The SJ boys came out and quickly took control of of game momentum, ending in a 1-0 win. Senior #2 Ethan Karnes headed the ball in off a beautiful service from Senior #32 Nick Turner in the 6th minute of play.  The Irish continued their pressure for a second goal through the rest of the game, putting an additional 8 shots on goal that were saved by the Cross Lanes keeper. Junior keeper #1 Rob Blair had a total of two saves in the game.  His second save came late in the 2nd period with a well-timed tip to deflect a hard, steep-angled shot out of the right corner from a Crusaders striker

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The SJ girls exhibited control of possession throughout their game, winning 6-0.  Senior # 23 Hanna Edwards fed a cross into Junior # 18 Lydia Pierson for a tap in at the 17 minute mark to place the Irish on the board.  The girls continued their pressure during the first half, sending an additional 4 shots on goal ending in keeper saves.  Senior #20 Nikki Lobo added another Irish goal in the 35th minute with a rocketing shot from the top left of the 18 yard box, giving the Irish a 2-0 lead over the Crusaders at the half.

The Irish ladies continued their pressure in the second half, moving the ball well on the ground and shutting down the occasional Crusader attempt to move the ball back into Irish territory. Hanna Edwards chested a corner kick service from Senior #11 Danni Lobo into the net at the 50th minute, followed by another send-in from the 18 yard box perimeter by #22 Ferin Neff off of a nicely-placed pass from Kara Anderson in the 52nd minute. Nikki Lobo connected with the ball and scored again during a scramble off a corner kick by Hanna Edwards in the 54th minute. The girls finished with a score by Junior # 24 Katie Armstead on a hard shot deflected off of the Cross Lanes keepers hands. Junior keeper #5 Amber Chadwick had one save and earned her first clean sheet of the season.