Girls fall short against Polson

Whitefish girls came up short against Polson last week on the soccer field.

Whitefish suffered a 3-0 loss to Polson on the road. Polson outshot Whitefish on goal 9-5.

Kess Nelson had five keeper saves for Whitefish.

“Polson is a great team,” Whitefish coach Wendy Farrens said. “They caught us sleeping a little today but I don’t want to take anything away from them. They were the better team today. They fought hard.”

Polson took an early 1-0 lead when Sarah Howell scored at the 13-minute mark. The next two goals came at 53 and 76 minutes.

Polson outshot Whitefish on goal 9-5.

Polson and Whitefish tied in their first matchup on Sept. 16, 2-2. Howell had a goal, assisted by Tiara Duford, in that contest.

Whitefish played at Bigfork Tuesday. The team heads to Columbia Falls Saturday.

Whitefish 0 0 — 0

Polson 1 2 — 3

POLSON — Sarah Howell (Tiara Duford), 13:00; Tiara Duford (unassisted), 53:00; Howell (Tiara Duford), 76:00

Shots on goal — Whitefish 5, Polson 9; Goalie saves — Whitefish 5 (Kess Nelson), Polson 4 (Jenna Evertz); Corner kicks — Whitefish 4, Polson 5. Fouls – Whitefish 2, Polson 1; Cards — None.