Shorewood girls defeat Lakewood Cougars in soccer opener Tuesday

Early in the first period Shorewood's Zoe Vincini contols the ball
on the sideline against a Lakewood player.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Junior Zoe Vincini, assisted by Bailey Wilson, broke a scoreless tie with 17 minutes to play as the Shorewood T-Birds girls soccer team defeated the Lakewood Cougars 1-0 in the season opener for both teams Tuesday night at Shoreline Stadium.

Shorewood forward Salyna McDonald, number 11,
leaps high to head the ball in Tuesday night's game at Shoreline Stadium.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Senior Goalkeeper Ashley Swan recorded the shutout. The game marked the head-coaching debut for Bill Wilkins, the new Shorewood soccer coach who took over for Nathan Davis, who is now at Woodinville HS. Shorewood's record is 1-0-0.

In second period action Shorewood's Sienna Helland
avoids a Lakewood defender and pushes the ball deep into the Cougar side.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The next home game for the T-Birds will be Tuesday, September 11, when they face arch-rival Shorecrest. Game time is 7:30pm.

Other game photos by Wayne Pridemore

--From the Shoreline Area News sports desk, with contributions from Coach Bill Wilkins