The Lady Vikings sparkled last week improving against a strong Friday Harbor team and achieving their first win of the season against the Concrete Lions.

Previously losing to the Wolverines 7-0, the improving Vikings let two goals slip by in the first half but no more. Orcas defenders shut down the Wolverine offense in the second half and lost 2-0 but felt the game was a mental victory.

Viking goalkeeper Joanne Mietnzer “had an amazing game with 18 blocks,” according to Assistant Coach Stephanie Shaw, who also noted the improved passing and confidence in her players.

Later in the week the Vikings hammered home their first victory of the season against the Concrete Lions 6-1. This was the game the hard working Lady Vikings had been waiting for.

Concrete scored immediately but Viking middle forward Oliva Brunner-Gaydos stepped up and ignited her teammates with a three-goal hat trick. The Vikings had second half goals by Adia Dolan, Jacquline Figuerora and Aliza Diepenbrock.

A smiling head coach Chris Doherty said, “Pretty exciting game. The girls really wanted to win and they went out and did it.”

Next on the schedule is Mt. Vernon Christian.