GIRLS' SOCCER: Desert Christian makes Wick a winner in debut

For the third time in as many seasons, there was a different coach roaming the sidelines during the season opener for the Desert Christian of Lancaster girls' soccer team.

But just like Casey Jenison and Deann Lewis before her, Jessica Wick got the job done for the Knights.

Wick, a 2007 Desert Christian graduate, secured her first varsity coaching victory Tuesday as the Knights defeated Highland of Palmdale 3-0 at Lancaster National Soccer Center.

Cara Eskenazi, Kristina Hulse and Shea Richards scored for Desert Christian, which extended its unbeaten streak to 21 in a row including last season's run to the Southern Section Div. VI and Div. III Southern California Regional titles.

"We had our chances and so did they, but the girls really wanted it and they took care of it," Wick said. "It was really exciting."

Aimee Pierson posted the shutout for the Knights, who play Friday against Littlerock.