Outlaws post soccer win

Rongi Yost, Correspondent | Last updated Oct 23, 2018 12:0pm0

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The Outlaws notched a shutout victory over the Huskies last week.

The Outlaws have struggled with injury and illness all season long, but rallied to post a 5-0 home victory over the visiting Sweet Home Huskies on Thursday, October 18. Two days earlier they fell 0-4 on the road in a battle against Stayton.

Sisters struck first in Thursday's home contest against the Huskies. Colby Simeral broke loose on the right side and punched one in at the 25-minute mark to give the Outlaws a 1-0 edge. A few minutes later, Sisters scored again when Simeral attempted to cross the ball, and a Husky defender cleared it into the goal.

Connor Linn booted one in for the Outlaws approximately five minutes later. Connor dribbled past a defender and finished with a goal to the right side. Sam Mayes finished the first half scoring on a breakaway with five minutes left on the clock, and the Outlaws went up 4-0.

Simeral scored Sisters' goal in the second half. The Outlaws did have many great looks and opportunities in the final half, but just couldn't get any more into the back of the net.

Senior Asher Bachtold said, "It was amazing to see everyone getting minutes on the field. It made me so happy that we were all cheering each other on, and that everyone was smiling. That's what soccer is all about."

Outlaws honor eight senior players

Sisters varsity soccer squad honored their eight seniors at their final home league game of the season on Thursday, October 18. The eight, including Asher Bachtold, Colby Simeral, Samson Henneous, Orry Abbenhuis, Skyler Larson, Dalton Gonzalez, Kinnon Rutherford, and Jude Kokesh-Carhart made up almost one-half of the entire team.

Bachtold is a two-time first-team all-league player, and one-time honorable mention, and has also been selected second-team all-state twice. Asher was a member of the 2015 state championship team, and has been a starter on the squad all four years.

Coach Rob Jensen said, "Asher provided valuable leadership, and is an impact player. He changes the game and creates opportunities for everyone around him."

Simeral has led the Outlaws in scoring for the past two years, and was a first-team all-leaguer last year as a junior.

Jensen said, "Colby has the ability to score from outside the 18, and he provided a passion for the game. His ability to make plays sets him apart from others."

Henneous was an all-league keeper last season, and had an amazing final year as an Outlaw.

"I can almost guarantee Samson led the league in saves, and really kept a lot of games close with his goal keeping," stated Jensen. "His leadership and commitment make him very valuable."

Abbenhuis completed his first year as a varsity starter, and did a great job at the center midfield position.

"Orry is a quiet leader, and he did his job very well," said Jensen.

Jensen told The Nugget that Larson is also a great leader, as well as a great play-maker.

"Skyler plays with passion, and he provided flow from the midfield," said Jensen. "He also did a great job creating plays for his teammates."

Gonzales was a solid defensive player this year for the Outlaws, and was asked to defend some of the best players in the state over the course of the season.

"Dalton did a great job, and got involved in the offense as well," Jensen said. "His poise and calmness provided strength in the back line."

Rutherford was a second-team all-league pick last year, and this year he locked down the middle at center-back.

"Kinnon provided a spark and athleticism that will be missed," said Jensen.

Kokesh-Carhart rounds out the senior veteran players.

"Jude was a creative player at the striker position, and got better every game he played," stated Jensen. "He was a leader, and provided an enthusiasm and work ethic that will be missed for sure. He did a great job of keeping his engine on and tirelessly pressed up top."