With a perfect record in the Greater Spokane League and a pair of teams right on their heels, the Bears snuck through a tough stretch last week against a pair of opponents that needed victories and avoided potential upsets in a week that saw an example of just that with Mead falling to North Central. Midfielder Kailyn LaBrosse provided key goals in the 44th minute of both contests to remain unbeaten.
Trailing at the break versus Lewis & Clark, LaBrosse scored the equalizer just four minutes into the second half to put things level en route to a 2-1 victory Wednesday. Two days later they were in a scrappy affair at Mt Spokane where they dominated in shots but were having trouble getting anything past goalkeeper Averie Carlsen. Again, four minutes into the second half LaBrosse found the crucial goal, scoring the deciding tally off a free kick from Megan Robertson for the 1-0 win.
Through games of Saturday, October 13
G - Payton Flannery (North Central) :: Made six saves in 1-0 upset victory over Mead and another four in a shutout win versus Rogers.
D - Gianna Smith (Walla Walla, So) :: Set up the opening goal and tallied the third and fourth to lead the Blue Devils to a 5-1 win over Pasco
M - Kylee Alvarez (Chiawana, Jr) :: Scored the game-winner in a 2-1 comeback win at Hanford and set up the opening two goals in a 4-0 win against Southridge
M - Kelsey Crosby (University, Sr) :: Scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Mt Spokane
M - Sarah Frahm (Mead, Sr) :: Tallied the opening goal and the game-winner in a 2-1 win against Gonzaga Prep
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: M - Kailyn LaBrosse (Central Valley, Sr) :: Scored the equalizer in a 2-1 comeback win against Lewis & Clark and the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Mt Spokane.
F - Hayden Crowley (Richland, Fr) :: With many starters out for rest, she helped lead team in two blowout wins, setting up four goals in 10-2 win over Hermiston and a goal and two more assists in 8-0 win over Walla Walla.
F - Britney Donais (Kamiakin, Sr) :: Hat-trick in a 4-0 victory against Southridge
F - Kaitlin Harvey (East Valley, Jr) :: Scored the opening goal in 4-2 win at rival West Valley and scored two goals, including winner, in a 3-1 win at Cheney
F - Morgan Riojas (West Valley, So) :: Scored two goals in a 4-3 overtime win at Clarkston; a goal and assist in a 4-0 win over Pullman; and an assist in a 4-2 loss to East Valley
F - Jessie Thomas (Deer Park, Sr) :: Tallied two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win at Lakeside
About HS Best XI - Each week INWsoccernews will release a list of the week’s best performances in the region, recognizing players at schools in the GSL, MCC, GNL and NEA. The list is extremely flexible and has no defined formation, despite featuring 11 players. The list is issued (typically) each Tuesday during the season, and the Player of the Week selection will receive an exclusive button honoring their selection.
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