POULSBO — Neither the Vikings nor the Spartans came away with a win Monday night, but both claimed victory.

The North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island girls’ soccer teams made their debuts at NKHS stadium with a 1-1 tie.

Despite the lack of a win, each coach was pleased with their team’s play.

North Kitsap’s Teri Ishihara was happy that the young Vikings, who graduated 10 varsity players from last year, blended well in their first game of the season.

“I wasn’t sure how they’d do, because more than half of them are new,” Ishihara said.

Bainbridge Island’s Mark Grindrod was satisfied with the way his team adjusted from half to half to account for NK’s speed.

North Kitsap’s goal came in the 2nd minute, when Lisa Gilbert’s throw-in from the left side of the field was kicked in by freshman Kayla Collins.

Bainbridge’s score came in the 61st minute, when sophomore Callan Cobb’s direct free kick skittered its way into goal.

The Spartans outshot the Vikings 25-13, firing at goal eight more times in the second half.

Grindrod’s Spartans changed their formation at the half, changing from a flatback four to a marking formation with a sweeper to slow down the opponent’s attack.

“They were tough. They’re really aggressive and work hard,” said Cobb. “We really stepped it up in the second half.”

North Kitsap’s defense was aided by keeper Kamryn Morgan, who made 16 saves, including a chest-high stop of a blast from a Bainbridge Island attacker.

Morgan got some help of her own from the goalposts. One Spartan shot was misdirected by the left post, and another banged upward off the crossbar.

Counterpart Jackie Danzig made five saves for the Spartans (0-0-1), including a diving stop of a Megan Hyte shot in the 19th minute.

Hyte, NK’s leading scorer last season, led the team with five shots.

North Kitsap was without All-League defender Kelli Gillespie, who missed the game with a knee sprain.

The Vikings (0-0-1) will play South Kitsap in a road game Sept. 16.

Bainbridge Island 1, North Kitsap 1

GOALS — Kayla Collins (NK), 2nd minute (Gilbert assist); Callan Cobb (BI), 61st minute. By TREVOR PYLE

Staff Writer

POULSBO — Neither the Vikings nor the Spartans came away with a win Monday night, but both claimed victory.

The North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island girls’ soccer teams made their debuts at NKHS stadium with a 1-1 tie.

Despite the lack of a win, each coach was pleased with their team’s play.

North Kitsap’s Teri Ishihara was happy that the young Vikings, who graduated 10 varsity players from last year, blended well in their first game of the season.

“I wasn’t sure how they’d do, because more than half of them are new,” Ishihara said.

Bainbridge Island’s Mark Grindrod was satisfied with the way his team adjusted from half to half to account for NK’s speed.

North Kitsap’s goal came in the 2nd minute, when Lisa Gilbert’s throw-in from the left side of the field was kicked in by freshman Kayla Collins.

Bainbridge’s score came in the 61st minute, when sophomore Callan Cobb’s direct free kick skittered its way into goal.

The Spartans outshot the Vikings 25-13, firing at goal eight more times in the second half.

Grindrod’s Spartans changed their formation at the half, changing from a flatback four to a marking formation with a sweeper to slow down the opponent’s attack.

“They were tough. They’re really aggressive and work hard,” said Cobb. “We really stepped it up in the second half.”

North Kitsap’s defense was aided by keeper Kamryn Morgan, who made 16 saves, including a chest-high stop of a blast from a Bainbridge Island attacker.

Morgan got some help of her own from the goalposts. One Spartan shot was misdirected by the left post, and another banged upward off the crossbar.

Counterpart Jackie Danzig made five saves for the Spartans (0-0-1), including a diving stop of a Megan Hyte shot in the 19th minute.

Hyte, NK’s leading scorer last season, led the team with five shots.

North Kitsap was without All-League defender Kelli Gillespie, who missed the game with a knee sprain.

The Vikings (0-0-1) will play South Kitsap in a road game Sept. 16.

Bainbridge Island 1, North Kitsap 1

GOALS — Kayla Collins (NK), 2nd minute (Gilbert assist); Callan Cobb (BI), 61st minute.