Montesano rematched against one of its state-playoff opponents from a season ago as we review Monday’s local sports results.
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GIRLS PREP SOCCER
Bellevue Christian 1, Montesano 0
A goal late in stoppage time turned out to be the difference in Montesano’s 1-0 loss to Bellevue Christian on Monday at Jack Rottle Field in Montesano.
The Bulldogs (2-2 overall) – which beat Bellevue Christian (2-0) on penalty kicks in the first round of last season’s state tournament – found itself locked in another tight, defensive matchup with the Vikings.
Both teams had flashes of offensive penetration into the opposing third in the first half, but both defenses kept any dangerous scoring chances from developing.
That changed somewhat in the second half, as the Vikings took command of the pitch, rarely allowing Montesano to break into the Bellevue Christian side of the pitch.
But though being pressured, Montesano’s defense held, keeping Vikings shots relegated to the perimeter to keep the game at a scoreless tie.
PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Montesano forward Adda Potts (8) and Bellevue Christian’s Mckenna Hall (21) jockey for possession during the Bulldogs’ 1-0 loss on Monday at Montesano High School.
With time winding down and the game appearing to be headed toward a draw, the Vikings earned a free kick from the far side, just outside the Monte 18-yard box.
Bellevue Christian midfielder Lila Naeseth sent a low-arcing pass toward the front of the Bulldogs net, where junior midfielder Mckenna Hall got a knee on the ball to deflect it past goal keeper Izzie Taylor for a 1-0 lead.
After the reset, the referee’s whistle blew to end the match.
Taylor made 13 saves in the game – nine in the second half – to lead a Bulldogs defense that had plenty of positives to take away from the non-league loss.
PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Montesano goalkeeper Izzie Taylor made 13 saves in a 1-0 loss to Bellevue Christian on Monday at Jack Rottle Field in Montesano.
“We can defend against a good team,” Monte head coach Fidel Sanchez said. “But we got to keep the ball longer and that is our biggest struggle right now.”
Monte will be right back at it at 7 p.m. on Tuesday with a game at Centralia.
Bellevue Christian 0 1 – 1
Montesano 0 0 – 1
Scoring
First half – none.
Second half – 1, Bellevue Christian, Hall (Naeseth), 82nd minute.
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Ocosta 7, Hoquiam 0
Ocosta dominated from start to finish in a 7-0 win over Hoquiam on Monday at Olympic Stadium in Hoquiam.
The Wildcats (3-0) scored three goals in the first half.
Ocosta senior midfielder Kylee Denny got the scoring started with a goal off a Bristol Towle assist in the 10th minute.
Towle then scored the first of what would be her five goals in the game with a shot in the 18th minute.
Sophomore defender Joanah Rosander took a feed from sophomore midfielder Scarlett Nelson to put Ocosta up 3-0 in the 25th minute.
After the half, Towle scored four more times to lead Ocosta to the 7-0 win.
“The win was achieved by great effort and passing from the Lady Wildcats,” said Ocosta head coach Rissy Ness, who commended the play of Nelson, Rosander, Gabby Ness, Brizeyda Ayala-Rios and Wylee Keplinger for “their exceptional passing tonight.”
Ocosta keeper Amelia Saunders earned her third shutout in as many games this season.
Hoquiam goal keeper Emily Brodhead made 17 saves in the one-sided contest.
“This wasn’t our game. We stepped on the field and were not ready to play,” Hoquiam head coach Corri Schmid said. “I’m hoping we can hit the reset button for our game against Black Hills.”
The Grizzlies moved to 0-3 with the loss.
Hoquiam takes on Black Hills at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Ocosta hosts Ilwaco at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Ocosta 3 4 – 7
Hoquiam 0 0 – 0
Scoring
First half – 1, Ocosta, Denny (Towle), 10th minute. 2, Ocosta, Towle, 18th minute. 3, Ocosta, Rosander (Nelson), 25th minute.
