The Eagles took on Catholic Central at a neutral site Monday night. The game saw the first half trade blows with opportunities falling both team’s way. Eagles defenders Ella Wolters, Molly Hassenrik, and Lilah Poel repelled every attack that came their way. First half goalkeeper Olivia May saved a sure goal that was moving towards the top corner to keep things level going into half.

The second half saw a shift in the team’s mentality which started to control even facet of the game. Scoring was opened by Senior Kaitlyn Aupperlee after she finished a great cross from her classmate Emma VanGoor. The Cougars were able to pull one back bringing the game back to a deadlock. The Eagles continued to pile on pressure until Freshman Stella Sheldon opened her Varsity scoring count with a 25 yard top corner strike with 2 minutes left on the clock. The team was able to hold off the final few pushes towards goal to secure the 2-1 victory.

The Eagles host Thornapple Kellogg at Eagles Stadium Wednesday at 7:30PM in the final game before spring break.