By Ron Smith
September 30, 2017
 
(EL CAJON, Calif.) Freshman goalkeeper Gabi Haw recorded her second shutout of the season as #6 Westmont Women's Soccer (9-1-1, 3-0-1 GSAC) posted a 3-0 Golden State Athletic Conference win at San Diego Christian (4-6, 0-4) on Saturday.
 
Senior Jackie Lopez scored the game winner in the 42nd minute to give Westmont the advantage headed into halftime.
 
"Jackie played a significant role this weekend; capitalizing on a third goal in two games and putting us up a goal in the first half," said head coach Chantel Cappuccilli. "She continues to show maturity and experience regardless of the position she plays.
 
"Savannah Scott served a well-placed ball to Jackie, right inside the 18-yard box," reported Cappuccilli. "Jackie took a positive touch forward and banged the ball in the upper left corner. It hit so hard it popped off the back post inside the frame."
 
Westmont added two more goals in the second half, getting scores from Grayce DeGroot in the 52nd minute and Haley Parzonko in the final minute of play.
 
"I'm also happy we added two additional finishers to the list," said Cappuccilli, "Grayce and Haley finished well under pressure. Both were exciting moments for our team to witness.
 
"Grayce's ball started from the width, the service came from Ariel Johnston on the left side of the field. Grayce found herself separated from her defender and finished the cross first time.
 
"Haley had a great individual effort to beat multiple defenders and ultimately placed herself in a one-on-one situation with the keeper. Haley placed the ball in the left corner."
 
With 10 points in the GSAC conference standings (three points for each win, one for a tie), Westmont finds itself tied for third place with Hope International (6-3-2) and two points behind #7 Vanguard (8-3, 4-0) and #11 The Master's (11-1, 4-0).
 
Next week, the Warriors will host Hope International on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and then welcome Vanguard to campus on Saturday for a game at noon.
 
"This week brings on two more great competitors," said Cappuccilli. "We look forward to some rest tomorrow and then getting back after it on Monday."