The Garretson Blue Dragon girls soccer team suffered losses in their last two matches.
On Saturday, September 11th, Garretson traveled to Dakota Valley. The Blue Dragons fell to the Panthers by a score of 2-1. Kylie Christensen scored off of a corner kick by Jenna VanHolland in the game. VanHolland had five shots on goal. Christensen had three shots on goal. Madison Ljunggren had two, and Joely Sterud and Jordyn Williams both had one shot on goal.
“We were aggressive right off the bat and held with them the entire game. We were able to possess the ball in the midfield and played solid defense,” said head coach Amber Williamson.
The Blue Dragons again took to the road on Tuesday, September 14th. They traveled to Vermillion and fell to the Tanagers 5-1. The match was 2-1 at halftime in favor of Vermillion.
“We were on our offensive half possessing the ball for the majority of the game, but could not find the back of the net,” said Williamson.
Cortney Rogich had 10 saves in goal. The lone goal for Garretson came from Raegen Altman and was assisted by Williams. Pagie Sterud, J. Sterud, and VanHolland each had two shots on goal. Ljunggren and Morgan Damman each had a one shot on goal.
Garretson will host West Central on Thursday, September 16th, which will also be parent’s night.