Trappers Get the Goal and the West District Title

On Saturday in Rock Springs the Northwest College Trappers and the Western Wyoming Mustangs faced off again in the West District Finals.  This was third time these two teams have played on another in the last 3 weeks.  The first match was a double overtime win for the Trappers, the second was a 2 - 1 win for the Mustangs in the Region IX title match.  Again this was another highly competitive, close match up between the two Region IX rivals.  However the only one goal was scored and it was by the visiting Trappers.  The first half of the match the Mustangs had the wind at their face and spent most of the half with 8 players or more behind the ball to stop the Trapper attack.  There were some bright spots offensively by Taylor Egbert, Richard Harris, Steven Shelley and Greg Howard.  The halftime score was 0 - 0.

In the second half the Mustangs found more of the ball and possession which translated into more scoring opportunities.  However on a well timed counter attack the Trappers brought the ball up the left flank and crossed it into an open man in the middle of the field who was able to beat Mitch Jensen the Mustang keeper for the lone goal of the match.  There was still plenty of time on the clock for WWCC to find a game tying goal but the offense just seemed to be a split second wrong in their runs and shots.  Lots of chances but no goals.  The loss brings the Mustangs to a 14 - 9 - 1 record.  The loss ensures the Mustangs that they will head into Nationals with a seed lower than that of their Region IX rivals Northwest College.  As a second place finisher in the District Tournament we are anticipating a 9 - 12 seed for the tournament,

Match Facts; Shots – WWCC ?, NWC ?; Assists – WWCC 0, NWC 1; Saves – WWCC ?, NWC ?; Free Kicks – WWCC ?, NWC ?; Corner Kicks – WWCC ?, NWC ?; Cards – WWCC 2, NIC ?

Mustang Man of the Match – Adrian Sanchez - Adrian and the rest of the defense played very well absorbing a lot of pressure and keeping the Trapper's chances to a minimum.

Up Next for the Mustangs –Monday November 12 - Saturday November 17 - NJCAA National Tournament.  Tournament held in Albany Georgia.  Pool Play will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Each team is guaranteed two matches.  Pool Play winners will advance to the Semi-finals on Friday.  Seeding will be finalized by Tuesday November 6th and then we will know our opponents and our schedule.