TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (Saturday, November 2, 2024)— No. 6 Salt Lake women's soccer team (16-2, 12-2 SWAC) added another feather to its cap after beating Snow College 3-1 in the Region 18 championship game.

Reika Yuba gave SLCC a first-half lead with a 33rd-minute goal. The Bruins' defense controlled much of the first half, limiting the Badger's attack and making Elle Rafajko's job in goal a little easier. 

Kenadee Thomas gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead when a rebound came right to her inside the six-yard box. Thomas headed the ball past the outstretched fingers of Haley Ogden for a two-goal lead. 

Minutes later, Rafajko got tangled up with a Badger forward, earning a yellow card that set up a penalty kick. Ali Spencer cut the lead in half when she beat Rafajko on the PK. 

Leading 2–1 with time ticking away, Nao Yamada unleashed a shot from distance that beat Ogden top shelf for the 3-1 win.

Rafajko stood tall in goal, lifting her team to the Western District title game. 

Up Next
Salt Lake takes on the Region 1 champion in the West District Championship game on Saturday, November 9. 

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