Defense does it again for Dos Pueblos

The Dos Pueblos girls soccer earned its second shutout in three Channel League matches, blanking Santa Barbara 1-0 at Peabody Stadium.

Brandie Harris (center) and teammates celebrate her game winning score in the second period.

The Dons defense, led by Karly Graf and Danielle Smith, also turned in an excellent performance, but it was unable to to keep the Chargers out of the goal for the entire 80 minutes.

Brandie Harris scored the game-winner at the start of the second half. She received a cross from the left side of the field, settled the ball, dribbled towards goal and hit a shot into the back of the net.

The one-goal lead was enough for the stellar Charger defense, as center back Emily Irwin led the group to a clean sheet.

Santa Barbara is now 0-2-1 in the Channel League and will play next at home against Ventura on Tuesday.

Dos Pueblos, now 3-0 in league, will continue its season in a showdown on Tuesday at Buena, which is also undefeated in league play.