Hollar Scores Game-Winner For Grace
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Josh Neuhart-
The Lady Lancers (14-1-3) used a first-half goal from Meredith Hollar to advance to this weekend’s semifinal matchup. Grace will host Marian in the semifinals Saturday at Miller Athletic Complex.
Grace started the match sharply, challenging the Cougars’ (10-7-2) goal several times in the opening minutes. Maile Grout, Jordan Hairgrove, Mallory Rondeau and Hollar all took shots in the first half.
Hairgrove took a shot that was blocked, and the rebound fell to Hollar, who scored in the 16th minute.
The teams each took six shots in the opening half, and Mt. Vernon Nazarene looked threatening to close the half. The Cougars had a shot that bounced off the goalpost, but Grace’s nets remained unharmed as the game reached halftime.
Both sides had offensive opportunities in the second half. Grace came closer to finding the back of the net. Kristelle Jadoo advanced from her defensive position and launched a shot from nearly 30 yards. Her attempt clanged off the crossbar and out of play.
In the final 10 minutes, Grace was pulled down in the penalty box resulting in a PK decision by the referee. Darcy Johnston took the spot kick but was saved, allowing MNVU a last glimmer of hope.
Grace did not allow the Cougars to score a late equalizer, however, as Grace held on to secure its spot in the semifinals of the CL Tournament.
Defensively, Grace picked up its 11th shutout of the season. Abby Schue made five saves in 90 minutes as goalkeeper, and she was protected well by the backline of Faith Voehringer, Jadoo, Meredith Matson, Erica Manchess and Clair Snodgrass.
Hollar’s six shots led all players, and Rondeau and Aubrey Feipel had two shots apiece.
MEN’S SOCCER
WINONA LAKE – Two red cards and one goal headlined Grace’s 1-0 victory over Huntington in the opening round of the 2015 Crossroads League Tournament on Saturday.
Sheets of rain pelted the players and spectators at Miller Athletic Complex in the quarterfinal matchup as freshman Colin Cape proved to be the hero for the Lancers (12-5-1).
Saturday’s game was physical throughout, drawing eight bookings between the teams and a pair of red cards.
The Foresters (9-9-1) were whittled down to 10 men when a straight red card was issued at the 20:46 mark. Grace saw its opportunity and dominated the match in the first period with a 11-against-10 advantage. The Lancers took 11 shots and six corners in the first 45 minutes, compared to one shot and zero corners for the Foresters.
Kyle Hamlin had an attempt that clanged off the goalpost in the 36th minute, but Grace did not have to wait much longer for its first goal.
The winner came in the 39th minute. A long pass into the penalty box from Josiah Osborn was deflected back by Huntington. The ball fell to Cape, who blasted his shot on the first touch off the crossbar and into the back of the net in spectacular fashion.
The match entered halftime with Grace leading 1-0 and Huntington still playing down a man.
With its collective back to the wall, Huntington came out as the aggressor in the second half. The Foresters found an edge on offense and fired off 12 shots after halftime. Robbie Barnhill made three diving saves in the second half to keep Huntington off the scoreboard.
The match gained even more intrigue in the 77th minute when Grace was given a red card, leaving the final 13 minutes to be played 10 against 10. The 1-0 scoreline held, however, as Grace earned a place in next week’s semifinals. The Lancers will host third-seeded Spring Arbor at 4 p.m. at Miller Athletic Complex.
For the match, Grace held a 15-13 advantage in shot attempts and a 9-6 advantage in corner kicks. Cape had three shots, while Hamlin, Daniel Smith and Damon Binkley tried two shots each.
Barnhill made seven saves in 90 minutes to earn the shutout victory. He was protected by the backline of Jon Sands, Justin Festa, Osborn and Jon Christensen.[[In-content Ad]]
The Lady Lancers (14-1-3) used a first-half goal from Meredith Hollar to advance to this weekend’s semifinal matchup. Grace will host Marian in the semifinals Saturday at Miller Athletic Complex.
Grace started the match sharply, challenging the Cougars’ (10-7-2) goal several times in the opening minutes. Maile Grout, Jordan Hairgrove, Mallory Rondeau and Hollar all took shots in the first half.
Hairgrove took a shot that was blocked, and the rebound fell to Hollar, who scored in the 16th minute.
The teams each took six shots in the opening half, and Mt. Vernon Nazarene looked threatening to close the half. The Cougars had a shot that bounced off the goalpost, but Grace’s nets remained unharmed as the game reached halftime.
Both sides had offensive opportunities in the second half. Grace came closer to finding the back of the net. Kristelle Jadoo advanced from her defensive position and launched a shot from nearly 30 yards. Her attempt clanged off the crossbar and out of play.
In the final 10 minutes, Grace was pulled down in the penalty box resulting in a PK decision by the referee. Darcy Johnston took the spot kick but was saved, allowing MNVU a last glimmer of hope.
Grace did not allow the Cougars to score a late equalizer, however, as Grace held on to secure its spot in the semifinals of the CL Tournament.
Defensively, Grace picked up its 11th shutout of the season. Abby Schue made five saves in 90 minutes as goalkeeper, and she was protected well by the backline of Faith Voehringer, Jadoo, Meredith Matson, Erica Manchess and Clair Snodgrass.
Hollar’s six shots led all players, and Rondeau and Aubrey Feipel had two shots apiece.
MEN’S SOCCER
WINONA LAKE – Two red cards and one goal headlined Grace’s 1-0 victory over Huntington in the opening round of the 2015 Crossroads League Tournament on Saturday.
Sheets of rain pelted the players and spectators at Miller Athletic Complex in the quarterfinal matchup as freshman Colin Cape proved to be the hero for the Lancers (12-5-1).
Saturday’s game was physical throughout, drawing eight bookings between the teams and a pair of red cards.
The Foresters (9-9-1) were whittled down to 10 men when a straight red card was issued at the 20:46 mark. Grace saw its opportunity and dominated the match in the first period with a 11-against-10 advantage. The Lancers took 11 shots and six corners in the first 45 minutes, compared to one shot and zero corners for the Foresters.
Kyle Hamlin had an attempt that clanged off the goalpost in the 36th minute, but Grace did not have to wait much longer for its first goal.
The winner came in the 39th minute. A long pass into the penalty box from Josiah Osborn was deflected back by Huntington. The ball fell to Cape, who blasted his shot on the first touch off the crossbar and into the back of the net in spectacular fashion.
The match entered halftime with Grace leading 1-0 and Huntington still playing down a man.
With its collective back to the wall, Huntington came out as the aggressor in the second half. The Foresters found an edge on offense and fired off 12 shots after halftime. Robbie Barnhill made three diving saves in the second half to keep Huntington off the scoreboard.
The match gained even more intrigue in the 77th minute when Grace was given a red card, leaving the final 13 minutes to be played 10 against 10. The 1-0 scoreline held, however, as Grace earned a place in next week’s semifinals. The Lancers will host third-seeded Spring Arbor at 4 p.m. at Miller Athletic Complex.
For the match, Grace held a 15-13 advantage in shot attempts and a 9-6 advantage in corner kicks. Cape had three shots, while Hamlin, Daniel Smith and Damon Binkley tried two shots each.
Barnhill made seven saves in 90 minutes to earn the shutout victory. He was protected by the backline of Jon Sands, Justin Festa, Osborn and Jon Christensen.[[In-content Ad]]
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