Pierce Too Much for Valley Soccer Girls

Sunny skies and perfect playing conditions were the backdrop for a long day of soccer as the Monarchs fell to the Pierce Brahmas on the road 5-0. Pierce, a perennial soccer powerhouse had too much talent, speed, and depth for the young team from Valley to handle. 

Early in the first half, Monarch sweeper Rosie Garcia and Pierce forward Stephanie Cubias collided near the Monarch goal and went down hard. After receiving medical attention they returned to the game.  Garcia’s strong defensive presence helped keep the spread to only five goals. 

During half time, Head Coach Shane Watkins, told his team to forget about the score, go out and play, and learn from the experience.  “You cannot wait for the ball to come to you.   Go out there and attack the ball.  They aren’t waiting for the ball to come to them,” said Watkins.