Women’s soccer takes tough loss

Sheila Izvernari

September 21, 2016

Palomar midfielder Adriana Gutierrez (#10) tries to keep the ball in bounds on Minkoff Field. Despite her goal in the 63rd minute and 2 others by Palomar forward Grace Busby, Palomar was defeated 4-3 by Golden West College on Sept. 9, 2016. (Eric Szaras/The Telescope)

Palomar's Brittney Rosillo (#5) cross the ball into the 18 yard box looking for her teammates. Palomar fell in defeat at Minkoff Field 4-3 to Golden West College on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope — Palomar’s Brittney Rosillo (#5) cross the ball into the 18 yard box looking for her teammates. Palomar fell in defeat at Minkoff Field 4-3 to Golden West College on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope

Palomar College women’s soccer team played their third game of the season at home on Sept. 9.

The game started off 0-2. Comets were keeping Golden West away from the goal line with a strong defense that led the game to 2-2. Golden West picked up their defense and defeated Palomar 4-3.

Hector Hernandez, head coach of the women’s soccer team says that Palomar is off to a rough start with the Comets falling to Fullerton 5-2, Santa Ana 2-1, and Golden West 4-3.

The Comet’s home game against Golden West was a close win and the team is getting out of a rough start. The Comets defense trailed behind Golden West forward that left the goalie open when Golden West ran the ball past the Comets defense.

Palomar forward Grace Busby (#22) jukes around Golden West College defender Alexis Saldana (#13). Busby's two goals and another by teammate Adrianna Gutierrez were not enough as Palomr fell 4-3 to Golden West College at Minkoff Field on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope — Palomar forward Grace Busby (#22) jukes around Golden West College defender Alexis Saldana (#13). Busby’s two goals and another by teammate Adrianna Gutierrez were not enough as Palomr fell 4-3 to Golden West College at Minkoff Field on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope

There had been a few injuries that has slowed the team down. The women’s soccer team, Madison Dickinson, was out after an ankle injury. Grace Busby also had to rest an ankle injury before she could return.

Busby, the team’s star player, is player of the year and all state selection. Coach Hernandez said that the team is staying positive and they’re playing very hard. The team is staying positive and playing very hard,” said Hernandez.

Although Palomar’s defeat to Golden West was the third time in a row, they still keep going. Grace Busby scored two goals for the Comets against Golden West.

Coach Hernandez says he likes Palomar’s women’s soccer team, because they are group of battlers and they give 100% every time.

It’s still early in the season and the women’s soccer team are just getting warmed up.

Palomar’s next home game is against San Bernardino Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Friday Sept. 30 at Minkoff Field.

Palomar midfielders Adrianna Gutierrez (#10) and Liliana Aguirre (#8) have a quick passing interchange in Palomar's defeat to Golden West College 4-3 at Minkoff Field on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope — Palomar midfielders Adrianna Gutierrez (#10) and Liliana Aguirre (#8) have a quick passing interchange in Palomar’s defeat to Golden West College 4-3 at Minkoff Field on Sept 9, 2016. Eric Szaras/The Telescope

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About the Contributor

Sheila Izvernari, Staff Writer

Sheila Izvernari is a staff writer with an emphasis on music, film and gaming. Additionally with a focus on civic beats such as environmental reporting and meteorology. When she is not reporting with The Telescope, she likes to spend her time hanging out with family, going to the beach, gaming, playing electric guitar and going to concerts.