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Dominating Taft boys roll to 20-0 home league soccer victory

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Dominating Taft boys roll to 20-0 home league soccer victory
Jose Flores (File photos by Lon French)

The result was the same, but the method to the madness couldn’t have been any more different Thursday as the Taft High boys soccer team matched its female counterparts by starting off the season with back-to-back wins.

While the Taft girls defeated Salem Academy/Western Christian by the narrowest of margins, 2-1 in the opening game at Voris Field, the boys waltzed off with a 20-0 conference victory over Salem Academy.

“Scoring goals is always exciting,” Taft boys coach Ryan Ulicni said, “but it’s the fact that we did not allow any goals that lets us know we are doing a complete game.”

Coach Ryan Ulicni

The Tigers opened their season Wednesday with a 3-1 home victory over Delphian.

“Tonight we played for the second day in a row, but judging by the kids’ energy and effort on the field you’d never know it,” Ulicni said. “Having a total of 19 goals and six different players scoring is a fantastic statement.  Seeing our defense keep it to a zero is an ever bigger accomplishment.”

Ulicni said senior co-captain Estib Hernandez led the defense, along with juniors Ethan Thomas, Adam Lascano and Ivan Cortez, “who make sure  everyone stays in their position and focused.”

He said sophomore goalie Sam Cortez “did a great job communicating with our defense and moving them as needed.”

Sam Cortes

“Every game has something you can learn from,” he said. “Looking forward, there are always things to work on. We have a better beginning than last year, but we have put in the work all summer. This is where it shows. They stayed focused throughout and played a great game.”

To the best of his knowledge, Ulicni said Fuentes scored seven goals; junior co-captains William Calderon and Jose Flores and sophomore forward Sammy Vasquez three each; and junior midfielders Alex Del Valle and Mauricio Rivas one apiece.

“Scoring goals is always a beautiful thing,” he said. “Seeing a complete game from start to finish is truly the best.”

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Standings

League Overall GS GA  Rank
 Taft (3A) 2-0 2-0 22 1 11
 Dayton (3A) 1-0 1-1 5 12 9
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 1-0 1-1 13 5 9
 Salem Academy (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 19 19
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 0-1 0-1 2 4 41
 Gervais (2A) 0-1 0-1 0 13 41
 Delphian (2A) 0-1 0-2 2 5 28
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) – – – – –

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

Taft uses stiff defense, two first-half goals for girls soccer win

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Taft uses stiff defense, two first-half goals for girls soccer win
Taft goalie Nicole Reyes (File photos by Lon French)

Senior striker Sammy Halferty scored her second goal in as many games on top of a gift goal by the opposition Thursday to lead the Taft High girls soccer team to a 2-1 league home victory over Salem Academy/Western Christian.

“I was very concerned and curious how the newly formed co-op team would look,” Taft coach Joey Arce-Torres said of an opponent combining two programs and led by two coaching staffs. “Western has always been one of the perennial giants in our league and rarely missed out on the State playoffs. They are always chuck-full of talent and very well coached.”

The Tigers jumped on top 1-0 when SA/WC sent an errant hit into its own goal.

“Sammy had been putting high pressure on their back line and, because of that, created panic, which created the mistake,” Arce-Torres said. ”With the goal, we found our confidence and rhythm.”

Alexia Alvarez

Another “easy” goal followed when midfielder Alexia Alvarez sent a “brilliant” angled pass to Halferty, who finished off the shot for her second goal of the young season.

“We completely dominated the co-op team and should have scored another two goals to secure a win, but did not execute,” Arce-Torres said.

Taft held a 2-0 halftime lead with virtually no penetration deep into its own end.

“Our defenders jumped passes early and kept them on their heels,” Arce-Torres said.

The second half started much like the first with the momentum heavily in the Tigers’ favor.

“Missed opportunities again followed,” Arce-Torres said as Salem Academy managed a score at the 20-minute mark on a shot that was long and high and drifted over Taft goalie Nicole Reyes’ hands.

