Albion tops Kendall in tourney opener
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion goalie Sydney Mulka makes the save on a shot by Kendall’s Grace Robinson as Abbie Pappalardo, Sarah Gregori and Paige Derisley move in for the Purple Eagles. The action took place during Albion’s win over the Lady Eagles in the opening round of the Kendall Tournament this evening.
A goal late in each half earned Albion a 2-0 victory over host Kendall this evening in the opening round of the Lady Eagles soccer tournament.
Mariah Plain scored what proved to be the game winning goal for Albion with 14:09 remaining in the first half off an assist from Brylie Hapeman.
Kendall goalie Katherine Pearson then made 4 key saves in the second half to keep the Lady Eagles right in the game before Nicolina Creasey scored an insurance goal for Albion with just 11:16 to go.
Sydney Mulka earned the shutout in goal for the Purple Eagles.
Albion will next face York in the championship game at 3 p.m. Saturday while Kendall will take on Bishop Kearney in the consolation contest at 1 p.m.
York edged Kearney 4-3 in the other semifinal.
Boys Soccer
Roy-Hart 2, CCA 0
Roy-Hart blanked visiting CCA in a non league game on goals by Noah Hardy and Aidan Bligh.
Colby Hancock registered the shutout in goal for the Rams.
Kendall’s Lizzy Woodams works to control the ball between Albion defenders Nicolina Creasey and Leah Pritchard.
Kendall’s Hailee Mitchell tries to get by Albion defenders Claire Squicciarini and Leah Pritchard.
