Second-Half Blitz Lifts Vikings Over Trojans 4-2

Alex Spatola (9) had two goals to lead the Vikings over the Trojans
Alex Spatola (9) had two goals to lead the Vikings over the Trojans

The West Valley women's soccer team jumped back into the top spot in the Coast-South Conference with a 4-2 win at Skyline Tuesday. The Vikings (10-3-4, 5-2-1 Coast-South) came alive after a scoreless first half to take a 3-0 over the Trojans (6-7-2, 3-4-0 Coast-North) 15 minutes into second stanza. Alex Spatola opened the scoring in the 47th minute off a Melanie Asquith assist. Payton Stauble found the back of the net at 50' for her first career Viking goal. Spatola converted a Drew Bozarth find at 60' for the 3-0 Viking advantage. Skyline made it 3-1 on a goal just seconds later, but Ashley Wallace redirected an April Lopez pass for her 15th goal of the season and a 4-1 WVC lead that would stick until Skyline scored at the final horn. Samantha Coelho made four saves on the way to her 10th win of the season. The Vikings get a much-needed bye Friday before returning to The Pitch for an important home fixture with Cañada (8-6-1, 6-0-1 C-N) next Tuesday (10/30). Kickoff is 3:00pm.