The Tigers finished up a three games-in-three days run with a split of contests at a four-team tournament played last weekend, Aug. 27-28, in Prior Lake.
Coach Rob Carpentier's squad dropped a 2-0 verdict to the host Lakers Friday night before coming back on Saturday for a 3-0 win over Waconia in the third place game. The split leaves the Tigers with an early 2-1 season record.
Farmington appeared to get the better of the play against Prior Lake in a scoreless first half but couldn't finish off several good scoring opportunities. The second half was a different story.
"They came out very physically and took us right out of the game," Carpentier said.
Waconia provided another physical challenge on Saturday but this time the Tigers were up to the test.
Devyn Alberts scored twice and Shelby Calhoun added another goal as the winners forged a 1-0 halftime lead and then played their own physical brand of soccer after intermission.
"It was finally the team I've been looking for since June of last year," Carpentier said. "We came out hard, slide tackling and shoulder blocking. Hopefully we can continue that kind of play."
Alberts had an assist to go with her fourth and fifth goals of the season; Tia Jacoby and Laine Trowbridge also posted assists for the Tigers.
