CPHS Soccer: Sandites split with East Central, girls win 6-0 shutout

Kylie Taylor scored the first goal of the season for the Sand Springs Lady Sandites. (Photo: Scott Emigh).

The Charles Page High School girls' soccer team kicked off the season with a bang Friday night at Memorial Stadium, routing East Central High School 6-0 in a non-district match, while the boys fell 3-2 in a second-half thriller.

The girls got off to a slow start, but kept the action on the Cardinals’ side of the field for the most part, despite playing into a steady headwind. Once they got going they were hard to stop, however. Kylie Taylor notched the first goal at 14:18 then Julia Wolf booted the second at 26:12. Wolf nearly had another a minute later but etched it just a foot or two wide.

Emma Peak was next in on the scoring action sending one in on a corner kick at 28:25. Katie Daniels bounced one in off the goalie at 30:36. Daniels took another shot on goal a minute later but this time the keeper was ready for the save.

Morgan Poletek kicked off the second half with a goal at 43:53, then Wolf hit her second at 58:27. 

The East Central boys were a whole different beast, keeping the Sandites on their toes with a great pass game and aggressive offense. 

The Cardinals appeared to score at 21:40 but the shooter was called offsides. Gustavo Saldana had an on-goal shot at 27:00 but the keeper handily picked it out of the air. Hector Dimas scored the lone goal of the first half at 30:29.

Xander Quiroga had a spectacular save at 54:39, then Luke Jeffus tied it up at 70:16. Jose Lucio reclaimed the Cardinal lead at 74:46, Jeffus tied it again at 77:06, then Richard Rosales clinched the visitors' win with forty seconds remaining. 

Both Sand Springs teams will return to action Tuesday, March 6th with a non-district home game against Tulsa Memorial High School. The Lady Charges started the season with an 8-0 shutout by Claremore, while the boys' team fell 4-3. The girls will kick off varsity action at 6:00 p.m. followed by the boys at 8:00. 

CPHS Soccer season comes to an end with losses to Union and Deer Creek

By: Scott Emigh, Editor-in-Chief

The season came to a close for the Charles Page High School soccer teams with both the boys and girls falling to Union and Deer Creek in back-to-back game days.

The girls (1-13, 0-7) suffered through a rough season, graduating several of their prior year's top-scorers, then losing half of their remaining starters with injuries early in the year. The Lady Sandites never played a single district game with a full starting lineup.

First-year Head Coach Matt Miller will lose five varsity players this year and will look to rebuild for the 2018 campaign. Brooklyn Turner will continue her career at Redlands Community College, Megan Deshazo will play for Northern Oklahoma College, and Kyndal Zicker will play at Northeastern State University. Slovakian exchange student Eliska Dodokova will return to her home country and play for their national team this summer. The Lady Sandites will also graduate Sybil West.

The boys (5-9, 1-6) didn't pull off a wining record, but they won two more game than their prior two seasons. The Sandites went 3-12 last year and 3-10 the year before that. Five of their losses were by a single goal, and three were in overtime.

Head Coach Garland Betts will graduate several major contributors this season. Kristian Fairchild, Ignacio Garcia, Cody Gurley, Alex Hernandez, Logan Jeffus, Gabriel Jeffus, Pablo Schinnerer, and Adrian Soberano all spent their last season with Charles Page. Garcia will continue his career at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

The Lady Sandites lost both of their final two games by scores of 5-0. Junior Goalkeeper Abigail Banks notched eight saves in a Monday night loss to Deer Creek (10-4, 4-3). They ended the year against the District Champions from Union (13-1, 7-0).

The boys lost both of their final games 4-2. On Monday night they fell to the District Runners-Up from Deer Creek (10-4, 6-1), despite goals from Kaleb Brooks and Jeffus. Brooks scored the first goal of the game just six minutes in, but the Antlers scored back-to-back before Jeffus tied it up just seconds before halftime. Deer Creek added two more nets in the second half for the win.

The District Champions from Union (10-1, 8-0) played a fairly close half-game against the Sandites. The Redskins took a 1-0 lead before Garcia tied it up with a penalty kick. The kick was awarded after the Redskin goal keeper slid into the leg of Gurley and sent him to the hospital with a break. Union resumed the lead and made it 4-1 before Brooks notched a second goal shortly before halftime. After lightning struck in the area, the rest of the game was called off and the season concluded.

CPHS Sandite Soccer celebrates thirteen on Senior Night

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The Charles Page High School Soccer teams paid tribute to their thirteen senior members Tuesday evening at Memorial Stadium.

Kristian Fairchild is the son of Kristi and Jason Fairchild. He has been a player on the varsity team for four years while also participating in the West Side Alliance soccer club and the National Honor Society. After graduating, Fairchild plans to attend Northeastern State University where he will major in business/marketing. He gave thanks to his mom and dad for all their support throughout the years.

