North Catholic scores win against Avonworth
The first match between Avonworth and North Catholic girls soccer was decided in overtime. Monday’s rematch was also decided by one goal, but no overtime was needed.
North Catholic ( 7- 2), ranked No. 3 in WPIAL Class 3A, avenged its first half loss to top-ranked Avonworth (8-12) with a 1-0 victory at J.C. Stone Field in North Park.
The two teams are now tied for first place in Section 1 as both teams have a 6-1 record.
“It was a total team effort,” North Catholic coach D. J. Sharpless said. “Our backline and midfielders were unbelievable. We out possessed them and out played them at times. And we came up with the clutch goal.”
Sophomore Simone Sharpless, D.J.’s daughter, scored the only goal with 7:52 left in the first half on a pass from sophomore Rylee Roccon. Rylee Kumer recorded 8 saves for the Trojans to pick up the shutout.
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