MISHAWAKA, Ind. – Bethel women's soccer scored twice in the first half and held off Huntington 2-1 on Saturday at Morey Field, sending its seniors out with a win on Senior Night and improving to 4-3-0 in Crossroads League play.
Quick Facts
Location: Morey Field | Mishawaka, Ind.
Result: Bethel 2, Huntington (IN) 1 (Final)
Records: Bethel - 9-5-2, 4-3-0 | Huntington (IN) - 7-5-1, 2-5-0
MATCH RECAP
Bethel honored its seniors before the match: Ana Hernandez, Annlin Grattet, Hannah Thomas, Alexza Lorenzana, Kayden Firsdon, Annalise Jung and Maecy Potter, along with reserves Jenna Fairchild, Emily Butnariu and Lilyana Abbott.
Senior Annalise Jung got the Pilots started in the 10th minute with a goal to make it 1-0 off a free kick. Huntington answered in the 21st minute, as Payton Toth finished off a Maria Paladino assist to tie it at 1-1. Thalyta Martins put Bethel back in front for good in the 33rd minute, converting an Ashley Lopez Cruz assist to make it 2-1 at the break. Huntington pushed for an equalizer in the second half and out-shot Bethel 9-4 in the period, but Isabella Ferreira turned aside four shots in net, and the Pilots' defense held on through the final whistle.
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