PARK CITY — And then there was one.
Entering Tuesday's game, top-ranked Park City and No. 2 Wasatch were the only two girls soccer teams left with an unblemished record. After Park City's 3-0 win, the Miners stand atop the standings all alone.
"I didn't think we played our best game today," coach Chip Cook said. "I was pleased with the result. We had a couple of real nice con-
versions when the opportunity presented itself, but you have to give Wasatch credit, they played a good game. We had a couple of breaks go our way."
The Miners have been making their own breaks all season. With returning players such as reigning 3A MVP Kelly Isleib and all-state returnees in goalkeeper Alex Phillips and forward Elli Reed, it is not that surprising that Park City is on top. What is shocking is the freshmen who have come in to make the Miners a complete team.
"We have six freshmen that are playing varsity, and each one of them is contributing in some way," Cook said. "In addition to the great upperclassmen that we have, these freshman have stepped in ready to play, and have made this program what it is this year."
One of the freshmen who played a major role in the win was sweeper Lindsi Lisonbee. She controlled the back and kept the defense organized. She cleared away long balls and distributed the ball to begin the attacks. In fact, it was her run that got the Miners' offense started.
After a scoreless first half, and the first 15 minutes of the second, Lisonbee took the ball all the way in the back. She beat a couple of players with her dribble, and continued her run as she passed the ball to the outside to Alyssa Von Puttkammer, who took it toward the left end line. Von Puttkammer centered the ball into the penalty area where Lisonbee got a foot on the ball and redirected it to Marlee Davis, who put the ball into the corner.
It was a momentum-shifting play as Wasatch had squandered two goal-scoring opportunities in the first minutes and had been controlling more of the play in the second half. But with the goal, the tide was turned in Park City's favor. in the 60th minute, Elli Reed scored on a free kick from 19 yards that was created when Isleib dribbled toward the goal and was fouled.
In the closing minutes, another of the Miners' creative freshmen made a play. Starting midfielder Hanna Terry beat a defender going to the right corner. She sent a perfect ball all the way across the goal mouth where Kelsey Onysko slammed it in the net for the finishing tally.
They may compete in the 3A classification, but the Miners just may be the top team in the state — period. They have wins over Alta, Skyline and Fremont of 5A, and Provo of 4A.
"I think girls soccer is a little bit different," Cook said. "If you get a couple of strong club teams feeding into the school, the team can be good. A strong team in any class can play with another strong team no matter how big the school."
In other prep soccer games Tuesday:
REGION 1
DAVIS 2, NORTHRIDGE 1: The Darts got goals from Roxy Tebbs and Lauren Parkhurst to upset the Knights and stay even for the lead in Region 1. Sarah Naranjo had a goal in the loss.
FREMONT 2, CLEARFIELD 2 (2OT):Shay Williams and Brook Manning scored late goals for the Silver Wolves, sending the game into overtime. Aubrey Marion and Haley Hall scored for the Falcons.
WEBER 3, LAYTON 2 (OT):Samantha and Hilary Anger provided the scoring for the Warriors in an overtime victory over the Lancers. Sherre Rasmussen scored two goals for the Lancers.
REGION 2
JORDAN 3, SKYLINE 2 (OT):Lori Lefevre scored the opening goal and Kelsey McLachlan later scored the equalizer, sending the match into overtime with Katie Christensen scoring the winning goal for the Beetdiggers. Nahz Aghdassi and Heather Hill each scored a goal for the Eagles.
ALTA 4, HILLCREST 0:Amanda Condie recorded the shutout for the Hawks in their win over the Huskies in Region 2. Stephanie Lowery had two goals.
BRIGHTON 8, TAYLORSVILLE 0:Kristi Pugmire scored three goals and goalie McKinzie Olson recorded the shutout.
REGION 3
RIVERTON 3, COPPER HILLS 0:Terri Huntington recorded the shutout for the Silverwolves in their win over the Grizzlies.
BINGHAM 8, HUNTER 0:Lachere Anglin and Priscilla Stewart led the way for the Miners with two goals each in the victory over the Wolverines. Carly Kallas, Beth Clifford, Tasha Aiono and Michelle Heggaman each added goals for Bingham. Crystal Kallas picked up the shutout.
KEARNS 4, WEST JORDAN 0:Jaime VanGrol led the Cougars with two goals and Clarisa Record and Tammy Glade added one in the victory. Oralia Gutierrez picked up the shutout for Kearns.
REGION 4
AMERICAN FORK 3, SPANISH FORK 0:Adrienne Schneider, Lindsay Voorheis and Kaycee Mansfield each notched goals in the victory for Am. Fork. April Hansen recorded the shutout.
LONE PEAK 7, PLEASANT GROVE 0:Lauren Hair and Shantel Flanary each scored two goals and Mikala Wilkes and Danika Wright both scored a goal each.
