Bottom L to R: Kya Washabaugh, Gemma Gordon, Claire Bloomer, Sydney Buterbaugh, Brookelynn Gelvin, Laynee Hendershot. Top L to R: Izzy Emrick, Katelynne Shives, Tenley Hendershot, Baylee Maloff, Braelyn Barnes, Aliyah Ritter, Taylum Henry, Marin DeShong, Holly Harr, Lela Revercomb, Braylin Gelvin, Molly McKelvy, Genesis Clevenger. Not pictured: Head Coach Josh McKelvy, Assistant Coaches Kellyn Ulsh, Toby McGarvey, Margaret McKelvy

By Jeff Richards

GIRLS SOCCER
McConnellsburg 1, Everett 0. The South Division champion Lady Spartans defeated North Division champion Everett Lady Warriors to win the Inter-County Conference title at Claysburg Kimmel High on Oct. 24, recording their 16^th shutout.

The first half ended scoreless. The Spartans took 13 shots, six on goal, while the Warriors took three, all on goal. Ten minutes into the second half, Gemma Gordon’s shot from inside the penalty box deflected off a defender and into the net for the game’s lone goal. The Spartans improved their focus and determination and increased their second-half output to 24 shots, 14 on goal, while limiting the Warriors to six shots, two on goal.

Game totals: MHS — 1 goal, 37 shots, 16 SOG, 2 corners, 5 goalkeeper saves, 7 fouls and 7 free kicks. EV — 0 goals, 9 shots, 5 SOG, 1 corner, 15 goalkeeper saves, 7 fouls and 7 free kicks.

The Spartans (19-0-1) will host the Windber–Everett winner in the District 5 Class A semifinal on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.

 Game Summary:

1    2        F

McConnellsburg   0    1  —  1

Everett                       0    0  —  0

McConnellsburg Blanks North Star
McConnellsburg 8, North Star 0. The Lady Spartans earned their 13^th shutout with an Oct. 20 conference win over the visiting North Star Lady Cougars.

The Spartans scored five first-half goals. Senior midfielder Claire Bloomer opened the scoring 10 minutes in, converting a goal-line rebound following a corner kick. A minute later, Sydney Buterbaugh found Gemma Gordon near the goal line for the second goal. With 24 minutes remaining, Buterbaugh lofted the ball toward Gordon at the center of the goal line. Gordon’s shot was blocked, but Bloomer collected the rebound just inside the penalty box and scored. Less than a minute later, Laynee Hendershot passed from inside midfield to Gordon, who beat two fullbacks and scored from six yards out. With 17 minutes left, Leva Revercomb received a midfield pass and sent the ball forward to Marin DeShong, who collected it at the 18-yard line and scored.

Three minutes into the second half, Brookelynn Gelvin passed from midfield to right wing Buterbaugh, who scored from the 18-yard line. In the 24^th minute, DeShong found Gordon, who advanced to the 12-yard line, drew the goalkeeper out one-on-one and placed the ball in the far-right corner for the seventh goal. With 17 minutes remaining, McKelvy’s corner kick reached Holly Harr at the far post, where Harr scored the eighth and final goal.

Team totals: MHS — 8 goals, 55 shots, 34 shots on goal, 2 assists, 13 corners, 1 goalkeeper save, 8 fouls and 2 free kicks. NS — 0 goals, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal, 0 corners, 26 goalkeeper saves, 2 fouls, and 8 free kicks. The Spartans finished the regular season at 17-0-1 overall and 11-0-1 in ICC-S play.