Girls
Altus 3, Clinton 2
In the first windswept game, Krista Melvin scored on a crossing pass from Kendra Tholt to send the Lady Bulldogs to a 1-0 halftime
lead. In the second half, Maribel Perez headed a corner kick from Kendra Tholt into the goal in an outstanding play. The scoring for Altus was rounded out by Tholt, who had a goal with 12 minutes left to play in the contest.
Other Lady Bulldog players with exemplary efforts were midfielder Patty Ippolito and defenders Mary Baugh, Ashley Panagopolus, Tori Whitmore. Goalkeeper Rebecca Corey continues to improve at her new-found position. Corey denied a sure breakaway goal in the closing seconds that would have sent the game to ovetime.
The win puts the Lady Bulldogs in a tie for first place in the District. Next action is Thursday at Hightower Memorial Stadium vs Elk
City.
Boys
Altus-3 Clinton-2
The Altus Bulldogs showed great character here Tuesday night in a district win over Clinton. The Bulldogs avenged an
earlier drubbing of 5-2 from Clinton by overcomimg a two-goal first half deficit and the robust Oklahoma wind. The Bulldogs also
exhibited great sportsmanship and composure in a hotly contested game that saw numerous yellow cards and two Clinton players being
red carded and ejected for flagrant fouls.
The Clinton team, led by football standout Ray Long showed much athleticisim and speed but couldn't match the Altus ball handling
skills and pressure defense led by Tim Vargas. Goalkeeper Grant Sasse shook off a couple early game shocks and provided stellar
defense throughout the second half.
Two goals were scored by freshman Kevin Tocknell and James Gilreath added an additional goal as well as many good shots on goal.
Valuable assists were provided by Gilreath, Jeremy Wherle and Andrew Pelkey. Midfielder JD Falkner provided both defensive and
offensive support from his center midfield position.
The Bulldogs are also tied for the district lead and play Elk City here Thursday.
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