PORT ANGELES — Both NWAC number one-ranked Peninsula Pirates soccer teams secured wins against Skagit Valley last night.
The Pirate women’s team pulled off a comeback, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to clinch a 3-2 victory. After falling behind in the 35th minute, Shiori Shintaku equalized at 1-1. Trailing 2-1 in the 75th minute, Lauren Lases leveled the game again, and in the 86th minute, with an assist from Serayah Gooler, Lases scored the winning goal. The Pirates defeated the eighth-ranked Cardinals. Former Roughriders Anna Petty (Peninsula) and Paige Mason (Cardinals) both started and played the entire game.
The Peninsula Pirates women’s soccer team is ranked 4th nationally
The Peninsula men’s team had a smoother match, shutting out 10th-ranked Skagit Valley 4-0, with all goals coming in the second half. Joshua Kanyere netted his first career goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Issei Fujiwara. Ezrah Ochoa added his fifth goal of the season two minutes later for a 2-0 lead. Nil Grau extended the lead to 3-0 in the 56th minute with his 14th career goal. Edwin Diaz wrapped up the scoring with his first career goal in the 67th minute.
The Peninsula Pirates men’s soccer team is ranked 6th nationally
The Pirates travel to Edmonds on Saturday, with the women kicking off the doubleheader at noon.
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In high school soccer action tonight, Sequim visits Kingston for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff, while Port Angeles hosts North Mason at 7:15 p.m.
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In tennis, Bainbridge travels to Port Angeles, and Sequim hosts North Mason. Both matches start at 4:00 p.m.
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In volleyball, Port Angeles hosts North Mason, and Sequim travels to Kingston, with first serves at 6:30 p.m.