Socotch’s 3rd Game-Winning Goal Helps La Salle Beat Stayton, 1-0; Senior Night Thursday

STAYTON – Stephanie Socotch notched her third game-winning goal of the season here Tuesday afternoon to help La Salle Prep to a 1-0 Capital Conference girls’ varsity soccer victory over Stayton High School.

The win improved the Falcons’ conference record to 7-2-1 and their overall mark to 8-5-1.

Socotch, a senior who returned to the lineup after sitting out since Oct. 15 with a concussion, fought through two defenders late in the second half to get to a pass from Courtney Lyell and slid the ball past the Stayton goalkeeper.

“Steph’s leadership and play on the field is so valuable to us,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino. “She provides a level of intensity and skill that is unmatched. Courtney Lyell started at right wing and played her best game of the season. She plays intense defense, fought for many 50-50 balls, and put some nice balls into our strikers’ feet, including finding Stephanie for the game-winning score.”

La Salle held a decided advantage in shots on goal, registering nine to Stayton’s one, in a game played on a sloppy, muddy field.

“This was the first time all season we played on a loose, muddy field,” said Cereghino. “Our players adjusted well as the game progressed and focused on their touch on the ball. I thought Stayton’s keeper played very well and made some key saves for their team.”

Next up for La Salle is Senior Night Thursday vs. Gladstone at La Salle Stadium. The match begins at 6:30 p.m.

Eight seniors playing in their final regular season home game will be Carly Christoferson, Liz Danna, Stephanie Socotch, Marissa Cereghino, Genny Robinson, Courtney Lyell, Ashley Nunn, and Safiyah Maurice.

Dave Haglund

Last Friday the Varsity football team defeated Stayton

Here is a link to a 5 minute highlight video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LaSallePrep#p/f/0/hWntJ6ssR0o

Carly Christoferson’s Early Goal Lifts La Salle Prep to 1-0 Win Over Cascade

TURNER, Ore. – Carly Christoferson’s goal in the fifth minute was the difference-maker Tuesday as La Salle Prep defeated Cascade High 1-0 in a Capital Conference girls’ varsity soccer match.

Christoferson, playing a ball in the right corner, crossed the ball toward the goal that floated over the head of the Cascade keeper and into the back of the net. The Falcons dominated possession for much of the remainder of the contest, outshooting the Cougars 14-2.

“I asked a handful of players to take on new positions for the game vs. Cascade,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino. “We had some players who missed some or all of the game due to injuries or family commitments. These players showed their versatility by doing a wonderful job with their new responsibilities on the field. Marissa Cereghino moved from the defensive line to help the team at striker and as a center midfielder. Genny Robinson played the game at right back and Amanda Byrne played as stopper.”

La Salle improved to 6-1-1 in conference play and 7-4-1 overall.

Dave Haglund

JV Football team defeats Stayton

The JV boys football team defeated Stayton 39-0. Kristin Rubalcava took some great photos.

Socotch’s Second-Half Goal Lifts La Salle Prep to 1-0 Girls’ Soccer Victory over Estacada

MILWAUKIE – A season-high 32-shot attack by La Salle Prep resulted in just one goal but that was all the Falcons needed Thursday night as they registered their second straight Capital Conference varsity girls’ soccer victory with a 1-0 win over Estacada.

Stephanie Socotch, a senior midfielder, was credited with the game-winner when she put a shot to the right corner of the net after trapping a Marissa Cereghino corner kick in the middle of the box five minutes into the second half. Socotch, who leads the team with five goals, left the game later with a mild concussion after getting struck in the back of the head with a ball cleared by Estacada.

La Salle improved to 5-1-1 in conference play and will take an overall record of 6-4-1 into Monday’s game at Cascade.

“The team did a much better job of creating offensive chances, especially by running down balls and forcing corner kicks,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino. “Marissa Cereghino has been putting in nice balls from the corner and the game was decided by finishing one of these set plays.”

Senior Liz Danna was one of a number of Falcons who stood out offensively, according to Ryan Cereghino.

“Liz is really starting to develop in the center of our midfield,” said the first-year Falcon head coach. “She made some wonderful passes to our wings down the line and smart runs with the ball up the field. She created some dangerous offensive chances for us with her penetrating runs.”

Not to be outdone was a sturdy Falcon defense, which recorded its second consecutive shutout and third in its last four games.

“The back line – comprised of senior Marissa Cereghino, junior Emily Basile, and freshmen Amanda Byrne and Chloe Basile -- did a great job of limiting Estacada’s shots and offensive production,” said the Falcon coach. “Senior Genny Robinson also played well in the back after Stephanie’s concussion. I needed to move Marissa up into the midfield and Genny did a good job of keeping our defensive line strong.”

