Michael Harthorne
April 4 – Ballard: 1 Blanchet: 0

Ballard soccer comes out ahead against Blanchet

By Michael Harthorne
04/04/2009

Like Superman, the Ballard High School soccer team just needed a taste of Earth's yellow sun to get its power back. As the sun peaked out and gave Seattle a taste of spring weather April 4, the Beavers beat Bishop Blanchet High School 1-0.

Ballard broke its three-game long scoring drought early when junior Cooner Jarvie scored off an excellent pass at the 37 minute mark of the first half.

From there, Ballard just had to hold on to get its first victory since March 17. They did it with the help of senior goalie Lizardo Lopez, who had a clutch save in the final seconds.

Coach Gary Hunter said Ballard has been competitive for a city team so far this season, having beaten O'Dea and Blanchet.

"We are moving in the right direction," he said. "We just have to take care of the Eastside schools."

With the non-conference win, the Beavers are 2-3-1 overall and 0-2-1 in the conference.

Ballard faces Lake Washington at 7:30 p.m., April 7 at Interbay Stadium.

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