“We then searched for a third goal, but again missed some one vs. one shots,” he said.

The Tigers’ tenacious defensive effort was led by senior Fatima Lupercio, who Arce-Torres said “rallied the troops” to keep the score 2- 1 for first place in conference play.

Arce-Torres said Delayna O’daniels, Lucy Reyes and Avery Nightingale “played some tough minutes on the backline” and were provided needed rest by the play of Claira Tolan, Olivia Coulter and Grace Kowarko.

“Our depth and supportive teammates really assisted today,” he said. “We are fortunate to have great kids in this program to bring all the support needed to elevate their teammates when needed.”

The Tigers travel to Westside Christian for another game at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

“We are truly tired,” Arce-Torres said as the Tigers face their third game this week. “I don’t know what we have left, but I know we will battle and use our bench.”

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Standings

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 2-0 2-0 3 1 8
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 1-0 1-1 4 3 19
 Gervais (2A) 0-0-1 0-0-1 1 1 27
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 0-0 0-1 1 6 22
 Dayton (3A) 0-1-1 0-1-1 1 3 29
 Amity / Perrydale (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 1 13
 Salem Academy/Western Christian (3A) 0-1 0-2 1 12 20

GS-Goals Scored; GA-Goals Allowed

Tigers take momentum on road for Friday night showdown in Sutherlin

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Tigers take momentum on road for Friday night showdown in Sutherlin

Sutherlin has a score to settle with visiting Taft on Friday when the teams collide at 7 p.m. in Class 3A nonconference high school football action.

A year ago, junior running back Logan Gilleo scored on a 1-yard pass early in the second quarter before senior wide receiver Tyee Fisher caught a 5-yard TD pass that was questionably ruled in bounds just 13 seconds before halftime. The score gave the Tigers a 14-13 lead in their home opener that would hold up for what would become their only victory of the season.

The Bulldogs went on to finish 7-3 overall and 4-1 in the Special District 2 North before being eliminated by State semifinalist Vale in the first round of the playoffs. Taft finished 1-8 and winless in the SD2 West.

Taft head coach Jake Tolan and his troops

What a difference a year makes, then.

The Tigers are coming off a 14-6 season-opening home upset Friday of perennial power Harrisburg after falling to the Eagles 60-29 on the road in last year’s season opener. Sutherlin fell 50-26 to Hidden Valley Friday at home.

“Even when facing adversity, our kids were able to battle and come away with a much-needed win,” said Taft coach Jake Tolan, whose Tigers held Harrisburg to no offensive touchdowns and forced several turnovers in the home win.

JJ French
Antonio Saurez

The only points Harrisburg scored came when senior running back Gabe Knox returned a kickoff for a touchdown with 10:55 left in the first half to make it 7-6 after Taft junior JJ French scored the game’s first TD on a short pass from junior quarterback Antonio Saurez at the 11:12 mark of the second quarter.

Logan Gilleo is off to the races

Now a senior, Gilleo added a 60-yard catch and run for a score 5:37 before halftime, and junior place-kicker William Calderon added both PATs for the final 14-6 margin. Junior defensive back Darius Smith picked off two passes before the teams played to a scoreless second half.

Darius Smith celebrates a turnover with his teammates

“I am so proud of my team,” Tolan said. “They played well, believed in themselves and fought hard as a team. We made many mistakes that we can learn from and get better at, but overall I’m happy we were able to come away with a win.”

Taft used five turnovers to earn the one-point victory over Sutherlin in last year’s home opener at Voris Field.

Trenton Hall gets a piece of the action

Sutherlin is a traditional running team utilizing the Wing T,  a deceptive offense that typically lines up three backs in a row behind center with intentions of making every play look the same for the first few steps.

Sutherlin coach Josh Gary’s squad stepped down from Class 4A to 3A last season and ran at least 80 percent of the time behind senior quarterback Cade Meisner and running back Bryce Anderson. While Meisner and Anderson have graduated, Gary is expected to turn to the senior triumvirate of Jacob Merrifield, Brandon Carr and Mason Gill to power the offense Friday night.

