Maidens, Big Red boys earn wins in doubleheader
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The Maidens were just nine seconds away from a victory, and also nine secRNGS DZDy IURP fiNDOOy EHLNJ able to take a deep breath.
“I was going crazy,” Patterson said. “We were up, we were down — it was an emotional roller coaster.”
Patterson’s fourth - and most dramatic - goal of the contest lifted North Penn to a come-from-behind 8-7 win over the Big Red at a packed and raucous Souderton Natatorium Thursday evening. An overwhelming Souderton attack would key a 14-10 victory in the boys contest, as the Big Red earned a split in the Suburban One League doubleheader.
The Maidens trailed 6-4 and 7-6 in the fourth quarter but kept coming back.
“They dug down deep,” coach Bill Bartle said. “I don’t know where they got the energy. I’m thrilled for them. They deserve it for what they’ve done.”
Patterson lofted a shot into the far corner for the tying goal with 33 seconds to play, making it 7-7. After a defensive stop, North Penn had just enough time left in regulation for one more offensive surge. Execution was key.
“It was awesome,” said Patterson, a senior. “My teammate (Kelly Fellmeth) backed up into the (defender) so that I could get around. I couldn’t have done it without her.”
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