GENTRY — The Gentry girls’ soccer team lost a close game to Huntsville on a very cold Feb. 23 by a score of 2-1. But though the team came up short on the scoreboard, they played a strong game and continue to show improvement.
“I thought we improved and played well,” said Gentry coach Dan Childress. “Yochabel Perales, a senior forward, scored early in the match for us. We controlled the match and had many more shots than they had. However, give Huntsvillecredit. They found a way to win in the end. But I was very pleased with our play and effort.”
On Friday, the girls defeated Decatur by a score of 10-0.
“Again, I thought we continued to improve and played well throughout,” Childress said.
Junior forward Kendra Boyd was playing in her first match after finishing up basketball playoffs and scored the first four goals of the match.
Sophomore forward Kanisha Eckart scored three goals. Sophomore midfielder Emily Boyd, seniormidfielder Adora Lee and senior forward Yochabel Perales scored one goal apiece. Perales had four assists. Eckart and freshman midfielder Bryana Carter also had assists.
“We not only won big but improved in all phases of the game in the process,” Childress said.
Gentry’s boys lost to Huntsville 2-0 on Feb. 23 and to Decatur on Friday by a score of 2-1. Alex Ziong scored the only Gentry goal.
The teams played at Berryville after press time on Tuesday and play at Shiloh Christian on Friday.
Sports, Pages 7 on 03/03/2010