Outlaws bounce back for soccer win

The boys soccer squad was shut out 2-0 at home in their game against Newport on Tuesday, September 4, but two days later bounced back and shut down the Cascade Cougars on their home field.

In Tuesday's action, Sisters gave up two goals late in the first half, at the 34- and 38-minute mark. Both goals came due to miscommunication from the Outlaws midfield and defense.

Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget the Outlaws tightened things up, switched formation in the second half, and created some good scoring opportunities. The team started to control the game the last 20 minutes of the contest, but couldn't find the back of the net.

Jensen noted the play of several players.

"Connor (Linn) played really well at center-back and Samson (Henneous) made some really nice saves. Orry (Abbenhuis) and Skyler (Larson) really played with more confidence and started to piece together some passes later in the game."

Two days later, the Outlaws turned the tides and beat the Cougars 3-0.

Asher Bachtold broke free of several defenders and scored a left-footed shot past the keeper into the right side at the 11-minute mark to get the Outlaws on the scoreboard. At the half Sisters still had the lead at 1-0.

The Outlaws scored two goals in the last 11 minutes of the contest to seal the win. In the 69th minute, Bachtold delivered a direct kick from 45 yards, and Simon Rhett ran on to score a goal going one-on-one with the keeper. Ten minutes later, Dalton Gonzales rounded the corner on the right side and sent a short cross on the ground to Skyler Larson, who finished for the score.

Jensen told The Nugget that Larson, Bachtold, and Abbenhuis all worked hard to contain the middle and distribute the ball to the wings. Outside backs Sam Nicklous and Hudson Jones stepped up to contain the Cougars' outside attack and prevented any counters.

Dillon Tucker filled in for Samson Henneous in the goal and provided good leadership to the squad.

The Outlaws were to play at home against Woodburn on Tuesday, September 11. They will travel to Philomath on Thursday for a game against the Warriors.