Sunday, February 5, 2012

Heading to Regionals

FORT WORTH - The Nolan Catholic Women's Soccer team moves on in the playoffs after a 4-0 win over Houston St. Pius X this morning.

Junior, Maggie Kleiser got the scoring started with her 30 yard blast in the 16th minute. Kleiser scored a similar goal the week before on the road against St. Stephen's.

The match started out a bit slow with both teams trying to settle in and get a rhythm but the Kleiser goal ste the tone and in minute 24 and 36 on a pair of goals from freshman, Gwennie Puente.

Outshooting the Lady Panthers 24-2, the Lady Vikings continued to put on the pressure but the St. Pius X, goalkeeper came up with some impressive saves.

Senior, Lindsay Murray had 6 shots on goal herself and was finally able to put in her 7th goal of the year in the 75th minute.

The Lady Vikings earned a first round playoff game and were happy to get to play one last match at home before going on the road this Friday against San Antonio Antonian. Details TBA. The winner will then move on to the State Final Four which is being held in San Antonio for the 3rd straight year.

With the win, the Lady Vikings improve to 12-7-7 overall.

Box Score:
TAPPS Women's Soccer Playoffs
Saturday, February 4th
11:00am at Doskocil Stadium
Final Score: Nolan defeats St. Pius X 4-0

Nolan Goals (Assists):
Maggie Kleiser (Gwennie Puente)
Gwennie Puente (PK)
Gwennie Puente (Kathleen Keoughan)
Lindsay Murray (Emma Chandlee)

St. Pius X Goals (Assists)
None

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