High school girls soccer: Syracuse earns its biggest win of the season, hands No. 1 Davis its first loss
Two days later, however, the Titans brought their finishing boots in their highly-anticipated showdown with 6A No. 1 Davis. Brianna Brown, Hannah NeVille and Abby Rizley all found the back of the net, and then Syracuse’s defense shut things down in the final 20 minutes to prevail 3-2 in the Region 1 battle. Defending 6A state champion Syracuse improved to 6-5 with the win, while Davis suffered…
Syracuse's high school girls soccer team claimed a significant victory over the reigning 6A state champion Davis, marking their best win of the season and Davis' first loss. Coach Jason Steiner praised his team's gradual improvement despite inconsistent results. Syracuse scored first in the eighth minute through Brianna Brown, who converted a corner kick, and then maintained their lead against a strong Davis comeback.
Hannah NeVille and Abby Rizley added to the score, with Rizley's goal just before halftime. In the second half, Davis pulled a goal back, but Syracuse's defense held firm in the final 20 minutes, securing the 3-2 win. Steiner expressed satisfaction with his team's chances created, despite missing the "final touch" during games. NeVille, who transferred from Davis the previous season, praised her new teammates and coaches, calling the Syracuse family "amazing." Davis now stands at 8-1 with one loss, while Syracuse improves to 6-5.
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