SALINA, Kan. – Defensive dominance paved the way for McPherson’s Varsity Girls Soccer team in their season opener against Salina Central, winning 8-0 on the road.
Six of the eight goals were in the second half, but the defense headlined it all as the team did not allow a single shot-on-goal by Salina Central, making it a smooth day for goalkeeper Ellie Herrera.
Goals:
- 1st Half:
- Ellie Bower (1), assisted by Grace Prescott (1-0)
- Becca Lulloff (1), assisted by Alivia Villalobos (2-0)
- 2nd Half:
- Own Goal (3-0)
- Becca Lulloff (2), assisted by Rut Diaz Chay (4-0)
- Addison Shaft (1), assisted by Ellie Bower (5-0)
- Ellie Bower (2) (6-0)
- Allison Randa (1), assisted by Addison Shaft (7-0)
- Lilly Robinson (1) (8-0)
McPherson is 1-0 on the year. They will have their home opener Thursday, March 27 vs. Andover Central. The JV team will start at 5:00 p.m. and the varsity squad will kick off at 6:30 p.m.
