McPherson, KS – September 8
th, 2020
The Lady Tigers shut out the Central Baptist College Mustangs in the home opener. Four different players scored goals on the way to a victory. Junior
Lisette Whiteside, who had an assist, had this to say about the first game of the season: "I think we played well as a team. We were stringing together passes frequently, which was something that we rarely did last year. I think it was a great way to begin the season."
From start to finish, The Tigers dominated time of possession. Junior
Samantha Carachure scored the first goal of the afternoon midway through the first half. After that the momentum was in the Tigers favor for the rest of the game.
Alyssa Emery scored the second and final goal of the half. She was assisted by
Alexa Riddle.
The Lady Tigers dominance continued in the second half.
Alyssa Emery scored her second goal of the afternoon just over two minutes into the half to put the Tigers up by three. The Tigers stayed consistent with their passes throughout the entire game.
Alexa Riddle scored a goal midway through the second half. She was assisted by
Rachel Schlagel.
Karla Menjivar scored the fifth and final goal of the game with about twenty minutes left on the clock. The Tigers were able to finish off the game and pull off the shutout in the season opener.
The Lady Tigers will be back in action next Tuesday when then take on Manhattan Christian College at home.
Coach Ouren had this to say on the match:
"It is always positive to start the season with a win and more so with a shut out! In not having the opportunity to play in any pre-season games, we felt the team was relatively organized on both sides of the ball and did well in being patient in possession. Perhaps more than anything, we were glad to see each player receive playing time, specifically our freshman who were unable to play last spring in high school!
Since the beginning of pre-season we have communicated that we want to play in such a way that is not only fun to play but to watch. We want to thank those that came our braved the weather and we hope provided an entertaining style of play."
Go Tigers!
#Ambush
