The Ballard High School girls soccer team closed out its 2009 season Oct. 27 against Lake Washington with a 4-0 win – its biggest of the year.

The victory was only the second time this year the Beavers have shutout a conference opponent, but it was not enough to get them into the playoffs.

Ballard senior Sarah Ives scored twice and seniors Anna Kelsey and Rosemary Spracklin added a goal apiece.

Coach Val Seid said he wished the team had played every match this season with the same passion they showed against Lake Washington.

The Beavers played hard all year but were hurt by injuries and illnesses, Seid said.

Ballard finished the season with a 3-5-3 conference record and was 4-8-4 overall.

The top six teams in the conference make the postseason. The Beavers finished tied for seventh place.