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Cascade soccer team remains unbeaten with wins over Omak, Chelan, Prosser

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The surprising season of the Cascade boys’ soccer team continued last week. The Kodiaks remain unbeaten at 9-0-2 with wins last week over Omak, Chelan and Prosser. 

Cascade played at Omak on April 11. Cascade Co-Head Coach Pete Spiegel said Omak can be a difficult place to play because the field is very bumpy, uneven and narrow. 

When the game started, the Kodiaks started creating chances, working the ball around, making the opponent chase. Arturo Avila began the scoring in the first half as he beat the goalie to the near post. Raul Mata was tripped up in the box and converted the penalty kick. 

Cascade led 2-0 at halftime. 

In the second half, Jose Valdez and Eddie Camerena finished off the scoring as Cascade won 4-0. 

“We had more than 15 shots on goal while Omak only had two. It was good to play well against an opponent that wasn’t as skilled,” Spiegel said. 

On April 13, Cascade played at Chelan, a team they hadn’t beaten in four years. Cascade controlled play in the first half but were unable to score. With 10 minutes before half, Avila was able to slide the ball under the goal tender’s arms. Cascade led 1-0 at half. 

“Although we only had a goal lead, we had played well and had created a lot of opportunities, including six corner kicks,” Spiegel said. 

In the second half, Danny Sandoval beat his defender and lofted a beautiful ball to Jose Valdez, who headed in the second goal. Mata scored their third and final goal as he punched a shot through a jumble of Chelan players. 

Cascade won 3-0. 

“We played with skill, smarts and heart. It was one of our more complete games from front to back,” Spiegel said. 

Last Saturday, Cascade played their third game in five days. Spiegel said they were physically and mentally tired. Since the Cascade field was still not ready, they played at Wenatchee Valley College. 

Valdez and Avila each scored in the first half. 

“These two forwards have been proving to be a handful to opposing defenses,” Spiegel said. 

Prosser took a shot from long range that hit the post and rebounded to one of their players, who put the ball into the net to cut the lead to 2-1. 

Just before halftime, Prosser was awarded a penalty kick. Goalie Jose Mendzoa made the save to preserve the 2-1 lead, which held up through the second half. Spiegel said Mendoza was the player of the match. 

On April 18, Cascade played Okanogan at the Wenatchee Apple Bowl. Results were not available before press time. On Thursday, Cascade will play their first home game, finally, against rival Cashmere. On Monday, they are to host a non-league game against Manson. 

Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.

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