REDDING, Calif. - The women's soccer team locked up the #2 seed in the upcoming Cal Pac tournament with a 3-2 win over Pacific Union College.
Before the game, the Red Hawks honored 10 seniors: Hailey Allen, Alexa Baez, Linda Jimenez, Grace Nelson, Nadia Santiago, Mariah Stansberry, Rachel Steele, Malia Bolden, Cassandra Grabiola, and Julia Gehrke.
The Red Hawks scored the game's first goal in the 23rd minute by Alexa Baez, as Anahi Gomez started the scoring transition with a free kick that went off a one-touch pass from Nadia Santiago in the box.
The Red Hawks padded their lead as Maylania Mikaele scored the second goal of the game, with Claire Brown sending a crossing pass that deflected off the foot of Grace Nelson to find Mikaele.
The Pioneers cut the lead in half in the 70th minute as Chloe Church drilled a penalty kick, taking advantage of a Simpson foul in the box.
The Red Hawks answered in the 84th minute as Mikaele notched a brace with an assist by Celestine Allsup.
But the Pioneers did not go quietly, as Kambrie Jehs hit a long goal from beyond the box to pull within one with 30 seconds left in the game.
The Red Hawks prevailed as they held onto the 3-2 victory to earn the #2 seed in the Cal Pac tournament. They are scheduled to take on #3 seed Dakota State in the semifinal game on November 8 at 6:30 pm.
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