By Ryker Burr
For The New Era
Sweet Home Girls Soccer has finally gotten healthy; but it hasn’t helped in the final weeks of the season as the Huskies have continued to struggle in tough conference play.
It has now been four weeks since the Huskies have scored a goal, five weeks since they’ve won a game, and two years since a league victory.
The Huskies were blown out by rival North Marion 7-0, ranked No. 9 this week, but then finally had an opportunity to create some momentum.
On Thursday, Oct. 23, Stayton was exasperated by its struggling offense at Husky Stadium, and the Green and Gold had a chance to capture their first league victory since 2023.
The game was scoreless until the final five minutes, but then the Eagles finally struck, scoring a goal then celebrating loudly in relief.
Sweet Home failed to answer before the buzzer, and went home with its 11th straight loss.
“This week we played good, our whole team played amazing,” said Head Coach Ramiro Santana. “The only thing we need is more speed in the front line.”
Sweet Home has one last chance to finish their season on a high note on the road Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Cascade, which is currently 3-9-1 after a 2-2 draw at home against Newport. The Cougars are ranked 23rd in 4A (Sweet Home, 1-13 going into this week, is ranked last, 31st.)
“We’ll go to Cascade High School and play just like we know how we can play: try to do our best,” Santana said. “Getting a victory for these girls would be a great accomplishment for all the hard work they do in practice every single day. It would be great for all of us coaches too.”