United Blanks Rock-On

In a game with only 13 shots on goal, it was Toledo-Winlock United that placed two attempts into the net. Actually one in the net and one just far enough.

Rock-On's Lacey Morris (5) and Samantha May (8) are challenged by a United player.

"We lost a couple of games to good teams in Seattle and then beat Steilcoom, a good 2A team. Those kind of things get us prepared for this game", said United Head Coach
Horst Malunat.

It was Tiffany Tornow that scored first for United in the 19th minute and then they began to play near lock-down defense, not allowing the combined team from Napavine and Onalaska to get much in the way of direct shots on United Keeper Lea Lucas.

United's Tyran Boone (#3) and Rock-Ons Elaun Sherwood chase after a loose ball.

After the break Freshman Mercy Crocker scored a goal that was closer to not in the 59th minute. The Rock-On keeper nearly had it stopped, but it slipped through her hands and arms and had just enough momentum to enter the goal.

"Mercy Crocker had a breakout 2nd half" said her coach.

Late in the 2nd half, United's defense stepped another notch until subs made their way in the game late.

"My defense is coming together" said Malunat. "Overall, we are really coming along. Even from 1st half to 2nd half we saw some growth and that is all I can ask for."

Rock-On's Rachel LaBrasca can't get the ball past United Goalkeeper Lia Lucas.

Distinctions are important as Rock-On pays a visit to United later in the season and Malnaut was proud of his team for this win, but wouldn't place any bets on the next meeting.

"It's league, its on the road, it's kind of a rivalery. It's always close and it is always competitive".