PHOENIX — The Cochise College women’s soccer team won its first game of the season and conference opener on Saturday, defeated Gateway Community College 1-0.
The Apaches scored just after halftime. Taylor Kruse sent the ball into the back of the net in the 49th minute with an assist by Naiara Sanchez.
Cochise returns home for three straight games, beginning Thursday, Aug. 28, against Scottsdale Community College, followed by Saturday against Mesa and next Tuesday, Sept. 2, against South Mountain.
Admission is free to regular-season games played on the Douglas Campus.