Girls' soccer team from Simon Kenton triumphs over Notre Dame, securing a 2-0 victory and ending a string of losses.

In an exciting match-up between two of the region's top girls high school soccer teams, Simon Kenton emerged victorious against Notre Dame with a score of 2-0. The Pioneers, coached by Hillary Johnson, maintained their undefeated record at 10-0-1, while Notre Dame's record stands at 4-3-2.

The game started with a bang as senior striker Meg Gadzala scored less than four minutes into the match, following a cross from her teammate. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the game, with Simon Kenton's defensive effort playing a crucial role in preserving the lead. Freshman goalkeeper Makenna Doherty, who had a shutout in the game, was instrumental in this defensive effort.

As the game progressed, Notre Dame continued to mount attacks, particularly in the second half. However, Doherty's impressive performance, including a diving save on a loose ball with eight minutes remaining, ensured that Simon Kenton kept a clean sheet. Notre Dame senior goalkeeper Joelle Hentz also made a notable save, diving to catch one of Simon Kenton's scoring attempts at the 15-minute mark.

Despite their efforts, Notre Dame was unable to find the back of the net. This marks a significant accomplishment for Simon Kenton, as it breaks their losing streak against Notre Dame. The victory also marks head coach Hillary Johnson's 100th career win, a testament to her success in her four seasons at Simon Kenton.

The second goal for Simon Kenton was scored by freshman Aniah Zembrodt with 14 minutes left in the game. With this win, Simon Kenton remains undefeated, having secured their fourth shutout, pushing their record to 9-0-1.

Meg Gadzala, who scored the first goal, expressed her desire for the team to go farther than their biggest win against Notre Dame. The team's goal is to win the 8th Region championship for the first time since 2020 and play in the state tournament. Notre Dame coach Cory Dan commented that the team is doing the things needed to get scoring opportunities, suggesting that there is room for improvement for both teams.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform in their upcoming matches. The win against Notre Dame is a strong start for Simon Kenton, and they will look to build on this momentum as they strive for their goals.

Girls' soccer team from Simon Kenton triumphs over Notre Dame, securing a 2-0 victory and ending a string of losses.