Raptors and Roy-Hart Play to a Draw

Julie Coble, #9

In a scrimmage to wrap up the summer 2020 season, the Raptors faced off against the Roy-Hart Rams, playing to a 2-2 tie.

With all four goals coming in the first half, it was Roy-Hart who would take the lead first. Scoring both their goals first, the Raptors had to fight back into the game. To cut Roy-Hart's lead in half, Claire Squicciarini got the Raptors on the board. From inside the 18, she picked off the ball from a Roy-Hart defender at the near post and ripped a shot through the goalkeeper's hands. Tying the game, guest player Ella Fadale, took a shot from distance, skipping over top of the goalkeeper.

While the second half came with many chances, neither team was able to capitalize on them. Midfielder, Abby Scanlan, had two shots from distance, putting them just off frame. Roy-Hart was almost able to seal the win in the final minute wth a breakaway,but the forward's shot missed wide.

The teams went into PKs after the game. Raptors players, Nikki Creasey, Mack Harmon, Scanlan, Squicciarini, Aly Knaak, and Fadale all stepped up and scored on their attempts. Roy-Hart shooters made four of their six, putting one over the top, and goalkeeper, Emma Sodoma, made a save to secure the win.

The Raptors players begin to prepare for their high school seasons, set to begin September 21.