PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Vikings edged in opener

LEWISTON - Megan Lambert scored off an assist from her sister, Sara, in the 73rd minute to tie the game for Coeur d'Alene, but Lewiston scored three minutes later to beat the Vikings 4-3 in the season and 5A Inland Empire League girls soccer opener for both teams Monday at Walker Field.

Megan Lowery's penalty kick gave Coeur d'Alene a 2-1 lead early in the second half.

"I felt that we played pretty well," said Andy Vredenberg, making his debut as Coeur d'Alene girls coach. "We dominated play, we probably had possession about 70 percent of the time, we just made a couple of mistakes that cost us goals. I'm very happy and pleased with what I saw, and we have a good foundation to build on."

Coeur d'Alene returns to action Sept. 5 at Sandpoint.

First half - 1, Lew, Dione Hughes (Callie Mastroberardino), 5:00. 2, Cd'A, Bekah Brendis (direct kick), 10:00. Second half - 3, Cd'A, Megan Lowery (penalty kick), 47:00. 4, Lew, Madison Taylor (unassisted), 50:00. 5, Lew, Mastroberardino (Devann Maurer), 68:00. 6, Cd'A, Megan Lambert (Sara Lambert), 73:00. 7, Lew, Sabrina Mortensen (unassisted), 76:00.

Shots on goal - Cd'A 10, Lew 5.

Saves - Cd'A, Maddi Williams 2, Julia Roach 1; Lew, Chloe Kirk 7.