In Week 3 the Greater Spokane League opened up league play with some thrilling contests and one of the players constantly creating drama was Mt Spokane's Kylie Stiles. Meanwhile, Livvy Moore earned Player of the Week honors for a second time thanks to a dominant performance in a big win between NEA elites.
** For games played September 20-25
BEST XI 4A/3A
G - Alyssa Hill (Mt Spokane, Sr) - Five saves in a pair of wins as the Wildcats blanked University 6-0 and topped Cheney 3-1.
G - Mia Lewis (Gonzaga Prep, Jr) - A shutout half in 1-0 overtime win against LC, and 50 shutout minutes against University, allowing for two-goal rally and shootout where she made three saves in the tiebreaker.
D - Kaylee Ballard (Mt Spokane, Jr) - Continues to impress with her defensive play and the start of the Wildcat attack, helping lead them to a 6-0 opening win against University and 3-1 result against Cheney.
D - Rachael Lee (Lewis & Clark, Sr) - Outside back scored and had an assist versus Ridgeline in 3-1 win.
M - Sierra Asay (Mt Spokane, So) - Came off the bench against University to score two goals.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: M - Kylie Stiles (Mt Spokane, Sr) - Tallied a goal and assist in 6-0 opening win against University and with score tied against Cheney struck twice for a 3-1 victory.
M - Sammy Symmes (Gonzaga Prep, Sr) - In a couple of close contests to open the season she scored the game-winner in overtime of GSL opener against Lewis & Clark and the first goal in comeback shootout win at University, making a penalty in regulation and in the shootout.
M/F - Shelby Hubble (University, Jr) - Set up the opening goal and scored the second in a surprise 2-2 draw against Gonzaga Prep before falling in shootout tiebreaker.
M/F - Natalie Thompson (Ridgeline, Fr) - Propelled the Falcons to a win in their inaugural GSL match with a hat-trick in 4-0 win against North Central and then scored the lone goal in a 3-1 loss at Lewis & Clark.
F - Zoe Crockett (Central Valley, Sr) - Tied 1-1 she scored twice for 3-1 win at Ferris in league opener.
F - Grace Kalua (Gonzaga Prep, Jr) - Scored the tying goal in come-from-behind shootout win at University, her fourth overall goal of the season.
BEST XI 2A/1A
D - Ella Carnahan (Deer Park, Jr) - Helped Deer Park defense shut down Freeman attack, limiting their chances in 6-1 win.
D - Taylor Steven (West Valley, Sr) - A versatile outside back, she made dangerous offensive runs and created new opportunities as the Eagles downed Pullman 4-2.
D - Issy Strugarevic (Deer Park, Sr) - Helped lead the Deer Park defense in shutting down Freeman in a 6-1 win, tallying an assist in the result.
M - Ashlyn Chase (West Valley, Fr) - A freshman starter, she set up the game-winner and provided the insurance goal in 4-2 win against Pullman. She also tallied a hat-trick in 13-0 win at Rogers.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK :: M - Livvy Moore (Deer Park, Sr) - Scored four goals in dominant 6-1 win against fellow power Freeman.
M - Lilly Nelson (Freeman, So) - Set up both goals in a 2-1 win at Riverside.
M - Sienna Newhouse (Clarkston, So) - Two of the first three goals in 5-1 win against East Valley.
M - Gillian Simpson (West Valley, Sr) - Set up opening goal and tallied the second in 4-2 win against Pullman. Also register goal and two assists in 13-0 win at Rogers.
F - Abbi McLellan (Lakeside, Sr) - Scored the first two goals in a 3-1 win at Colville.
F - Janis Oliver (East Valley, Sr) - Scored both goals in the final nine minutes to lead East Valley to 2-1 comeback win against Shadle Park.
F - Rebecca Skinner (Clarkston, Fr) - Four goals in 9-0 win at Rogers and two in 5-1 victory against East Valley.
## The Best XI is created from games seen, coaches nominations and post-game reports and stats.
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