The record might look like they are in a bit of a slump, but their field play looks anything but.  The Lady Dragon soccer is holding their own despite playing against teams that have previously far outplayed them.  In back to back games, the MHS soccer team was able to hold the Snake River Panthers to only two goals in each of their matchups.

Malad hosted the Panthers for their Friday afternoon game.  Going into halftime, Snake River claimed the only goal of the game, an indication at the high level play from both teams.  The Lady Dragons were able to kick up a goal as senior Kencie Miller booted one past the Panther keeper.  Unfortunately they were unable to keep Snake River from scoring a second goal before the second half concluded, leaving them trailing 1-2.  MHS goalkeeper Aubrey Shulz thwarted 19 of the Panther’s goal attempts.

The two teams had their second matchup of the season just days later on Monday, September 30 in Blackfoot, Idaho.  The Panthers jumped to a quick lead, getting two goals in the opening half of the game.  The Lady Dragon defense tightened up their play going into the second, forcing Snake River to remain scoreless over the second half.  

But it was a defense dominated half resulting in no goals for Malad, despite their efforts.  Miller led in shots with 4, followed by Joni Beck with 3, Jaezie Jensen and Halie Palmer with 2, with Aubrey Corbett and Emmy Coatney each attempting one shot.  Shulz successfully blocked 15 Panther attempted goals.

The Lady Dragons will next play at home as they host Aberdeen on Wednesday, October 2.  Thursday the team will travel to American Falls to take on the Beavers before playing in Preston on Saturday.