Bristol bounces back with win over Morrisville
BucksLocalSports Editor
Sometimes, even the team possessing the big lead can fall into a rut.
That was the case last Wednesday, Sept. 12 in BrisWoO’V fiHOd KoFNHy duHO DW home against Morrisville.
The Warriors had been methodical in compiling a 4-0 halftime lead against the Lady Bulldogs yet here they were, penned in their own end for much of the second half.
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“Once we got in the circle, wH wouOd WDNH D VKoW Dnd then the person at the top of the post would tap it in.”
“Everyone was where they needed to be.”
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After getting shut out on WKH VFoUHEoDUd Ln WKHLU fiUVW two games, the Warriors scored seven times in their next two – both, wins over Morrisville and ConwellEgan Catholic.
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“rp until that point, we were right in that game and there were some times where we were right there to put the ball in the net and LW MuVW dLdn’W KDSSHn,” Hxplained crench.
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Still, crench was pleased with the way the girls EounFHd EDFN Ln D WouJK UoDd mDWFK DW -HnNLnWown after losing so badly at home to the Jems.
With graduation, the coach was left with a few holes to fiOO LnFOudLnJ mLdfiHOdHU Morgan Cullen, forward 0DFNHnzLH FHLJKW, dHIHnders Amanda Henson and Courtney Snyder along with NHHSHU .LDnD HHywood. AOO have graduated.
Some of the up and coming players for Bristol this year include freshmen hatie Morris and Sabrina Sabatini up top along with Diamond FHUJuVon Ln WKH mLdfiHOd.
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In goal for Bristol this seaVon LV VHnLoU 6DmmLMo RHDUdon who has stepped into the position place of Heywood.
“She needs to learn a little more about the position and UHfinH KHU VNLOOV EuW , OLNH her aggressiveness,” said crench. “She’s not afraid of the ball and she’s coachable.
“Hopefully, as the season progresses, she’ll come on.”
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