Upper Lake snaps nine-game losing streak with 1-0 home victory over Fort Bragg
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LOWER LAKE >> Lorena Inong scored twice in the first half and again in the second half, her hat trick leading to the Lower Lake Trojans to a 4-0 victory over the Middletown Mustangs on Thursday at Gordon Sadler Field in Lower Lake.
Laylony Barocio also scored for the Trojans (8-2-1 league, 12-5-2 overall). Zully Esquivel assisted on two of Lower Lake’s goals while Evelyn Vargas and Vanessa Martinez also had assists.
“She was a powerhouse today and really helped move the ball in the right direction,” Lower Lake assistant coach Anna Brin said of Martinez. “Our girls were playing like we know they can, and we are so proud of them.”
Lower Lake keeper Maddie de la Torre had to leave the game after being kicked in the face, according to Brin.
“Kicked in the face while blocking the ball,” Brin said.
Middletown is 4-6 in league play and 8-10 overall.
Both teams return to action Tuesday as the league season enters its final two weeks. Lower Lake hosts Fort Bragg at 6:15 p.m. while Middletown hosts Clear Lake at 6:15 p.m.
In other girls soccer action Thursday:
Clear Lake 1, Cloverdale 1 (tie)
At Cloverdale, Clear Lake tied its second straight league opponent, earning a draw with the Cloverdale Eagles.
Both teams scored in the first half. Clear Lake’s goal came on a shot by Sellena Carbajal with an assist from Ariel Perez.
“It was a great game today,” Clear Lake head coach Gustavo Carbajal said.
Clear Lake beat Cloverdale 5-3 in the first league meeting between the two teams Sept. 22 in Lakeport.
Clear Lake is 5-4-2 in league and 12-4-3 overall. Cloverdale is 5-5-1 in league and 6-5-1 overall.
Upper Lake 1, Fort Bragg 0
At Upper Lake, the Upper Lake Cougars snapped a nine-game losing streak with a shutout victory over the Fort Bragg Timberwolves.
Rylee Zimmerschied scored in the first half after a shot by teammate Macci Jones was deflected. Zimmerschied was there to collect the rebound and knock the ball into the net.
“Both teams battled for the ball up and down the pitch with several exciting runs on goal for both teams,” Upper Lake head coach Jim Keck said.
A strong defensive effort by Upper Lake was anchored by keeper Charlie Robbins, who had 10 saves.
“Charlie Robbins was again stellar in goal,” Keck said.
Upper Lake (2-9, 2-14) hosts Willits on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.