“The highlight of our play was how well our defense played,” Tolan said of the Harrisburg win and the need to apply the brakes to Sutherlin.

Photos by Lon French

Trenton Hall says it all

Taft Roster

Coach: Jake Tolan

No. Name Position Grade Height Weight
Colby Helms RB/LB 11 5-10 190
William Calderon K/DB 11 5-7 150
1 Cayden Edmonds WR/DB 10 5-8 130
2 Jordan Hall WR/LB 12 5-11 165
3 Kaden Hindman WR/S 10 5-10 170
4 Trenton Fisher WR/DB 12 5-11 135
5 Brendan Welch WR/LB 11 5-10 175
6 Austin Winters WR/LB 10 5-10 140
7 Sam Allan WR/DB 9 6-0 140
8 Josh Ruiz RB/DE 10 6-1 200
10 Braxton Brockett RB/LB 9 5-7 130
11 Fco Ramos WR/S 11 5-9 160
12 Gavin Koceja QB/DB 9 5-10 140
13 Bear Reyes WR/LB 9 5-7 150
14 Tristan Beach WR/LB 12 6-0 165
15 Haden Chavez WR/LB 9 5-8 165
16 Darius Smith WR/DB 11 5-9 170
17 Afton Dean WR/LB 10 6-0 200
19 Antonio Suarez QB/LB 11 5-10 175
20 JJ French RB/LB 11 5-10 175
21 Alex Carrasco RB/LB 9 5-4 160
23 Roman Pena WR/DB 9 5-9 135
24 Trenton Hall RB/LB 12 5-11 175
26 Devin Evjen RB/LB 9 5-8 180
28 Logan Gilleo RB/LB 12 6-0 195
44 Alec Bosworth OL/DL 12 6-1 235
51 Dylan Rodriquez OL/DE 10 5-9 160
52 Jose Magallanes OL/DL 9 5-4 150
53 Micah Davis RB/DE 12 5-11 180
55 Elin Fitch OL/DE 12 6-4 185
56 Jesse Carrillo OL/DL 10 5-10 220
57 Jace Phippen OL/DL 12 5-11 230
62 Damian Hill OL/DL 9 6-0 250
66 Tyrese Hellman OL/DL 12 6-2 240
69 Raiden Hansen OL/DL 9 6-4 290
70 Oscar Sanchez OL/DL 9 5-10 225
74 Bash Welch OL/DL 11 5-10 305
77 Dakotah Steen OL/DL 10 6-4 350
99 Tony Garcia OL/DE 12 5-11 260

Sutherlin Roster

Coach: Josh Gary

No. Name Position Grade Height Weight
1 Mason Gill WR/DB 12 6-3 165
2 Case Wells DB/RB 12 5-8 160
3 Brandon Carr DB/WR 12 5-11 150
4 Dylan Smalley DB/QB 11 5-8 150
5 Tehgan Pacini LB/QB 11 6-1 180
9 Keith Sorenson K 11 6-0 170
10 Jacob Merrifield DB/RB 12 5-8 160
14 Colby Olsen LB/RB 11 5-10 180
22 Logan Hill RB/DB 11 5-10 170
25 Adan Diaz LB/RB 10 5-5 160
32 Josh Davis LB/RB 11 6-2 225
34 Wyatt Brink DB/TE 11 6-2 160
51 Hunter Elbert DL/OL 12 5-11 180
62 Jason Baker DL/OL 12 5-10 190
63 Byron Baker DE/OL 12 6-2 220
64 Hunter Strong DL/OL 12 6-0 220
65 Isaac Horn DE/OL 12 6-3 235
72 Kobey Crump DL/OL 12 6-0 225
74 Dayden Jacobs DL/OL 12 5-10 270
75 Caden Meabon DL/OL 11 6-3 210
77 Isaiah Baez DL/OL 11 5-9 225
80 Rylan Philow DE/TE 11 6-2 180

FBI seeks individual to help identify child sexual assault victim

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FBI seeks individual to help identify child sexual assault victim

The Oregon FBI is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 41, are being disseminated to the public and can be found online at the FBI website at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/ecap.

