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Lady Tigers lose to Bishop Kelly, regroup in 2-0 win over Caldwell
The Lady Tigers faced its first loss of the season in a 0-7 shutout during an away game at Bishop Kelly on Sept. 13, but Mountain Home's girls varsity soccer team came back with a 2-0 win against Caldwell during its first black out game of the season on Thursday.
After already playing the Lady Cougars once this season, Mountain Home knew what to expect during last week's match up.
The game started off with technical difficulties as both teams stood for the playing of the National Anthem. With the crowd standing in silence, the Lady Tigers were not going to start the game without listening to the Star Spangled Banner and joined together to sing the lyrics.
The Lady Tigers held possession of the ball for most of the first half but couldn't get the perfect shot on goal. Senior Violet Martinez got the right opportunity to send the ball to senior Jacey Carr, who scored off the assist.
Mountain Home continued to remain in control as the second half began with Martinez and Carr trading shots on goal. Martinez put in the winning goal off a kick from senior Jordan Page, extending the Lady Tigers' lead to 2-0.
Senior goal keeper Tayde Rodriguez finished the game with 10 saves against Caldwell.
In junior varsity action last week, the Lady Tigers team also lost to Bishop Kelly but came back with a decisive 8-0 win against Caldwell. Those scoring goals for Mountain Home's JV squad were Jaden Bennett, Nina Courterier, Emily Cruser and Madison Modde.
The Mountain Home community is invited to East Side Park on Sept. 29 as the Lady Tigers hold their senior night celebration.
This year's seniors -- Jacey Carr, Elizabeth Ryan, Anna Perdroza, Violet Martinez, Jordan Page, Tayde Rodriguez and Nicole Milford -- are all four-year high school soccer players.
All of them have played together for more than 12 years, starting with the city parks and recreation program before moving to the Mountain Home Soccer Club on their way to play with the high school team. Some have also played on the Idaho Rush competitive soccer team.
These girls are more than just soccer players with a combined 35 varsity letters for soccer, basketball and track, team officials said. They are also huge supporters of the Tigers' football, basketball, wrestling and softball teams.
More than half of the girls being recognized next week are also part of the National Honor Society with their grade point averaging between 3.3 and 4.0. These teens also volunteer for the school's Link Crew, coach soccer for the city parks and recreation department in addition to their service with local churches and the One World Soccer Camp.
"It is also exciting to know every girl has plans to move on to college," team officials said. "Girls see their future careers as a teacher, physical therapist, dental hygienist, pharmaceutical technical, scientists, rheumatologist and a hand surgeon.
The Lady Tigers' senior night game is a black out event. Soccer action starts at 5:15 p.m. at the Tigers' soccer field.