MIDDLETOWN — Getting off to the strong start coach Lee Hoage has been looking for, the Middletown Mustangs knocked off the Fort Bragg Timberwolves 5-1 in a North Central League I varsity girls” soccer match Thursday in Middletown.
The Mustangs (9-1 league, 13-2 overall) had struggled in their previous outing, a come-from-behind 3-2 road win over Willits.
“They put together a nice extended run in the first half,” Hoage said of a first half in which Middletown established a 4-0 lead. “We had some great passing. They were talking and supporting each other … it was really good to see.”
Kylie Agapoff and Hannah Diaz had two goals apiece for Middletown and Emily Reed also scored.
Kaylee Cash, one of only two freshmen on the Middletown roster, started at left forward and made an immediate impact.
“She reeked havoc out there,” Hoage said. “She created a huge dimension for us on offense.”
Cash moved to keeper in the second half and recorded a handful of saves.
In other girls” soccer action:
n Cloverdale 6, K”ville 0
At Cloverdale, the Clov-erdale Eagles scored six times in the first half in their NCL I win over the Kelseyville Knights.
“Sabrina Lyon did a great job in the backfield,” Kelseyville coach Cheryl Mostin said.
Kelseyville is 1-9 in league and 1-10 overall.
n Clear Lake 5, Willits 0
At Willits, after waiting 2 ? hours for officials to arrive at the field, the Clear Lake Cardinals shut out the Willits Wolverines. Last week in Fort Bragg, the Cardinals had a game postponed because the officials never showed up. That game will be made up Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Lakeport.
“We haven”t had any trouble with our officials association,” Clear Lake coach Paul Larrea said. “They show up.”
Kristy Hayes scored twice in the first 15 minutes for the Cardinals (8-0-1, 14-2-2), who led 2-0 at halftime.
Clear Lake continued to add to its lead in the second half on goals by Alyssa O”Donnell, Nadine Bradley and Emily Norwood.
It was the first varsity goal for the senior O”Donnell, who also played well on defense.
“She did a nice job,” Larrea said.
Bradley”s play at sweeper and Telia Paskaly”s play at forward also stood out, according to Larrea.
“She (Paskaly) had two or three girls on her and she still found a way to get a couple of assists,” Larrea said.
Boys” soccer
Kelseyville 4, Cloverdale 1
At Kelseyville, Oscar Martinez scored three times to propel the Kelseyville Knights to a win over Cloverdale in NCL I action.
Kelseyville is 7-2-1 in the league standings and 9-4-1 overall.
Martinez”s speed and first move to the ball make him exceptionally dangerous, according to Kelseyville coach Eduardo Ledesma.
“It was a really good game and both teams had about the same number of shots on goal,” Ledesma said.
Wences Rojas and Oscar Lopez helped shut down Cloverdale”s offense.
“Wences did a great job and Oscar did a lot of individual coverage (against the Eagles” top players),” Ledesma said.
Kelseyville led 2-0 at the half.
Fort Bragg 8, Middletown 1
At Fort Bragg, the NCL I-leading Fort Bragg Timberwolves beat the Middletown Mustangs.
Middletown”s lone goal came on Jesus Garcia”s penalty kick.
Volleyball
Clear Lake def. Fort Bragg
At Lakeport, Clear Lake improved to 7-1 in the NCL I standings with a quick 25-11, 25-21, 25-15 victory over the Fort Bragg Timberwolves (2-6).
Jessica Asbury and Vanessa Tullos each had 10 kills and three aces for the Cardinals. Asbury also had a team-high three blocks. Other leaders were Morgan Psalmonds with 27 assists, three kills and two aces, Anna Westin with six kills and Coree Alexander with 10 digs.
Lower Lake def. Middletown
At Lower Lake, the Lower Lake Trojans and Middletown Mustangs battled it out for four games before Lower Lake prevailed 27-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 in NCL I action.
“It was point to point to point every game,” Middletown coach Suzanne Riccio said. “I”m happy with the way my girls played.”
Aly Mino led the Mustangs (1-7) with nine kills while Nika Gibbs had four kills, five blocks and 18 digs. Krystina Riccio served up four aces.
Kelsie Shoffeitt”s 13 kills and five blocks led the way for Lower Lake (6-2). Danacka Whittington had eight kills while Adrina Miller had four kills and three blocks.
Amanda Graf came off the Lower Lake bench and played well, according to Lower Lake coach Danessa Udy.
Rincon Valley def. Upper Lake
At Upper Lake, Rincon Valley Christian needed the minimum three games to beat the Upper Lake Cougars 25-12, 25-17, 25-22 in non-league action.
BobbieLynn Collins had seven kills and five aces, both team highs, for Upper Lake. Amber McQueen added four kills.
“Too many free balls,” Upper Lake coach Sandy Coatney said. “They would get a good pass and set it to their big girl and kaboom!”
Willits def. Kelseyville
At Willits, Kelseyville struggled in a 25-23, 25-17, 25-15 loss to Willits in NCL I action.
Jeannie Johnson had five kills and Jennifer Green four to lead Kelseyville (1-6). Mary McCallister added 10 digs and was the team”s top passer, according to coach Donelle McCallister.