The video depicting the unidentified male, John Doe 41, shown with a child, was first noted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in March of 2018; therefore, the video is believed to have been produced around 2016 to 2018.

John Doe 41 is described as an African American male, likely between the ages of 18 and 20 years old.  He appears to be a thin-framed individual with black hair.  Anyone with information to provide should submit a tip online at https://tips.fbi.gov , or call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).  The public is reminded no charges have been filed in this case and the pictured individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This individual is being sought as part of the FBI’s Operation Rescue Me and Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP) initiatives, both of which represent strategic partnerships between the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Operation Rescue Me focuses on utilizing clues obtained through in-depth image analysis to identify the child victims depicted in child exploitation material, while ECAP seeks national and international media exposure of unknown adults (referred to as John/Jane Does) who visibly display their faces and/or other distinguishing characteristics in association with child pornography images.

Sheriff’s Office provides ammo for safety during hunting season

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Sheriff’s Office provides ammo for safety during hunting season

As we get into hunting season, it’s important to remember that every hunter has the responsibility to enter the field well prepared to hunt in a safe, responsible manner.

This includes being properly equipped to find your way out, taking measures to ensure the safety of self and others, and being a good steward of nature. Here are some tips we offer for those who venture out for a hunt, or to enjoy the outdoors:

Hunters:

  • Check weather reports before visiting the forest.  Dress properly.
  • Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will return.  Leave a written plan at home and in your vehicle.
  • Be familiar with the area you want to hunt.
  • Consider using electronic technology such as a handheld GPS or an app on your cellular phone that uses the GPS built into your phone. Such phone applications like, on Xmaps. Personal locating beacons (PLBs) or Satellite Messengers are another electronic that will assist searchers in finding you if you are lost or injured.
  • Avoid wearing white or tan during hunting seasons.  Wearing hunter orange, viewable from all directions is recommended.
  • If accompanied by a dog, the dog should also wear hunter orange or a very visible color on a vest, leash, coat or bandana.
  • Check hunting equipment before and after each outing, and maintain it properly.  Familiarize yourself with its operation before using it in the field.
  • Carry a spare set of dry clothing.  Use layering techniques to prevent moisture while retaining body warmth. Always bring rain gear.
  • Carry a first aid kit and know how to use its contents.
  • Clearly identify your target before shooting.  Prevent unfortunate accidents or fatalities.
  • Be alert when hunting near developed areas and trails.  Other recreationists are in the forest as well.
  • Check out the variety of hunter safety courses available to the public from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife : https://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/

Oudoor Enthusiasts:

  • Wear bright clothing.  Make yourself more visible. Choose colors that stand out, like red, orange or green, and avoid white, blacks, browns, earth-toned greens and animal-colored clothing.  Orange vests and hats are advisable.
  • Don’t forget to protect Fido.  Get an orange vest for your dog if he/she accompanies you.
  • Be courteous.  Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid confrontations.
  • Make yourself known.  If you do hear shooting, raise your voice and let hunters know that you are in the vicinity.
  • Know when hunting seasons are occurring.  Continue to hike, but learn about where and when hunting is taking place. (Consider hiking midday when wild game and hunting activity is at its lowest.)
  • Know your own comfort level.  If hunting makes you uneasy, choose a hiking location where hunting is not allowed, such as a national or state park.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and “Like” us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

Taft boys open soccer season with 3-1 league home win over Delphian

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Taft boys open soccer season with 3-1 league home win over Delphian
William Calderon (File photo)

Jose Flores scored two goals and fellow junior William Calderon added a third as the Taft High boys soccer team opened its season Wednesday with a 3-1 Special District 2 home victory over Delphian.

“We played against a very good Delphian team,” Taft coach Ryan Ulicni said. “They have always been a great competition for us, so we expected a great game. We worked very well in the beginning getting the pace of the game to benefit our side, as well as continuing that pace for the entirety of the game.”

