Greensburg Pirates played their first away game of the season on Tuesday, and fell to the Southwestern Spartans 4-0.
The boys played defensively for the majority of the game, allowing several Spartan opportunities, while not countering with any of their own. Southwestern scored midway through the first half off of a corner kick and then allowed 2 more to go in before the half time buzzer sounded.
The Pirates were able to contain the Spartans for much of the second half, until Southwestern got a one on one with keeper Jimmie Day and were able to put it in the back of the net. Despite the 4-0 loss, junior Jimmie Day was a bright spot for the Pirates, registered 17 saves on the day. Jimmie was able to keep the score lower than what it could’ve been, making several incredibly quick reaction saves. The Pirates only registered 3 shots throughout the game.
Courtesy of Pirates Coach Cody DeVolld.
Your Lady Pirates Soccer started out another home game honoring a GCHS teacher. Senior Sara Pike presented Mrs. Kate Alvarez with the “Influential Faculty Member of Greensburg Community Schools” award. Pike stated, “you (Alvarez) have been an amazing teacher not only in science, but also in life lessons.” Pike went on to say “you’ve always been there when I needed you the most. Thank you for an amazing three, going on four years.”
The Lady Pirates faced off against South Ripley. The game started with an offensive attack by the Pirates. They managed to control the fields for the majority of the game. With four minutes left in the first half Emily Rosales scored the Lady Pirates’ first and only goal off an assist from Kayla Haycock. The Pirates attempted 18 shots on goal and kept the fight going the full 80 minutes. The credit for this win goes to the defence. The back four, lead by captain Kelsey Scott, Alaina Nobbe, Hilary Ernstes and Elizabeth Hyatt, managed to keep the play on the South Ripley side of the field most of the game.
This is the Lady Pirates first win as they look to face Madison on Thursday away. Their record is 1-2-2.
Courtesy of Pirates Coach Ryan Morlan.