On December 6th and 7th the Lady Broncos Soccer traveled to Bakersfield to play in the 2024 south high winter classic tournament. Bishop first played Golden Valley and won with a final score of 5-0. Ellie Crall and Brooke Taylor each had 2 goals and one assist. Ashley Sandoval had one goal and one assist. Alyssa Buchholz and Katya Fierro Each had an assist. Ellie Crall was named player of the game for her constant front pressure. The second game played was against Porterville High School. Bishop won with a final score of 2-0.Brooke Taylor and Alyssa Buchholz each had one goal while Ellie Crall had an assist. Katya Fierro was named player of the game for her constant back pressure against a strong Porterville attack. On the second day the Broncos played Centennial. The final score was 4-0 in favor of the Broncos. Ellie Crall had one goal and two assist, while Ashley Taylor and Alyssa Buchholz each had one goal and one assist. Brooke Taylor also had one goal.The player of the game went to Gabby Veenker with her constant defensive pressure and backfield leadership. The broncos made to the championship game and played Stockdale. Bishop Lady Broncos had more shots on goal than Stockdale but were unable to fine the back of the net. It really is a game of inches. Stockdale was able to place two goals in the net in the 1st half. During the second half Stockdale scored from a direct free kick. Bishop’s defense limited their attack to only 6 shots on goal.Alyssa Buchholz was named player of the game for her outstanding pressure In the middle of the field and front pressure.This year was the lady’s varsity team went furthest any Bishop soccer team has gone, boys or girls.
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Broncos Make a Statement at Bakersfield Tournament
Jessica Santana, writer/photographer
December 9, 2024
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Jessica Santana is a junior at Bishop Union High School. After high school Jessica would like to go to a school in California to pursue a professional soccer career if that doesn't work out she would like to seek a career in criminal justice. Her favorite subject is bronco round up. Jessica is a student athlete in her free time she likes to play soccer and hangout with friends. Jessica Santana would like to take pictures and write about school news