The Gazette: Girls soccer wrap-up

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
by Jennifer Beekman | Staff Writer

The Poolesville girls soccer team set up a possible Class 1A West Region semifinal showdown with second-seeded Northern (Garrett County), which beat it in last year's quarterfinal round, with Tuesday's 10-0, regional-quarterfinal win over Hancock at home.

Poolesville junior forward Stephanie Boulter scored three first-half goals, four total, to give the third-seeded Falcons a 4-0 halftime lead. They never looked back.

Alli Nessalt (2), Holly Chittenden, Abigail Tjornehoj, Ellie Lallonde and Mary Beliveau all contributed to Tuesday's scoring rampage.

"The weather was so crazy, I was concerned it would have an effect our play," second-year Poolesville coach Christina Mann said. "The girls did a really good job adjusting and keeping to our style of play. I kind of hope Northern won because that would be a good opportunity for us to get some payback."

Walkersville 6, Northwood 1

Northwood's season ended in a 6-1 loss at third-seeded Walkersville in Tuesday's Class 2A West Region quarterfinals.

Northwood (4-8-1) trailed just 2-0 at halftime, but a few defensive mistakes late proved too costly. Three of Walkersville's goals were scored off corner kicks.

Cecilia Bayoh scored the Gladiators' only goal to cut the Lions' lead to 5-1 late in the second half.

"I'm not upset," second-year Northwood coach Carlos Montelvan said. "They are a good side. They were organized; they're a quality team. I'm content with our season. We improved from last year. We're just trying to develop a program."

Seneca Valley 2, Einstein 0

Seneca Valley senior forward Kendall Shelton scored two goals to clinch the Screaming Eagles' 2-0, Class 3A West Region quarterfinal win over Einstein at home.

The win earned Seneca Valley (6-7-0) a regional semifinal date at top-seeded Bethesda-Chevy Chase.

"It doesn't matter what happens [against B-CC], I'm extremely proud of the girls," Seneca Valley coach Claude Sayag said. "[Tuesday's] game was fun. We enjoyed it."

Sophomore defender Dani Bankins manned the Screaming Eagles' backline efficiently Tuesday for Seneca's fourth shutout this season.

Shelton leads the team with eight goals; sophomore midfielder Jasmine Sampson and freshman midfielder Denise Gapcham each have six goals.

Quince Orchard 2, Wootton 0

Defending state champion Quince Orchard improved on its performance in a 2-1, overtime win over Wootton Oct. 18 for a 2-0, Class 4A West Region quarterfinal win Tuesday.

The Cougars (10-2-0) took care of business in the box, on offense and defense, efficiently Tuesday.

Leah Prentice put Quince Orchard ahead 1-0 in the seventh minute and Yvonne Latour made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Kayla Clarke picked up the assist on both shots. Goalkeeper Amanda Whitney tallied 11 saves.

"[Wootton] created some dangerous chances with their direct style of play; we cleared a couple balls off the goal line," Quince Orchard coach Peg Keiller said. "We said before the game, urgency in the boxes could make or break the game."