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2.0 years ago @ 10:53PM

Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Northview HS School

Game Date
Apr 19, 2021
Score
EAGLES : 3
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: 0

For the first time this season, the Eagles get a chance to play on their home grass field. Taking on the Northview Wildcats, the young Eagles look to get their 3rd win of the season. Playing with the wind at their back in the first half, the Eagles put Northview to the test with a plethora of shots. Credit to the Wildcats goalkeeper for her positioning and resilience to deny Grand Rapids Christian. In previous games, the Eagles found their goal-scoring opportunities from counter-attacks and forward runs but the 1st goal of this contest came from creativity out wide. Sophomore Danielle Barton and Freshman Natalie Gray used their change of direction and speed to unbalance defenders, creating space for them to dribble on the wing until Barton took a shot that the Wildcat's goalkeeper tipped into space. Freshman Marie Line Henderson, always actively moving, pounced on the loose ball and put away her 3rd goal of the season.

After regrouping at half-time with a 1-0 lead to build on, the Eagles found a rhythm and played to the tune of 2 more goals. Showing a growing confidence in their play, Freshmen Ally Scrotenboer and Ella Wolters gave the Eagles a different look in transition by receiving drop passes and making great decisions. The intentional passing showed a clear difference from earlier in the season as the Eagles enjoyed purpose in their possession of the ball. After a penalty kick conversion from Barton, the Wildcats shifted to a low block which opened up space for center mid's Kaylee Enders and Linnea White. Striking the ball from range requires proper technique and Linnea connected well to convert the final goal.

The Eagles are now 3-0-1 (W-T-L) for the season and travel to Forest Hills Central for a 5:00 pm game this Wednesday.


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