For our first outing, only three days into our preseason-we played beautifully. (How's that for a qualifying statement?)
Our defense (including gk) was strong,
our midfield was accurate
and our forwards were dangerous.
We played three 30-minute periods, starting three (almost completely) different squads. After coming off a shattered leg (last year's-first ER trip) Hannah Wright came out to play! We were all feeling a little cautious for her... but after coming off her line once... we couldn't stop her. It was great!
UIU scored first. The Peacocks were quick and moved really well for each other. We could tell right off the bat that they have been practicing with each other for much longer than we have.However, it didn't take long for us to find our rhythm... and when we did the rhythm was a fast-paced, upbeat tempo! So junior Kelsey Balk answered the Peacock call on a finish assisted by sophomore Dani Meirick. Thus ended the first period, 1-1.
In the second period UIU scored first again, but sophomore Kendra Ledel lit up the scoreboard with two second-period goals to cap the scoring for the day. Ledel's patient, well-placed goals were assisted by sophomore Renee Weeks and first-year Molly "Mo" Ford.
Neither team scored in the third period, finalizing the score at 3-2 in favor of the Norse. The team looked good, and the gals felt good after the bout. All-in-all it was a beautiful day.
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