The Highlanders opened their West Alameda County Conference schedule on December 7 with a 3-1 win at Arroyo. The victory lifted the Highlanders to 1-0-1 on the season, as they had tied Miramonte in a nonleague match 1-1 on November 30 at home.

Sophie Hebert got things going for Piedmont against Arroyo, scoring a goal in the third minute off an assist by Zoe Wolfers. The latter made it 2-0 when she scored in the 18th minute off an assist from Emily Fitzgerald.
Zoe Wolfers (21) Michaela Bini (22) Hailey Marshburn (28)
Hebert scored the lone goal for the Highlanders in the tie against Miramonte, netting a ball to give Piedmont a 1-0 lead. Tucker Donahue had an assist. The Matadors tied it up on a goal by Katrina White.
Rachel Barton (15) Ellie DeVan (5) Lola Biehn (2)
Photos by Todd Marshburn