Soccer Showdown: Local Teams Face Off in Thrilling Matches

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In a thrilling match, the Benjamin Logan Lady Raiders faced Tecumseh, initially trailing 1-0 at halftime. Ella Chamberlain scored late in the half to tie the game, but Tecumseh responded with two additional goals, ultimately defeating the Raiders 3-1.

The Benjamin Logan boys soccer team fell to Tecumseh 2-0, with the Arrows scoring once in each half. Coach Hughes expressed frustration over the field conditions, which hindered the Raiders’ gameplay. Despite the loss, the Raiders (6-5-5) will host Cincinnati Woodward on Saturday at 2:30 PM, looking to bounce back.

The West Liberty-Salem boys’ varsity soccer team celebrated a strong victory against Springfield Catholic, winning 5-0 on Senior Night. Senior Isaiah Reames contributed 2 goals and 1 assist, while junior Lance Campbell also netted 2 goals. The Tigers’ defense, along with goalkeepers Tucker Searles and Kyler Langhardt, secured the shutout, with Langhardt making 1 save.

In a high-scoring match, the West Liberty-Salem girls soccer team hosted Springfield Catholic Central, ending in a 4-4 tie. Audrey Collins recorded 5 saves, while Kaylee Blair had 2. The Tigers’ goals came from Jenna Cline, Ava Johnson, Chloe Bender, and Arianna Weaver, with Cline also providing an assist. The Tigers now stand at 6-7-1 overall and 4-2-1 in conference play, gearing up for their final regular season game against Greenview on Thursday at 5:30 PM.

Meanwhile, the Bellefontaine Lady Chiefs faced the Shawnee Braves at Acusport Stadium, losing 5-2. Callie Shumaker and Elaina Ullom each scored for the Chiefs, with Shumaker adding an assist. The Chiefs will conclude their regular season on Wednesday at Urbana.