Dave Haglund

La Salle Boys' defeat North Marion 2-1

Photos by Anita Dethlefs

La Salle Gets Timely Goal from Freshman Amanda Byrne to Escape with 1-0 Victory over North Marion

AURORA – Freshman Amanda Byrne’s goal inside the game’s final two minutes lifted La Salle Prep to a 1-0 victory over North Marion in girls’ varsity soccer here Tuesday.

The Falcons, who improved to 4-1-1 in Capital Conference play, controlled the match from the outset but were unable to finish any attacks until Byrne’s timely goal, her first of the season. La Salle, which defeated North Marion 1-0 for the second time this season, outshot the Huskies 15-2.

“The players had to play all 80 minutes this game to get the result we were looking for,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino. “Amanda has played solid for us all season as outside back, and I am proud she had the opportunity to score the game winner.”

Byrne’s goal, which came on a half-volley with the outside of her right foot from close range, was set up by a corner kick by Marissa Cereghino.

“I moved Marissa to the forward position for the final 10 minutes of the game,” said Ryan Cereghino of his younger sister, who normally plays in the back line. “We needed to give North Marion a new look up front, and Marissa helped provide the extra energy we needed up top. She ran down some great balls from our midfield and earned the team two corner kicks, the last of which resulted in the game-winning goal. I give North Marion a lot of credit for making us earn everything in the game.”

Falcon keeper Natalie Byrne, Amanda’s older sister, was credited with the shutout.

La Salle returns home to host Estacada Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Dave Haglund

Gladstone Ends La Salle’s 5-Game Unbeaten Streak, 3-0

MILWAUKIE – Gladstone High put an end to La Salle’s five-game unbeaten streak Monday night, handing the Falcon varsity girls’ soccer team a 3-0 setback for their first Capital Conference loss of the season.

The Gladiators, who controlled things offensively for much of the 80-minute match, took an early 1-0 lead in the game’s 16^th minute when Haleigh Murrell gathered a rebound just outside the box and hooked a shot from 20 yards that sailed over the head of La Salle keeper Natalie Byrne.

Gladstone’s Ashley Beykovsky made it 2-0 midway through the second half when she scored following a cross from the right wing by Murrell. Beykovsky’s initial shot bounded off the right post, but she was there to put the carom away for good. Less than four minutes later, Gladstone closed out the scoring when Amber Jensen scored from close range into an empty net.

“I was impressed by the intensity that our players brought to the game,” said La Salle head coach Ryan Cereghino. “It was the hardest, toughest I have seen our players battle all season. I have to give recognition to our goalkeeper Natalie Byrnes. She played tough and took a beating coming out on a few shots. She received a few knocks to the head, including a forward’s knee, but she fought through it. Natalie also stopped a penalty kick with a diving save to her right. I was very proud of her performance and she is finding her tenacity and leadership in goal.”

La Salle, 4-4-1 overall and 3-1-1 in conference play, next plays North Marion High in a 4 p.m. road game Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Falcons defeated the Huskies 1-0 at La Salle Stadium on Sept. 17.

Dave Haglund

JV Football team defeats Scappoose

Highlighted by some big runs by JJ Fisher and some great receptions by Vince Matteson, the JV football team defeated Scappoose on Thursday. Kristin Rubalcava took some great photos.

Falcon Girls’ Soccer Dominates Stayton in 3-0 Victory

MILWAUKIE – Elizabeth Danna, Ashley Nunn and Stephanie Socotch scored goals Thursday afternoon to lead the La Salle Prep girls’ varsity soccer team to a 3-0 Capital Conference victory over Stayton High School.

With the win, the Falcons improved to 4-0-1 in league play and 4-3-1 overall entering a key conference clash at rival Gladstone High School Monday night.

“The girls did a good job of bouncing back against Stayton,” said La Salle coach Ryan Cereghino, referencing a 3-3 Tuesday tie at Molalla in a game the Falcons led 3-0. “The theme for the Stayton game was to play an 80-minute game, and they did a better job at accomplishing that goal. We made good use of the width of our grass field, and our wings made good, smart runs.”

In a match dominated by La Salle from start to finish, the Falcons jumped out to an early lead when Danna, a senior midfielder, gathered a loose ball in the box and fired into the upper right corner of the goal 8 ½ minutes into the contest. It was Danna’s first goal of the season.

The Falcons extended their lead midway through the second half on Nunn’s first goal of the season. In a great hustle play, Nunn fought through two defenders out top, secured possession and was able to put a shot into the left corner of the net with 18:34 remaining.

La Salle’s final tally came courtesy of a penalty kick by Socotch, who scored a goal for the third consecutive game. Socotch’s PK, a bullet to the right corner of the goal with 11:53 left, was set up when Laura Vandehey was taken down in the box.

The Falcons outshot Stayton 18-1.

Dave Haglund