Wednesday, November 8, 2017

INW HS Best XI - Week 10: Underclassmen Lead Way in District Playoffs

In a week full of playoff action, only two seniors made INWsn's list this week. One of those seniors was Summer Yates, who continued her dominant ways in the postseason with five goals in two games last week to guide the Riverhawks through the loser's portion of the 3A bracket and back to the state tournament.

For games through Monday, November 6 (incl delayed U-CV game)... next edition will cover Nov 7 through end of state tournament

G - Hannah Pylant (Freeman, Jr) :: Posted a shutout in a 2-0 victory against Medical Lake to advance the Scotties to the crossover playoff game with five saves.

M - Izzy Garcia (North Central, Jr) :: Scored both goals in a 2-0 playoff win against Shadle Park, avenging the regular season shootout loss to the rival Highlanders.

M - Macey Morales (Chiawana, Jr) :: Tallied a goal and assist in a 4-0 win for the Riverhawks against Lewis & Clark to earn a spot in the state tournament.

M - Emmy Moore (Deer Park, Jr) :: Scored the first two goals for the Stags in a stunning 3-0 upset win at Lakeside in the district final to earn a berth to the state tournament.

M/F - Amber Hickman (Mt Spokane, Jr) :: Tallied three goals in an 11-0 rout of Kennewick but, more importantly, scored both goals in a 2-1 comeback win at Southridge to clinch the second berth in the state tournament.

M/F - Chelsea Koker (West Valley, Jr) :: Scored twice, including the pivotal 3-3 equalizer in the Eagles' 5-4 comeback win at East Valley to win the district playoff title and earn a berth to the state tournament.

M/F - Frankie Schade (West Valley, Jr) :: Scored twice in the Eagles' 5-4 comeback win at East Valley to win the district playoff title and earn a berth to the state tournament.

F - Allie Baribault (Mt Spokane, So) :: Helped the Wildcats dominate Kennewick in an 11-0 win with an early assist followed by a hat-trick by the 47th minute.

F - Jacqueline Brown (Lewis & Clark, Sr) :: Goal and assist in 3-2 comeback win at Mead, setting up the opening goal and scoring the game-winner.

F - Megan Robertson (Central Valley, Jr) :: Tallied an assist on the opening goal and scored the next two for the Bears in a 4-0 win against University for the regional title en route to the state tournament.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: F - Summer Yates (Chiawana, Sr) :: Scored all four goals for the Riverhawks in a 4-2 victory against Richland and scored the opening goal in the 4-0 win against Lewis & Clark that clinched a berth in the state tournament.



About INWsn Best XI: Each week INWsoccernews will release a list of the week’s best performances for players in the GSL, MCC, GNL and NEA leagues. The list is extremely flexible and has no defined formation, despite featuring 11 players. The list is issued (typically) every Monday/Tuesday during the high school season.

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