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Okemos The Lady Mustangs welcomed Okemos for the Regional Final which would be a rematch of an early season match that PC won 2-0. Okemos started the game with great energy, but the Lady Mustangs countered as the first half proved to be a defensive struggle with most of the play in the midfield. Portage Central was able to gain the momentum heading to the locker room as Sophomore Shelby Humphries scored on a feed by Freshman Paige Wester with 6 seconds left on the clock. The second half played much like the first with both teams working hard, but finding few quality scoring chances. Okemos was able to tie the match in the 49th minute as they converted a quick restart into a quality cross which was confidently finished. An awakened PC was able to net the game winner less than eight minutes later as WEster took a pass from Junior Katelyn Weissert and broke down the sideline for a mini break-away and beat the Okemos keeper with a low shot to the far post. With the Regional Title, the Lady Mustangs advance to face AA Huron on Wednesday for the right to play for the Division I title.
Overall Record 19 - 3 - 2
Brighton Portage Central hosted undefeated Brighton Tuesday, the first game of the evening in the region semi-final with Rockford and Okemos scheduled for the second match. As it seems to be in this stage of the tournament, there is always a great deal of history between programs. The Mustangs faced one of their toughest competitors as they took to the pitch. As the game began both Brighton and Portage Central made several good attacking attempts but PC was able to strike first. In the 25th minute of play Senior Mae LaFave sent a ball in to Sophomore Jordan Wolf. Wolf connected to give the Mustangs the 1-0 lead. Great defensive efforts were mounted by both teams as the halftime score remained 1-0 PC. The Bulldogs would not go away as there was a scramble in front of the Mustangs goal and Brighton tied up the match 1-1. As the game went on the crowd looked for a goal to end the match only to find both teams gearing up for overtime play. Neither team scored in either of the 2 - 15 minute overtime periods, which meant the match would be determined by penalty kicks. Brighton had the first kicker up and Junior Samantha Bowditch made a great stop for PC. Central's Senior Jenny Beebe stepped up to take the first shot for the Mustangs and converted. Brighton returned to the line and Bowditch made the stop again but went across her line, the Bulldog kicker was given and second opportunity and scored. Senior Mary Larkin was next up for PC and struck her shot into the goal (PC going up 2-1). Brighton's third shooter attempt was yet again stopped by Bowditch. Sophomore Lauren Brown, PC's third shooter found the back of the net as well put the Mustangs up 3-1. The fourth Bulldog shot was caught by Bowditch to send Portage Central on the the Region Final against Okemos on Friday. An outstanding effort by all PC players - offensive and defensive. Final Score Portage Central 1 - Brighton 1, PK's Portage Central 3 - Brighton 1. Overall Record 18 - 3 - 2 East Kentwood As the Mustangs prepared to go into the district final game, the team was aware of the history between Portage Central and East Kentwood. Both teams knew it would be a hard fought battle to be named district champs. The Mustangs pressured the Falcon goal throughout the first half to have several good scoring opportunities and were denied until 17th minute of play. Central's Freshman Paige Wester worked the balled up the field and made a cross in front of the goal mouth to find the charging Freshman Charlie Socia. The Mustangs were invigorated as they went up 1-0. Both teams mounted their own offenses to put more numbers on the board, but neither team would capitalize in the first half. The Mustangs came out even more determined after halftime when the "Wester / Socia" duo added another goal in the PC column. The final goal of the match came 15 minutes later when Freshman Lunden Carpenter found Sophomore Lauren Brown in a face-off with the Kentwood goalkeeper. Brown's first shot was knocked down, she recovered the ball and finished it into the net. The Falcons were unable to recover from the 3-0 deficit and Portage Central was awarded the District Champion Trophy. Goalkeepers Junior Sam Bowditch and Freshman Mara Bennett share the shutout with the outstanding Portage Central defensive unit! Final Score Portage Central 3 - East Kentwood 0. The Mustangs face Brighton on Tuesday at 5:00 in the first round of regional play at