After suffering their first defeat the week before in a 1-0 shutout Erin Ewers went into Beast Mode this week to guide the Bullpups in a pair of wins. Meanwhile, West Valley continues to cruise through GSL 2A thanks to the scoring exploits of Delani Walker, who notched seven on the week in two league and one quality non-league results.
** For games played October 4-9
BEST XI 4A/3A
G - Mercedes Cullen (Mead, Sr) - Was the difference maker in the rivalry game versus Mt Spokane as they battled to a scoreless stalemate with several great saves and made one more in the shootout to secure the win. Earlier in the week she registered a scoreless half of play in 2-0 win against University.
G - Alyssah Hill (Mt Spokane, Sr) - Eleven saves on the week as they downed Ferris 3-1 and battled in a scoreless contest with seven saves against Mead before falling in shootout.
D - Kayna Doolittle (Gonzaga Prep, Jr) - Outside back helped spark second half attack at Ridgeline for 4-0 win, and held Ferris forwards at bay for two shutout week with 2-0 result.
D - Bre Koscielski (Mt Spokane, So) - Dynamic playmaker out of the back helped create multiple chances on goal against Mead in 1-0 shootout loss and also set up the game-winning goal in 3-1 victory at Ferris.
M - Gracie Reidt (Central Valley, Sr) - Scored the opening goal in 3-1 win against LC and set up the opening goal in 3-0 win versus University.
M - Reese Walker (Mead, Jr) - Both goals in a 2-0 win against University and helped lead the team in a 1-0 shootout win against rival Mt Spokane.
F - Zoe Crockett (Central Valley, Sr) - A light week by her standard, all she did was tally a goal and assist in a 3-1 win against LC and a goal in 3-0 victory against University.
F - Kami Ellis (Mt Spokane, So) - Scored the game-winner on a breakaway at Ferris on Monday to lift Mt. Spokane to a 3-1 victory.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: F - Erin Ewers (Gonzaga Prep, Sr) - A goal and two assists against Ridgeline for a 4-0 win and then scored both goals in 2-0 win against Ferris.
F - Grace Kalua (Gonzaga Prep, Jr) - Two goals against Ridgeline in 4-0 victory, including the game-winner.
F - Alex Miller (Cheney, So) - Tallied a goal and two assists on the first three goals en route to a 5-1 win against North Central.
BEST XI 2A/1A
G - Kate Pomerinke (Shadle Park, Sr) - After allowing the equalizer, she ended up making up for it with two penalty saves in the shootout for a 2-1 victory against East Valley.
G - Kaylynn Randazzo (Lakeside, Jr) - Outshot by a ridiculous margin, she made 18 saves - many remarkable stops - against league frontrunner Deer Park as they fell 3-0. Two days later she stepped out into the field in blowout result at Medical Lake to find a little joy at the other end with a hat-trick.
D - Carmen Kiewert (Deer Park, Sr) - Plays centerback for the Lady Stags and controls the defense, not allowing many shots by the opposing teams.
D - Genesis Willis (West Valley, So) - Dominated the outside back position, constantly making offensive runs out of the back. She assisted on a goal against East Valley in 7-0 win and nearly also scored.
M/D - Evelyn Jurgens (Newport, Sr) - Despite having a limited supporting cast, she was a solid force defensively against lots of pressure. She spoiled a pair of shutout attempts by Freeman and Colville in one-sided affairs with a lone goal for the Grizzlies - their first two goals of the year.
M - Molly Fisher (West Valley, Jr) - Has been dominating the holding midfield position for unbeaten Eagles, constantly winning balls out of the air and distributing effectively afterward. She also scored a beautiful goal against Pullman in 4-1 victory.
M - Kaelyn Malone (Colville, Jr) - Scored the opening two goals in 6-1 road win against Newport.
M - Livvy Moore (Deer Park, Sr) - Had five goals and three assists on the week, highlighted by tallying all three in a showdown at second place Lakeside for the 3-0 win. The rest came in their win against Riverside.
M - Luella Skinner (Clarkston, Sr) - Opening two goals in 4-1 win at Shadle Park plus a goal and three assists in win against Rogers.
F - Aubrey Gregory (Freeman, Fr) - In their lone game of the week she tallied seven goals in their win at Newport.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: F - Delani Walker (West Valley, Sr) - Tallied seven goals on the week along with an assist. She netted twice in their 7-0 road win against East Valley and then tallied the opener and set up the winner in the 4-1 result at Pullman. She capped the week with all four goals in a 4-2 non-league win against NEA elite Lakeside.
** The Best XI is created from games seen, coaches nominations and post-game reports and stats. **
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