KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Homan Extends Dominant Streak Against Canadian Teams
Rachel Homan defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 8-3 Thursday night at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe, extending her team’s winning streak against Canadian clubs to 30 consecutive games.
Homan’s Continued Success
Rachel Homan and her Ottawa-based team keep finding new ways to secure victories against fellow Canadian competitors. Their winning streak now stands at 30 games against Canadian teams and an impressive 80-2 record since the start of the 2023-24 season.
Key Moments in the Match
Despite the dominant stats, the match wasn’t without its challenges. In the third end, Homan capitalized on a fortunate break, stealing two points when Lawes' stone was light and tight. Later, in the seventh end, Homan took a calculated risk with a difficult shot to score a deuce.
“Yeah, getting two there was huge,” said Sarah Wilkes, lead stones thrower for Team Homan. “Going into that end, we kind of talked about what was ideal. Being forced was probably the least ideal out of all the situations. Definitely got a little lucky with the way we got the two, but it was a huge momentum swing for sure."
In the decisive play, Homan drove Lawes’s stone out of the house as it clipped an outside rock, which then bumped another Homan stone into the rings, scoring two points. The Tahoe Blue Event Center, located on the Nevada side of the border, often sees such high-risk plays pay off.
Lawes’ Final Attempt
Trailing 6-3 and holding the hammer in the final end, Kaitlyn Lawes needed a remarkable shot to turn the game around, highlighting the pressure but ultimately falling short.
Summary: Rachel Homan’s team extended their impressive 30-game winning streak against Canadian opponents with a mix of skill, risk-taking, and a bit of fortune at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe event.