It might not have been a victory, but in some ways it was better than one.
The Ojai Valley Schools girls’ soccer team played a tough game against Bishop Diego on Saturday, coming out on the short end of a 2-1 score. But that doesn’t nearly tell the story.
With five players missing, including the starting goalie, the girls battled hard to earn a 0-0 tie at the half. The Spuds made great plays all over the field, including fantastic defense by seniors Kay Johnson and Kira LaBella, and stellar work up front by sophomore Alissa Neuron and senior Rumi Way.
“As the goalie standing in, I saw some amazing connecting passes and some incredibly close shots,” said junior Danika Carver, who volunteered to step in as a goal keeper for the season.
The OVS girls sustained multiple injuries throughout the second half, leaving them down a key defender and with no subs. Bishop Diego scored two goals in the half, but junior Akyra Wachter drove in a penalty kick to cut the lead in half.
The girls take on Nordhoff today at home at Dok Smith Field. Game time is 3:30 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER VS GLENDALE ADVENTIST
Ojai Valley Schools boys’ soccer team was chosen for the game of the week for their game on Tuesday against Glendale Adventist.
The Spuds won 6-2, showing drive and determination all over the field. One player who stood out for his outstanding determination, according to senior Jay Galgano, was sophomore Derek Okamoto, who played for over half the game
The coach, Adam Woll, was very impressed with how the team played.
“It was a a great game overall with good team effort and spirit,” Mr. Woll said.
For the second game in a row, Jay Galgano scored three goals, also known as a hat trick. The other three goals ere scored by junior Dylan Carroll and Luca Winkel.
