Boys soccer team defeats Molalla

The Outlaws notched a 3-2 win at Molalla on Thursday, September 10, and, playing at home two days later, walked off the field with a 1-1 tie with Henley.

In Thursday's action, Molalla scored on a scramble 12 minutes into the contest to take a 1-0 lead. Ryan Funk came out of the box to make the save, but Molalla was able to chip it over into the goal.

Five minutes later, Colton Mannhalter trapped a pass from Jadon Bachtold outside the left side of the 18, made a quick turn, and hit a left-foot shot to the upper-left V to tie the game at 1-1.

Malachy Sundstrom scored in the 35th minute to put the Outlaws on top 2-1. Tristan Kaczmarek took a shot from a set-piece at 25 yards out, and the ball deflected off a Molalla defender. Sundstrom was able to secure the ball, and score a left-foot shot past the keeper.

Four minutes later, the Outlaws scored again. Sean Willitts assisted Bachtold on a cross from the right side for an eight-yard finish. At the half, Sisters held a 3-1 lead.

Molalla scored their final goal on a penalty kick with less than a minute left on the clock.

Sisters controlled possession and tempo for most of the game.

Coach Rob Jensen said, "Sean did a really good job distributing to the wings, and creating transition and flow. Malachy kept his engine running all night, and put lots of pressure on the defenders, and our wings did the same.

Our big players played big, and we saw good minutes from everyone off the bench. It was a well-rounded game."

At home on Saturday, the Outlaws ended their pre-season play with a 1-1 tie with Henley.

Henley scored at the 10-minute mark off a header and took a 1-0 lead. At the 50-minute mark in the second half, Sean Willitts sent the ball into the upper-left corner from 23 yards out for the score, and tied the game at 1-1.

The score held until the final whistle blew. Sisters out-shot Henley 17-7. The Hornets only had two shots on frame, while Sisters had nine. The Outlaws controlled possession for most of the game, and had lots of opportunities to score. Henley's goalie had some outstanding saves against some very good shots from the Outlaws.

Sisters will open league play at Sweet Home on Thursday, September 17.