Sixth seed Freeport girls soccer team defended their home turf on Oct. 20 for a 2-1 win over 11th seed Lincoln Academy in a South Class B preliminary action.
Falcon sophomore Catriona Gould floated in a high lofty shot over Eagle keeper Kortney McKenna late in the first half to give Freeport a 1-0 lead at the half. Senior Jessie Driscoll scored on a 20 yard rocket 10 minutes into the second half to give the Falcons a 2-0 lead.
Chelsea Williams pulled the Eagles within one on a corner kick with 21:17 to play when a corner kick bounced back to her on the left wing and she put a shot back against the grain and inside the right post.
Tatum Hancock and Williams were stopped on strong shots late in the game by Freeport keeper Carly Intraversato.
Freeport held a 21-12 edge in shots. Intraversato made five stops for the Falcons, and Kortney McKenna 17 for the Eagles.
Eagle Tatum Hancock is stopped by Freeport keeper Carly Intraversato late in the game in Lincoln’s 2-1 South Class B preliminary game loss to the Falcons. (Paula Roberts photo)
Freeport’s Abbi King wraps both arms around Lady Eagle Ellie Mathew. (Paula Roberts photo)
