The Noblesville girls soccer team hosted defending Class 2A state champion Penn on Saturday, falling 2-1.
Kristina Lynch scored two goals for the 3A No. 1 Kingsmen in the first half. The 3A No. 6 Millers kept battling and finally broke through when Jada Hensley scored midway through the second half. Noblesville continued to apply pressure in the final 10 minutes, but couldn’t get the equalizer.
The Millers will play at Hamilton Southeastern on Wednesday in a game that will decide the Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship.
Carmel, ranked third in 3A, played to a 1-1 tied at 3A No. 11 Zionsville on Saturday.
The Eagles scored their goal early in the first half. The Greyhounds kept fighting, and scored with 4:05 remaining in the game when Ashley Witucki found the back of the net. Naomi Mann made the assist.
Emily Melchi had four saves as goalkeeper.
We haven’t had a game like this since our 1-0 loss to Guerin Catholic in mid-August when we were unable to respond with a tying goal,” said Carmel coach Frank Dixon. “Today we answered Zionsville’s goal with one of our own in the 76th minute. This game and that goal should really help us in our mental and physical preparation for the state tournament.
Carmel is now 11-1-2 and plays Westfield on Monday for Senior Night.
University’s girls blasted Tri-Central 9-0 on Saturday.
Lily Snyder scored the Trailblazers’ lone goal in the first half, then University got going in the second half. Tessa Hudson finished the game with three goals and two assists, while Lilly Fair scored one goal. Hallie Harrison added two goals, with Halle Von Ah and Brooke Toombs also scoring a goal. Lillian Klemsz handed out an assist.