Ulicni said Delphian worked hard all the way to the game’s final minutes to score its only goal. He got far greater gratification from his own team’s final score.

“Gaining the third goal off of a header by Jose Flores was pretty exciting,” he said. “They have been working on just that set piece for weeks.”

The Tigers, with sophomore Sam Cortes in goal, return to action Thursday at 6:15 p.m. against Salem Academy at Voris Field. The Taft girls, coming off a 1-0 league home defeat of Amity, are scheduled to play the Crusaders at 4:15 p.m.

“This showed us a few things we can tighten up here and there,” Ulicni said. “All of the boys played great today. With our forwards getting shots on goal, as well as our midfield and having everyone recover to play defense. This is probably the most solid game this team has played. It should be a great season.”

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Standings

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 1-0 1-0 3 1 18
 Dayton (3A) 1-0 1-1 5 12 10
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 1-0 1-1 13 5 10
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 0-1 0-1 2 4 38
 Gervais (2A) 0-1 0-1 0 13 38
 Delphian (2A) 0-1 0-2 2 5 31
 Salem Academy (3A) – – – – –
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) – – – – –

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

Taft grad Hatton ties career-low round in College of Idaho’s opener

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Taft grad Hatton ties career-low round in College of Idaho’s opener

Taft High graduate Maya Hatton shot a career-low 81 Tuesday to finish 14th in the College of Idaho’s season opener in the Multnomah Invitational at OGA Golf Course in Woodburn.

Maya Hatton

The sophomore, daughter of longtime Taft High golf coaches Rick and Heather Hatton, opened the 36-hole tournament with an 87 on the 5,852-yard layout, then closed with a 9-over-par 81 in the 26-player field.

College of Idaho did not record a team score as British Columbia took the title with a two-day 603, 32 strokes ahead of Oregon Tech.

Hatton, a 2018 Taft grad, played in 13 rounds as a freshman, recording a 87.9 stroke average with a season-best round of 81 and 36-hole score of 165 at the Corban Spring Invite.

Hatton qualified for the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State championships all four years of high school, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish as a senior, when she shot a career-low 75 to win her third Special District 2 title with a school-record 36-hole score of 151.

Hatton returns to the course in two weeks at the Thunderbird Classic in Bellingham, Wash.

 Rank   Player  Team Scores  Total   Par 
1  CANON, Peyton   Oregon Tech   75  72  147   +3
t 2  GEORGE, Megan   Corban   77  73  150   +6
t 2  WEN, Jue   British Columbia   78  72  150   +6
4  DUNN, Kelly   Corban   74  77  151   +7
5  JOHNSTON, Kate   British Columbia   82  70  152   +8
t 6  KWON, Cecile   British Columbia   77  76  153   +9
t 6  LEE, Esther   British Columbia   81  72  153   +9
t 6  REMANDABAN, Shania   British Columbia   79  74  153   +9
t 9  SONG, Aerin   Oregon Tech   80  75  155   +11
t 9  ZHU, Ashley   Oregon Tech   79  76  155   +11
11  PATTERSON, Delainey   Corban   81  79  160   +16
12  HELLWAGE, Kelsie   Northwest Christian   83  78  161   +17
13  KOZA, Stephanie   Oregon Tech   85  78  163   +19
14  HATTON, Maya   College of Idaho   87  81  168   +24
15  BAKER, Maiya   Oregon Tech   89  81  170   +26
16  DEMENT, Sami   College of Idaho   86  86  172   +28
t 17  HULL, Grace   Oregon Tech   91  84  175   +31
t 17  KRAUSS, Cassidy   Northwest Christian   91  84  175   +31
19  BROUSSEAU, Carli   Northwest Christian   92  88  180   +36
20  PRESTON, Taylor   Corban   99  85  184   +40
21  MAY, Haley   Corban   95  90  185   +41
22  REAKA, Stella   Northwest Christian   98  95  193   +49
23  DAVIDSON, Emily   Walla Walla   97  98  195   +51
24  GARDEA, Fernanda   Northwest Christian   105  95  200   +56
25  HAGERTY, Marisa   Walla Walla   107  95  202   +58
26  KESSINGER, Kaylee   Northwest Christian   125  113  238   +94

 

Toledo lowers boom on visiting Tigers in shutout volleyball win

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Toledo lowers boom on visiting Tigers in shutout volleyball win
Jordyn Ramsey

Toledo High blanked the Taft volleyball team 3-0 Tuesday night despite the contributions of sophomore setter Lily Hatton and freshman Natalie Gates.

