BOYS SOCCER GETS SHUT OUT IN TWO MATCHES

The Priest River boys soccer team had plenty of time to think about playing defense last week in 6-0 and 4-0 shutout losses to St. Maries and Dayton. The Spartan loss on Sept. 12 was a lopsided affair with the St. Maries Lumberjacks putting up 24 shots on goal to the Spartans’ two shots on the St. Maries goal. Head coach Rob Lawler said the whole team gave it 100 percent effort in the loss. St Maries scored 3 goals in the first half and added another 3 in the second half. “We were focused on our defensive game tonight and with one sub, it was challenging to shift players around to find the best fit against a talented St Maries team. Each player is getting an opportunity to shine in a defensive position.” Four days later, the game was more evenly played but the scoreboard did not reflect that fact, as the Spartans outshot the Dayton Bulldogs 21-19 but lost 4-0. All of the goals were scored in the first half, said Lawler. Adjustments made at halftime mitigated the opposition offense during the second half. Unfortunately, the Spartans had no substitutes to play during the game and were gassed while giving another 100 percent effort. “We had several opportunities to match goal for goal in this match and for whatever reason just could not get the ball past the Bulldogs keeper. We definitely played well against the Bulldogs and it was disappointing to not have the score resemble how well we played in this match.” Shots — PR 2, SM 24. Saves — PR 19, SM 1. Shots — PR 21, Day 19. Saves — PR 19, Day 15.

BOYS SOCCER GETS SHUT OUT IN TWO MATCHES

Photo Credit: Priest River Lamanna High School Athletics

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