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Sophomore Katie Lowenstein Shines As Tam High Tops Redwood
Kendra Weisman had seven saves as Tamalpais' goaltending standout earned her sixth shutout. Her goals-against average fell to 0.4.
![Tamalpais (9-2-6, 7-1-3 MCAL) with the win moved into sole possession of second place ahead of Redwood (10-2-2, 8-2-2) and within striking distance of first-place Branson (13-1-1, 9-1-1).](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/22137850/20220126/061252/styles/patch_image/public/soccer___26173716872.png)
MILL VALLEY, CA — Big games can intimidate less experienced players, but all indications are Tuesday’s pivotal showdown didn’t faze Katie Lowenstein much.
The Tamalpais High sophomore forward/midfielder scored the only goal in Tuesday’s 1-0 girls' soccer victory over Marin County Athletic League rival Redwood.
Tamalpais (9-2-6, 7-1-3 MCAL) with the win moved into sole possession of second place ahead of Redwood (10-2-2, 8-2-2) and within striking distance of first-place Branson (13-1-1, 9-1-1).
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Kendra Weisman had seven saves as Tamalpais’ goaltending standout earned her sixth shutout. Her goals-against average fell to 0.4.
Lowenstein scored off a Stella Espiansse corner kick.
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Sophomore defender Gabby Hoeberichts had an assist on the game’s only goal.
“Katie had a superb game overall with strong hold-up play,” Tam High’s coaching staff jointly wrote on MaxPreps announcing she’d been selected the Player of the Game.
“Technical and strong she was a key reason we had many of the chances in the game.
The Tamalpais coaches acknowledged their opponent presented a formidable challenge.
“Redwood is a very talented team and well-coached. An extremely challenging opponent,” the coaches said.
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