PREP SOCCER: Timberlake boys stun Bonners in shootout
• BOYS
POST FALLS — Brendan Barry scored in the 70th minute to tie Friday’s 3A District 1-2 semifinal match for Timberlake.
Then, the wait began.
Caleb Harris scored in the fifth round of a penalty kick shootout, giving the Tigers a 2-1 win over top-seeded Bonners Ferry at The Fields at Real Life Ministries on Friday.
“It was a big victory for us,” first-year Timberlake coach Justin Mooney said. “Bonners Ferry is definitely a tough team. We’ve really grown as a team and had some tough losses, but the kids have grown from them. They really put it together this week.”
Timberlake (5-7-2) faces Coeur d’Alene Charter in the district championship match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries starting at 4 p.m.
Bonners Ferry, which had won 14 of the previous 15 district titles — the lone loss coming in 2018 to Timberlake — finishes 8-2-3.
First half — none. Second half — 1, BF, Jaden Villelli (unassisted), 60:00. 2, TL, Brendan Barry (Gavin Mooney), 70:00. Overtime — none.
Shots on goal — BF 10, TL 9.
Saves — BF, Josh Beazer, 8; TL, Nate Anderson, 9.
Cd’A Charter 2
Grangeville 0
POST FALLS — Quinn Clovis and Oskar Hepworth scored for the Panthers in a win over the Bulldogs in a 3A District 1-2 semifinal match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls.
“The guys were just pushing for it,” second-year Coeur d’Alene Charter coach Justin Nitti said. “They did the job and got it done. Grangeville always gives us a tough game, and they’ve got a good team.”
Coeur d’Alene Charter (5-3-3) faces Timberlake in the district championship game at The Fields at Real Life Ministries starting at 4 p.m.
First half — 1, Charter, Quinn Clovis (unassisted), 13:00. Second half — 2, Charter, Oskar Hepworth (Jordan Gallegos), 53:00.
Shots on goal — Grange 4, Charter 20.
Saves — Grange, Sebastion Darwish, 15; Charter, Miles Taylor 4.
• GIRLS
Timberlake 3
Grangeville 2
POST FALLS — A quick start and enough in the final 40 minutes was plenty to put the Tigers back in the state 3A tournament for the sixth time in seven seasons, beating the Bulldogs in a 3A District 1-2 semifinal match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries.
Kayli Lynn and Charley Hegstad scored first half goals for Timberlake — both assisted by Kiersten Sawley — to take a 2-0 lead at halftime. Sawley’s goal in the 42nd minute extended the lead to 3-0.
“We came out fast and charged up,” said Timberlake coach Steve Michael, who started the program in 2008. “Grangeville beat us in this match last year, so it’s nice to get back (to state) this year. I told the girls never to take these moments for granted.”
Timberlake (8-4-2) will face Coeur d’Alene Charter in the district championship match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls tonight at 6.
First half — 1, TL, Kayli Lynn (3rd, Kiersten Sawley). 2, TL, 12th, Charley Hegstad (Sawley). Second half — 3, TL, Sawley (unassisted), 44:00. 4, Grange, 57th, Anne Connelly (unassisted). 5, Grange, Connelly (unassisted), 72:00.
Shots on goal — TL 7, Grange 5.
Saves — TL, Ella Nunn 3; Grange, Talia Brown, 2.
Cd’A Charter 11
Bonners Ferry 0
POST FALLS — Sarah Hines recorded a hat trick in the first half, Isabella Lucky had a goal and two assists for the Panthers in a win over the Badgers in a 3A District 1-2 semifinal match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries.
“We had a job to do tonight and the girls showed up and did their job extremely well,” Coeur d’Alene Charter coach Stacy Smith said. “We moved the ball how we wanted to and found the back of the net in a handful of creative ways due to the defensive pressure. Bonners Ferry played through every minute. My upperclassmen who have been here before showed excellent leadership and I’m very proud of my three seniors. I’m happy they have another opportunity to have a run at state.”
Coeur d’Alene Charter (12-1-1) faces Timberlake in the district championship match at The Fields at Real Life Ministries starting at 6.
First half — 1, Charter, Sarah Hines (Kiley Cutler), 7:00. 2, Charter, S. Hines (Cutler), 23:00. 3, Charter, S. Hines (Isabella Lucky), 30:00. 4, Charter, Cadence Wilson (Lucky), 39:00. Second half — 5, Charter, Cutler (S. Hines), 42:00. 6, Charter, S. Hines (Rebekah Hines), 46:00. 7, Charter, Lucky (unassisted), 54:00. 8, Charter, Maddie Daigle (unassisted), 56:00. 9, Charter, Megan Moore (Eden Harger), 72:00. 10, Charter, R. Hines (unassisted), 75:00.
Shots on goal — BF 0, Charter 23.
Saves — BF, Lindsay Onstott 10; Charter, Danica Novak 0.