Chelan girls soccer falls at Omak, ties Lake Roosevelt in home finale

CHELAN — Chelan girls soccer lost 2-1 at Omak and tied Lake Roosevelt 1-1 in its home finale this week.

At Omak on Monday, Oct. 12, the Caribou Trail League match was scoreless at halftime. Omak scored first in the second half, Denali Corrigan tied it late, and the Pioneers scored again for the win.

Natalia Granados, Janeth and Jazmin controlled the midfield for the Goats, according to the Chelan Athletic Department. Goalkeeper Heidy made a big save on a late penalty kick to keep Chelan in the game.

"We are incredibly proud of our girls. We saw the work they put in all around the field," the

Chelan coaching staff said in a school athletics release.

Against Lake Roosevelt on Thursday, Oct. 15, Krista Carlton put Chelan ahead in the first half, finishing a corner kick from senior Madeline Cowan. Lake Roosevelt answered in the second half, according to MaxPreps. Chelan controlled possession and kept up the pressure with crosses and shots on goal, the department said.

"I'm proud of the girls for showing up for our final home game of the season and showing more of what we're capable of," coach Diego Avina said. "Our seniors stepped up and showed leadership throughout the entire match."

Chelan is 4-10-2 overall and 0-4 in league play. The Goats play a district playoff match at Omak at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.