ Soccer Season

VINCENT LIN

Co-Sports Editor

Having previously suffered a 0-5 loss against Montebello, the girls of varsity soccer faced them again on Feb. 11, this time with the countenance of a whole new team. Although it was not a victory, the girls pulled in a tie that ended their season with exuberance.

Thursday’s game was met with determination: The Lady Moors were now set on their own turf, and they had pulled off a 1-0 victory two days prior against Schurr, after they had lost 0-7 in their first game against them. They were then hoping to accomplish the same feat with Montebello.

The first half of the game ended stagnant, with no goals for either side. Afterward, the competition intensified as each team raced to get in a goal before the whistle blew. The Lady Moors had missed some opportunities for a goal with some off kicks, but goalkeeper Angelica Houlgin had made some skillful catches, stopping the Oilers from scoring as well. The game ended with a 0-0 tie, demonstrating how the girls had improved their defense, which was problematic for them most of their season.

“I am very proud of them. It took a while, but in the last two games, the chemistry really came up,” said Head Coach Armando Gutierrez.

Knowing that they have greatly improved throughout their season was victory enough for the Lady Moors. Although team chemistry was also an issue that prevented the girls from doing their best, but the last two games had definitely united them, especially for next season. Their Almont League season ended with a 2-7-1 record.

On behalf of the four senior players, Co-Captain Chelsea Moore said, “Even though the season was very tumultuous, we had a lot of fun and a lot of memories.”