Women's soccer team at the University of Washington successfully repels challenge from Gonzaga
Sports Roundup: Washington Teams Shine in Various Competitions
In sports news, several Washington teams have been making headlines this week. Let's take a look at the highlights.
Football
Jhonathan Diaz, pitching for the Tacoma Rainiers, delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out seven over eight innings. The Huskies, meanwhile, were unable to break through and score a second goal, but they managed to kill away the closing minutes to remain undefeated. Charlie Pagliarini's go-ahead double in a four-run seventh inning propelled the Everett AquaSox to victory.
Soccer
The Washington women's soccer team clinched a 1-0 victory over Gonzaga at Luger Field in Spokane. Jadyn Holdenried scored the first goal for the Huskies less than seven minutes into the match, assisted by Alex Buck. Kierstyn Barton, on the other hand, had a impressive 15 kills in a match for the Huskies.
In another soccer match, host Seattle U secured a 3-1 win over Idaho State, with Bella Bonnett, Kailee Wilson, and Caroline Penner scoring the goals for the Redhawks. Madyn Cervellera led Seattle U with seven kills and seven digs.
Volleyball
Washington's volleyball team faced a tough challenge against Colgate at the UNC Classic in Greeley, Colo, but ultimately lost in five sets. Ava Ghoreishi scored for host Washington State in a 1-1 draw with Georgia. Lucie Blazkova added seven kills and four blocks, while Melina Christodoulou had 17 kills and a .533 hitting percentage for the Cougars. Tinons Munar GalmeΜs had a team-high 13 digs for Washington State.
Other News
Tanner Ijams, the Husky keeper, dealt with the only shot on goal Gonzaga could muster in a match. Ryan Bliss' two-run single in the top of the third inning was enough offense for Tacoma in their game. However, there are no relevant search results about Jadyn Holdenried or the team he plays for.
The Huskies have been performing well, improving to 3-0-3 after the match. Seattle U, on the other hand, experienced their first loss of the season, falling to Air Force.
