Winlock's Rachael Annonen keeps a bead on the ball after hitting the turf during nonleague girls soccer action between Winlock and Evergreen Lutheran Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in Winlock.
Winlock's Shanelle Memmott throws in the ball during nonleague girls soccer action between Winlock and Evergreen Lutheran Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in Winlock.
Winlock's Becca Neilson celebrates her goal during nonleague girls soccer action between Winlock and Evergreen Lutheran Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in Winlock.
Winlock's Shanelle Memmott collides with an Evergreen Lutheran player while sending the ball forward during nonleague girls soccer action.
Winlock's Maggie Howsden pushes the ball forward during nonleague girls soccer action against Evergreen Lutheran.
Winlock's Chloe McGeary chases down the ball during nonleague girls soccer action against Evergreen Lutheran.
Winlock's Jazmin Ramirez handles the ball during nonleague girls soccer action.
Winlock's Sami Briedel battles for the ball during nonleague girls soccer action.
Winlock's Alejandra Sanchez wins the ball in the air during nonleague girls soccer action.
WINLOCK — Pouring rain couldn’t slow down the Winlock offense, which scored a season-high five goals in a 5-0 victory of nonleague foe Evergreen Lutheran here on Saturday.
Usually the Cardinals’ goalkeeper, Cheleena Squibb led the team with two goals — both in the second half — during Winlock's second victory of the season.
“We continue to improve and it was nice to see us finally finish some of the opportunities we created,” Winlock coach Kevin Schultz said. “Yesterday’s practice was spent mostly working on finishing and it paid off today.”
Jessica Neal — on an assist from Chloe McGeary — and Maggie Howsden scored for Winlock in the first half to put the Cardinals up 2-0 at the break. At that point, Schultz moved Squibb from goalkeeper to forward as the rain continued to ramp up its intensity.
“It was fun allowing Cheleena an opportunity to play in the field and happy for her that she was able to score a couple goals,” Schultz said.
After Squibb scored her goals, Becca Nielson notched the Cardinals’ final goal on an assist from Shanelle Memmott. Makayla Allbritton moved into goal in the second half and picked up two saves.
“Makayla did well in the second half in goal,” Schultz said. “She made a couple saves and didn’t seem nervous at all playing there for the first time this year.”
The coach added that upperclassmen Jazmin Ramirez, Alejandra Sanchez, McGeary and Memmott had good performances out on the field.
“They may not have scored any of the goals themselves but they created a lot of opportunities and a couple of them picked up assists,” Schultz said. “Jessica and Maggie were solid as well. All in all, the whole team played well and hopefully we can build on this.”
Winlock had defeated Evergreen Lutheran 1-0 earlier in the season. The Cardinals (2-8) will host Ocosta on Tuesday.
Adna Drubs Castle Rock 6-1 to Improve to 10-0
CASTLE ROCK — Adna continued to roll over higher-classification opponents, downing 1A Castle Rock 6-1 here on Saturday in nonleague girls soccer action.
The Pirates also defeated 3A Auburn earlier this season.
Holli Edminster led Adna in the contest with three goals, one of those a header off a Kendra Stajduhar corner kick. Edminster also tallied three assists. Kenya Lorton and Kassidy Thomas also added goals, as did Stajduhar. Adna improved its season record to 10-0, and has gone 27-3, total, in the last two seasons.
In 2015, the Pirates have outscored their opponents 55-3. Adna will host Onalaska on Thursday.
