Lady Cats Down Lady Fires (10/07/14)

(By Coach Chris Schonbachler)

The Clarion Area Lady Cats faced the West Forest Lady Fires Monday (October 6) afternoon.

Bailey Heeter put the Lady Cats ahead 1-0 with an early goal. Maci Thornton assisted on the opening goal with a well placed pass through the Lady Fires defense. Ten minutes later, the Heeter-Thornton combination struck again, giving the Lady Cats a 2-0 lead.

West Forest played tough all match, eventually cutting the lead to 2-1 off a Penalty Kick rebound goal by Mikaela Bean.

Thornton secured the victory for Clarion with a goal, assisted by Heeter and Forest Mills.

Clarion goalkeeper Emily Powers had 17 saves, including a Penalty Kick save, her 2nd Penalty Kick save in as many games.

The win moves the Lady Cat season record to 8-6-1. Clarion’s next match is at home, 6:30 Thursday (October 9) evening against Ridgway.

(Thanks to Coach Schonbachler for this article. Nice work Lady Cats!!!!)