Southern Oregon Edges Rocky Mountain in Double Overtime Shootout Thriller

Southern Oregon secured a narrow 5-4 victory over Rocky Mountain (MT) in a marathon match that required two overtime periods to decide a winner on Monday.

The contest, held at Wheeler Field in Medford, Oregon, saw Southern Oregon prevail during a high-stakes shootout after the teams remained deadlocked through regulation and two extra frames. According to the official box score provided by PrestoSports, the match lasted 136 minutes of play before a winner was finally determined.

The intensity of the match was reflected in the disciplinary actions taken by officials. Rocky Mountain players Grace Curnow, Gracie Clarkson, and Olivia Riches all received yellow cards during the course of the game, according to the match logs.

While the scoreline suggests a high-scoring affair, the game was largely defined by the performance of the two starting goalkeepers. Matea Vernon for Rocky Mountain and Ashlyn Fuss for Southern Oregon both faced intense pressure as the match stretched into the late stages of the second overtime.

The statistical breakdown of the match highlights the defensive effort required to maintain the tie:

Metric	Rocky Mountain (MT)	Southern Oregon
Total Shots	18	16
Shots on Goal	12	9
Total Saves	9	12
Corner Kicks	4	8
Fouls	16	5

Southern Oregon’s Ashlyn Fuss recorded 12 saves to keep her team in contention, while Matea Vernon matched that volume with 9 saves for Rocky Mountain. The efficiency of the offensive units was tested as Southern Oregon utilized eight corner kicks to pressure the Rocky Mountain defense, compared to just four for the visitors.

Rocky Mountain’s offense was led by Mia Daskalovska, who recorded five shots with three on goal. Charlize Davis also remained a constant threat, managing seven shots throughout the match. Despite these efforts, Southern Oregon’s defense and the performance of Fuss prevented the Montana-based side from finding the decisive breakthrough.

After 109 minutes and 56 seconds of play, the match moved to a shootout to break the stalemate. The tension shifted from the field of play to individual precision as players stepped up to face the goalkeepers.

The shootout was a see-saw affair that ultimately favored the home side. Southern Oregon’s ability to convert was punctuated by successful attempts from Tori Lasch, Carter O’Shea, Abby McKean, Sierra Sam Fong, and Payton Puppe-Wotipka. Rocky Mountain saw successful conversions from Gracie Clarkson, Charlize Davis, Matea Vernon, Reese Jeffers, and Darby McMahill.

However, the deciding factor came from the missed opportunities on both sides. Southern Oregon’s Ava Johnson missed her attempt, and Rocky Mountain’s Mia Daskalovska and Ava Gibson were unable to convert their shots against Fuss. The match finally concluded after a series of successful and unsuccessful attempts left Southern Oregon with the 5-4 advantage.

The grueling nature of the match, which saw Southern Oregon commit significantly fewer fouls than Rocky Mountain, suggests a difference in tactical discipline as fatigue set in during the overtime periods. Rocky Mountain struggled with physicality, accumulating 16 fouls compared to Southern Oregon’s five.

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