Rams, Lady Rams post wins

Girls
Portales 5, Roswell Goddard 0
Records: Portales 4-2, Goddard 1-4.
Difference: Portales sophomore Kaitlin Garrett got the scoring start for the Lady Rams four minutes into the contest as she cut back inside to the left of a Lady Rockets defender.
Difference-makers: Sophomore Jenna Sievers led the Lady Rams with three goals, while sophomore Shalyn Bond added a goal. Garrett also had an assist.
In the net: Sophomore goalkeeper Tayler Hammack had five saves for her third shutout of the season.
By the numbers: Sievers increased her scoring streak to six matches. Garrett has scored a goal in four of six games this season.
Coach’s comment:   “I thought our defense played really well. Our midfield did a good job of distributing the ball and winning balls in the midfield.” — said Portales coach Traci Sievers.
Up next: Friday at Santa Fe Prep at 1 p.m. and Saturday at St. Michael’s at 11 a.m.

Boys
Portales 7, Clovis JV 2
Records: Portales 2-1-1, Clovis JV 0-3.
Difference: Portales senior Gabriel Ayala scored early in the second half, assisted by senior Seth Christensen, for a 4-1 Rams lead.
Difference-makers: Christensen and sophomore Stephen Duarte each had two goals for PHS, while Ayala , sophomore Zachary Blaeser and freshman Brandon Gomez all scored once. Christensen, Blaeser and freshman Jesus Melendez each had a assist. Junior Devan Maynard and freshman Saeed Pryor each scored a goal for the Clovis JV.
In the net: Goalkeeper senior Erick Ibarra had five saves.
By the numbers: Ayala and Christensen have scored goals in three of their last four matches, while Gomez scored a goal for the second consecutive outing.
Coach’s comment: “I wasn’t pleased with the first half. We did an alright job, but there is still some stuff that we talked about in practice that we didn’t do during the game. In the second half we got to play some guys who haven’t played much, so they got some good experience and stepped up. That proves that they are listening when they come off the bench because they hear me yelling at the other guys. They’re ready to go in and take care of business. I was glad to see that so I was pleased by the end of the game.” — Portales coach Brian Kirchner.
Up next: Friday at Santa Fe Prep at 3 p.m., and Saturday at St. Michael’s at 1 p.m.

— Compiled by Clarence Plank