As the 2025 season closed out, the Lady Dragon soccer team played their final games of the regular season.  The MHS split their games, taking a tie against the Snake River Panthers and a win as they hosted the Aberdeen Tigers.

Tuesday, September 30, Malad celebrated the non-loss as their game against the Panthers closed out with a score of 1-1.  After tallying several losses to the 4a team, the earlier win and later tie, was a clear victory and demonstration of the progress the Lady Dragon team has taken to master the game.

Two days later, Malad held their final home game as they played their second matchup against the Tigers this season.  For the many senior players, the game was also their final opportunity to play on their home field.  Injured senior player Addy Ashby took the field one last time to kick off the game, the Tigers graciously allowing the sentimental start.  

While they weren’t able to reach the objective of a goal for each senior player, the team stacked up an exciting 7 goals to end the game.  Senior Bayli Nessbit finished the game with 3 goals, a rare feat oddly named a “hat trick.”

In their attempt to get all the senior players a goal to their name, they shuffled the players around and across the field into various positions.  The mix up made for a fun change for the team, Coach Sherry Blaisdell commenting, “I think that it just overall made it fun for them!”

After the shut out game, the Lady Dragons, coaches, parents, and fans gathered to recognize the outgoing senior players.  They included Addy Ashby, Jaezie Jensen, Braylee Price, Emma Bird, Bayli Nessbit, Aubrey Shulz, and Cale Carter.  Each player shared highlights of their career playing MHS soccer, their plans for the future and a thank you to all those that made their time
worthwhile.  

The Lady Dragons will next play in the District tournament game Thursday, October 9 as they take on American Falls at Marsh Valley.  Winning the game would send Malad to the championship game against the hosting team, the Marsh Valley Eagles.