Sodium posts a win in first Far West Reginal match.

Defense wins championships. You hear it nearly every sport. Soccer, in my opinion, is no different.

Sodium took on an extremely tough Rio Vista squad this afternoon in New Mexico. A Rio Vista squad used to scoring an average of just under 5 goals per game in their state championship tournament. Nice job Luty, Coon, Andrea, Lexi, Payton and KJ.

And Sodium mids showed they can hang and play tough. The Rio had some very tough, quick and skilled mids, Sodium shut them down.

Sodium also showed they know how to keep the pressure on. Easton, Mac & Emmy kept pushing and pushing. Kelly came in and showed she can make a great impact. Both physically and technically.

Late in the first half Taylor ripped a long ball to Mac who two touched and lead a perfect pass to Easton who took it home for a 1-0 lead. Late in the game Sodium had many opportunities but one sticks out; There was free kick from about 33 yards. Laura Camp, who is notorious for scoring from this range, lined it up. You heard the Rio coach say; "It's outside her range". Ha Ha Ha! We looked at each other on the sidelines as Laura unloaded a shot that knocked the keeper over as the ball deflected up and over the crossbar resulting in a Sodium corner kick.

The girls will be tested Tuesday as they take on a very tough team from Utah. Defense will be tested. Offense will be tested. It very well could be the toughest match for Sodium. Get some rest, hydrate and come out tomorrow with attitude and fight Sodium. Show Utah what a real champion is made of.

From under the fan tent we will be yelling; GO SODIUM!!