by Kyle Howard
The Highline Pirates girls soccer team hosted the West Seattle Wildcats in a non-league game at Highline Stadium Thursday afternoon. The Pirates ended up shouting out the Wildcats , 3-0.

From the start of the game Highline took control, keeping the ball on West Seattle’s side of the field. Great offense and defense from Highline was able to control the tempo of the game with great passing that keep West Seattle’s defense on their toes. West Seattle’s goal keeper Haily Watkins stayed busy with Highline’s 23 shots on goal, blocking 15 of them. The Pirates had a few near goals in the first half, but the shots were either blocked or just missed.

Highline’s scoring got started at the 34 minute mark when sophomore midfielder Aimie Inthoulay dribbled up field and scored with an impressive 35 yard goal.

Just six minutes into the second half Highline scored again, this time by freshman Jacqueline Madsen, on a great pass from Aimie Inthoulay which went between two West Seattle defenders, pushing their lead up to 2-0. Highline threatened to score again when a breakaway shot was stopped by West Seattle defender Annalisa Ursino, preventing another Highline goal. With 9 minutes left in the game Aimie Inthoulay scored her second goal for Highline. Increasing their lead to 3-0.

After the game Highline head coach Jeb Binns said, “West Seattle was a very good counter attacking team, we made sure we kept the defense home, and making sure we kept aware of their counter attack. We had a very solid defense that made sure to be able to move the ball forward.” He also gave credit to Jacquline Madsen for being a “thorn in their side” the whole game, goal keeper Rachael Swanstrom for making a great save to guarantee the shutout, and junior defender Breezy Brookbank for being a solid defender and the “anchor” of the teams’ defense.

The West Seattle Wildcats current record is 5-0-1 in league and 6-3-1 overall, while the Highline Pirates are now 4-3-0 in league and 5-9-0 overall.