The Shuswap Sharp Shooters U11 girl’s development soccer team kicked off their season over the weekend with convincing wins against two Vernon teams.
In the first game of the day, Shuswap put the pressure on early in the first half with Jordan King scoring on a great shot to the top corner in the first five minutes.
Janae Bocking scored the second goal of the game by confidently slotting the ball in the net off a cross from King.
Early in the second half, Brooklyn Davidson made a strong run to goal but was fouled in the box, resulting in a penalty kick.
Davidson was able to capitalize on her chance and scored with a beautiful shot to the top left-hand corner.
Alana O’Dell finished off the scoring by dribbling through two defenders and finding the back of the net.
Julia Hart and Braidy Parkes were strong in goal and shared the shutout. The final score was 4-0.
After a short break, the girls were back on the field again for their second game against another Vernon team.
Phoebe Barnes dominated the middle of the field and created some great plays throughout the game.
Shuswap’s defence, led by Laura Hall and Lys Milne, continued to shut down the Vernon attack.
Parks opened up the scoring in the first half by capitalizing on a defensive error and taking a smart shot. King was strong on the left wing and managed to score twice off beautiful runs up the wing.
Gabriella Torrie, Holly McCaskill and Sophia Ruckle each had great chances up front.
The final score was 3-0. Overall it was an excellent team effort.