Prep roundup: Gig Harbor soccer extends win streak with shutout of Peninsula
Girls Soccer
Top performer: Haily Still, Thomas Jefferson
Scored 3 goals — in 3-3 tie against Auburn Riverside
Gig Harbor 1, Peninsula 0: The Tides flexed their defensive muscles and shut out the Seahawks behind Claire Bosselmann and Auna Havens in the net.
And Gig Harbor’s Alyssa Gray provided all the offensive damage it would need, scoring in the 38th minute off an assist from Jaylynn Barton.
“Our defense worked hard and played together as a unit, they limited Peninsula's chances,” said Gig Harbor coach Stephanie Cox, the former U.S. Women’s Soccer standout and Seattle Reign player. “The second half neither team had a full rhythm, but we kept it tight enough for the win."
“We created a lot of chances, but weren't able to get them in the back of the nest. Alyssa's speed and athleticism gave her that chance to score and she did.”
The Tides (4-1-0) have now won four in a row since a season-opening loss to Union. It was the first loss for Peninsula (2-1-0).
Cascade Christian 3, Charles Wright 0: 1A Niqually play has begun and Nicole Souply is still torching opposing defenses.
Souply recorded a hat trick, scoring all three of the Cougars goals in the shutout victory to open league play and pushing her season total to 15 goals through six matches. She also has eight assists.
Hannah Beardemphl assisted on the first two goals, coming in the 13th and 25 minutes.
Thomas Jefferson 3, Auburn Riverside 3: Hailey Still’s third goal of the match was the biggest.
That one tied the match in the 60th minute as the Raiders and Ravens would play to a 3-3 draw. Still’s second goal tied it in the 50th minute, but Auburn Riverside (3-1-1) regained the lead when Ella Miller scored her second goal of the match eight minutes later.
But Still’s final goal ensured Jefferson (2-0-1) would remain unbeaten.
Volleyball
Top performer: Jadyn Mullen, Emerald Ridge
41 assists, five kills — in 3-1 win over Tumwater
Black Hills 3, Elma 1: The Wolves were seeing fits of frustration as the Eagles kept putting back everything Black Hills was throwing at them in their match.
However, thanks to Maisy Williams’ 15 kills and three blocks, the Wolves came away with the victory.
“Elma’s defense challenged every aspect of our game,” Black Hills coach Jessica Prigge said. “They are probably the best defensive team we’ve played.”
Williams also made only two errors to go with her big production.
“She was out go-to all night,” Prigge said. “She dominated.”
Williams wasn’t the only Black Hills player that really had a good night. Ainsley Campbell finished with 42 assists and Emma Goodman had 13 digs and four aces. Hannah Rogen also had 13 kills.
Emerald Ridge 3, Tumwater 1: In a match filled with college-bound players, it was the Jaguars earning the road win over the defending 2A state champion.
Jadyn Mullen, a Corbin University commit, led Emerald Ridge with 41 assists and five kills, Tayler Templeman finished with 15 kills and Kava Durr, a Colorado State commit, had 16 kills and 10 digs for Emerald Ridge.
It was tied 1-1 after Emerald Ridge took the first set 25-18 and Tumwater the second set, 26-24. But The Jaguars took control from there to take the next two sets, 25-21, 25-16.
Tumwater’s Sarah Schultz finished her night with 50 assists. Gonzaga commit Kennedy Croft also had 33 kills, three blocks and 16 digs on the night.
Puyallup 3, Graham-Kapowsin 1: Tatyana Utley and Sophia Spoja each had 18 kills and Anna Saelens had 49 assists as the Vikings took the final two sets to take down the Eagles in 4A SPSL play.
It was tied 1-1 after G-K won 25-22 in the second set. But Puyallup closed it with 25-16, 25-16 wins. Peyton Foster had 14 kills and Madison Brockway had 26 digs for the Eagles.
Steilacoom 3, Eatonville 0: The Sentinels defended home court against the visiting Cruisers as Rachel Brown had a stellar defensive game.
Brown finished with 19 digs, an ace and two kills to help lead her team. CJ Dela Cruz also had five kills, 29 assists, five digs and two aces.
Capital 3, Peninsula 0: The Cougars cut some matches close against the Seahawks, but they were dominant on the court.
Maia Nichols finished with 10 kills and 11 digs on the night, as her sister, Madison Nichols, went 9-for-9 serving with an ace, six digs and two kills. Tia Grow also had 21 assists, 13-for-13 serving, and four aces for Capital (4-0).
Foss 3, Evergreen 0: The Falcons earned the three-set sweep behind Khalia Craig, who had 10 kills, 11 assists, seven digs and four aces, while Siona Strozier-Knight had five kills, seven digs and five blocks.
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This story was originally published September 20, 2017 at 1:52 AM with the headline "Prep roundup: Gig Harbor soccer extends win streak with shutout of Peninsula."