Story & Photos by Nicolette Sarmiento
Co-Photo/Graphics Editor
LA PUENTE – After a lot of fouling, shirt-tugging, and elbowing, the Lady Lancers soccer team came out with a 2-0 win over the South Hills Huskies on Thursday at Kiefer Stadium.
From the start of the game, both teams battled for possession and momentum.
With under fifteen minutes left in the first half, sophomore halfback Demi Lomeli found senior midfielder Chelsea Villegas, who scored from the top of the goal box.
The Lady Lancers would not let up and continued to fight throughout the second half.
Just fifteen minutes into the second half, freshman halfback Joni Gener dribbled the ball up the field after battling against the Huskies’ defense. Gener then sent the ball to junior striker April Juarez for the score.
Though the Huskies had tried to come back, they remained unsuccessful. Senior goal keeper Alexis Carillo blocked all attempts, shutting out their opponent once more.
The Lady Lancers will travel to Ayala High School to face the Bulldogs (3-2-1) on Friday. Kickoff is at 5 pm.
Other Stats:
Demi Lomeli (10) – 1 asst
Joni Gener (9) – 1 asst