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2.0 years ago @ 8:24AM

Girls Varsity Soccer fall short to Portage Central and come away with a win over Plainwell

Game Date
Apr 17, 2021

The Varsity Soccer Team traveled to Portage Central on Saturday to take on the host team and Plainwell in an invitational tournament. The Eagles opened up their day facing off against the an organized Portage Cetral team that took advantage of their opportunities to open up a 2-0 lead at the half. The Eagles adjusted and came out strong in the second half with Senior Olivia Gray lacing a first-time shot into the net off a cross from Sophomore Emma VanGoor to bring the Eagles within a goal. As the Eagles pressed to find the game tying goal, Portage Central was able to find the net for a third time from distance, leaving the Eagles on the short end of a 3-1 scoreline. 

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The Eagles responded well in the 2nd game of the day against a strong Plainwell side. The Eagles took control of the ball immediately and started creating chances on goal. Plainwell jumped out to the lead on their first shot of the game from distance, beating the Eagles goalkeeper. Senior Emma Witte brought the game level with a left footed shot that bent into the far post to level the score before halftime. The Eagles created more opportunities immediately off the 2nd half kick-off and continued to press to find the go ahead goal. This came with just under 10 minutes left in the game when Junior Paris Rodgers laced a shot from an angle that just found its way inside the far post. The Eagles maintained over 60% possession in the game and grabbed their first win of the young season with a 2-1 result.

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