Portage Central. Overall Record 17 - 3 - 2 West Ottawa After receiving a first round bye in the district playoffs at Holland, Portage Central took on West Ottawa. The Panthers were the winner of the Holland/West Ottawa match that took place on Tuesday night. The Mustangs notched the first goal of the afternoon in the 8th minute of play when Sophomore Shelby Humphries took a restart and sent the ball into the box which found Sophomore Jordan Wolf as she ran into the box. Wolf connected with the ball to redirect it by the keeper. Fifteen minutes later two PC freshmen players got in on the act when Lindsey Arnett drilled the ball into the goal off of Lunden Carpenter's service. The 2-0 lead held Central into the halftime break. The Mustangs took 12 shots to the Panthers 1 in the 1st half. In the second half the Mustangs challenging the WO goal numerous times but Portage Central was denied any additional goals. Just as the match seemed about ready to be rapped up West Ottawa's #6 scored in the last minute of play. The Panthers were awarded a penalty kick with 57 seconds left on the clock and made it good. The Mustang defenders held their opponents to just three shots in the second half as PC attempted 14. shots. The PC Senior defenders (Jenny Beebe, Kelly L'Esperance, Mae LaFave and Mary Larkin) played tough as they prepared for their special Graduation evening. Good luck Seniors! The final score Portage Central 2 - West Ottawa 1. PC will play in Holland against East Kentwood in the District final on Saturday at 3:00 PM. Overall Record 16 - 3 - 2
Portage Northern The Lady Mustangs hosted the Portage Northern Huskies for the SMAC Tournament Championship. Central was riding a 50 game conference win streak that included the last five regular season championships and the last four SMAC Tournament Championships, but they would be denied their 5th in a row as the Huskies capitalized on their second half opportunities with great efficiency to take the hard fought 3-2 decision. The first half was a standard Central/Northern defensive struggle of two contrasting styles. Central attempted to break down the Northern defense with their passing game and Northern counter-attacked with their talented forwards and more direct play, but both defenses held strong until Freshman Paige Wester split three Northern defenders and was awarded a PK in the 31st minute. Sophomore Lauren Brown stepped in to take the PC kick and placed a good ball toward the lower right corner. Senior Jillian Karrick, the Huskie keeper, anticipated and made a diving save to keep the clean sheet. Central remained confident and kept pressuring the goal and finally broke through in the 36th minute when Sophomore Shelby Humphries broke down the left side, cut toward goal and unleashed a strong low liner. While Karrick was again able to make the save, Freshman Charlie Socia finished the rebound for the 1-0 halftime lead. Central opened the second half with the same pressure. In the 43rd minute, a Socia one-touch volley on a feed from Jordan Wolf extended the Central lead to 2-0. Central continued to pressure the Northern goal for that all important third goal, but momentum would soon swing. Huskie Sophomore Natalie McClish cut the lead to one in the 52nd minute. The goal appeared to put new life in the Huskies and they quickly capitalized as Sophomore Anna Stinson tied the score at 2-2 with an outstanding shot from what appeared to be somewhere in Vicksburg. Central continued to attack the Northern goal, but Karrick continued to deny. The final goal came with about four minutes left in the game as Northern cleared the ball out of their box to start a quick counter-attack. The quick transition resulted in Freshman Sam Kay running to outrace the charging Central keeper to the ball and slide in the winner from twenty yards out. The SMAC Tournament Championship stays in Portage, but heads North to Milham. The final score was 3-2 Portage Northern with Portage Central placing 11 shots on goal to the Huskies 5. Congratulations to Northern and best of luck in Districts to both teams. Overall Record 15 - 3 - 2
