Yavapai College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both came away with wins during an Oct. 3 road visit to Mohave College. The men secured a 4-2 result, while the women shut out the Bighorns 4-0.
The results leave the men with a 7-3-1 overall record and a 2-2-1 mark in conference play. The women are 4-7-2 overall and 3-2-1 in conference action. Both teams have another game scheduled after the Mohave matches, with the men travelling to Eastern Arizona College and the women set to host Cochise College.
### Men score four on five shots on goal
Yavapai’s four goals came from Dale Baker, Juan Avella, Nery Martinez and Alexander Boel. Baker’s goal was assisted by Cole Schumann, and Avella’s by Louis Heising. Judah Levy assisted Martinez’s goal, while Boel scored without an assist.
The Roughriders registered four goals on five shots on goal. Christian Rimbu made three saves for Yavapai. The 4-2 win moves the men’s conference record to 2-2-1, alongside an overall record of 7-3-1.
The men’s next match is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, on the road against Eastern Arizona College. Kickoff is listed for 4:30 p.m.
### Women record a shutout
The Yavapai women scored once each through Eliza Palmer, Hurlee Volopich, Nataly Arangure and Kara Donegan. All four goals were unassisted. The final score was 4-0, with Mohave held scoreless.
Goalkeeper Jessica Welch made five saves. Arangure had four shots on goal, while Volopich had three. The win brought the women’s conference record to 3-2-1 and their overall record to 4-7-2.
Yavapai’s next women’s match is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, against Cochise College. The game is set for 7 p.m. at Amphitheater Park in Prescott Valley. It is a home date for the Roughriders following their road games at Mohave.
### College teams and community access
Yavapai College reports that attendance is free at its home games for women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer, and that the public is welcome. The college operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County. Its offerings include more than 100 degrees and certificates, six baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities.
For soccer supporters, the upcoming schedule provides a chance to follow both teams after their wins at Mohave: the women at home in Prescott Valley on Oct. 6 and the men on the road at Eastern Arizona on Oct. 10. The college lists the women’s match location as Amphitheater Park and the men’s start time as 4:30 p.m.