• Aspen Russell controls the ball against Cascade’s Kensley Tegman with Philomath’s Melea Lattin looking on. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • PHS senior Aspen Russell battles Cascade sophomore Halle Hammer as the Cougars try to create a chance in the second half. Philomath stopped the opportunity and recorded its fourth straight shutout. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Aspen Russell (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • PHS senior Kateri Pindell scored the game’s lone goal. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Isabel Morales-Marquez (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • PHS senior defender Melea Lattin battles Cascade sophomore Kensley Tegman for possession. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Maggie King (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Jordyn Hood (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • PHS midfielder Natalie Dunn fights for the ball in front of Cascade’s Kate Withers with Warrior teammates Melea Lattin (19) and Kateri Pindell (18) nearby. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Ana Candanoza (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Ana Candanoza (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Annaleise Brown (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • PHS freshman Kya Bolton takes a shot in the first half. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Kya Bolton (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Sophia Bauer (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Heidi Bacho (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath senior Heidi Bacho directs teammates from the goalkeeper position during a 1-0 victory Thursday over Cascade. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • A plane flies overhead during the first half. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • The PHS girls soccer team thanks parents and fans for their support following a 1-0 win over Cascade. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Brad Fuqua has covered the Philomath area since 2014 as the editor of the now-closed Philomath Express and currently as publisher/editor of the Philomath News. He has worked as a professional journalist since 1988 at daily and weekly newspapers in Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, Arizona, Montana and Oregon.