Prep notebook: Eagle Valley and Vail Mountain girls soccer teams pick up Tuesday night wins
Gore Rangers defeated Steamboat Springs and Devils took down Coal Ridge
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The girls soccer teams from Eagle Valley and Vail Mountain School picked up wins Tuesday night. The Devils dispatched Coal Ridge 3-1 in Gypsum while the Gore Rangers took down 4A No. 8 Steamboat Springs by the same score on the road.
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After a scoreless first half, Coal Ridge struck first in the opening minute of the second half. The Devils responded in the 45th minute with a goal from Sophie Webster. Reagan McAdams was credited with the assist. Seven minutes later, McAdams received a pass from Alonda Ruiz to put the Devils up 2-1. Gabi Monroe sealed the win with a penalty kick goal in the 72nd minute.
“I was really pleased with how we showed up,” head coach Jess Platt stated. “The girls have been working hard to improve on a couple key pieces after the tie against Glenwood and they did a great job executing, especially in the second half.”
Platt said the Devils midfielders stole the show in the win. “They played quickly and with a purpose. It was fun to watch,” the coach continued. “The team is coming together nicely. We have an amazing group of girls this year; our seniors are leading the way on and off the field.”
Eagle Valley (1-1-1) hosts Northridge on Thursday and Steamboat Springs on Saturday.
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“I’m excited about this group of young women,” Platt said. “They have a lot of passion for the game and great energy — we have an exciting season ahead.”
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Vail Mountain, ranked No. 4 in 3A coming into the game, moved to 3-0 on the season with the road win. The Gore Rangers also fell behind 1-0 early when the Sailors scored on a penalty kick midway through the first half. Kiana Garcia lofted a shot over the goalie six minutes into the second to tie things up. Nineteen minutes later, Solveig Moritz gave VMS the lead, converting on a pass from Stella Stone. Moritz lofted a corner kick in the game’s 78th minute and Avery Schaffler found the back of the net to cap off the win.
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VMS continues the first month of the season against Glenwood Springs on Saturday at 11 a.m.
