Boulder City Eagles end 11-4-4 season with loss to Truckee

Boulder City High School girls soccer players lost to Truckee, 7-0, on Nov. 6, ending their season in the state tournament. Truckee went on to win the state championship. The Eagles finished their year with an overall record of 11-4-4, marking the sixth time in the last seven seasons that they reached double-digit victories.

Head coach Kristin Shelton noted that the loss exposed areas for improvement. She stated that Truckee was a challenging opponent with strong field skills and evident team cohesion. Shelton said the game highlighted specific things the team could do better and areas she should focus on as a coach. She described the experience as beneficial for the program's development.

Sophomore Lila Stankovic led the Eagles in both goals and assists this season. She recorded 18 goals and 12 assists. Stankovic is part of a group of seven key returners who scored at least one point during the season. Shelton expressed hope that the returning players will use this experience to continue working hard and maintain a presence in state tournaments in future years.

Other notable contributors included junior Sophia Elburn, who recorded five goals and three assists. Sophomore Savanna Starley added eight goals and two assists. Sophomore Kora Remedi contributed four goals and two assists. Freshman Susan Muir scored five goals and recorded two assists.

On defense, the team will need to replace several players but returns sophomore Malley Jobin. Jobin recorded 42 steals during the season. Shelton plans to focus more on individual player development moving forward. She emphasized that each player must put in the effort to help the team succeed and recognize their full potential.

The Eagles reached the state tournament for the first time since 2021. Last year, the team finished with a record of 7-6-4. Shelton aims to grow the program into a perennial contender in the southern region by improving individual skills, which she believes will improve the team as a whole.