Lumberjacks find their stride, handle Rocori with ease in Central Lakes Conference debut
Aug. 27—BEMIDJI — In the 18th minute, Stella Schoonover gave the Lumberjacks a sigh of relief. After conceding a goal on a free kick 70 seconds into the contest, the Bemidji High School girls soccer team pelted Rocori goalkeeper Ally Terway with a plethora of shots on target. Schoonover took a couple of them, including one on a free run in the opening 10 minutes, but Terway swatted the ball ...
Bemidji High School's girls soccer team made a strong debut in the Central Lakes Conference with a 9-1 victory over Rocori. After conceding a goal early in the match, the Lumberjacks quickly regained their composure and scored five times in the second half to put the game out of reach. Junior Mya Thompson led the way with a hat trick, including two goals in the first half and another in the 54th minute.
Riella Ceballos, who played her first varsity game as the team's lone freshman, also scored twice. Abby Bokovoy, Ella Willford, Halle Hofstad, and Brynn Klaers all contributed goals, with Klaers recording two assists. The team's leaders, including captain Taylor Merschman and coach Jenna Larsen, emphasized the importance of working together and maintaining a positive attitude, despite the initial setback.
The win was a relief for the team, who had fallen behind in the early stages of the match but bounced back with determination.
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