ECRL Girls TX: Albion Hurricanes 08 vs. Challenge SC 08

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Sunday was a busy day in the ECNL Girls - Regional League in the Houston area as local rivals Albion Hurricanes FC G08 and Challenge SC G08 clashed at the Campbell Road Sports Park in their final match before this week's event in St. Louis, Missouri, and also the winter break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/?p=155929">Photo Gallery</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Soccer was following the match and watched Challenge's winger [player_tooltip player_id='229561' first='Sophie' last='Chavez'] decide the match with a last-minute goal that gave the visitors a 1-0 win. These are the players who stood out in the derby:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["153312"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mills played an excellent match at the heart of Challenge's backline, doing a very good job of stopping plays and cleaning up things for them. Her ability to read plays and make interceptions was pivotal to the team's clean sheet as she not only got to dismantle Albion's offensive attempts, but also managed to keep the ball, avoiding clearances that could result in a corner kick or a throw-in around the penalty box, which could lead to another attack from the opponents. She also displayed great quality with her passing, contributing to the team's buildup.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d541b6"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155930,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7145.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155930" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ava Ravanbakhsh","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"A M Consolidated","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Challenge SC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ravanbakhsh got on the field during the match and brought an interesting level of energy to Challenge's midfield. She was very active on both sides of the ball and used her physicality to make stops and her quality on the ball to initiate offensive actions for the team. Her passing was precise on most occasions and helped the team progress on the field. Ravanbakhsh had a big role in her team's game-winning goal as she quickly took a free kick in the defensive field and found Chavez on a great spot with a great long pass.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d54277"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155943,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7203.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155943" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ariana Weiss","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tompkins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Challenge SC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Weiss also came off the bench and significantly increased Challenge's offensive power. She played as an attacking midfielder and did a great job in terms of finding space to get on the ball and create chances. Weiss circulated well in the final third, drifting to both sides and dropping back to get on the ball and made some creative plays when in possession. She was also very active in terms of making pressure on Albion's defenders and on two occassions managed to win the ball in dangerous spots and ignite quick offensive plays.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d54305"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155952,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7246.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155952" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"James was a constant threat on the left side of Challenge's attack. She made several dangerous runs out wide, beating Albion's defenders with her pace and dribbling ability and taking the ball to the end line to cross it. At times, she would also come inside and connect with her teammates, creating doubts on defenders. James was also very disciplined with her game, tracking back and working hard to help her team when they didn't have the ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d54356"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155954,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7253.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155954" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='225413' first='Ashley' last='Currie']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Albion Hurricanes FC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Currie and fellow center back [player_tooltip player_id='158640' first='Samantha' last='DeCuir'] both had solid matches, containing Challenge's offense for almost the entire time. Very tall and physical, she was dominant in the air, but also displayed good mobility and excellent timing to make tackles and interceptions. Currie also showed some interesting quality on the ball, connecting good passes, even when under pressure.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d543d7"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155948,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7220.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155948" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26421"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Lacombe was Albion's most dangerous offensive player in the match. She split her time between playing on the left and in a more central position and displayed a well-rounded skill set to produce in roles that required different things from her. The forward used her physical tools to shield the ball and make plays around the penatly box and displayed an interesting ability to dribble and finish with both foot. Lacombe also had success dropping back to get on the ball and finding good passes.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d54425"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1731404895461548426?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1731404895461548426?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["140588"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Albion's right winger Valentine had a very active night, getting on the ball quite often and trying to make things happen. She caused a good impression with her dribbling ability, keeping the ball very close to her right foot and making it difficult for opponents to dispossess her. Valentine also dropped deeper to get on the ball on some occasions and, instead of attempting solo runs, made good combination plays with her teammates. She had some nice battles with Challenge's left back [player_tooltip player_id='227868' first='Lanie' last='Junek'].","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fd21d54473"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":155940,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/IMG_7189.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-155940" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL-RL G08 vs. Challenge SC ECNL-RL G08</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->