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Soccer: Bulldogs play Glide to scoreless tie
By Rachel Finney, Sports Writer
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | No comments posted.
North Bend’s girls soccer team controlled the match in the first half en route to a 0-0 draw against visiting Glide.
The Bulldogs, who sit in fourth place at 4-3-2 in the Far West League standings, just missed several opportunities against Glide, which is in second at 6-1-3.
Following a North Bend throw-in from senior Sammie Clark in the 18th minute, the Bulldogs nearly scored as the ball bounced around Glide’s keeper, Rachel Hawkins. The Bulldogs also had a few close calls on corner kicks in their strong opening half.
“They came out with a lot of intensity,” North Bend coach Dustin Hood said. “They came out really jazzed and ready to play.
“I think we took it to them all night long.”
Near the end of the half, the Wildcats started pushing back. A few shots from Glide’s Caroline Brown forced North Bend’s keeper Anna Houghton, who finished with eight saves, to make plays on the ball.
Glide coach Dana Croll was happier with the Wildcats’ offense in the second half, pointing out that adjusting to a turf surface was difficult for the girls.
“We finally started figuring it out,” Croll said. “The ball’s so fast on this field.
“We’re probably lucky to come away with a tie. We adjusted.”
The Wildcats finally held the ball in the attacking third of the field early in the second half, but North Bend came on strong with about 30 minutes to go.
Caitlyn McCullough passed a great ball to Taylor Cribbins in the 54th minute, which barely was misplayed and bounced wide right of the goal. A throwin from Clark late in the game sailed into the corner of the net, but the ball wasn’t touched by another player on the field, which is necessary to be considered a goal.
McCullough said the Bulldogs could have had about three goals had they been able to capitalize on their 22 total shots.
“I thought we passed really well,” McCullough said. “I think this was our best game this year. We flew to the ball.”
Forward Nicole Medford said the Bulldogs have improved since they lost to Glide 5-3 earlier in the season, and she felt ball control was a major factor in North Bend’s aggressive play.
The final minutes saw a few corner kicks for Glide as a last effort, but North Bend’s defense kept the Wildcats out to secure the tie. McCullough was happy with the draw, and said it will help the Bulldogs in their playoff push, as well as when they travel to Brookings-Harbor, which holds the top spot in the league.
“We need to play like this on Thursday,” she said. “I just think if we play like this, it’ll be a good game.”
Medford agreed, saying the Bulldogs need to start the game like they did Tuesday.
“We need to play with as much heart as we possibly can,” Medford said. “If we want it that bad, we can get it.”
BOYS SOCCER
Far West League
North Bend edges Pacific
Brady Snelgrove headed in a corner kick from Jeramy Dubisar in the first half to give North Bend a 1-0 win over host Pacific on Tuesday.
“It was a very hard-fought game,” said North Bend coach Todd Ransom.
The Bulldogs repeated the feat of Sutherlin, which won at Pacific 1-0 last week to avoid a damaging loss in the league standings against the Pirates, who always are tough on their home pitch.
North Bend, Sutherlin, Brookings-Harbor and Coquille are in a tight battle for the league’s three playoff spots.
North Bend improved to 6-2-1 in the standings, even with Sutherlin for third place.
Bruins beat Sutherlin
Brookings-Harbor topped visiting Sutherlin 2-1 on Monday to break a tie for second in the league standings.
Patrick Dodgen and Dylan Roberts had the goals for the Bruins, who improved to 7-1-1.
Class 3A-2A-1A District 3
Chieftains top Panthers
Rogue River beat visiting Gold Beach 3-0 on Tuesday.
Tyler Donahue had two goals in the second half for the Chieftains, who led 1-0 at halftime.
It was the third time in two weeks that the improving Panthers have given up three goals or fewer, but Gold Beach fell to 0-9 in league play.
The Bulldogs, who sit in fourth place at 4-3-2 in the Far West League standings, just missed several opportunities against Glide, which is in second at 6-1-3.
Following a North Bend throw-in from senior Sammie Clark in the 18th minute, the Bulldogs nearly scored as the ball bounced around Glide’s keeper, Rachel Hawkins. The Bulldogs also had a few close calls on corner kicks in their strong opening half.
“They came out with a lot of intensity,” North Bend coach Dustin Hood said. “They came out really jazzed and ready to play.
“I think we took it to them all night long.”
Near the end of the half, the Wildcats started pushing back. A few shots from Glide’s Caroline Brown forced North Bend’s keeper Anna Houghton, who finished with eight saves, to make plays on the ball.
Glide coach Dana Croll was happier with the Wildcats’ offense in the second half, pointing out that adjusting to a turf surface was difficult for the girls.
“We finally started figuring it out,” Croll said. “The ball’s so fast on this field.
“We’re probably lucky to come away with a tie. We adjusted.”
The Wildcats finally held the ball in the attacking third of the field early in the second half, but North Bend came on strong with about 30 minutes to go.
Caitlyn McCullough passed a great ball to Taylor Cribbins in the 54th minute, which barely was misplayed and bounced wide right of the goal. A throwin from Clark late in the game sailed into the corner of the net, but the ball wasn’t touched by another player on the field, which is necessary to be considered a goal.
McCullough said the Bulldogs could have had about three goals had they been able to capitalize on their 22 total shots.
“I thought we passed really well,” McCullough said. “I think this was our best game this year. We flew to the ball.”
Forward Nicole Medford said the Bulldogs have improved since they lost to Glide 5-3 earlier in the season, and she felt ball control was a major factor in North Bend’s aggressive play.
The final minutes saw a few corner kicks for Glide as a last effort, but North Bend’s defense kept the Wildcats out to secure the tie. McCullough was happy with the draw, and said it will help the Bulldogs in their playoff push, as well as when they travel to Brookings-Harbor, which holds the top spot in the league.
“We need to play like this on Thursday,” she said. “I just think if we play like this, it’ll be a good game.”
Medford agreed, saying the Bulldogs need to start the game like they did Tuesday.
“We need to play with as much heart as we possibly can,” Medford said. “If we want it that bad, we can get it.”
BOYS SOCCER
Far West League
North Bend edges Pacific
Brady Snelgrove headed in a corner kick from Jeramy Dubisar in the first half to give North Bend a 1-0 win over host Pacific on Tuesday.
“It was a very hard-fought game,” said North Bend coach Todd Ransom.
The Bulldogs repeated the feat of Sutherlin, which won at Pacific 1-0 last week to avoid a damaging loss in the league standings against the Pirates, who always are tough on their home pitch.
North Bend, Sutherlin, Brookings-Harbor and Coquille are in a tight battle for the league’s three playoff spots.
North Bend improved to 6-2-1 in the standings, even with Sutherlin for third place.
Bruins beat Sutherlin
Brookings-Harbor topped visiting Sutherlin 2-1 on Monday to break a tie for second in the league standings.
Patrick Dodgen and Dylan Roberts had the goals for the Bruins, who improved to 7-1-1.
Class 3A-2A-1A District 3
Chieftains top Panthers
Rogue River beat visiting Gold Beach 3-0 on Tuesday.
Tyler Donahue had two goals in the second half for the Chieftains, who led 1-0 at halftime.
It was the third time in two weeks that the improving Panthers have given up three goals or fewer, but Gold Beach fell to 0-9 in league play.
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