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The Moberly girls' historic soccer season came to an end Saturday afternoon in Harrisonville. The host Lady Wildcats beat the Lady Spartans 2-0 in the Class 2 quarterfinals.
Moberly put the pressure on Harrisonville's defense throughout most of the first half, and the early part of the second, but couldn't put the ball in the net. The momentum turned the home team's way for good in the final ten minutes, thanks to a gutsy effort from its top scorer.
Forward Anna Holden was battling a left leg injury that had already cost her more than half the season. She played in the first few minutes of the game, but had to come out because of the pain. She returned to the action late in the second half, and was the key to both goals. Her pressure on the Moberly defense set up the corner kick that resulted in Harrisonville's first goal with 9:38 left, then knocked one in herself about two minutes later...
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(Brad Tregnago with the call on KWIX.)
Moberly head coach Robbie Murray says his girls lost their edge down the stretch...
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The Lady Spartans finish the year at 20-3-1. They claimed the program's ever state playoff win on Tuesday against Helias in sectionals...
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Harrisonville is now 23-4 on the season. The Lady Wildcats advance to the first state semifinal in program history, against Notre Dame de Sion.
Moberly put the pressure on Harrisonville's defense throughout most of the first half, and the early part of the second, but couldn't put the ball in the net. The momentum turned the home team's way for good in the final ten minutes, thanks to a gutsy effort from its top scorer.
Forward Anna Holden was battling a left leg injury that had already cost her more than half the season. She played in the first few minutes of the game, but had to come out because of the pain. She returned to the action late in the second half, and was the key to both goals. Her pressure on the Moberly defense set up the corner kick that resulted in Harrisonville's first goal with 9:38 left, then knocked one in herself about two minutes later...
(Brad Tregnago with the call on KWIX.)
Moberly head coach Robbie Murray says his girls lost their edge down the stretch...
The Lady Spartans finish the year at 20-3-1. They claimed the program's ever state playoff win on Tuesday against Helias in sectionals...
Harrisonville is now 23-4 on the season. The Lady Wildcats advance to the first state semifinal in program history, against Notre Dame de Sion.
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