TIMPANOGOS 4, MOUNTAIN VIEW 1: The Timberwolves had 23 shots on goal to the Bruins' 6. Stacey Bartholomew scored two goals. Erin Salmon scored the lone goal for the Bruins.
REGION 5
ROY 2, BOX ELDER 1: The Royals picked up their first region win of the year by beating Box Elder.
WOODS CROSS 2, SKY VIEW 1: The Wildcats were led by Abby Robinson and Mattie McQuarrie with one goal apiece as they dropped the Bobcats. The Bobcats' lone goal came from Nicole Archibald.
BOUNTIFUL 2, MOUNTAIN CREST 1 (OT):Lauren Ridling scored in regulation and Sally Lelougis scored in overtime, giving the Braves the victory over the Mustangs. Erika Mourtinsen scored for Mountain Crest.
REGION 6
COTTONWOOD 7, CYPRUS 1: Six players scored for the Colts in a win over the Pirates in Region 6, including Kelsie Egan's two goals. Kirstie Henriod scored the lone goal for Cyprus.
EAST 2, OLYMPUS 1:Jane Nelson and Maggie Schmidt scored goals in a win for the Leopards, and Claire McConkie was the winning goalkeeper. Michelle Erickson scored for the Titans.
WEST 1, MURRAY 0: The Panthers' defense held the Spartans in check, as West recorded the shutout in a Region 6 win. Laurel Ghoshroy scored the lone goal in the final half. Katie Reberg recorded the shutout.
HIGHLAND 8, GRANGER 0:Britt Edman had four goals as the Rams blanked the Lancers in Region 6 competition.
REGION 7
OREM 2, PROVO 1:Anne Shallenberger scored with less than five minutes left in regulation to help the Tigers slip past the Bulldogs. Chandra Salmon scored the goal for Provo.
SPRINGVILLE 2, LEHI 0:Hannah Silvey picked up the shutout as the Red Devils blanked the Pioneers. Hailey Francis and Crosby Joyner had goals for Springville.
TIMPVIEW 13, PAYSON 0:Camy Carman led the Thunderbirds with a hat trick in the victory over the Lions. Babi Yazzie and Alexis Kaufusi each pitched in a pair for Timpview. Susan Vogtman recorded the shutout.
REGION 8
NORTH SANPETE 6, CARBON 5 (OT):Aubree Poulson recorded a hat trick and Arwen Lott tallied two more goals, including the game-winner, as the Hawks edged the Dinos in overtime. Patricia Smith led Carbon with two goals.
JUAN DIEGO 6, GRAND 0:Kara Vitacca and Lindsey Padjen each scored two goals in the Soaring Eagle's shutout over the Red Devils. Megan Maldonado and Olivia Wee also tallied goals for Juan Diego. Jenna Speare and Katie Turner-Drown shared the shutout.
REGION 9
DIXIE 2, SNOW CANYON 1 (OT): Savannah Lawrence scored the game winner in overtime, leading the Flyers past the Warriors. Rabecca Ricks scored for Snow Canyon.
PINE VIEW 3, CANYON VIEW 0: The Panthers played outstanding defense to shutout the Falcons. Nikki Johnson scored two goals, and Sarah Turner scored one goal with goalie Anna Lindsey guarding the net for the shutout.
HURRICANE 3, CEDAR 0: The Tigers blanked the the Red Men to improve to 4-3 on the season and 3-1 in region play.
REGION 10
JUDGE MEMORIAL 4, MORGAN 0: The Bulldogs got back on the winning track after dropping two consecutive region games. The two losses came on the heels of an over 60-game unbeaten streak in region play. Kelsey O'Callahan scored twice and Marquel Reddish and Erica Samlowski each added one goal.
UINTAH 5, UNION 0:Catlin Chivers led the Utes with a hat trick in the victory over the Cougars. Makenzie Breitenback and Desiree Winn also added goals for Uintah. MaKenzy Simper recorded the shutout.
REGION 11
TOOELE 3, GRANTSVILLE 0:Corrine Bird, Kate Deleeuwand Kaytlin Allen each scored a goal for Tooele.
BEN LOMOND 2, LOGAN 0:Alyse Rochelle and Heather Lovelady both scored goals for the Scots and goalie Brandy Knotts recorded the shutout.
OGDEN 1, BEAR RIVER 0: The Bears were shut out for the first time this season. Tigers' goalie Erica Huinter got a little help from the defensive line, which kept the shots on goal to a minimum. Lauren Calton scored the winning goal.
REGION 14
WATERFORD 5, ROWLAND HALL 3:Lanie Ward and Jessie Sorenson each scored two goals and Nicole Taylor chipped in with another as the Ravens edged Rowland Hall in a Region 14 matchup. The Winged Lions' scorers were Jennie Van Wagner, Alex Jacobsand Lauren Babcock.
MILLARD 4, SOUTH SUMMIT 0:Valerie Ortega, Tara Lemon , Brittiny Rhodes and Jazman Alcala each scored a goal.
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