St. Joseph Portage Central hosted the St. Joseph Bears in a SMAC Semi-final match Monday afternoon. It was all Mustangs as Sophomore Shelby Humphries put PC on the board 13 minutes in with Freshman Paige Wester registering the assist. Wester would do it again just two minutes later as she found Freshman teammate Lindsey Arnett to put PC up 2-0. Sophomore Lauren Brown notched the next Mustang goal as she finished the beautiful cross from Wester yet again. Junior Katelyn Weissert got into the mix as she score the next two goals with assists to Arnett and Junior Jaime Morton. Morton tallied her first goal of the year after assisting Weissert when she slotted the ball past the keeper on a Junior Jessie Kimbrel assist. The Mustangs had a 6-0 lead at halftime. The second half lasted only three and a half minutes as Humphries scored her second goal of the afternoon as Brown headed the ball over to Wester for the assist. Sophomore Jordan Wolf would be the last goal scorer on the end of a Wester ball (5 assists on the day). The Mustang defense held the Bears to a single shot on goal for the afternoon and Junior Sam Bowditch earned the shutout. Final score Portage Central 8 - St. Joseph 0. The Mustangs host the Portage Northern Huskies in the SMAC Championship Match on Wednesday. Overall Record 15 - 2 - 2 East Lansing The Mustangs took a road trip to the East Lansing Soccer Complex to play the Trojans in a rescheduled non-conference match on Friday. Both team displayed good aggressive play as each squad attacked the opponent's goal. Portage Central struck first as Freshman Charlie Socia delivered a nicely crosses ball into the box that Freshman Paige Wester buried into the net. East Lansing then answered the PC goal by tying up the score on a penalty kick. The 1-1 score held to the end of the 1st half. It appeared the Mustangs kicked into gear as Sophomore Shelby Humphries assisted on Socia's goal to give PC the 2-1 lead. Just under two minutes later Sophomore Lauren Brown led a ball to the feet of Freshman Lunden Carpenter who finished the ball out of the reach of the EL keeper. The Trojans made several attempts at the Mustang goal and finished one to bring the score 3-2 (Mustangs). The Portage defenders continued to apply pressure on the East Lansing attackers and denied the Trojans any additional goals. The final score Portage Central 3 -East Lansing 2. Overall Record 14 - 2 - 2 Niles Portage Central hit a remarkable and historic number tonight by winning the 400th game since the inception of women's soccer program at the high school. The Mustangs won game number 400 against Niles in the first round of the SMAC tournament. The first goal was recorded in the 2nd minute of play when Sophomore Jordan Wolf crossed in the perfect ball to Freshman Paige Wester. Goal number two came as Sophomore Lauren Brown threaded the ball to Freshman Charlie Socia who finished the ball past the keeper. The 2-0 lead held as the Vikings and Mustangs went into the halftime break. The second half saw a flurry of 6 goals within 10 minutes. Wester had the next two (to give her a hat-trick on the evening) with assists going to Brown and Junior Shannon Bennett respectively. Socia knocked in goal #5 with the assist awarded to Senior Jenny Beebe. Wester returned the favor and assisted on Brown's goal to give PC the 6-0 advantage. Sophomore Shelby Humphries put in the next goal with the assist to Socia. The final goal was put in by Wolf and Junior Courtney Havens-Mitchell assisted. Junior Sam Bowditch and the outstanding Mustang Defense recorded the shutout. Final score Portage Central 8 - Niles 0. Congratulations to every former Mustang women soccer player that throughout the years helped the 2008 team hit "400" in the win column. Hats off the Coaches Pat Norman, Gabe Howard, Keith Kroll, Andrew Rice, Christie Tarpley and former PC coach BJ Snow for their contributions to the women's program. Overall Record 13 - 2 - 2 Mattawan The Mustangs traveled to Mattawan to finish up the regular season of the SMAC with athe west crossover match the Wildcats. Portage Central drew first blood in the 9th minute when Freshman Charlie Socia nailed the shot that she received from Freshman Paige Wester. The second goal of the match came off a penalty kick when Socia was taken down in the box. Sophomore Lauren Brown netted the PK. Sophomore Jordan Wolf tallied the next two goals with assists going to Junior Courtney Havens-Mitchell and Wester. The final first half goal came as Brown got the ball to Wester. The score at halftime was Portage Central 5 - Mattawan 0. The PC defense held the Wildcats to one shot on goal in the first period of play. The Mustangs scored two additional goals in the second half when Havens-Mitchell finished a ball from Wester (Wester's third assist on the night) and Wolf's "hat-trick" goal. Another fine display of defense for Portage Central from Seniors: Jenny Beebe, Kelly L'Esperance, Mae LaFave and Mary Larkin, Juniors: Shannon Bennett, Goalkeeper Sam Bowditch, Jessie Kimbrel and Lea Wenglinski. The final score PC 7 - Mattawan 