In the first quarter, Cheltenham came to play. It took us a few minutes to get going and Cheltenham did a good job pressuring in the circle. Tierney Hogan made some great saves finishing the game with 10 saves to preserve the shut out. Addi Gans, Abby Kelly and Lyla Soleau were tough on defense to not allow any goals.
Melissa Torpey had her hand in every goal today! In the 2nd quarter, Torpey sent a pass across to Ella Gould who lifted a beautiful goal into the top of the cage. We have been working on lifted shots and this was a perfect one by Gould.
Then in the 2nd half, recovering after receiving an opposing stick in her chin, Torpey went back in the game and scored two goals in the 4th quarter. Torpey commented,
“ Playing in the grass was an adjustment for sure. After getting hurt in the 2nd quarter, and being out for a few minutes, I wanted to come back and be better than before. Our team’s chemistry and communication helped to put me in perfect position to tip Bridget’s shot and rebound Ella’s shot.”
On UM’s 3rd goal, Bridget Hess took a hard shot from the top of the circle. We love her to get involved in the scoring, since she was moved to a more defensive position this season. But with a new lineup, she has moved to her midfield position where she has more opportunities to score and assist. Bridget is so tough on defense, but also makes great passes in our offensive zone. She is only a 10th grader, but is a natural at seeing opportunities ahead of her and communicates well with her teammates.
The 3rd goal was a hard shot by Ella Gould and Melissa Torpey picked up the rebound off the goalie and put it back in.
Reese Purcell got the game ball for playing hard at defensive mid. In her new position, she was well positioned and was a wall in the middle, sending the ball back up to the attack, throughout the game.