Pirates, Braves duel for third at Turner tourney

Piper sophomore Ryann Clark scored on a breakaway in the first half of a match against Bonner Springs in the Turner Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational. Clark scored two goals in the contest, and Piper won 10-3 to take third place. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Turner Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational tournament wrapped up Wednesday evening at the new Turner District Activity Center.

Piper defeated Bonner Springs in the consolation match 10-3. Piper had seven different players score in the match, led by Ryann Clark, Ella Buff, and Sierra Montez with two goals each. Kyndell Letcher, Emma Hawley, Samantha Trumbo, and Mackenzie Jones each scored one.

In the tournament’s championship game, Shawnee Mission Northwest defeated Shawnee Mission North 7-0 to claim the title.

In the evening’s earlier contests, Raytown defeated tournament host Turner 4-1, and Sumner Academy defeated Bishop Ward 9-1.

Final tournament standings:
1st Shawnee Mission Northwest
2nd Shawnee Mission North
3rd Piper
4th Bonner Springs
5th Raytown
6th Turner
7th Sumner
8th Bishop Ward

Piper sophomore Kyndall Letcher took a shot from the edge of the penalty area, defended by Bonner Springs sophomore Gabrielle Klein. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Piper sophomore Sierra Montez headed an attempted clearance to keep it in the box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Bonner Springs sophomore Jenna Knight took a shot on goal from the edge of the 18-yard box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Piper freshman Ella Buff streaked toward the Bonner Springs goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Bonner Springs junior Mercedes Madlock leaped to intercept a pass to Ryann Clark. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Piper freshman Ella Buff tried to slip past the defense of Bonner Springs junior Mercedes Madlock. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Piper sophomore Alexis Simpson worked the ball against Bonner Springs freshman Chloe Knapp. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Turner senior Melanie Ibarra brought down a pass along the right side. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Turner freshman Anely Navidad took a shot from distance. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)