Prep Girls Soccer: Goshen’s Sanchez nets sectional-winning goal in 80th minute
MISHAWAKA — “Destiny Sanchez never stops.” That’s how Goshen girls soccer head coach Myron Bontreger described his junior forward moments after she scored the goal that topped No. 20 Northridge 2-1 and sealed the IHSAA Class 3A Penn Sectional championship for the RedHawks (10-4-3). “Even after we got that released ball and saw her moving on to it, (Northridge) defended it right away at first, ...
Goshen's Destiny Sanchez scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute to clinch the IHSAA Class 3A Penn Sectional championship for her RedHawks team, defeating Northridge 2-1. Head coach Myron Bontreger praised Sanchez's relentless pursuit of the ball, stating she maintained her focus even after extending her playtime to 77 minutes.
The goal came after a 33-second display of skill and determination. Northridge pulled even at the 65th minute through Brylee Yoder's goal, but Goshen's Jiana Camacho gave them the lead in the 35th minute. Despite Northridge's 7 shots on goal versus Goshen's 5, the RedHawks' defense held strong, allowing Sanchez's late goal to secure the victory.
The RedHawks' seventh sectional title, first since 2022, advanced them to a 3A regional semifinal against No. 8 Mishawaka Marian.
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