Girls soccer ties Cottage Grove

The Lady Outlaws played well in their league opener and finished the game in a 1-1 tie at home against Cottage Grove on Thursday, September 14.

Cool temperatures and a 6:30 p.m. start made for ideal conditions for both teams. Sofia Affatati scored at the four-minute mark for the Outlaws, with a nice assist from Brianna Bachmeier, and Sisters took an early 1-0 lead.

The game went back and forth, and with eight minutes left in the half the Lions were able to knock in a goal to even the score 1-1.

Sisters started to dominate play in the second half, and had three to four good opportunities to score. One of those opportunities was a fast-break through-ball, where Rylee Weber received a pass from Mirjam Ehrler. Weber dribbled the ball into the 18-yard box, but the Lions' keeper came out and made a huge save to keep the game level

at 1-1.

Rheanna Salisbury, who plays in the goal for the Outlaws, did a great job and played extremely well, and finished with eight saves on the night.

Coach Jaron Jacobsen said, "Rheanna was quick to come off her line multiple times to clear the ball."

Two days earlier, the Outlaws fell 9-0 on the road at Henley.

Coach Jacobsen said, "The girls played hard in a very physical game. They have been improving, given the circumstances with all the smoke and indoor practices, and are looking forward to next week's games."

Sisters was to play at Sutherlin on Tuesday, September 19. The Lady Outlaws will host the Sweet Home Huskies on Thursday, September 21.