Second half – 4, Ocosta, Towle, 45th minute. 5, Ocosta, Towle, 49th minute. 6, Ocosta, Towle (Rosander), 63rd minute. 7, Ocosta, Towle (Denny), 71st minute.
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Other scores
Napavine 5, Raymond-South Bend 0
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PREP VOLLEYBALL
Aberdeen 3, Elma 1
Aberdeen picked up its first win of the season, handing Elma its first loss 3-1 on Monday at Elma High School.
The Bobcats (1-1) won 25-20, 25-23, 23-25 and 25-20.
Libero Ally Warren had 25 digs and outside hitter Haydenne Bogar had 17 kills to lead Elma (2-1).
“We had some really great things happening tonight. Everyone hustled and fought hard. Ally had some incredible digs and Haydenne played very smart on the outside,” Elma head coach Natalie Windle said. “They challenged us as a team and we learned and did our best to adapt. The stats don’t do our middles justice tonight. They worked really hard and had some great momentum changing net play.”
Aberdeen faces Hoquiam in a Myrtle Street Rivalry matchup at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hoquiam Square Garden.
Elma takes on Winlock at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winlock High School.
Aberdeen 25 25 23 25 – 3
Elma 20 23 25 20 – 1
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Other scores
Naselle 3, Wishkah Valley 0
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BOYS PREP GOLF
Tumwater 205, Aberdeen 240
Aberdeen lost to Tumwater 205-240 on Monday at the Highland Golf Course in Cosmopolis.
William Yee (44), Trevon Maynard (45) and Isaac McCarty (47) led the Bobcats with sub-50 scores.
Grady Ainsworth and Nick Benson rounded out the Cats’ score with 9-hole rounds of 51 and 53, respectively.
Tumwater’s Braeden Konrad and Zane Laposky tied for Medalist of the Match honors with identical scores of 39.
Aberdeen hosts Black Hills at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Golf Course.
Tumwater (205) – Konrad 39, Laposky 39, Baydo 40, Ellis 43, Gustafson 44.
Aberdeen (240) – Yee 44, Maynard 45, McCarty 47, Ainsworth 51, Benson 53.
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Hoquiam 210, Tenino 212
Hoquiam edged Tenino for a 210-212 victory on Monday at Highland Golf Course in Cosmopolis.
The Grizzlies were led by Skyler Dawson and Ethan McLucas, each of whom carded 51 shots over nine holes of golf.
Noah Taylor and Daymond Cole each shot 54 to round out Hoquiam’s final score.
“Both teams were challenged with illnesses for the match. The kids managed well and we were able to pull off a close win,” Hoquiam head coach Chase Taylor said. “Proud that we have managed to lower our team score three consecutive matches. Let’s see if we can continue this with an away match at Oaksridge against Elma.”
Hoquiam takes on the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Oaksridge Golf Course.
Hoquiam (210) – Skyler Dawson 51, Ethan McLucas 51, Noah Taylor 54, Daymond Cole 54.
Tenino (212) – Jaxson Gore 50, Ethan Baxter 52, Joey Gaidrich 54, Gage Robinson 56.
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SUBMITTED PHOTO Elma’s Kevin Pine (middle) is flanked by Germany’s Eduard Hanzelmann (left) and Artak Ischchanjan as the three finished atop the podium of the 90kg Greco-Roman competition at the Masters 61-plus World Championships on Sept. 7-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WRESTLING
Pine wins at Masters World Championships
Former Grays Harbor College wrestling coach and Elma native Kevin Pine won two titles at the Masters World Championships and USA Festival on Sept. 7-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pine went 5-0 over the weekend in the international competition that featured representatives from eight different countries, including Poland, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and Kazakhstan.
Pine won the Masters E Division 90kg freestyle title with a convincing 10-0 victory over Germany’s Eduard Hanzelmann.
In the Greco-Roman finale, Pine upended Hanzelmann 8-0 to help Team USA secure the team world championship over Germany.
