From the Sidelines
Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.
And so it ends
November 8th, 2009 at Sun, 8th, 2009 at 3:17 pm by Rik ForschmiedtOne more goal on Saturday and the Vashon girls might have been playing in the State soccer playoffs.
The Pirates fought back from a two-goal deficit with a Teal Sigler corner kick in the 69th minute, but Seattle Christian held on for the 2-1 win, ending the Pirates’ season in the Tri-District playoff game at Kings High School.
During the regular season the Warriors had twice beaten the Pirates by three-goal margins and the two teams were playing for the sixth and final seed to State. Vashon had won two playoff games in shootouts and before this game the Warrior coaches said they didn’t want to get into a shootout.
Seattle Christian got a goal from Jordan Fremmerlid in the 13th minute, with the assist going to Terrika Weaver. Weaver scored unassisted in the 56th minute.
Vashon came back and had numerous chances but couldn’t finish until Sigler sent a corner kick high to the near post. The Warrior goalkeeper got her hands on the ball but couldn’t hang on and the Pirates were within one goal.
Sigler, Cat Amick and Lena deGuzman all pounded shots in the final 10 minutes but the Warriors held. Katie Chale led the Pirate defense in a valiant effort, holding Weaver, the Warriors top scorer to only one goal.
While the Pirates’ season is over the Warriors open the State Tournament with a game at Kings on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Cat Amick beats Seattle Christian defender Kimberly Howard to unload a shot on goal in Saturday's game.
Rik Forschmiedt 20-year Island resident. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor. Now a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School soccer teams.
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