Article written by J.B. Billings
Brookwood defeated the No. 1-ranked North Gwinnett girls soccer team on penalty kicks Tuesday night. The 2-1 setback was the Bulldogs’ first loss since April 9, 2019 to Lambert. They won the final eight games of the 2019 season on the way to the state championship, and finished the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a 6-0 record. Brookwood got its regulation goal from Allie Wardle, then Stella Allen, Ayo Oke and Sydney Farr made their kicks during the PK round.
Commerce easily defeated Hart County 10-0 on Monday night. Ivy Tolbert and Chloe Diaz led the way again for the Tigers. Tolbert had 3 goals and 4 assists, Diaz had 4 goals, 4 assists, Kate Hill had 2 goals, and Hannah English chipped in a goal. Defensively, Abby Tolbert, Carson Hawkins and Goal Keeper Kendall Peters continue to shine for the Tigers third straight clean sheet.
Bella Rich scored two goals Friday in Peachtree Ridge’s 3-0 win over Lanier on Tuesday. Layla Sirdah also had a goal off an assist from Dani Henriquez.
Wesleyan coasted to a 9-0 win over Tucker on Tuesday behind four goals and an assist from Kaitlyn Bobo. Lilly Tapp (two goals), Ashley Binney (one goal, two assists), Lindsey Suits (one goal) and Cady Triplett (one goal) also played well in the win.
Jessica Fuentes had two goals Tuesday in Berkmar’s 3-0 win over Cross Keys. The Patriots’ other goal was scored by Angelica Nava. Goalkeeper Nancy Sierra posted the shutout, and got good defensive play from teammates Mia Banos and Jazlyn Reyes.
Three goals from Aniyah Collier powered Archer to a 4-0 victory over Apalachee on Tuesday. The Tigers (2-1) also got a goal from Ansley Ramon.
Shiloh rolled to a 7-0 win at Providence Christian on Tuesday. The Generals led 2-0 at the half before pulling away. It was the season opener for both teams.
Savannah Singleton had three goals Tuesday in Mill Creek’s 7-0 win over Dacula. Riley Renwick, Katie Tucker, Ella Williams and Maya Zmistowski scored a goal each, while Renwick, Williams and Mia Jackson had assists.
Emma Danley scored three goals Tuesday in Buford’s 8-0 win at Cherokee Bluff. Abbi Kilman had two goals, while the Wolves (2-0-1) also got a goal each from Alli Treadwell, Victoria Bahr and Kaitlyn White. Goalkeeper Alina Pope recorded the shutout.
Micah Bryant had two goals and an assist Tuesday in Greater Atlanta Christian’s 7-0 win over Pace Academy. Elle Fair and Isa Moreno had a goal and an assist each, while Motoko Shimoji, Taylor Gulley and Julia Davidson also had goals. Leah Timberlake added an assist.