Scrimmage #1 2011

August 17- Rock Springs, Wy-

In the first ever Alumni game, the Mustang Alumni came out the winners by a 4-1 score. On a beautiful summer afternoon, the new Mustangs squared off against the all-stars of the past four years. The Alumni, featuring Jay Himelright, Sloan Allred, Jessica Little, Kylie Ashton, Adar Westling, and Kaitlin Berberich started strong; dominating play for the first ten minutes of the first half. However, solid play from Kenzie Williams kept the alumni from scoring. As the Mustangs became more comfortable with their new teammates and new system, they began to play solid soccer. Both teams exchanged shots until the 34th minutes when Jay Himelright stole the ball and scored on a patented breakaway shot. The Mustangs struck back in the next minute, as Jessica Monsen sent a perfect through ball to Deni Jacobs, who took the ball to the left and placed a perfect shot across the box and into the side netting to tie the score 1-1. As the second half started, the new Mustangs started to control the ball and connect in their passing game. Inspite of their ball control, the Mustangs couldn't find the back of the net. It was a case of too much unselfishness, as the girls made too many extra passes and delayed in taking open shots. The alumni teamed, aided by 4 high school boys, took adavantage of the missed shots and scored 3 goals on breakaways to put the game away in the second half.

All in all, it was a positive experience, where the Mustangs were able to get onto the field and play a solid opponent. Despite the loss, the Mustangs look promising for the season, as they worked well as a team and moved the ball very efficiently. Great play by the keepers, defense, and midfield show a great season is coming. The Mustangs now prepare for two more games on the 26th and 27th in Oregon vs TVCC and College of Idaho.

Mustang player of the game- Deni Jacobs, for scoring her first college goal and working within the team concept throughout the game.