By Fred Kroner
The Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer team posted its sixth shutout in 11 matches on Saturday (April 22) with a 6-0 triumph at Champaign Central. The Bulldogs led, 2-0, at halftime.
Paislee Welge netted four Bulldog goals. Hitting one goal apiece were Emma Dallas and Alaina Jared.
Brielle Galvan dished out two assists. Also finishing with assists each were Hannah Creel and Dallas.
On Monday (April 24), the Bulldogs erupted for four second-half goals at Middletown Field and topped visiting Mount Zion, 4-1.
Grace Binkley netted two of the team’s goals. Welge had a goal and an assist as did Abby Bunting.
Creel and Galvan each contributed one assist.
The Apollo Conference match was scoreless at intermission.
“In an impressive display of skill and depth, the Bulldogs secured a critical victory over Mount Zion to stay within one game of the top of the conference,” M-S coach Jeremy Davis said. “Despite missing three starters due to injuries, the Bulldogs dominated the play throughout the game, with six freshmen stepping up to play significant minutes for the team.
“After a closely contested first half that saw the Bulldogs control the game but not the scoreboard, they exploded out of the gate in the second half, scoring two goals within the first five minutes. The team’s grit and determination were on full display as they controlled the game until the final whistle, finishing the game with four goals in the second half.”
M-S (8-2-2) returns to action on Tuesday (April 25) at home against Charleston. The Bulldogs are 5-1 in conference play. Mount Zion is 10-5 overall, with two of the losses to M-S.
