Girls Get it Going

Thu, Dec 7th the girls played the first home game of the year hosting Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks. This was the second ever match up of these two schools, the first was game three of the 2001-2002 season. OC won that game 1-0 with a goal in the 64th minute from Alysha Hoven, OC's most prolific scorer.
This time the Lions wasted not time scoring in the 10th minute when freshman Kelly Johnson made a pass to Casey DaSilva, and Casey scored with an arcing shot that slipped under the cross bar. That was all the Lions would need as their defense held the Knights to no significant chances.
The defense has progressively solidified in the last four games as the players learn their new roles. OC traditionally starts the season slow as they have to familiarize themselves with each other ant the coach's roles for them in short term. They do not have a fall Phys Ed class to prep and often do not have many of their players in the first few weeks of practice. The Lions still have not practiced or played with the service of their top scorer Nicole Sweetman who looks to return at the end of next week.
Casey's goal is her 10th career goal and first for the season. Kelly's assist is her first ever as a OC Lion. Noelle Salter tallied her 3rd career shut out and first for the season.

Next up: Arrowhead Christian - Mon, Dec 11th @ OC's Thorson Stadium at 6:30 pm