By Kyle Roberts
The Ruston High Lady Bearcats solidified an overall 8-8-1 record Monday night with a 3-2 win over West Ouachita to take second place in district play.
The Lady Bearcats finished with a 4-1 record in district, and with Monday’s win, Ruston is expected to host a first round home playoff matchup.
“This season has allowed my girls many chances to demonstrate how much heart they have,” Ruston head coach Jacquelyn Bean said. “We’ve had to dig deep in this last series of district games to move up the power rankings. I’m proud of how they came together, and their perseverance to get to the playoffs. And we get to host? Let’s go. I’d love for my girls to have a record crowd for them at the Hoss in our first round game.”
Ruston will likely host its first round opponent by the end of the week, likely on Friday. Pairings will be announced at 9 a.m. this morning.
The Lady Bearcats scored first with junior Elliana Ramos scoring her 28th goal of the season, with junior Mia Tapia following shortly after with a goal off an assist by freshman Nnenna Ighade.
Freshman Diana Santos would score her first goal of the season for Ruston’s third goal of the night.
Junior goalkeeper Morgan Foster started the night and recorded four saves.
“Morgan is one of our most coachable players, where ever she is asked to play, whether that’s in defense, holding mid, forward or like tonight in goal, she brings all she has each moment the ball comes her way,” Bean said.
Junior keeper Rilee Atwood played in the net for the second half Monday after injuring her finger in last week’s match with Ouachita. Atwood would get seven saves on the night, allowing only one goal.
