PHS Women's Soccer Mercies Maple Valley, Falls to Lansing Christian in Defensive Showdown

Portland High School Lady Raiders soccer team dominated Maple Valley with an overwhelming 12-0 victory Tuesday night, ending the game early due to the mercy rule in the first half. The win pushes the Raiders to a strong 2-0 start for the season.

Lauren Spitzley, and her sister, Raina, led the offensive charge, each scoring four goals to propel the Raiders ahead. Carmelita Mora-Ventura added two goals of her own, while Karagan Calley and Jace Nye each found the back of the net once.

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Lex Foren stood strong, recording a shutout to cap off the dominant offensive performance. Despite the frigid conditions, the Raiders showed no signs of slowing down, controlling the game from the opening whistle.

With this commanding victory, the Lady Raiders entered Thursday's game against Lansing Christian undefeated. 

The Lady Raiders faced a tough battle on the field, falling 1-0 to Lansing Christian in a tightly contested matchup. The lone goal of the game came in the first half, as Lansing Christian capitalized on a rare opportunity in an otherwise defensive stalemate.

Despite the loss, the Raiders showed grit and resilience, keeping the game within reach and limiting Lansing Christian’s chances throughout the second half. Strong defensive play and goaltending by Lex Foren helped keep the Raiders in contention, but they were unable to find the equalizer.

With the defeat, the Lady Raiders move to 2-1 on the season. They’ll look to bounce back with their next two games at Portland High School. The Raiders host Olivet on Tuesday, April 15th and Dansville on Friday, April 18th. Both matches are set to kick off at 5:30 p.m.

Write up submitted by Tina Hengesbach. Photos by by Amy Cooper and Britta Spitzley.