MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tristen Bright tapped in a rebound with eight minutes to play in the game to give UHS (6-1-1) a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visiting Washington (2-5-0).
Despite outshooting the Patriots 19-5 and having 12 corners in the match to the Patriots’ zero, the Hawks had a hard time finding the back of the net, as Washington sat deep and looked to catch University on a counter-attack. The strategy almost worked, as a well-placed through ball sent Washington’s Leah Goben in on goal midway through the second half, but UHS goalie Lizzy Edwards came up with an excellent save.
University finally broke the deadlock when Madison Wesolowsky found Emily Lattea down the right side of the field. Patriots’ goalie Ava Dardaris, who finished the game with nine saves, was able to get a hand to Lattea’s cross, but Bright was there to put the rebound into the empty net.
Bright almost doubled the lead soon after with a free kick, but her 20-yarder rattled off the crossbar.
“Washington tried to frustrate us, and they did a good job at it,” UHS coach Graham Peace said, “but our girls stayed patient and kept the work rate up. We’ve had some illness going through the team, which made it an even tougher battle, but the ladies came through when they had to. I’m glad we can rest for a day.”
Edwards finished with four saves for the Hawks. University next hosts Morgantown on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Morgantown 3, Beaver Local 0
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown High (5-2-1) shut out Beaver Local (Ohio) Saturday thanks to the duo of Ashleigh Weaver and Adelle Pacyna.
Weaver accounted for two goals, and Pacyna netted one. Pacyna and Cloe Ratliff also logged one assist.
Keeper Madyse Scheller finished with three saves.
The Mohigans now prepare for a Tuesday night rivalry game against the Hawks.
BOYS’ SOCCER
University 4, Washington 1
MORGANTOWN — The Hawks (8-1) hosted the Washington Patriots for a Saturday nonconference matchup ahead of their first rivalry game of the year, coming away with a 4-1 win.
The Hawks put nine shots on goal, and of the four that found the net three were off assists.
Kellen Adams put the UHS on the board first in the 7th minute, and the attack was on. Six minutes later, Jacob Collins’ corner connected with Justin Parsons inside the box for the Hawks’ second goal of the day.
Although Washington scored shortly after halftime, UHS kept the fire lit as Garrett Scardina charged down the left side of the pitch to find Riley Nett for the Hawks’ third goal. Finally in the 66th minute, Chandler Wagoner took the corner to bend in the team’s fourth goal.
Tim Bailey ended the night with three saves on four shots on goal.
University returns to action on Thursday when they travel to Pony Lewis Field to face Morgantown (6-3).
This story will be updated as scores come in.
