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Senior Lexi Schnepf misses a shot-on-goal in the match against Poston Butte last season.
Forward Miriana Larios faces against #9 from Shadow Mountain High School, attempting to get the ball upfield during the second half.
Defender Shae Watson makes a throw-in to one of her fellow Coyote teammates while the score sits at 0-1 in the first half.
Senior Defender Kaytlinn Meitner gets the ball out of the Coyotes’ goal box.
Forward Mia Watson attempts to make a shot off the Shadow Mountain Matadors’ goal while the score is at 0-0.
Goalkeeper Leah Crawford makes a goal kick from the 18 yard box.
Defensive player Alexia Quinonez makes a throw-in to one of her fellow Coyote teammates.
Midfielder Brooklyn Larson attempts to draw the ball upfield.
Senior Defender Kaytlinn Meitner attempts to steal the ball from #13 on Shadow Mountain’s team as Alexia Quinonez attempts to assist.
Senior Jocelyn Mendoza gives a pep talk to her teammates before they face against Shadow Mountain Matadors on Jan. 19.
Before the Coyote Girls’ Varsity Soccer team faces against the Shadow Mountain Matadors, they huddle on their sideline discussing what to do during the game.
Forward Miriana Larios faces against (#9) from Shadow Mountain Matadors, attempting to get the ball upfield during the second half.
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