Kelseyville overpowers Upper Lake 13-0; Cherry records hat trick in Middletown’s 5-1 win
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KELSEYVILLE >> The Kelseyville Knights took another step toward a second straight North Central League I championship with a 13-0 dissection of the Upper Lake Cougars in girls soccer action Tuesday at Kelseyville High School.
Mikaela Rico led the scoring parade for the Knights (10-0 league, 16-1-1 overall) with four goals while Jacky Cahvez, Vanessa Reyes and Grace Hobbs added two apiece. Single goals went to Kylee Denham, Melanie Jimenez and Skyla Olson.
Kelseyville has won 13 in a row.
“While the Lady Knights had an outstanding night offensively, the Upper Lake team also deserves plenty of credit for never backing down and continuing to battle from the opening whistle to the final minute,” Kelseyville head coach Irma Rodriguez said.
The Knights held a 5-0 halftime lead.
“We are very proud of the Lady Knights for their continued effort, teamwork and determination on the field,” Rodriguez said. “It was a strong display of sportsmanship and effort from both teams.”
Kelseyville visits Willits on Saturday at 1 p.m.
In other NCL I action Tuesday:
Cloverdale 4, Lower Lake 2
At Cloverdale, the Cloverdale Eagles (5-5) scored the game’s first three goals and held off Lower Lake, dropping the Trojans 2 ½ games behind league leader Kelseyville in the NCL I standings.
Lower Lake (7-2-1) received second-half goals from Lorena Inong and Nataly Perez.
The Trojans closed to 3-2 at one point late in the second half before the Eagles, winners of four straight, put the game away.
Lower Lake hosts Middletown on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Clear Lake 4, Willits 4 (tie)
At Lakeport, Sellena Carbajal, Jeanette Luevano, Hailey Perez and Aleeya Bondi all scored goals for Clear Lake as it battled Willits to a draw in NCL I action.
Perez and Carbajal also had assists for Clear Lake (5-4-1).
The match was tied 1-1 at halftime.
“This match was back and forth the whole game,” Clear Lake head coach Gustavo Carbajal said. “I’m very proud of the team. They never gave up and worked hard all game.”
Clear Lake beat Willits 4-1 on Sept. 17 in Willits. The Wolverines are 4-3-2 in league play.
Clear Lake is scheduled to play a non-league game Friday against Anderson Valley at 1 p.m. in Boonville. The Cardinals return to league action Tuesday in Middletown at 6:15 p.m.
Middletown 5, Fort Bragg 1
At Middletown, Ally Cherry’s hat trick propelled the Middletown Mustangs (4-5) to a win over Fort Bragg.
Trinity Wood and Katera Gotz also scored for the Mustangs. Gotz, a freshman, scored her first high school goal.
“These ladies played phenomenally together,” Middletown head coach Cassi Clark said. “Their communication was on point and every player saw the pitch to contribute to the win.”
Middletown plays in Lower Lake on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.