Bulldogs,Vikings play to IEL draw

SANDPOINT — Lauren Bengtson scored on an assist from Alli Carrico in the 50th minute for the Vikings, who played to an Inland Empire League draw with the Bulldogs at Memorial Field.

“The first half was a little slow for us,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Andy Vredenburg, whose team fell behind 1-0 on Kelsey Cessna’s goal in the 10th minute. “The goal kind of caught us off guard, but the girls battled through it and moved the ball really well in the second half. We had some shots, but just couldn’t get the ball in.”

Coeur d’Alene (2-2-1, 2-2-1 IEL) is scheduled to visit Mead today at 4 p.m.

Sandpoint (3-1-2, 1-1-1) hosts Lakeland next Thursday.

First half — 1, Spt, 10th, Kelsey Cessna (unassisted). Second half — 2, Cd’A, 50th, Lauren Bengtson (Alli Carrico).

Shots on goal — Cd’A 20, Spt 6.

Saves — Cd’A, Jay Ziegler 5; Spt, Lilliana Brinkmeier 15.