NHS bests Greyhounds at Hallmark Orthodontics Complex
In a re-match of last year’s Class 3A boys soccer state championship game, Noblesville beat Carmel 1-0 Thursday at the Millers’ Hallmark Orthodontics Soccer Complex.
After a scoreless first half, defending state champion Noblesville scored its goal in the 70th minute. A.J. Tippner tapped in the goal unassisted, and the Millers were able to hang on from there.
“When he got there, he realized, ‘Oh, I can put this away,” said Jake Hart, Noblesville acting head coach. “He took advantage of the opportunity and did what he was supposed to do. That’s all him. That’s just drive.”
Noblesville goalkeeper Noel Peña saves a corner kick during the Millers’ game with Carmel on Thursday. Peña had multiple saves, helping to preserve the shutout victory. (Reporter photos by Kent Graham)
Millers goalkeeper Noel Peña made multiple saves in the game, while defenders Luke Odle and Owen Mejia helped him out in preserving the shutout.
“I think they played really well,” said Hart. “This year we obviously graduated a large number last year, but we have a large number of seniors again this year. Although we are a very different team as far as the individual players, we still have a lot talent in the program.”
Noblesville is 2-0 for the season, while Carmel is 0-1-2.
“It was an unfortunate result after playing a solid game,” said Greyhounds coach Shane Schmidt. “Our energy and work rate was fantastic. The most important. The most important takeaway from tonight’s result, is we improved again.”
Both teams are back in action Saturday. The Millers host Plainfield, and the Greyhounds host Hamilton Southeastern.
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Fishers’ girls team picked up a Hoosier Crossroads Conference win Thursday, beating Franklin Central 2-1.
All of the goals were scored in the second half. The Flashes converted a penalty kick seven minutes into that half, but the Tigers quickly answered when Addie Allgeier scored three minutes later. Emmy Streetter then put the winning goal in the net, and Fishers had the victory.
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The Sheridan girls team cruised to its first win of the year Thursday, beating Frankfort 6-0.
Cecilia Timme put the Blackhawks on the board right away, scoring in the game’s fourth minute. Timme added another goal later in the half, and a score by Lilly Chesney gave Sheridan a 3-0 halftime lead.
Chesney opened the second half with another goal, then Timme put in her third goal of the game, her first hat trick of the season. Chaney Smith complete the scoring with her first goal of the year.
Timme, Clair Purciful, Mac Smith, Lucy Hester and Emma Alexander all had assists. Mackenzie Terry got the goalkeeper shutout with five saves.
Sheridan is 1-1 and hosts Bethesda Christian on Monday.