“Our team really started to figure out how to play against a team with a very aggressive offense,” Taft coach Kelsey Hart said following the 25-21, 25-19, 25-18 defeat. “Our blocking got better, and our back row started to get more hands on balls.”

Lily Hatton
Natalie Gates

Hart, whose team was coming off its first victory of the season the night before against Waldport, said Hatton “did a great job adjusting to passes and getting balls to our hitters” and Gates “did a great job leading our team in digs.”

The Tigers fell to 1-4 with the loss, while the Boomers improved to 3-3.

“We came away with three sets quick and our girls worked together and didn’t let small mistakes upset them,” Toledo coach Crystal Taylor Hinds said. “I’m proud of how the girls are playing and the progress they are making. They are believing in the process for us to achieve their goal and I’m so proud of them.”

The Tigers return to the court at 5 p.m. Friday at Sutherlin.

File photos by Lon French

 

Health advisories issued for several Lincoln County beaches

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Health advisories issued for several Lincoln County beaches

Oregon Coast Beach Safety

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a public health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County.

People should avoid direct contact with the water in these areas until the advisory is lifted. Higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.  This applies especially to children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to illness from waterborne bacteria.

Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.

While the advisory is in effect at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.

Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory.

The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).

Tigers win girls soccer season opener; announce birth of JV program

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Tigers win girls soccer season opener; announce birth of JV program
Sammy Halferty

Taft senior Sammy Halferty’s first-half goal stood up behind the defensive play of junior Delayna O’daniels and sophomore goalie Nicole Reyes on Tuesday in a 1-0 season-opening home girls soccer conference victory over Amity.

“The kids came out a bit nervous, made some early mistakes and were unable to get some early opportunities for scores,” said Taft coach Joey Arce-Torres, whose team hit the post four times in the opening half.

Applying constant pressure, Halferty was rewarded for her efforts in the first half when Amity’s goalie wasn’t able to clear and Halferty slammed an errant ball back into the net.

Arce-Torres said Taft enjoyed “some great minutes” on the defensive end of the field from O’daniels, a first-year player.

“She came in off the bench and had an immediate impact,” he said.

Nicole Reyes

New goalie Reyes came up with a big save late in the second half to preserve the win, Arce-Torres said.

“Amity had two very strong defensive backs that made our strikers work,” he said. “They were physical and big and created problems for our speedy strikers.”

The Class 3A Tigers return to Special District 2 action at 4:15 p.m. Thursday against Salem Academy at Voris Field.

“We learned many lessons from our matchup today,” he said. “We now know speed alone will not slay the dragon. We need better passing and more physicality to compete with the Valley teams.”

Overall, Arce-Torres said he was pleased with the winning effort.

“I am confident we will continue to find solutions to stay competitive and that the girls will push themselves to stay in the hunt to make the State playoffs,” he said.

Better yet, Arce-Torres broke the news that Taft will likely field its first junior varsity program this year.

“The numbers have been solid for five seasons and we need this to get sufficient playing time for those kids who put in so much time into their sport,” he said. “I am very thrilled for the opportunity to reward every athlete with playing time.”

Photos by Lon French

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Standings

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 1-0 1-0 1 0 4
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 1-0 1-1 4 3 22
 Salem Academy/Western Christian (3A) 0-0 0-1 0 10 15
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 0-0 0-1 1 6 15
 Amity/Perrydale (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 1 24
Dayton (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 2 31
 Gervais (2A) – – – – –
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