Prep roundup: Palmetto Ridge boys soccer plays Estero to draw
The Palmetto Ridge High School boys soccer team played Estero to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday night.
Anthony Ramirez scored the goal for the Bears, with an assist from Lawson Dooling.
“Estero is a very talented team and they outplayed us for portions of this game,” Palmetto Ridge coach Brian Friend said. “We were able to make some half time adjustments after falling behind and get back into the game. A great pass and some impressive composure in front of goal by senior Anthony Ramirez earned us a tie on a night that we didn’t have our best stuff. We have one district game left about a month from now. We’ll look to build upon this stretch of the season and have a strong January leading into playoffs.”
IMMOKALEE 3, GULF COAST 0: Guadalupe Guzman led the Indians, scoring a pair of goals. Jose Escobedo also found the net.
"Great game by both teams," Immokalee coach Saintano Damas said. "Gulf Coast had a few clear opportunities, but our keeper, Carlos Contreras made some exceptional saves to keep hope alive. Overall, great team effort by our boys tonight, but I think we are still making too many crucial mistakes. We have a lot to fix in order to improve our game, just got to get better at what we do as a team."
SOUTH FORT MYERS 1, EAST LEE COUNTY 1: Elio Vargas scored the goal for the Wolfpack, with an assist from Kai Cormier.
CANTERBURY 8, ST. JOHN NEUMANN 0: No stats provided.
GIRLS SOCCER
ESTERO 6, PALMETTO RIDGE 0: Maggie Struble and Eden Garner led the Wildcats, each scoring a pair of goals. Kelly Murray and Kennedy Slosser also found the net.
“Wonderful team win tonight for our Wildcats,” Estero coach Libby Diamond said. “The girls from Palmetto Ridge kept the pressure on us throughout the game with a couple scoring opportunities. We are proud at how our ladies reacted to the pressure and worked together in order to pull out the win. Our team is going on break with a high morale and energized to keep the positive play going into late season. Happy Holidays to all the teams, coaches, and families.”
Estero (15-1-1) is at Naples on Tuesday, Jan. 9th at 7 p.m.
BARRON COLLIER 1, LELY 0: Sierra Rincon scored the goal for the Cougars, with an assist from Sophie Curtis.
“Both teams played their hearts out tonight,” Barron Collier coach Charles Shanks said. “Lely is well coached and gave us fits. Great competition.”
CANTERBURY 9, ST. JOHN NEUMANN 1: No stats provided.
BOYS BASKETBALL
FIRST BAPTIST 65, EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN 62: Preston Urbancic led the Lions with 24 points. Abraham Makumator added a double-double of 14 points and 17 rebounds. Damon Hoge finished with 12 points.
“Exciting district win tonight,” First Baptist coach Scott Stewart said. “Buzzer beater three by Preston Urbancic to win the game.”
First Baptist (6-1) hosts Everglades City on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL 61, LABELLE 39: Jeffery Donahue led the Seahawks with 15 points. Jacob Siegel added a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Jay Beshears also had 14 points and Parker Weiss finished with a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds.
“Total team victory tonight,” Community School coach Greg Donahue said. “Great half time adjustment by my assistant RJ Jones led to a 22-7 third quarter. Defense was fantastic.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
NAPLES 64, LELY 25: Makayla Gardner led the Golden Eagles with 18 points. Katarina Cabada added 13.
“I was really pleased with our overall effort,” Naples coach Daniella Rosset said. “We had balanced scoring tonight with every girl in the scoring column. We played unselfishly and crashed the offensive boards well tonight.”
Naples (5-6) is at the Queen of Palms tournament at Dunbar from Thursday, Dec. 28th through Saturday, Dec. 30th
GULF COAST 85, RIVERDALE 15: Meghan Carney led the Sharks with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers.
FIRST BAPTIST 58, EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN 20: Paige Scullin led the Lions with 19 points. Grace Dean added 11.
FBA hosts Moore Haven on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.