Girls' JV Soccer Wildcats Secure Third Straight Victory Against New Hampton

With just 11 players and no subs up against a 24-strong New Hampton team, the KUA girls gathered around their team captains, JC Bernard and Melissa Liu, and took the plunge into what would be the most tremendous victory of the season so far.  After just two minutes, the KUA girls were down 0-1 and it wasn't until the 14th minute that they were able to tie it up with a fantastic 5 yard shot to the lower left from midfielder Olivia Root.  KUA's goalie of the day was sophomore Karen Levisay who had not played the position in many years filling in for an injured West Lee-Ogilbee who played center fullback.  With the score tied at 1-1, the player of the day, striking midfielder JC Bernard, stunned the crowd with a 25 yard strike that sent the ball over the head of the New Hampton goalie to take a 2-1 lead before the half.  During the second half, the KUA girls worked hard to run down the clock and dictate the pace of the game by using the touchline and spreading the ball out wide.  However, the New Hampton players made a strong push to get the ball down to KUA's goal and managed to get one by Lavisay and two defenders.  With the game tied at 2-2, freshman Aiyonna Gay attacked the New Hampton goal with her speed and tenacity, drawing her second foul of the day in the penalty box to set up JC Bernard's  penalty kick to the upper left.  The girls managed to hold off several more attacks from New Hampton to run the clock down and secure the 3-2 victory.  We're looking forward to our next home game at 3:00 p.m. on Grenier Field against St. Paul's School.