{"id":4251,"date":"2025-10-08T16:54:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/?p=4251"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:54:23","slug":"lady-stangs-knights-trojans-win-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briansumptersports.com\/?p=4251","title":{"rendered":"Lady ‘Stangs, Knights, Trojans win games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Freshman Ally Cherry propels red-hot Mustangs to 4-0 league victory over Willits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MIDDLETOWN >> Ally Cherry, a freshman, scored two goals to power Middletown High School girls soccer team to a 4-0 victory over the Willits Wolverines, the Mustangs\u2019 fifth North Central League I win in its last six games and its second straight on Tuesday in Middletown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was one of our best offensive and defensive performances all season,\u201d Middletown head coach Lee Hoage said. \u201cThe team knew this was a critical home stance and they were locked in the whole game. It was a fun synergy to watch. The passing flow and player movement and spacing worked in unison tonight. It allowed us to control the ball and keep possession.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry\u2019s first goal, coming 15 minutes into a scoreless game, was set up by a through ball from Thaly Rodriguez down the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCherry struck a nice shot that deflected over the keeper\u2019s head,\u201d Hoage said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Clark upped Middletown\u2019s lead to 2-0 a short time later with a burst of speed down the left side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe sent a beautiful left-foot shot into the right side of the goal,\u201d Hoage said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mustangs (5-2 league, 6-6-1 overall) struck again right before halftime when Clark took a shot and hit the post, which teammate Bella Alcantar rebounded before kicking the ball into the net for a 3-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWillits had a few attacks on offense and put some pressure on us, but we were able to hold out and go into half up 3-0,\u201d Hoage said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wolverine applied plenty of pressure early in the second half only to be denied each and every time by the Middletown defense and keeper Allyson Pina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe played solid in goal,\u201d Hoage said of Pina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middletown picked up an insurance goal midway through the second half when Cherry took a long shot from near the center half circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a powerful shot that surprised the keeper and everyone,\u201d Hoage said. \u201cIt sailed over the keeper.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoage said all pieces of Middletown\u2019s game came together in the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere was a focused cerebral element to it all,\u201d Hoage said. \u201cOur players were seeing the field differently and executing sequences with thought, precision and anticipation. The timing of runs, passes and support carried through both halves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middletown fell 3-1 at Willits when the teams met last month, a game the Wolverines dominated, according to Hoage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo, this was a stance we needed at home,\u201d Hoage said. \u201cThere were some key players that we had to mark tightly and we did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were several standouts for the Mustangs, according to Hoage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKarina Lopez sr. and Sophie Yebra Sr. anchored the defense and made it tough for Willits,\u201d Hoage said. \u201cKarina\u2019s work rate in the stopper position was excellent tonight. She moved up on offense to create pressure and give ball support and then retreated back to help secure the defense and clear balls. Sophie\u2019s reads, reactions and defensive coverage were dialed in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark\u2019s strong skills on offense were another factor as was the play of center midfielder Diana Montes, according to Hoage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe continues to effectively win balls and then transitions the ball through the midfield, changing directions and switching the field of play with her dribbles and her mix of service balls,\u201d Hoage said of Montes. She set an important tone and tempo to the game all night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added Middletown assistant coach Mason Edwards, \u201cThe girls played really well tonight, advancing the ball and passing as a collective team. A huge spotlight to keeper Allyson Pina for dealing with major pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middletown is off Thursday and returns to action Tuesday at home against Fort Bragg at 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other NCL I girls action Tuesday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelseyville 4, Clear Lake 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Kelseyville, following a four-goal outing in a 5-4 win at Lower Lake on Thursday, Kelseyville junior Mikaela Rico finished with a hat track in a home victory over the Clear Lake Cardinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rico scored all three of her goals in the first half as the undefeated league leaders went up 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m extremely proud of the girls,\u201d Kelseyville head coach Irma Rodriguez said. \u201cThey played with heart, stayed composed, and trusted each other. When we play together like that great things happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylee Denham assisted Rico on her first goal. Vanessa Reyes\u2019 corner kick set up Rico again a few minutes later as the Knights (7-0 league, 17-1 overall) went up 2-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xiomara Arias worked the ball up the field to lay the groundwork for Rico\u2019s third goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Lake\u2019s Hailee Perez knocked in a throw-in to cut Kelseyville\u2019s lead to 3-1 early in the second half. Kelseyville answered a few minutes later with a Denham goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cardinals continued to battle, taking several shots on goal, but goalkeeper Kassandra Rodriguez made crucial saves to preserve the Knights\u2019 lead,\u201d Rodriguez said. \u201cThe Lady Cardinals played a physical and determined match, but the Lady Knights\u2019 focus, composure and teamwork proved too strong, resulting in a well-earned victory for Kelseyville.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodriguez credited the support the Knights received from parents and other fans with the team\u2019s effective play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to give a big shout-out to the parents and fans. Their support means so much to the team and truly makes a difference every game,\u201d Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Lake is 2-5 in league and 6-9-1 overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelseyville is on the road Friday to play Fort Bragg while Clear Lake hosts Upper Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower Lake 4, Upper Lake 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Upper Lake, after just missing against Kelseyville last week at home, the Lower Lake Trojans finally nailed down their first league win, knocking off the Upper Lake Cougars behind two goals from Crystal Montanez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laylony Barocio and Aleah Garcia also scored for the Trojans (1-5-1, 2-8-2), the latter goal coming on a penalty kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Lake scoring wasn\u2019t reported. The Cougars fell to 1-6 in league and 3-12 overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Lake hosts Clear Lake on Thursday while is home to face Willits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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