The Lady Pirates soccer team hosted EIAC rival Batesville and fell 5-1.
The Lady Bulldogs found the back of the net with 13 minutes left in the first half scoring off a direct kick. The halftime score was 1-0 in favor of the Lady Bulldogs who outshot the Lady Pirates 15-1 for the half. Batesville scored the clinching goal with 29 minutes to play. The Lady Pirates found the back of the net with 17 minutes to play off an Emma Overmyer corner kick that bounced off a Batesville defender. That goal was Overmyer’s first varsity score. The Lady Bulldogs regrouped and connected quickly scoring at the 12, 11 and 5 minute marks for the 5-1 final.
The defensive line and midfield for the Lady Pirates did an outstanding job pressuring the Lady Bulldogs all night as the visitors controlled the tempo and possession for the majority of the match. McKella Lynette had a solid night in goal making 23 saves on 28 shots on goal. The Lady Bulldogs tallied 34 shots total to Greensburg’s 4 shots on goal.
The loss drops the Lady Pirates to 2-2 on the season and 0-2 in EIAC play.
The JV Lady Pirates also fell to the Lady Bulldogs 4-0.
Emily Lowe made 14 saves and the Lady Pirates were not able to record a shot.
The Lady Pirates will be back in action at noon on Saturday versus Oldenburg Academy. This game will follow the boys match at 10 AM.
Courtesy of Pirates Coach Mike Myers.