Poor 1st half leads to Wildcat loss | Soccer

By JIM WALLER
Whidbey News Times Sports editor
September 27, 2012 · 8:10 AM

The Oak Harbor High School soccer team dug itself into a hole with uneven play in the first half and never recovered in a 6-0 loss at Stanwood Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Wildcat coach Jeff Laiblin said, "We played poorly in the first half, looking timid at times. This allowed Stanwood (2-2, 3-3) to exploit the mismatches on the field, and, as a result, they scored several times. We made solid adjustments at halftime and…played much better in the second half…(but) the damage was already done."

The Wildcats (0-4, 1-5-1) head to Shoreline Stadium to meet Shorecrest (3-1, 5-2) in a 7:30 p.m. nonleague match Thursday, Sept. 27.

Contact Whidbey News Times Sports editor Jim Waller at jwaller@whidbeynewsgroup.com or 360-675-6611 ext. 5060.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.