Photos: Blackbirds Grounded By Warriors
Last Thursday, Oct. 2, the Voorheesville girls’ soccer squad hosted Mohonasen in a battle of top teams in the Colonial Council matchup at home. The Birds kept the game close in the first half but Mohonasen’s pressure stopped the Blackbirds from any rally as they fell 7-1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Out running: Blackbirds’ Amelia Kraker gets in front of Warriors’ Maggin Mullin as Kraker goes for the loose ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
I got it: Blackbirds’ Sophie Farrell puts her hands along the grass to scoop up the slow Mohonasen shot as teammate Amelia Kraker looks on. Farrell had 10 saves.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling hard: Blackbirds’ Riley Chismark and Warriors’ Ella Mullin lock arms as they both go for the ball that sits in front of Mullin.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Take and go: Blackbirds’ Ericka Lonnstrom knocks the ball from Warriors’ Jordyn Edwards as Lonnstrom looks to go up the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shoving battle: Blackbirds’ Aaliyah Hotaling pushes her body into Warriors’ Ella Mullin as Hotaling holds onto the ball. Hotaling had the lone goal for the Blackbirds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Figuring out her next move: Blackbirds’ Ericka Lonnstrom looks for an opening as she gets ready to dribble the ball up the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Takes two to tango: Blackbirds’ Makenzy Sperbeck and Warriors’ Reese Smith lock arms as they both battle for the ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tippy toe trap: Blackbirds’ Lily Smith stands on both of her toes as she gets her chest onto the ball as Warriors’ Ella Craver watches.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nope, going this way: Blackbirds’ Ainsley Bezio uses the inside of her left foot to shift the ball to the left as she makes Warriors’ Maggie Mullin go the wrong way.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
High shoulder: Blackbirds’ Gabby Curley leaps up high as the ball bounces off her right shoulder during the second half.