Boys soccer posts two league wins

The boys soccer team tallied their first league win with a 6-1 victory at home against Sutherlin on Tuesday, September 19, and two days later, posted a 2-0 win at Sweet Home.

In Tuesday's action, Sisters got on the scoreboard at the 15-minute mark when Skyler Larson's shot bounced off the crossbar, and was rebounded from close range into the goal by Ultra Nillratanothai. Approximately five minutes later, Judah Keeton crossed the ball from the right side, and Ultra headed it in for his second goal of the night.

Sisters scored their third goal off a chipped ball from Gabe Patton, who found Colby Simeral for another Outlaw goal. At the half, Sisters was on top 3-0.

Five minutes into the second half, Keaton Green got the Outlaws going. Green took the ball up the left side, and passed it on the ground through the Sutherlin defense to Judah Keeton, who finished the goal.

Ten minutes later, a free kick from just outside the 18-yard box skipped off a Sutherlin player's head and through the hands of Samson Henneous, for Sutherlin's first goal of the night.

The Outlaws responded with back-to-back goals in the 72nd and 74th minutes of play. Skyler Larson crossed a ball to Kincaid Smeltzer, who knocked it in from just inside the 18. Sisters' final goal came when Green received a through ball on the left side from Simeral and beat a couple of defenders for the goal.

Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget that a few players played an outstanding game.

"Keaton (Green) showed great energy and really provided a spark to the game, and Judah (Keeton) made an instant impact in his first varsity action," said Jensen. "Ultra (Nilrattanothai) got his first two varsity goals and was a threat up-top most of the night."

Jensen did note that the Outlaws have some things they still need to work on, but is pleased they moved forward and got a win on the board.

On Thursday, Sisters scored in the first minute of the contest. The Outlaws played the ball up the right side to Brogan Petterson, who crossed it to Green for the score.

The Outlaws hit a few more cross-bars during the torrential downpour, but the score remained 1-0 at the half.

Sisters controlled possession most of the second half, got a goal from Nilrattanothai off a cross from Keeton at the 65-minute mark, and secured the shutout.

Jensen said, "Keaton (Green) played a great game from the left wing, and Kinnon (Rutherford) and Colby (Simeral) locked down the middle from center back."

Sisters is currently 2-1 in league play. The Outlaws were to play at home against Elmira on Tuesday, September 26. Sisters will travel to Junction City on Thursday, September 28.