LIONS KNOCKOUT KNIGHTS: The @jserra.girlssoccer team closed out its’ nonleague schedule with an impressive 4-1 triumph over the San Marcos Knights on Tuesday at JSerra Catholic High School.
The Lions improve to 5-1-1 overall on the season.
San Marcos grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, but the Lions answered two minutes later.
Junior Stella Day sent a well-placed crosser into the middle of the field for sophomore Kaylee Hanna, who headed a shot into the back of the net.
The match remained tied 1-1 until the 60th minute, when a strong run to the goal by junior Bria Johnson resulted in a Knights foul in the box and a penalty kick opportunity for the Lions.
Senior Maya Kelsch put JSerra ahead for good as she booted the penalty kick past the Knights goalie and into the net.
The Lions added to their advantage in the 72nd minute, with junior G.G. Szczuka receiving a well-placed lead pass from Hanna on the run and knocking a shot into the goal.
Hanna capped the Lions scoring in the 76th minute, as she scored her second goal of the match on an assist from Szczuka.
Before the match, the team celebrated Senior Day and honored Kelsch and fellow seniors Katelyn Romano, Jordin Deller, Ava Moreno, Jenna Haggard, Shay Goddard, Sienna Lawton, and Raegan Kubisch for their contributions to the program.
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