PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s season came to a close with a 3-2 loss to Bremerton on Monday in Olympic League girls soccer play.
The Redskins came into the game with reasonable expectations to end 2012 on a high note against the Knights, who were previously winless in league play.
Unfortunately, several key Port Townsend players were ineligible and the Redskins played with only 12 players for most of the game.
Despite the disappointing finish, the Port Townsend’s season was far from a disappointment.
“Before the season our goal was modestly to become a team, improve and be competitive,” coach Colin Foden said, who agreed to come out of retirement to coach the Redskins the week before practices started.
“The season ends with a loss but the athletes can be proud of all they have achieved and that they have far exceeded all their goals.”
Although the odds were stacked against Port Townsend on Monday, they stuck with the Knights for most of the game and ended up losing on a penalty kick.
Foden said the Redskins received strong performances from expected and unexpected sources.
“Anne Meek was superb in defense, Becca Stewart played sweeper for the first time this season and was fabulous,” Foden said.
“Jewel Johnson was alone against the Bremerton defense for long stretches, and yet scored two goals and may well have had a couple more.
“Once again goalkeeper Malia Henderson was as brave and resilient, as we have come to expect.”
Johnson scored her goals in the 27th and 34th minutes, with the assists coming from Nakaia Millman and Jody Kimmel.
Foden also praised the work of Natalee Taylor in the center midfield and McKenzie Ginther and Reilly Berkshire, who “kept the flanks safe.”
Kimmel, Brenna Latchford, Alethea Westlund, Lily Murock and Emily Slough all provided contributions on both offense and defense.
Port Townsend finishes the year 3-5 in the Olympic League and 5-10 overall.
Volleyball
Cascade Christian 3,
Chimacum 0
CHIMACUM — The Cowboys lost all three games to the Cougars by scores of 25-17, 25-21 and 25-17 in Nisqually League action Monday night.
Megan Dukek had 10 assists and 12 digs for Chimacum.
Olivia Baird contributed four kills, two blocks and eight digs, while Audrey Thacker had four kills and three blocks and Lauren Thacker had six kills and one block.