
By Patrick Lujan
The unbeaten JFK Islanders clinched the top seed of the ISA Girls Soccer League heading into the playoffs in a couple of weeks, but not without a fight from the feisty Southern Dolphins 2-0 Monday evening at the GW Field.
JFK came out aggressive from the get go with junior star Jada Han controlling the middle of the field.
The Islanders got on board first when Kayla Rivera chipped in a top shelf shot from the left side near the halfway mark of the first half. Han knocked in her 11th goal of the season in only four games when she easily nailed a clear shot off a fast break.
JFK totally controlled the first half and outshot Southern 15-5.
“We started the game playing too fair and way too nice,” Southern coach Stephen Meno said. “Our girls were dropping like flies with each play from a very physical JFK team.”
The second half was a different story. The younger, smaller Dolphins brought the fight to the game and controlled most of the time.
“I warned my team about Southern coming out strong 2nd half being down 0-2,” JFK head coach Lad Manansala said. “They always go hard and never give up no matter what the score is.”
Though Southern controlled the ball majority of the time, both teams were dead even with eight shots on goal.
Dolphins freshman sensation Cindy Maestrecampo had two good looks from the right side, but JFK goal keeper Emma Iriarte was always right on the spot for the stop.
“We secured the top spot,” Manansala added. “We knew they can score goals and it was gonna be a tough game.”
After shutting out their last four opponents by a combined 25-0, the Dolphins are still in good spirits despite dropping to 5-3.
“We know we are a young team and with every game and opportunity we learn more about ourselves and our true potential. For the love of the game!,” Meno said.
In the second game of the night, the GW Geckos tied the Tiyan Titans 1-1 on Senior Night.
GIRLS SOCCER STANDINGS
- JFK 7-0
- Southern 5-3
- Okkodo 5-3
- GW 4-4-1
- Sanchez 1-6
- Tiyan 1-7-1
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Okkodo def. Southern 25-15, 25-12, 25-23
Tiyan def. JFK 25-13, 25-20, 25-20
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GPS Sports Calendar
February 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Events for February
6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
11th
Events for February
13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
19th
SPRINT TRIATHLON, PACIFIC GAMES QUALIFIER
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for February
24th
Events for February
25th
Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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