Looking to make sure they picked up a postseason berth, the University Titans took care of business against North Central and Ferris behind the efforts of midfield engine Kelsey Crosby, who tallied three goals and two assists in a pair of wins to earn the INWsn Player of the Week honor.
Scoreless at halftime versus North Central, Crosby broke the deadlock in the 48th minute as the Titans went up two before NC found a late tally in the 2-1 win that locked up a playoff spot. Then in their season finale she lit up the Saxons as they were hoping - with some help - to potentially earn a higher seed. The midfielder scored the opening two goals three minutes apart. Leading 2-1 at halftime, she restored the two goal advantage with an assist on their third in the 50th and 10 minutes later set up her sister for another assist to make it 5-1. Just for good measure she scored again in the 63rd, completing her hat-trick.
Through games of Saturday, October 20
G - Melissa Aris (Cheney, Sr) - Made six saves in a scoreless draw against Clarkston that ended in a shootout loss and made another five stops in a 4-0 win at West Valley.
G - Molly Goodwin (Colville, Jr) - Made seven saves in a 2-0 win against Medical Lake and another 17 in a 2-0 victory at Freeman, becoming the only team to register a win against the top three.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: M - Kelsey Crosby (University, Sr) - Scored the opening goal in the Titans' 2-1 win against North Central and was on fire in the finale at Ferris, tallying the first two goals and finishing with three goals and two assists in their 6-3 victory.
M - Chloe Gellhaus (East Valley, Sr) - Scored twice in a 3-0 win against Pullman and tallied three assists in leading the Knights back from a two goal deficit at Clarkston before scoring the final goal in the 4-2 victory.
M - Hayley McDonald (Riverside, Fr) - Goal and assist in 2-1 win against Newport.
M - Ashley Tonthat (Richland, So) - Scored what proved to be the winner and an insurance goal in a 4-2 victory at Hanford and also tallied a goal and two assists in a 6-0 win against Southridge.
F - Katelyn Asay (Mt Spokane, So) - Scored all three goals in a 3-0 upset victory against Lewis & Clark.
F - Maggie Ames (Central Valley, Sr) - Was fouled for the penalty that put CV in front and then scored what proved to be the winner in a 2-1 win against second place Gonzaga Prep to clinch the league title.
F - Kaitlin Harvey (East Valley, Jr) - Scored the opening goal in a 3-0 win against Pullman and the two goals to erase a two goal deficit at Clarkston in a 4-2 win.
F - Kassiadi Suitonu (Southridge, So) - Hat-trick in a 5-0 win against Pasco.
F - Jessie Thomas (Deer Park, Sr) - Scored two goals and set up the winner in a 3-1 victory over Freeman that clinched the league title. Went on to score the first two goals in a 6-1 win at Medical Lake.
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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