TUKWILA, Wash. — Clark College battled back from an early deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against Highline on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Starfire Complex.
Highline struck first in the 14th minute when Abby Salinas found the back of the net off an assist from Alysson Bertrand Gomez, sending the Thunderbirds into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
Clark came out aggressively in the second half, generating all seven of its shots after halftime. The Penguins continued to pressure the Highline defense before finding the equalizer in the 82nd minute.
Sophomore defender Yaizza Navarette delivered the equalizer, scoring her first goal of the match off an assist from Lainey Haden. The goal brought Clark level at 1-1 with eight minutes remaining.
The Penguins finished with seven total shots, including two from sophomore, Bella Rodriguez and two from Lauren Adams. Elsa Bice, Navarette and Isabel McCauley each added a shot for Clark.
In goal, sophomore, Eleanor Allison played all 90 minutes and turned in a strong performance, recording seven saves while allowing just one goal. Allison's seven saves helped keep the Penguins within striking distance after Highline generated six shots and five corner kicks in the opening half.
Clark's defense also limited Highline to one goal despite the Thunderbirds finishing with a 13-7 advantage in shots and nine corner kicks.
The Penguins (2-2-3, 2-1-3) return to action Saturday as they continue West Region action at Lower Columbia (6-1-3, 4-0-3).
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