0. Overall Record 12 - 2 - 2 Vicksburg In a non-conference match on Friday night, the Mustangs traveled to nearby Vicksburg to play the Bulldogs. PC took control of the game from the beginning whistle. The Mustangs scored 6 first half goals. Registering scores in the first 40 minutes of play were Freshman Charlie Socia, Sophomore Jordan Wolf (2), Senior Mae LaFave, Sophomore Natalie Hall, and Freshman Paige Wester. Assists went to Juniors Jessie Kimbrel, Courtney Havens-Mitchell, and Katelyn Weissert, Freshmen Lindsey Arnett and Wester (2). The second half lasted inside five minutes as Arnett and Socia tallied up the last two goals with assists going to Havens and Sophomore Lauren Brown. Senior Sam Bowditch had the shutout with the fine defensive lineup of the Mustangs. The final score Portage Central 9 - Vicksburg 0. PC will take on Mattawan on Monday for the SMAC West Crossover game. Overall Record 11 - 2 - 2 Battle Creek Lakeview Portage Central took on Battle Creek Lakeview as the first place teams of the Central and the East divisions faced off in the crossover match. The Mustangs moved the ball well placing several shots on and around the goal in the first half, but the first score of the evening came in the 31st minute as Junior Katelyn Weissert dropped the ball back to Senior Mae LaFave who drilled the ball into the net. Just two minutes later Sophomore Lauren Brown connected with Freshman Paige Wester to put the Mustangs up 2-0. The last goal before halftime was registered to Freshman Lindsey Arnett as Wester assisted on the play. PC took a 3-0 advantage into the half. Wester added two more goals to the Mustangs lead to give her a "hat trick" for the evening. The final goal came as the clock ticked under the 5 minute remaining mark when Weissert tapped in the ball that she received from Arnett. The Mustang defense of Seniors: Kelly L'Esperance, Mary Larkin, Jenny Beebe, Juniors: Lea Wenglinski, Jessie Kimbrel and Shannon Bennett helped Junior Sam Bowditch add to her shutouts for the season. Portage Central 6 - Battle Creek Lakeview 0 Overall Record 10 - 2 - 2 Loy Norrix The Mustangs got down to business Friday night as they finished off the Central Division season as they took on the Knights at Loy Norrix. Portage started the first half with great ball possession and took twelve shots with seven placed on goal. Only one of those shots would materialize into a PC goal. Central scored the lone first half goal when Senior Jenny Beebe and Freshman Lunden Carpenter connected on the field to give Carpenter the goal. Portage took the 1-0 lead to the half. The Mustangs kicked into high gear in the second half when Sophomore Lauren Brown threaded the pass to Sophomore Jordan Wolf. Wolf was taken down in the box and Brown was called upon to take the penalty kick and scored. The third goal belonged to Brown as she received a great pass from Freshman Paige Wester just five minutes later. Wolf would receive the assist on the next goal to Junior Courtney Havens to add to the PC lead 4-0. The final goal of the game came in the last minute of play as Sophomore Shelby Humphries had a breakaway and fed Beebe the ball who knocked it into the goal. The PC defense held the Knights to just a single shot on goal. Junior Sam Bowditch recorded her 7th shutout of the season. The Mustangs finish the SMAC Central division with a 4-0 record and host Battle Creek Lakeview in the East Crossover match on Monday. Overall Record 9 - 2 - 2
Kalamazoo Central Portage Central featured all four seniors to start the evening's match on Senior Night. The rainy cold weather could not dampen the pride and appreciation that the Mustang team, parents, families and friends felt for seniors: Jenny Beebe, Kelly L'Esperance, Mae LaFave and Mary Larkin. Each player has brought something special to this Portage Central team. The evening festivities took place at halftime of the varsity match due to the early start of the game. Portage Central took a 4-0 lead into the half and finished the game early with an 8-0 final. PC goal scores were Freshman Charlie Socia 2, Freshman Lindsey Arnett, Freshman Lunden Carpenter 2, Junior Katelyn Weissert, Sophomore Lauren Brown, and Sophomore Shelby Humphries. Assists were tallied by Senior Kelly L'Esperance, Socia, Sophomore Natalie Hall, Weissert, Senior Jenny Beebe, Carpenter and Humphries. PC goalkeepers Junior Sam Bowditch and Freshman Mara Bennett shared the shutout. Overall Record 8 - 2 - 2 East Grand Rapids The Mustangs went on the road to face East Grand Rapids in a non-conference match Friday night. PC looked to work