Girls Soccer Wins Third in a Row

Mon, Dec 11th - OC played host to Arrowhead Christian Academy from Redlands for the first ever match up between the to schools. ACA is a CIF Southern Section Div 6 powerhouse program that pushed for the opportunity to play OC this season.

The Lions got things going with their first goal coming in the 9th minute. Kelsea beat a defender and made a beautiful pass to Casey who scored with a quick strike (1-0). For the remainder of the half the coaches were busy instructing, moving players around and substituting making the best of the teaching opportunity. The instructional effort paid dividends in the second half when the Lions pressured the ACA defence relentlessly with attack after attack. Hannah was knocked to the ground the in penalty box by the ACA goalie that resulted in a Penalty Kick opportunity for the Lions. Kelsea was given the honors and buried the ball into the right side of the second goal of the game in the 59th minute (2-0). A few moments later Hannah took the ball, weaved through defenders and delivered a picture perfect, field switching pass to Casey. Casey sent the ball through for Kelsea and a breakaway, one on one with the ACA keeper. Kelsea calmly scored again in the 62th minute to make the final score 3-0.

Oaks Christian has never lost to a CIF SS Div 6 school. The last time OC played a SS Div 6 school was the 2002-2003 season. OC all time record versus Arrowhead Christian Academy is 1-0-0 (w-l-t).

Kelsea now has three goals and two assists on the year and is leading the team in goals (3), assists - tied (2) and combined points (5). Kelsea's assist ties her for #5 career assists (29) and moves her into #5 for career points (62) in OC history.

Dasilva added a goal and an assist for her 2nd goal and 1st assist of the season. Her career totals are now 11 career goals and 8 career assists. Hannah's assist gives her 2 for the season and 23 for her career. Noelle tallied her 2nd season and 4th career shut out.


Next:
@ Channel Islands on Wed, Dec 13th
Ventura and Knight double-header Friday, Dec 15th at Larabee Stadium, Ventura HS.