Ignacio Garcia is the son of Maria Delourdes Garcia. He has been a player on the varsity team for four years and has competed with the West Side Alliance for eight years. After graduating, Garcia plans on playing collegiate soccer at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he will study sports management. He gave thanks to Coach Garland Betts for making him a better player.

Cody Gurley is the son of Wes and Rachel Gurley. He has been a player on the varsity team for four years while also participating in National Honor Society, the Sandite shooting team, and the Sandite agriculture program. He has played recreational soccer for the Vipers for ten years. After graduating, Gurley plans on attending Oklahoma State University to study mechanical engineering. He gave special thanks to Coach Betts.

Alejandro "Alex" Hernandez is the son of Marthan Talamantes and Jose Hernandez. He has been a member of the varsity team for four years, the TSC Hurricane for four years, and the West Side Alliance for one year. After graduating, Hernandez plans to major in accounting at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He gave special thanks to his dad for always pushing him to play his best.

Logan Jeffus is the son of Janis and Dale Jeffus. He has been a member of the varsity team for four years while also participating in National Honor Society and playing for West Side Alliance for the past twelve years. After graduating, Jeffus plans to study computer science at Rogers State University. He gave special thanks to his parents and coaches.

Gabriel Jeffus is the son of Janis and Dale Jeffus. He has been a member of the varsity and junior varsity teams for four years and has played with the West Side Alliance for ten years. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating, Jeffus plans to attend Tulsa Community College where he will study to be a nurse practitioner. He gave special thanks to Diggy and Coach Betts.

Pablo James Schinnerer is the son of Robin and Jim Schinnerer. He has been a member of the varsity team for the past three years and plays recreational soccer with the Vipers. After graduating, Schinnerer plans to major in business at Tulsa Community College. He gave special thanks to his family, friends, teachers, coaches, and mentors.

Adrian Soberano is the son of Letty Gomez and Roberto Soberano. He has been a member of the varsity and junior varsity teams for four years, as well as the Business Professionals of America organization. He has also played for the West Side Alliance for the past six years. After graduating, Soberano plans to attend Tulsa Community College, then the University of Tulsa where he will study international business marketing. He gave special thanks to Coach Betts, Coach Alexander, Coach Dennison, his parents, and all of his friends. "I love and appreciate everything you all have done," he said.

Carley Boyd is the daughter of Liz and Jon Boyd. She has been a trainer for the Sandites for the past year. She is also the president of the National Honor Society, the treasurer for Youth in Government, and is a member of the french club. After graduating, Boyd plans to study international business and accounting at the University of Oklahoma. She gave special thanks to Kendra Roulet. 

Megan DeShazo is the daughter of Brigitte Baughn and Bryan DeShazo. She has been a member of the varsity team for the past four years and the West Side Alliance for the past seven years. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating, DeShazo plans to study physical therapy at Northern Oklahoma College where she will also continue her soccer career. She gave special thanks to her coaches, friends, and family.

Brooklyn Turner is the daughter of Julie Hamblin and Brian Turner. She has been a member of the varsity team for four years and has played with Blitz United Tulsa for eleven years. She also participates in National Honor Society. After graduating, Turner plans to study sports medicine at Redlands Community College. She gave special thanks to her family, friends, and coaches.

Sybil West is the daughter of Bret and Jeanette West. She has been a member of the varsity team for three years. She also participates in National Honor Society and Future Farmers of America. After graduating, West plans to study nursing at Rogers State University. She gave special thanks to her coaches, family, and teachers.

Kyndal Zicker is the daughter of Michelle Kendall and Tim Zicker. She has been a member of the varsity team for the past four years and Blitz United Soccer for the past ten years. After graduating, Zicker plans to major in psychology at Northeastern State University where she will also continue her soccer career. She gave special thanks to all of her coaches, family, and friends for all the love and support along the way.

Official senior night photography will be posted by Clear View Sports Photography.

CPHS Soccer splits with Sapulpa, Boys win Highway 97 Rivalry 5-0

Oklahoma Wesleyan-signed senior Ignacio Garcia scored two goals in a 5-0 victory against Sapulpa. (Photo: Scott Emigh).

Boys' Soccer
CPHS 5 SHS 0. 
Shots: CPHS 20, SHS 10.
On Goal: CPHS 9, SHS 5.
Corners: CPHS 5, SHS 1.
Saves: CPHS 5, SHS 5.

Girls' Soccer
SHS 2 CPHS 0
Shots: CPHS 17, SHS 16.
On Goal: SHS 7, CPHS 4.
Corners: SHS 2, CPHS 1.
Saves: SHS 4, CPHS 3.

