12/9/09: Beverly puts a scare into WestThe Warriors traveled to Beverly Hils for their 2nd game of the SouthBay Tournament. West was a little weary after the long, wobbly bus ride through traffic. The Warriors started off very slow, technical but no fire. The Beverly Hills team came out pumped up, ready to knock down a Bay league team. The Normans all came out ready to push, bash and foul, anything they could do to win. The Normans struck early as Ashley Aviram dribbled the ball down the middle of the field and took an uncontested shot that beat Nicole Bonilla. In the 2nd half, the Warriors seemed undaunted by the Normans lead. The Warriors controlled the play from the outset of the half. InJust 3 minutes into the half, Rebecca Maier headed in a corner kick delivered by Allison Levy to equaliz)e. West continued to dominate and frustrate Beverly Hills, who continued to give up corners(9) and free kicks(8). In the 52nd minute, Monica Campis delivered a free kick that found Kristen Pepperling's head, for the go ahead score. The Warriors continued to dominate, with the exception of the last frantic 5 minutes protecting the lead. West prevailed in the end, beating Beverly Hills 2-1.
Updated on:January 6, 2010, 4:48 pmWarriors @ South TournamentSouth Tournament
West vs. Centennial November 4, 2009
The West girls started the tournament off with a 5-0 win against Centennial. Centennial’s defense, with exception to their goalie who (despite the score) played a good game, was no match for West’s offense. West’s offensive consisted of some new players to the team, including freshman Stephanie Morgan who had an amazing first game and connected with the other players as if they have been playing together for months, when really she had just been pulled up from the jv team the day before. On her first touch she had an assist where she set up a nice cross for Ashley Kawasaki to score in the eighteenth minute. In the twenty third minute, on her third touch in the game Morgan scores off a pass up the middle from Kawasaki. The first goal of the game was from Michelle Henkhaus in the sixteenth minute. And Kawasaki had one more assist, which Kristen Pepperling finished. Kawasaki had another goal that went into the back of the net off an assist from Chelsea Campbell. Overall, it was a positive way to start the tournament.
West vs. Lakewood November 5, 2009
Lakewood had a decent team, however it seemed that West played down to their level and played carelessly in the beginning. Nevertheless, as the team started to warm up on the field, West began to make great runs and passes. The game ended up going into overtime with a 0-0 tie. Thanks to Megan Bustios, who salvaged the team in the last couple of seconds of the game with an amazing save. The game went straight into penalty kicks where West dominated with Monica Campis making the first shot and goal, followed by Allie Levy and Rebecca Meier. Lakewood did not make any of their penalty kicks, making the final score 3-0.
~Michelle Guelff
Updated on:December 12, 2009, 6:47 amWest & South Draw in Home OpenerIn the Warriors only home contest in December, the Warrior were tied by the South HS Spartans,the defending D 5 CIF Champions. The defense held very strong in the first half, limiting South to just one shot on goal. The rookies, Mackenzie Mullan and Maddi Nishimoto played well in the first half. The Warriors had trouble possessing the ball, but South gave a bad pass that was stolen by Ashley Kawasaki who was able to chip the South HS keeper, in the 32nd minute. In the 2nd half, the Warriors really began to come together. West gave away a free kick at the top of the box in the 56th minute. The Spartan captain took the free kick which found the far top corner, just off the hands of the Warrior rookie GK, Nicole Bonilla.
The game ended with the tie of 1-1, not a bad result for the Warrior first game back!
~Jim San-Martin
Updated on:December 12, 2009, 6:45 amWarriors to Kick Off Season w the Annual Alumni Game!Tuesday November 24, the West HS Warriors will host the Annual Alumni Game on the new turf of West HS Stadium! The game will begin at 7pm so get there early to warm up and stretch those old muscles. We will provide water for all players, but no oxygen tanks. Also, bring a dark shirt, our normal supplier of shirts has moved out of state and I don't know if they will be here on time.
See all you past Warriors at the game!
Updated on:November 21, 2009, 1:53 am
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