Photos: Blackbirds Blank Bears
Last Thursday, Aug. 28, the Voorheesville girls’ soccer squad kicked off their season on the road as they took on Albany Academy for girls. The Blackbirds dominated the time of possession as they went on to win, 3 to 0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Digging her talons in: Blackbirds’ Olivia Carron looks to cut to her left as a defender starts coming her way in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding her teammate: Blackbirds’ Ainsley Bezio looks for an open teammate as she throws the ball back into play.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to drive it: Blackbirds’ Gabby Curley looks down at the ball as she looks to put a big boot into as she nears the goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy trap: Blackbirds’ Ainsley Bezio looks at the ball as she stops it w/ her chest as teammate Olivia Carron looks on.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Step ahead: Blackbirds’ Addie Chismark sticks her right arm out as she sprints past the Academy defender for the loose ball. Chismark had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spin away: Blackbirds’ Ericka Lonnstrom shimmies away from the Academy defender as Lonnstrom gets to the loose ball. Lonnstrom had a goal and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Casual grab: Blackbirds’ Sophie Farrell leaps up to get her hands onto the ball to make one of her six saves in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splitting the defense: Blackbirds’ Aaliyah Hotaling looks to get past the two Academy defenders as she tries to get to goal. Hotaling had two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Gliding along: Blackbirds’ Amelia Kraker looks to shift away as she dribbles the ball past the Academy defender in the second hal