REDDING, Calif. - The women's soccer team dropped their conference season opener tonight, 2-1, to Westcliff at the California Soccer Park.
The Warriors drew first blood in the 23rd minute on a goal by Kuuipo Laumatia. The Red Hawks answered aa
Maylania Mikaele found the back of the net in the 28th minute off an assist by
Ellianna Keiser.
The Warriors scored the game-winner in the final seconds of the first half as Savannah Ritchie combined with Isabella Bottero to beat Simpson's goalkeeper.
The second half proved to be a tightly played deadlock between the Warriors and Red Hawks as they combined for seven shots. However, neither the Red Hawks nor the Warriors could find the back of the net as Westcliff held onto the 2-1 victory.
Jenna Sosa suffered the loss between the posts as she posted three saves, while her counterpart, Lola Carson, earned the win while notching three saves.
Simpson looks to bounce back as they continue conference play on Sunday, as they take on Stanton at 10 am at the California Soccer Park.
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