They couldn’t remember the last time fun-loving Denise Bourdon scored a goal in the North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Masters Division.
The tall, leggy brunette from Chilliwack ended a lengthy offensive drought with two goals Tuesday night as the Longhorn Impact shut down the Shuswap Kaos 2-0 at Marshall Field #3.
Bourdon used her roadrunner speed and relentless digging for both goals, earning the Pure Granite Rock Lady of the Match.
Reena Leupin provided consistent support for the Longhorn forwards and striker/central defender Kim Weibe was stellar.
Tina Garrison provided creative playmaking for the 4-0-1 Impact, who received dynamite defence from Suzie Andrews, Vel Beaumont and Lisa Boar, Derri Ann Cooper recorded the shutout. The Kaos dipped to 1-5-1.
The Vernon Chick Kickers zapped the Shuswap Merlot 6-2 in Masters play at Marshall #2.
The Chick Kickers (4-1) showed little rust in not playing for two weeks, grabbing 2-1 half-time lead with goals by Michelle Johnson and Jen Sorochuck, They went up quickly 3-1 in the second half with the first of two goals by Colline Johnson, followed by snipes from Crystal Bergman and Kelly Chalen.
The Chicks, playing with no full-time keeper, saw Wendy Magnus and Jenny Garnett do their rotation in net with some impressive saves. Tania Sladen and Shauna Duncan played some great outside midfield.
In other Masters play, the Vernon Controllers held off feisty Rosters Sports Club 1-0 in a hard-fought, take-no-prisoners battle at Marshall #5.
A few minutes in, Controllers’ keeper Mickey Templeton made a terrific save leaping to punch the ball over the bar after a Rosters forward drilled a 25-yard free kick. On the ensuing corner, Templeton again tipped a dangerous effort off the goal line and past the far post.
Against the wind and the run of play, Jenny Currie worked her way down the left side letting go a howitzer. The rebound landed near Deanna Baker with a wide open net for an easy goal.
Midway through the first half, two Controllers collided going for a head ball and defensive stalwart and popular captain Val Percy was taken to hospital with a nasty gash to her forehead.
Holding on to the half-time lead, forward Sherry Kineshanko had a couple of chances early in the second half but the 1-3-2 Rosters keeper shut the door.
Looking for the tie, Rosters’ midfielder Lisa Fogel unleashed a 35-yard corker that grazed the outside of the post for their best chance.
Fullback Brandi Hunter turned in another terrific showing for the 4-1-2 Controllers, while Jody Pope was strong as always, and Currie was rock-solid filling in for Percy.
Percy arrived back at the field just in time to hear the final whistle, hug teammates, and shake hands, relieving concerns expressed by both sides about her health.
NOU ambush Seasons Sista’s 5-0
Vernon Square Liquor Store NOU ambushed Season’s Sista’s 5-0 at Marshall #4.
(Lean) Lena Dean netted the winner on a scramble, while Teresa Collins added insurance when she lofted the ball over the keeper’s head after a passback from the six-yard box.
Carla Gibson converted a high blast cross from Sue Barss, softened by the hair of Shelly Johnston to the circus-like scissor kick by Gibson.
Shelley (Oh) Henry buried a rocket for the fourth goal, while Sue Barss hustled to save the ball from leaving the end line and hit the corner. Dar Wiese earned the shutout as NOU went to 3-1-2. Sista’s dropped to 0-6-1.
Floss crew bounce Blazers 6-1
Dr. Lee Dental grounded the AF Blazers 6-1 in Division 1 play at Marshall #1.
Madison Kaneda, Kirsten Dodds and Andi King each scored twice for Dr. Lee (5-0-1).
Kim Teichman was a standout at defence thwarting every attack lauched by the Blazers.
Down 4-0, Marjorie Boisvert scored in the 65th minute to give the Blazers a small spark of life. The Blazers (0-5-1) put forth a considderable offensive effort, but were repeatedly turned away by speedy defender Kim Teichman.
In other Division 1 action, the Little Tex Outlaws and Glenn Power of Salmon Arm battled to a scoreless draw.
Lady of the Match went to Little Tex keeper Eileen Fox, who made many great saves to keep the Outlaws in the game.
Jordan Mercer and Jenn Knopp were solid on defence for the 1-3-1 Outlaws, while Jasmine Whitling had her usual strong game in the middle.
Newcomer Stephanie Conti had a great first game by enjoying a few scoring opportunities and setting up some great plays. Glenn Power is 2-1-3.
