Splitting their games on the road and home, the Lady Dragon soccer team fell to their opponents as they went scoreless over the week.  Taking on previous opponents Marsh Valley and South Fremont, they came in knowing the games would be a challenge, working to adjust their strategy and game to meet their opponents head on.  While the score might not reflect the fight on the field, the long game of deflected shots, steals, and offensive attempts argue otherwise.

Tuesday, September 23, the MHS team traveled north to take on the Marsh Valley Eagles on their home turf for their second matchup of the season.  The Malad defense did well to keep up with the talented Marsh Valley offense, frustrating their play at nearly every turn.  Head Coach Sherry Blaisdell shared, “We held them 0-0 until they scored in the last five minutes of the first half. Then they snuck in another one.  At the same time, we had a lot of good shots that just didn't quite land in the back of the net.”

Going up against bigger schools and programs has its frustrations, but at the same time demonstrates the no quit attitude of the Lady Dragon soccer team.  Coach Blaisdell shared, “The girls played amazing against Marsh Valley. Tuesday’s game is the closest I think we have ever been to beating them.  It just goes to show that this team can hang with some of the best 4A teams.”

Saturday Malad hosted the South Fremont Cougars in another tough matchup.  The Cougars came out to play an aggressive game.  Having played them previously in St. Anthony earlier this season, the MHS team attempted a new formation to better contain and handle the tough South Fremont attack.  But the talented team was undeterred, scoring three goals in the opening half.  They added two more to win out, Lady Dragons 0, Cougars 5.  Coach Blaisdell commented, “South Fremont is a pretty physical team. It was a hard fought game, we just didn't come out on top.”

The Lady Dragons will play their final week of the regular schedule this week.  Wednesday will feature their matchup against Snake River in Blackfoot before they host their final game of the season against the Aberdeen Tigers on Thursday.  The final home game will also feature a tribute to the outgoing seniors.