Hagerstown CC Women's Soccer (1-4-1) traveled to Anne Arundel CC(5-1-0) yesterday for a 3:00 p.m. match in Arnold, MD.

 

The Riverhawks started strong at the seventeenth minute with a goal from Cassidy Smith (#7), assisted by Ryann Brooks (#24) at the seventeenth minute mark. Smith scored again, unassisted, in the twentieth minute, building the Riverhawk's lead to 2-0 lead over the Hawks. Kenzie Livingston (#13) extended Anne Arundel's lead to 3-0 in the twenty-second minute, and to end the first half of the game.

 

In the second half, Hagerstown went on the attack, opening up scoring opportunities, and found from Marissa Fouke (#21) for an unassisted goal at the thirty-six minute mark. In the fifty minute mark, Mikaila Ek (#7) scored on an assist by Brianna Clever (#2), cutting Anne Arundel's lead to 3-2. Three minutes later, the Riverhawks responded with an unassisted goal by Ryann Brooks (#24). The Hawks struck back on a goal by Diana James (#9), assisted by Mikaila Ek (#7) at the sixty minute mark, with James stepping up control of the midfield throughout the match. The Hawks continued mounted pressure against the Riverhawk's goal, only to come up short with a final score of 4-3 in favor of Anne Arundel.

 

"When you give up three goals in the first half you are digging a hole, making it hard to come back, and that's what we saw today," commented Coach Williams. "Starting the game focused and ready and maintaining focus throughout 90 minutes gives a team confidence to execute their game plan for a positive outcome.   I know this team can score three goals in a half, maybe more. The opportunity was there today, but it wasn't meant to be. We will stay positive and keep working hard, and we will see success."

 

"Let's Go Hawks."

 

For more information on Hawks Womens Soccer visit https://athletics.hagerstowncc.edu/sports/wsoc/index