Coach Ann Cerniceik gives the team last minute instructions before the game against the Taos Tigers Tuesday evening at Sullivan Field. The Taos Tigers are an old foe and usually a tough competitor, but not this year as the Toppers rolled over the Tigers 10-4. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Goalkeeper Ashley Atencio makes a nice save in traffic in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comBy RJ Montaño, Sports Editor
Los Alamos Daily Post
rj@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos girls’ soccer team improved to 5-1 on the season with a dominating 10-4 win over the Taos Tigers (3-1) Tuesday at Sullivan Field.
The Tigers would strike first on a lucky bounce goal that squeezed past Senior goalkeeper Ashley Atencio in the first five minutes. Atencio would end up making four saves on the day before giving way to freshman goalkeeper Annika Fox, who made three saves.
Scoring came early and often for the ‘Toppers, who answered the call after dropping a surprising double overtime match to St. Michaels.
“We had trouble putting the ball in the net,” Head Coach Ann Cernicek said about the loss, “and tonight we come out and score ten. I think the girls responded well.”
Responded well, indeed. Senior Elsa Gram, junior Alissa Haagenstad and sophomores Kaitlyn McGrane and Alyssa Parker scored two goals apiece. Juniors Alix Hailey and Vianey Terrazas each added a goal as well.
The game was not without a little drama. Los Alamos was called for a pair of fouls allowing Taos to score on a couple of penalty kicks within two minutes of each other. The officials also called a questionable yellow card on the ‘Toppers for going after a hard fought bouncer in the first half.
Los Alamos has a quick turn-around as they head to Albuquerque to take part in the Albuquerque Academy Tournament. The ‘Toppers will face Goddard out of Roswell at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Volleyball
Los Alamos (2-4) beat the Pojoaque Valley Elkettes 3-1 Tuesday evening. The ‘Toppers will face St. Michaels at 7 p.m. Thursday in Los Alamos.
Kaitlyn McGrane watches as her kick sails past the Tiger goalie in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Haley Capon takes control of the ball near mid field in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Vianey Terrazas scores a goal in the first half as her kick gets by the Tiger goalie. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Alix Hailey and the goalie tangle at the goal line but the goalie was able to block the attempt. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Alix Hailey battles for control of the ball in front of the goal in the second half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Elsa Gram fires a shot past the goalie and a crowd of players for her goal in the 67th minute. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