out the very fast paced turf in the first half with each team making runs at the goal. The Central defense denied any EGR goals in the first half while the Mustangs got on the board near the end of the half. Freshman Paige Wester received the ball from Senior Mary Larkin and Wester worked the ball on the end line. Wester took the near impossible angle shot and put it past the East goalkeeper. The first half ended with a 1-0 advantage to the Mustangs. The second half still remained to favor PC as Freshman Lunden Carpenter hit the rebounding ball after last being touched by Sophomore Shelby Humphries, to give the Mustangs the 2-0 lead. EGR Junior Chelsea Peterson turned up the pressure and scored two goals in the last five minutes of the match to even up the score. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. Overall Record 7 - 2 - 2 Portage Northern Portage Central hosted Portage Northern for the first time in the 2008 season in a "Central Conference Game" in the SMAC Monday night. The weather cooperated for a perfect evening of soccer. Both Portage teams were well represented on the field and in the stands as many fans came out for a terrific night of soccer. The Huskies and the Mustangs attacked the ball and pressured each others rival goals. Portage Central was able to notch the one and only goal of the match in the 34th minute of play. Sophomore Shelby Humphries took the corner kick that was settled by Freshman Lunden Carpenter. Carpenter redirected the ball and placed the perfect cross into the box where Freshman Paige Wester headed it home. The Mustangs took the 1-0 lead to the locker room at halftime. Each team continued to make offensive runs at the goal but PC was denied with saves from the Huskie keeper while PN also faced the tough Mustang keeper, Junior Sam Bowditch and a solid crossbar. The Mustang defense lead by Seniors Kelly L'Esperance, Mary Larkin, Jenny Beebe, Junior Shannon Bennett and Sophomore Shelby Humphries took care of business and helped Bowditch earn her 6th shutout of the season. The final score Portage Central 1 - Portage Northern 0. Overall Record 7 - 2 - 1 Three For One In the first match of the Mustang's "Three For One" day, PC opened up with Traverse City West. Portage Central recorded four shots on goal in the first half as Traverse City West was held to a single shot on goal. Neither team was able to convert any first half shots into goals and the score remained 0-0 as the half ended. The Mustangs would get on the board in the 36th minute of play as Sophomore Jordan Wolf received the ball from Junior Courtney Havens to put PC up 1-0. The second and final goal of the game would come from Sophomore Natalie Hall assisted by Junior Jaime Morton in the 52nd minute of the game. Junior Samantha Bowditch and the Portage Central defense held the Titans to just two shots on goal for the match. Final score Portage Central 2 - Traverse City West 0. Overall Record 5 - 2 - 0 Okemos Game two of the day was against the Okemos Chiefs. The Mustangs jumped to a quick start as Junior Courtney Havens shot the ball after Junior Shannon Bennett and Freshman Paige Wester worked to earn the early assist. Havens notched the goal in the first minute of play. Sophomore Jordan Wolf quickly added to the Mustang score just four minutes later when Sophomore Shelby Humphries got her the ball. The score at the end of the first half was Portage Central 2 - Okemos 0. Okemos came out strong in the second half putting on more attacking pressure but the PC defense did its job and denied the Chiefs of any goals. Portage would not tally another goal in the game and the score held with the final as PC 2 - Okemos 0. Overall Record 6 - 2 - 0 Traverse City Central Portage Central took the field in their final match of the day against Traverse City Central. The Lady Mustangs again played a strong defensive first half as they kept TCC from having a single shot on goal. PC had six shots with three on goal in the first half but again were unable to convert the shots into goals. The second half started out strong for the Mustangs as Freshman Lindsey Arnett brought the ball up and crossed it into the box. Sophomore Lauren Brown put a head on the cross and put PC up 1-0 in the 39th minute of play. Portage was unable to remain perfect on the defensive end of the field when they gave up their first goal of the day late in the match. PC pressured the ball and tried to find the back of the net once again, they were unable to take the lead but the matched ended in with a tie. The final score Portage Central 1 - Traverse City Central 1.
