WORLAND – The Torrington High School Lady Blazer soccer team opened the 2024 spring season with three games at the Pinnacle Cup in Worland from March 22-23.
The Lady Blazers squared off against a challenging, senior-stacked Powell varsity squad in the first game. Powell controlled the scoreboard through both the first and second halves to prevail, 8-0.
“We expected Powell would be a tough game,” coach Tyler Cram said. “They are a strong team and fast. We made a few changes at halftime and saw improvements in the second half. This was a good learning game for the girls.”
Torrington went on to play a closer matchup against the Pinedale Lady Wranglers in the second game. The Lady Blazers battled Pinedale through two neck-and-neck, physical halves before Pinedale won, 1-0.
“Torrington dominated the field for most of the second half,” Cram said. “Unfortunately, the ball slipped through our defense and Pinedale won by a point. Our girls were confident throughout the game and played aggressively.”
The third game pitted Torrington against Newcastle with the Lady Blazers falling, 3-0.
“The final score did not reflect how well Torrington played,” Cram added. “We had an opportunity to give additional girls on the team playing time.”
Cram praised the leadership of his upperclassmen – juniors Marisol Munoz, Maggie Jacobson and Kayden Tucker.
“The three juniors were an integral part of the game this weekend,” Cram noted. “Overall, each of the girls performed great. This was the first time most of the team has played together, and the first time for several players on the varsity field.”
