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Or View: Cost is a poor excuse for local pot tax ... Guest Opinion: Common Core testing sets math students up for failure ... Elderly woman's kidnapper sentenced to 15 years ... Or View: Cost is a poor excuse for local pot tax ... Guest Opinion: Common Core testing sets math students up for failure ... North survives elements to score playoff victory By KEVIN GOFF,Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By KEVIN GOFF,Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 4, 2006 @ 2:00 am Updated Dec 19, 2010 at 1:40 AM By KEVIN GOFF,Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 4, 2006 @ 2:00 am Updated Dec 19, 2010 at 1:40 AM » Social News The weather and field conditions were far from ideal. And Lakeridge, North Medford's opponent, wouldn't give an inch on a mud-and -rain-soaked Hoffbuhr Field Friday afternoon. Even the goal that decided the rough-and-tumble contest didn't exactly go down as it was drawn up. The end result, however, was a thing of beauty for the Black Tornado girls soccer team. North Medford defeated Lakeridge 1-0 on a Pacers' own goal in the 77th minute of a first-round Class 6A state-playoff contest. The state-playoff victory is the first under coach Lu Crenshaw and it advances North to the second round against Westview, a 2-1 winner over St. Mary's, on Tuesday. "Wow," said Crenshaw, who replaced longtime coach Dick Darcy in the offseason. "It sucks it was an own goal, but it's also great for us because we don't usually have such great luck." The two teams slipped and slugged their way through nearly two halves of scoreless soccer until senior forward Irene Kendig lined up for a corner kick with three minutes to play. The trajectory on Kendig's attempt didn't appear to be high enough to do much damage, but a Lakeridge defender, trying to clear the shot, had the ball squirt off the side of her foot and into the net. The North Medford defense held firm to preserve the win over a stunned Lakeridge squad. "It was just one of those things," Crenshaw said of the game-deciding goal. "I thought we dominated play, so, to me, it was just a matter of time. We kept hammering and hammering and then we finally got one." North Medford (8-4-2), the Southwest Conference's No. 2 team, will move on to the second round despite a litany of injuries and the loss of three key players during the season. First, the Tornado lost senior all-state midfielder Alex Batzer to a season-ending injury, then it had to play the majority of the Southwest Conference schedule without standout goalie Megan Ross because of a season-long suspension. The troubles got worse when Ross' replacement, freshman Kendra McMillen, suffered a broken tibia against Grants Pass in the regular-season finale last week. McMillen's injury forced North Medford to bring up junior varsity player Sarah Raniele, who was actually a field player during the season. Despite the limited experienced at the position, Raniele was solid in goal to help preserve the shutout. "Usually it's about one thing a week that something has happened to us," said Crenshaw. "But these girls have bounced back every time." Friday's contest was no different. Freshman midfielder Baylee Hearns was smacked in the face by the ball just seconds into the game. She left but would return to help the Tornado attack. Also instrumental was junior Ashley Chambers. The forward, who herself missed some time this year with an injury, was knocked down, stepped on and ended the game a muddy mess. The dirt-colored home jersey was worth it, though. "This feels really good," said Chambers. "We're all heart. We just play as a team no matter what." Added Crenshaw: "That's how Ashley always is. She flies all over the field." Lakeridge (8-6-2), the third seed from the Three Rivers League, survived several near misses by North Medford in the first half. Chambers sent a header just over the crossbar off a direct kick by Kendig in the fifth minute of play. Just one minute later, Kendig stole possession and raced up field but was denied by Pacers' keeper Amanda Griffin. "We kept pushing," said Chambers. "We knew we would get one if we kept attacking." And they did, with a little luck. "Like they say," said Crenshaw, "sometimes it's better to be lucky than good." Reach reporter Kevin Goff at 776-4483, or e-mail By KEVIN GOFF,Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By KEVIN GOFF,Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 4, 2006 @ 2:00 am Updated Dec 19, 2010 at 1:40 AM » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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