Scappoose girls soccer advances to state final with 1-0 win over Henley

It might just be their time. After two consecutive losses in the state semifinals, the Scappoose High School girls soccer team got over the hump on Tuesday night, defeating Henley 1-0 to advance to Saturday’s 4A state final against No. 4-seeded Marist Catholic. The Indians got a goal from sophomore Natalie Howard in the 24th minute, then held on from there en route to the prize they’ve been seeking for quite some time. “Seeing their reactions after the final whistle was something special,” head coach Bruno Zanotta said. “The excitement, the smiles, and the emotions made it one of those memorable moments that will stay with them forever. They’ve worked so hard for this opportunity, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see them accomplish something they’ve been chasing for so long.” Zanotta said his team was ready from the opening tip, and that showed on the field as they nearly scored in the game’s first minute.

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