GIRLS’ SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2014-15
(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, 2014-15, for dates, opponents and times for all Eagle sports.

Be sure to visit the 2014-15 girls’ soccer schedule, home page, or check out Mapreps.com. FC is currently 1-2 in the West Sequoia League and overall 7-5 as of Jan. 22.

Parlier defeats Eagles in overtime

The Parlier Panthers traveled to the FC field to play what was supposed to be a ‘winnable’ game, however it did not go as planned.

With the Panthers starting the first half with ball, the Eagles were determined to gain possession quick and maintain it for the majority of the match. However the Eagles simply were unable to make any shots on goal and lacked manpower up top.

Even after the half time pep talk, the Eagles found themselves struggling against the Panthers. Both teams became frantic and desperate for a goal as the half continued to drag on. Neither team was able to score, thus leading in to overtime.

The Eagles managed to hold the Panthers off for the majority of the half, but were scored on by a kick just outside the 18. The second half of overtime was uneventful for both teams and the Panthers took home the win.

Junior captain and center mid fielder, Courtney Messer explains what she could have done better for her team.

“I could have talked a lot more during the game and told my teammates what to do and who to be. I was getting really frustrated so I was more focused on myself than the team for a whole,” Messer said. “I should have been more concerned with the whole team doing their best instead of focusing solely on myself.”

Senior defender Breanna Jennings is disappointed in the team and their performance against the Panthers.

“It was really frustrating to watch us miss all of our scoring opportunities and watch the defense work so hard only to be let down by their offense,” Jennings said. “Hopefully we can get ourselves together by Friday when we play the top team in our league.”

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For more sports, read the Jan. 16 article, Boys soccer sport short: Fowler.