Battle Creek Central Portage Central opened up the SMAC season with Battle Creek Central in an away match Wednesday evening. The Mustangs registered the shutout to Junior goalkeeper Samantha Bowditch as PC won the game 10-0 in the first half of play. Central goals were scored by: Senior Jenny Beebe, Senior Kelly L'Esperance, Junior Shannon Bennett, Junior Katelyn Weissert, Sophomore Jordan Wolf (2), Freshman Charlie Socia, Freshman Paige Wester (2), and Freshman Lindsey Arnett. Assisted were recorded by Beebe, Wolf, Sophomore Lauren Brown, Sophomore Shelby Humphries, Freshman Lunden Carpenter, Socia, and Wester (2). The Mustangs host the Annual 3 for1 tournament on Saturday, welcoming Traverse City Central and West schools as well as Okemos. Overall Record 4 - 2 - 0 Forest Hills Central Portage Central traveled to Grand Rapids to get in a non-conference match against the defending Division II State Champions, Forest Hills Central. The Mustangs quickly got a taste of how well the experience Rangers played the game just seven minutes in when Kaely Schlosser put FHC up 1-0. The next goal came just eight minutes later as Claire Stachel posted another goal for the Rangers. The Mustangs would try to put combinations together but the FHC defense held them off. The score at the half was 2-0 FHC. The second half began much the same way for the Rangers as Schlosser put her team up 3-0 then followed by two additional Forest Hills goals. FHC will definitely be a force to be reckoned with in Division II. The Mustangs will regroup and look towards match play following spring break as they open SMAC league play at Battle Creek Central on Wednesday, April 16th. Overall Record 3 - 2 - 0 Battle Creek Lakeview The Lady Mustangs were glad to finally be able to get in their first home game Monday night against the Battle Creek Lakeview Spartans. PC jumped out of the gate quickly as Freshman Paige Wester took the pass from Freshman Charlie Socia and got Wester got her touch around the keeper to put the Mustangs ahead 1-0 at 2:08 in the game. Sophomore Jordan Wolf assisted Socia on the second goal as she ripped her shot into the net going ahead 2-0. The score remained 2-0 at the end of the first period. The Mustangs continued to attack the goal as they began the second half. Wester served in a great ball to Sophomore Lauren Brown as Brown one touched it into the net. The fourth goal would go to Sophomore Shelby Humphries in the 58th minute as Wester once again assisted on the play. The final goal of the evening was notched by Freshman Lunden Carpenter. Carpenter received the ball at the top of the box from Junior Courtney Havens a with just five minutes left in the match. The PC defense of Seniors: Kelly L'Esperance, Jenny Beebe, Mary Larkin and Juniors: Shannon Bennett, Lea Wenglinski, Jessie Kimbrel aided Junior Sam Bowditch with the shutout for the night. The final score Portage Central 5 - Battle Creek Lakeview 0. Overall Record 3 - 1 - 0 Williamston Following the tough loss in the first game, the Mustangs came out to play Williamston. Williamston woke up PC when they scored in the first half. Central battled back to tied up the match when Freshman Paige Wester received the ball from Junior Shannon Bennett to rally the Mustangs back into the game. PC would add the second and final goal of the match as Freshman Charlie Socia scored the game winning with the assist going to Wester. Portage Central 2 - Williamston 1 was the final score of the game. The Mustangs will take on SMAC west team, Battle Creek Lakeview, in a non-conference match on Monday. Overall Record 2 - 1 - 0 Saturday, March 29th Portage Central met up with Division III State Champion Team Hudsonville Unity Christian in Plainwell on Saturday, March 29th for a non-conference match. In PC's first match of two for the day, the Mustangs faced a tough, seasoned Unity team. Hudsonville recorded the first goal of the game that was then followed by a Portage Central goal. The answer came when Senior Jenny Beebe served in a corner to Junior Shannon Bennett for the 1st Mustang goal. Hudsonville then tallied up two more goals before Central answered with the final goal of the match as Sophomore Shelby Humphries found Freshman Paige Wester to notch the final PC goal of the game. Hudsonville 3 - Portage Central 2. Overall Record 1 - 1 - 0 East Kentwood The Portage Central Mustangs opened their season Thursday night in wintry conditions against the East Kentwood Falcons. Central was forced to cancel their first scheduled game the previous night due to snow that remained from the weekend storm. Fortunately, an EK turf field provided the opportunity to get the match in - even with the snow fall. The Mustangs put the only goal of the game on the board in the first half when Sophomore Lauren Brown headed the ball back into play to Freshman Charlie Socia. Socia played the ball into Sophomore Shelby Humphries. Humphries shot the ball past the outstretched arms of the Falcon keeper to put Central up 1-0 at the end the half. EK came out strong in the second half attempting to even up the score but the PC defense of Senior Kelly L'Esperance, Junior Shannon Bennett, Senior Mary Larkin, Senior Jenny Beebe and Junior Goalkeeper Sam Bowditch were able to hold under pressure. Overall Record 1 - 0 - 0 |
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