Rico, Lopez score goals in state cup soccer win over Mendocino County
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LAKEPORT >> Konocti United defeated Mendocino County Soccer Academy 2-0 in a state cup girls game Sunday at Westside Park in Lakeport.
Regina Rico scored in the first half and Jocelyn Olea Lopez added a goal in the second half to power the Konocti United offense.
“The girls played a really good game today after last weekend’s state cup game 6-0 loss to Petaluma in extremely hot weather conditions (above 100 degrees),” Konocti United head coach Irma Rodriguez said.
In the win over Mendocino, Rodriguez credited the play of defenders Vanessa Reyes, Mya Ogo, Xiomara Arias and Arionna Sanders as well as midfielders Regina Rico and Audrina Davis, and keeper Cassie Rodriguez.
“The girls played really good today after last weekend’s loss,” Rodriguez said. “They came into the game with a much better mindset and positive attitude. I’m proud of them.
Konocti United hits the road next Saturday to play in Petaluma.