GIRLS’ SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2013-14
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls’ soccer features). For a simple overview of scores and upcoming games, check the Winter sport box scores, 2013-14, for dates, opponents and times for all Eagle sports.

Be sure to visit the 2013-14 girls? soccer schedule, home page, or check out Mapreps.com. FC is currently 2-1-5 in the West Sequoia League and overall 10-1-8 as of Feb. 10.

EAGLES DEFEAT COWBOYS, RETAIN CHANCE FOR PLAYOFFS, 1-0

Despite wet weather conditions, the Eagles travelled to Minarets High School to compete against the Cowboys for the final time during league, Feb. 7.

When the Cowboys previously saw the Eagles, they were able to defeat the team, 1-0. This time, however, the Eagles came out on top, retaining their chance of moving onto the playoffs.

During pre-game warmups, rainy weather dampened the field, creating dangerous playing conditions, forcing the referees to call a tight game. Due to this, both teams suffered a messy game, ending with everyone covered in mud.

The Cowboys were the first to score, sending a ball straight into the corner of the goal, slightly too far for the goalkeeper to reach. The Cowboys held their lead, 1-0, for about 20 minutes.

The Eagles countered the Cowboys goal with an offensive push. With a direct penalty kick given to the Eagles, sophomore Morgan Koop, No. 9, scored a goal, leaving the game tied, 1-1.

“I was so glad to be able to score for my team,” Koop said. “It was a crazy game given the rain, but it also made us think more and put better passes together. That was an intense game for us, I’m glad we pulled out a win.”

Later, in the second half, the Eagles and Cowboys continued to press, each getting shots on goal. But the Eagles were able to score first with a shot from senior Annalise Rosik, No. 19, bringing the Eagles on top, 2-1.

From then on, the Eagles attempted to get another goal, ultimately failing to score again. But the Eagles did succeed in keeping the Cowboys out of the box, ending the game with an Eagle win, 2-1.

Head coach Tony Martinez is proud of his team for pulling out a win, even though he thought the Eagles could have scored more.

“If it wasn’t for the conditions, we would have killed them,” Martinez said. “I’m proud of the girls for working together, despite the rain and cold. Now we just have to continue this streak, win one more game and continue to playoffs.”

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For more spots, read the Feb. 11 article, Sports Center: Feb. 15 through 28.