After missing the postseason a year ago, the Ferris Saxons made a statement on the opening day of Greater Spokane League play Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over defending champion Central Valley.
University 2-0 Shadle Park... The Titans grabbed the win with goals late in each half via Gracen Crosby and a shutout performance from Josie Krum.
U: Gracen Crosby 37
U: Crosby (Kiah Thorson) 72
Shutout - Josie Krum
Central Valley 2-3 Ferris... The combination of freshman Cadence Peroff and senior Yacine Bitibale was very potent on the day as they connected three times for the win.
F: Cadence Peroff (Yacine Bitibale) 18
F: Peroff (Bitibale) 68
CV: NA 76
F: Peroff (Bitibale) 77
CV: Maci Young 79
Mt Spokane 2-0 North Central... A corner late in the first half led to the Wildcats opener when Miya Gibbs crossed the ball back across the box for a tap-in by Ava Sargent. They added some insurance with five minutes left when Ellie Johnson put the ball into the far upper corner.
MS: Ava Sargent (Miya Gibbs) 30
MS: Ellie Johnson (Allie Baribault) 75
Shutout - Anna Boyer
Mead 7-1 Rogers
M: Reece Walker (Margo Schoesler) 2
M: Elizabeth Terrill 24
M: Schoesler (Ayden Wells) 27
M: Olivia Moore (Alyssa Toone) 38
R: Taryn Dacosta (pen) 48
M: Megan Cardenas 50
M: Walker 71
M: Bailey Wells 75
Lewis & Clark 0-2 Gonzaga Prep... Defender Maria Strasser played a key role on the night, setting up both goals in the win.
GP: Campbell Seibold (Maria Strasser) 8
GP: Chelsea Le (Strasser) 61
Shutout - Eden Elliott
Coming Up Friday
Central Valley @ Rogers 4:00
University @ Mead 4:00
Lewis & Clark @ North Central (Merkel) 4:00
Gonzaga Prep @ Ferris 4:00
Mt Spokane @ Shadle Park (Merkel) 4:00
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