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    Trojans Fall Short in Playoff Battle Against Virgin Valley

    By Amy VelozOctober 31, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans girls’ soccer team’s season came to a disappointing end on October 28 in a hard-fought playoff match against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs, falling 3-1. Despite their determination and a well-played first half, the Trojans were unable to overcome defensive challenges and missed scoring opportunities, bringing their season to a close.

    Playing into a steady wind during the first half, the Trojans focused on defense and ball control against the Bulldogs’ pressure. Head Coach Amy Carlson reflected on the challenges her team faced in those conditions, “Playing against the wind the entire first half, we had to focus on defense and maintaining possession, and the girls did that well.” Carlson also credited the team’s ability to keep the game within reach, going into halftime trailing 1-0.

    Despite being down by a goal at the half, Carlson emphasized that the Trojans kept a positive outlook as they entered the second half, ready to fight for their season. Early in the half, forward Valery Romero was taken down inside the box, earning the Trojans a crucial penalty kick. Senior leader Natalia Vallin stepped up and delivered, placing the ball perfectly into the top of the net to tie the game at 1-1.

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    Sydney Crotty and Ryleigh Denton
    Cindal Monahan
    Khyler Park

    The Trojans’ momentum, however, was short-lived. Defensive gaps allowed Virgin Valley to capitalize on two additional scoring opportunities, pushing the Bulldogs ahead 3-1. “We just couldn’t hold on, allowing two more goals by the Bulldogs,” Carlson said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t take the shots needed to match their goals. Natalia tried to rally the girls to keep pushing until the final whistle, but it just wasn’t enough. They needed to have the drive to win inside each of them, and it just wasn’t there.”

    Carlson praised several standout performances despite the disappointing result. Goalkeeper Madison Mendenhall was a force in the net, making 11 saves to keep the Trojans in the game. Defenders Cindal Monahan and Sarah Brown played vital roles at the stopper position, disrupting the Bulldogs’ attacks throughout the match. Justess Maxwell, recently promoted to the varsity squad, fought hard to create scoring chances, demonstrating her potential to contribute in future seasons.

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    Madison Mendenhall with the save
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    Natalia Vallin
    Diona Nixon
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    “It’s a tough way to end the season, especially because the girls should have won,” Carlson reflected. “As a coach, it’s even harder to watch this be their last game knowing they should be moving on, but they didn’t leave everything they had on the field. At the end of the day, we win as a team, and we lose as a team, and they owed it to each other to give it their all.”

    Despite the loss, Carlson highlighted the team’s ability to persevere through setbacks, including injuries and absences that left them shorthanded all season. “We didn’t have one game with our full roster, including tonight, and yet we still ended with a winning record. I am proud of how far they’ve come,” Carlson said.

    The Trojans leave the field knowing they gave it their best effort under difficult circumstances, and while this season has come to an end, the future remains bright for the program. With young talent emerging and a core of determined players, the Trojans are already looking ahead to next season.

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