BELOIT OH- The Lady Warriors clinched their 8th straight EBC title by defeating Salem on Wednesday night 1-0.
Chloe Dennison’s goal in the opening minutes was the game winner. Zoe Sanders recorded 4 saves in goal, and the defense recorded their 6th consecutive shutout.
Sam Moore had a good day in front of the net for Salem. She recorded 7 saves.
The Lady Warriors improve to 11-3-2. They host Harvey in a sectional tournament game on Monday 10/18 at 6pm.
CANFIELD OH- The Cardinals girls soccer team has been the definition of dominate inside the AAC over the last decade. This season, although it took a battle down to the last conference game, the Cardinals won their tenth straight AAC title with a 1-0 win over Fitch.
Sabrina Goodrich found Hanna Wahib to score the lone goal of the game for Canfield. The Cardinals made life easy on their goalkeeper. Bayann Jadallah only needed one save to pitch a shutout.
The Cardinals are 13-1-1 and 7-0-1 in the AAC.
GARRETTSVILLE OH- Springfield made the long trip to J.A. Garfield High School Wednesday night and the Tigers got off the bus ready to play.
Gracie Venturella finished the first half with a hat trick (3 goals) and two assists. Brionna Holt added two goals and an assist and Ava Vecchione scored off an assist from Kaila LaMorticella.
Caitlin Cappelli had a strong 14 save night and Mya Argiro saved three for the Tigers.
Springfield improves to 11-2-2 on the season and will travel to Waterloo tomorrow night to end the regular season.
*Contributed by Justin Kosek at springfiekdlocalathletics.com
NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield hosted Brookfield Monday night as the Tigers celebrated their seniors.
Springfield trailed 2-0 early before Gracie Venturella put in her first of a three goal, hat trick, night. The Tigers still trailed 2-1 at the half. Springfield outscored Brookfield 5-1 in the second half as Venturella put in her other two goals. Kaila LaMorticella struck in two of her own and Brionna Holt added another goal for the Tigers. Peyton Kliem, Riley Blakeman, LaMorticella, Holt, and Venturella all had an assist and keeper Caitlin Cappelli had 9 saves for Springfield.
The Tigers improve to 10-2-2 on the season and will travel to J.A. Garfield high school on Wednesday for a 5:00 game.
*Contributed By Justin Kosek at springfieldlocalathletics.org
AUSTINTOWN OH- The Fitch Falcons brought home a win on their senior night against Harding on Monday night 6-0
Senior Candace Krpicak led the Falcons with a hat trick scoring 3 goals. Madi Bucko chipped in with a pair of goals. Senior Mackenzie Hartman also found the back of the net. The other seniors recognized on the night were Miranda Ashley,Moira George, and Kristen Klaus.
Fitch’s next game is at home on Saturday hosting Badger.
SALEM OH- On Monday, Salem suffered their first loss of the season against Howland. Their schedule didn’t get any easier, as a dangerous Crestview offense came to them on Wednesday. They were no match for Salem’s defense though, and the Quakers got back in the win column with the 4-0 win.
Rylee Hutton set the tone from the start. She scored a hat trick before the match even reached halftime. Mikaylnn Murphy also contributed a goal to the cause. Abby Perry collected a pair of assists.
Salem has a big matchup with West Branch on Wednesday.
NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield and Champion were matched up in a massive showdown on the pitch Monday night. Both teams were riding very successful seasons. The Tigers however, took down the Flashes 3-1 in what turned out to be a match that lived up to the billing.
The Tigers took a 2-0 lead into the locker room. The first goal of the night was scored by Ava Vecchione. Then with about 23 minutes to go in the half, Gracie Venturella put one in. Champion came out of the break and cut the lead in half with a goal from Taylor Huhn. However, Gracie Venturella struck again with what turned out to be the game sealing goal, and her second of the night.
Springfield will hit the road and travel to Newton Falls on Wednesday. Champion will travel to Badger on Thursday.
CANFIELD OH- Canfield girls soccer got their 12th win of the year on Saturday by taking down rival Poland 5-1.
Canfield got two goals from Hanna Wahib on the day. They also got scores from Maci Toporcer, and Sabrina Goodrich. One Canfield goal was an own goal from Poland.
The Cardinals will go on to host Chagrin Falls on Tuesday to continue their season.
CANFIELD OH- South Range got their seventh win of the campaign on Monday as they dispatched of Hubbard in league play 7-2.
Gabby Lamparty led the Raider attack with 3 goals. She added an assist to her stats. Devin Sauerwein scored a pair of goals and also got an assist. Abbey McCabe scored a goal, and so did Sydney Penick. Hannah Ball nabbed 8 saves at the net.
South Range moves to 7-2 on the year and will travel to Poland on Wednesday.
WARREN OH- Boardman secured a big win over Warren Harding on Monday to celebrate their pair of seniors. The final tally was 4-2.
Sarah Blasco, Ashley Harding, and Morgan Auck all had goals for the Spartans. Assists were credited to Blasko, and Ava Freeborough.
Boardman will remain home on Wednesday to host Austintown Fitch.