PREP GIRLS SOCCER: 1A No. 1 Westview strong in 3-2 loss at 3A Warsaw
WARSAW — Westview faced a few challenges Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Warsaw Tiger Soccer Complex. Not only was the heat index at or above 90 degrees for the afternoon match, but the Class 1A No. 1 Warriors were facing a strong Class 3A Tigers team who was coming off a 2-1 loss at 3A No. 2 Homestead. Westview battled for the entire match but ultimately fell, 3-2, dropping its record to 6-2 on the ...
On Saturday, September 5, Class 1A No. 1 Westview faced off against Class 3A Warsaw in a soccer match at the Warsaw Tiger Soccer Complex. The intense heat, with an index above 90 degrees, added to the challenges faced by Westview. Despite the tough conditions, the Warriors put up a strong fight, securing a 3-2 victory over Westview, dropping the Warriors' record to 6-2 on the season.
Head coach Drew Ryall of Westview noted that Warsaw was going to play possession soccer, and their dominant middle players Olivia Bontrager, Makenna Bender, and Josie Ryall were expected to control the middle of the field. However, the Warriors managed to break through Westview's defense, scoring their first goal in the 5th minute.
Warsaw followed up with two penalty kicks, one in the 14th minute scored by Amy Escutia and another in the 55th by Evie Pepper. Westview managed to equalize through Marilyn Yoder in the 64th minute, but it was too little, too late, as Warsaw secured the winning goal in the 74th minute. Captain Bontrager expressed pride in her team's performance, acknowledging that they played well despite the rigorous conditions.
Coach Harding of Warsaw stated that the team played well, but the changes he made as coach affected their overall performance. The next matches will see Central Noble visiting Westview, and Warsaw taking on Mishawaka on Tuesday, September 8.
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