‘Cats suffer another close loss / Soccer

By Jim Waller • October 13, 2017 1:30 am
Oak Harbor’s Aidan Anderson, right, slides to stop Stanwood’s Anna DePew. (Photo by John Fisken)
Oak Harbor’s Aidan Anderson, right, slides to stop Stanwood’s Anna DePew. (Photo by John Fisken)

Another day, another hard-luck loss for the Oak Harbor High School soccer team.

The Wildcats lost 1-0 to visiting Stanwood Thursday, Oct. 12. It was their fifth one-goal setback of the season, all coming to teams that are currently ranked among the top six in the Western Conference.

Stanwood’s Espy Sanchez scored just after halftime to help the second-place Spartans (6-1-2, 7-3-2) escape Oak Harbor with a win.

The Wildcats (1-8, 2-11) play Shorewood (3-6-1, 4-8-2) at Shoreline Stadium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Danielle Lonborg hustles the ball up the field for the Wildcats.(Photo by John Fisken)

Danielle Lonborg hustles the ball up the field for the Wildcats. (Photo by John Fisken)

Chantel Rector looks for an open Oak Harbor teammate.(Photo by John Fisken)

Chantel Rector looks for an open Oak Harbor teammate. (Photo by John Fisken)

Wildcat Peyton Rhyne passes during the Stanwood match Thursday.(Photo by John Fisken)

Wildcat Peyton Rhyne passes during the Stanwood match Thursday. (Photo by John Fisken)

Jessica Vester takes control of the ball for the Wildcats.(Photo by John Fisken)

Jessica Vester takes control of the ball for the Wildcats. (Photo by John Fisken)

Chloe Wallace puts the ball into play Thursday.(Photo by John Fisken)

Chloe Wallace puts the ball into play Thursday. (Photo by John Fisken)