2008 Woodie Awards
Corsairs Sack Lady Monarchs
Jesus Esquivel
Issue date: 10/26/05 Section: Sports
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Valley College's Lady Monarchs lost the battle against the Santa Monica Corsairs, 8-1, Friday due to the season's worth of injuries and sloppy play.
The Corsairs kicked off the game with aggressive attacks and three near goals by Lydia Ladden. Valley's Crystal Martinez responded with a corner kick that left the crossbar shaking.
Twenty minutes into the game, the Corsairs' Sarah Erlanson made an overhead center pass from the left sidelines that left all the players looking up. When they turned to see where the ball would land, Norma Alvarado was there to drive it in with her forehead into the goal. It would be the first of four goals she would make for the Corsairs.
The Monarchs moved like a swarm of bees that didn't know what to do with their stingers on the field. They were so clustered that they had to dodge one another to move about.
"We had a hard time playing together," Valley sophomore Jessie Paul said. "We need to learn how to play as a team."
The team seemed tense and insecure. The ball wouldn't stay with one player for more than two seconds and passes often went thoughtlessly to opposing players.
Coach Erick Archila blamed the outcome of the game and the season on the team's injuries. He said, "Injuries have killed the team, I'm playing with everyone I have left."
Among those left, was Michelle Escamilla who broke through the Corsairs' defense line, ran with the ball and scored the only Valley goal during the second half. She did it all with swollen tonsils.
Dealing with a change of position was surrogate goalkeeper Blanca Valdovinos. She blocked many of the Corsairs' shots on goal, including a penalty kick.
"I usually play middle field," she said. "I went in as the goalkeeper, but I didn't expect a penalty kick."
"All our main players are sick or injured," said Valdovinos. "We just had no luck."
The Monarchs will continue the season against Pierce College Friday Oct. 28.
The Corsairs kicked off the game with aggressive attacks and three near goals by Lydia Ladden. Valley's Crystal Martinez responded with a corner kick that left the crossbar shaking.
Twenty minutes into the game, the Corsairs' Sarah Erlanson made an overhead center pass from the left sidelines that left all the players looking up. When they turned to see where the ball would land, Norma Alvarado was there to drive it in with her forehead into the goal. It would be the first of four goals she would make for the Corsairs.
The Monarchs moved like a swarm of bees that didn't know what to do with their stingers on the field. They were so clustered that they had to dodge one another to move about.
"We had a hard time playing together," Valley sophomore Jessie Paul said. "We need to learn how to play as a team."
The team seemed tense and insecure. The ball wouldn't stay with one player for more than two seconds and passes often went thoughtlessly to opposing players.
Coach Erick Archila blamed the outcome of the game and the season on the team's injuries. He said, "Injuries have killed the team, I'm playing with everyone I have left."
Among those left, was Michelle Escamilla who broke through the Corsairs' defense line, ran with the ball and scored the only Valley goal during the second half. She did it all with swollen tonsils.
Dealing with a change of position was surrogate goalkeeper Blanca Valdovinos. She blocked many of the Corsairs' shots on goal, including a penalty kick.
"I usually play middle field," she said. "I went in as the goalkeeper, but I didn't expect a penalty kick."
"All our main players are sick or injured," said Valdovinos. "We just had no luck."
The Monarchs will continue the season against Pierce College Friday Oct. 28.