By: Scott Emigh, Editor-in-Chief

Charles Page High School played host to its biggest rival in a district battle Tuesday night at Memorial Stadium. The Lady Sandites fell 2-0 to the Lady Chieftains, but the boys dominated Sapulpa 5-0 for their biggest win of the season. 

The Sandites (5-7 overall, 1-4 district) notched their first district win with an exclamation mark, steamrolling their biggest rivals (3-9, 0-5).

Senior midfielder Logan Jeffus scored his fifth goal of the season to draw first blood in the 18th minute, and the Sandites took a 1-0 lead into the half. 

Edgar Soberano got the start at goalie and notched four saves in the first half before coming out with an injury. He was replaced by sophomore Ethan Tippit.

The Sandites came out pumped up after halftime and struck paydirt in the 55th minute with a penalty kick from Oklahoma Wesleyan University-signed senior Ignacio Garcia. Just three minutes later, sophomore Kaleb Brooks scored his first goal of the season. 

Garcia was a man on fire, taking more shots than the rest of his team combined. It paid off as he ended up with his first brace of the season, notching a goal in the 74th minute. 

Alex Hernandez also got in on the action, scoring his second goal of the year on a free kick in the 76th minute. 

The Lady Sandites (1-11 overall, 0-5 district) fell 2-0 to the Lady Chieftains (6-6, 2-3). Freshman midfielder Sara Arundell scored both goals for Sapulpa.

CPHS Boys' Soccer falls 2-1 to Jenks, Cody Gurley scores lone goal

CPHS senior forward Cody Gurley leads the Sandites with six goals this season. (Photo: Scott Emigh).

By: Virgil Noah, Staff Writer

The Charles Page High School boys soccer team (4-6, 1-3) entered their matchup with Jenks High School (5-5, 2-1) looking to get to the .500 mark both overall and in district play. The Sandites came in fresh off a 4-1 loss to Putnam City North High School (8-3, 3-2).

Sand Springs notched their first district victory of the season the game prior, defeating Enid High School (1-6, 0-3) in a wild comeback 3-2 on three late goals from Ignacio Garcia, Cody Gurley, and Gustavo Saldana. Despite fighting hard for 80 minutes and keeping it close the Trojans ultimately prevailed 2-1.

There was relatively little action for the initial 37 minutes of the game but the 38th saw a pair of goals just 11 seconds apart. Trojan midfielder Gabriel Tiefenthaler split the middle of the Sandite defense and got off a shot that Sand Springs goalkeeper Edgar Soberano managed to get his hands on, but couldn't deflect enough to stop from scoring. Just 11 seconds later though, Gurley managed to roll a ball past Trojan keeper Jason Dausses to the back post for the equalizer.

It took less than three minutes for the Trojans to net what would be the winning goal. Kap Dong was on the receiving end of a ball over the top of the defense, and scored despite Soberano's diving efforts. Soberano managed to make several impressive saves before coming off the field injured in the 58th minute, replaced by sophomore Ethan Tippit. Tippit managed to keep Jenks off the scoreboard for the remainder of the match, notching four saves.

The Sandite offense pushed up the field on several occasions, crossing in balls that the Jenks defense easily cleared out without allowing a shot on goal.

The Sandite boys will be back in action Friday when they face Westmoore High School (5-7, 0-3) at 8:00 p.m.

CPHS Lady Sandite Soccer falls 9-1 to Jenks, Deshazo scores lone goal

CPHS junior Madison Metcalfe scored the lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Putnam City North last week. (Photo: Scott Emigh).

By: Virgil Noah, Staff Writer

The Charles Page School girls soccer team (1-9, 0-3) came into their matchup with Jenks High School (7-3, 2-1) having fallen in each of their first two district games. The Lady Sandites fell 2-1 to Putnam City North (6-6, 1-4) with Madison Metcalfe scoring her first goal of the season. Enid High School (5-5, 2-1) defeated the Sandite girls as well 4-0. The woes would continue against Jenks as they fell by a final score of 9-1.

The Lady Trojans got things going early, nearly scoring in the 1st minute when a header off of a corner kick struck post. The Lady Sandite defense was able to keep the game scoreless until the 14th minute when Haley Ledford scorched a ball from well outside the box for the 1-0 advantage. A goal from Ashlynn Kitterman and a deflected own goal made the score 3-0 in favor of visiting Jenks.

The Sand Springs offense showed signs of life before the half. Megan Deshazo would get Sand Springs on the board with their lone goal in the 34th minute on a penalty kick and at the half the lead was just 3-1.

The Lady Trojans were having none of the Sand Springs comeback however, netting 6 goals in a 16 minute span before substituting, led by a brace from Senior Nayeli Perez.

The Lady Sandites will return to action on Friday when they face Westmoore High School (5-6, 2-1) at 6:00pm.