Morning Star Staff
The Little Tex Outlaws and North Enderby Timber Celtics went hard and solved nothing Tuesday night at Marshall Field #3.
The North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Division 1 teams displayed stellar skill and speed in an entertaining scoreless draw.
Steath-running Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldog Paige Doherty thought she had given NET the lead in the first half but she was called for a shoulder rub after she turned keeper Eileen Fox after colliding with a defender.
The Celtics (4-4-2) controlled most of the first half with great build up only to be shut down by Fox.
True grit was shown from Celtic newcomers Tanya and Kirman Nijjar, sacrificing their bodies countless times for the team. The NET midfield and defence were exceptional in containing phenom Kira Lee. Heidi Holtmann had a stellar showing at centre defence.
The Outlaws (5-1-4) enjoyed several chances, but couldn’t beat the Celtics’ acrobatic, all-star keeper Charmaine Biagioni, a University of Fraser Valley Cascades’ grad.
The Little Tex Lady of the Match went to Stephanie Conti for her tireless play on the back line, stopping many scoring opportunities for the Celtics.
Fellow defenders Jordan Mercer, Cayla Brown, Kristy Anderson and Stacey Cover worked hard all night. Sarah Strobila set up some sweet plays, while Lisa Stewart and Maria Thorlakson ran miles in the midfield.
Clarke sparks Blazers to road draw
The AF Blazers battled Glenn Power Contracting to a 3-3 draw in a back-and-forth affair at Blackburn Park in Salmon Arm.
The Blazers gave up an early goal before Shantell Hayhurst converted a cross from Ali Clarke.
Clarke then scored on a partial breakaway to put the Blazers up by a goal. Glenn Power replied late in the first to level things 2-2.
Glenn Power took the lead midway through the second but Clarke collected a goal kick from keeper Katie Hatten and scored from 20 yards to equalize with 10 minutes remaining.
The Blazers (4-4-2) pushed for the winning goal, but were unable to convert on consecutive late corners.
In her last game before returning to her native Germany, Jeruscha Bahmuller joined Jane Sutton and Hailey Woon in magic midfield showings.
Amber Maltman was a rock star on the Blazer defence, clearing several balls during goal-mouth scrambles. With most of their regular defensive line away, Jenny Hatten, Nicole Stensrude and Valentina Correale did an excellent job filling in.
Dr. Lee’s shut down Wrap Zone 5-0
First-place Dr. Lee’s Dental started off slow against the much-improved Wrap Zone before posting a 5-0 win at Marshall #5.
The Floss crew went up 1-0 at the half on an own-goal off an Irene Arrotta deflection that hit a defender.
Silver Star Mountain Resort Lady of the match Jenessa Moore dominated the second half, scoring twice and setting up two others as dad Mike watched from the sidelines.
Moore, from Leah Frye, made it 2-0 early in the second half, Kim Teichman converted a header from a great cross from Arrotta, then Frye from Arrotta and Moore, and Moore on a solo effort, finished off the scoring.
Jill Rintoul, with dad Dale watching, had a strong game up front, with Stephanie Wilson and Ally Dodds running miles in the midfield.
Lisa Arrotta recorded the shutout as the Wrap Zone had several chances but just shot wide. Dr. Lee’s is 8-2, while Wrap Zone is 0-10.
Sistas stop skid with win over Merlot
In Masters play, the Seasons in the Okanagan Sistas stopped their losing streak at eight games by doubling the Shuswap Merlot 4-2 at Marshall #2.
Bridget Frick sent a line drive to Diane Neudorf, who carried the ball to the corner, crossing the ball into awaiting Sistas who had a few tries but were unable to capitalize. The ball popped out to Tammy Buick, who picked the corner for her first career goal, in the 10th minute.
Moments later, roadrunner Sherry Wiebe, inspired by Whitecap Kenny Miller’s recent goals, went on a breakaway and buried an untouchable blast.
Birthday girl Andrea Zubot later put a through ball to Neudorf, who belted one in across the front of the Merlot keeper and into the far side for a 3-0 halftime lead.
The Merlot came out strong and determined in the second half, peppering keeper Wendy Nadeau, who challenged oncoming threats and tossed some perfect balls upfield.
The Shuswap gals (3-3-3) got their first goal near the 60th minute with a high shot by Caroline Goode and Abbigail May clicked 10 minutes later to make things interesting.
Zubot then sent Lisa Geary on a run and she bent one like Beckham from the edge of the 18. The keeper got there in time, only to have it spin in off her hands and over the line.
Impact record 10th straight victory
The Longhorn Impact improved to 10-0 by blanking Setters Pub at the Salmon Arm Savings & Credit Union Park.
The Impact pressured Setters and finally connected in the second half when Lauren Harris tapped in a goal off a cross from Jodi Hawthorne.
Longhorn’s second goal came after Denise Bourdon fed Edeen Ramsey, who unselfishly passed to Harris for the finish.
Bree Pickett, healthy after being sidelined with an ankle injury, was once again the boss on the back line busting up a couple of breakaways.
Derri Ann Cooper, playing with an injured back, recorded another big shutout. Kate Colbeck and Christine Fraser dished off numerous clutch balls while also covering the wings.
The Vernon Chick Kickers tied TED United 3-3 in Salmon Arm.
After going down 1-0 early, and having only one sub, the Chicks regrouped and the midfield started to apply steady pressure and cause turnovers.
Wendy Martens fashioned her first of the year with a great shot from near centre field. TED stormed back and gained the lead once again.
The Kickers went right back on offence and mighty Kelly Challen went low to equalize.
With minutes left, TED took the lead with a hard shot past super keeper Robyn Sherwood.
The Chicks (5-1-3) quickly countered Crystal Bergman blasted the tying goal over the head of the TED (8-0-1) keeper.
Controllers ground Drillers 2-0
The Controllers bounced the Goplen Drillers 2-0 at Marshall #3 Emma Louie curling a free kick around the wall on a 22-yard for the first goal.
Minutes into the second half, Felicia O’Gorman caught up to a nice thru ball by Amy Shupe and slammed it low to the far side. Sherry Kineshanko one-timed a beautiful cross from Michelle Mercer just missing the net.
Ang Durfeld ruled the midfield for the Controllers (4-5-1) and took the Boston Pizza Lady of the Match, while sweeper Jody Pope enjoyed a marvellous game. Mickey Templeton posted the shutout.
Shuswap Kaos clipped Rosters 2-1 at Marshall #1 with Felica Musa unleashing a corker for the Rosters’ goal.
Keeper Karen Benn made numerous spectacular stops for Rosters (1-6-2), while props went to defenders Michelle Mulholland, Kara Leahy and Jenn Funk.
