OHSAA girls soccer | Walsh Jesuit takes down Perrysburg, here's the recap and analysis
By Brad Bournival, Akron Beacon Journal,
2024-08-31
Early season bragging rights are were on the line when perennial power Perrysburg traveled to Kisner Field Saturday at noon to face reigning state champion Walsh Jesuit .
The two played a solid first half and an even more spirited second half before the Warriors prevailed 2-0.
Walsh (5-0) scored both its goals in the second half. Reagan Pentz fed Abby Witkiewicz with 34:49 left to put the Yellow Jackets (3-2) down a goal.
Pentz did it again with 10:50 left when she hit Audrey Amsden on a perfect lead pass to make it a two-goal advantage.
Here how the action went down with analysis and highlights from the game.
With the Yellow Jackets forced to press forward, the Warriors won a ball near midfield. Reagan Pentz collected it from about 40 yards out and fed Ciara Santiago in stride. Santiago forced the keeper off her line and then pocketed into the empty net. It's 2-0 Walsh with 10:50 remaining.
The Warriors hold a 5-3 advantage against Perrysburg with corner kicks knotted at three. The Yellow Jackets had the best chance since the one and only goal Walsh Jesuit scored. Perrysburg got Ava DeBolt out of position, but Audrey Amsden got just enough of the shot for it to trickle back to DeBolt to keep the score 1-0 Walsh.
The Warriors got on the board first with a text book goal from Abby Witkiewicz. The sophomore forward collected a pass on the right side from Reagan Pentz. She settled it and beat Tori Trzcinski to the right. It's 1-0 with 34:49 left.
Both teams have had a few opportunities, but have sailed it high or wide each time. Reagan Pentz has the lone shot on frame. It came with 2:41 left, but Yellow Jackets keeper Tori Trzcinski gobbled it up. Each team has a corner kick.
The midfield group from Perrysburg of Grace Lagendonk, Sophie Mitchell and Adyson Brown has been as spectacular as midfielders Sophia Boltuc, Lauren Ziemianski, Hannah Pachan, Reagan Pentz and Audrey Amsden.
There's been a lot of feeling out on both offenses with both teams getting into the scoring third but not being able to capitalize. While there hasn't been a shot on frame, one is imminent. Still scoreless with 19 minutes left before the break.
A cross in to Abby Witkiewicz went just right to give Walsh Jesuit a 1-0 lead. Just two minutes later, Yellow Jackets sensation Emma Ogdahl went just right on an attempt in the upper right 90.
Perrysburg - Tori Trzcinski, GK; Kinsey Jones, D; Lexi McGurie, D; Kendollyn Sadwoski, D; Grace Lagendonk, M; Sophie Mitchell, M; Adyson Brown, M; Camille Francis, F; Emma Ogdahl, F; Lauren McConnachie, F
Walsh Jesuit - Ava DeBolt, GK; Madison Humenik, D; Nora Lundberg, D; Avery Hutchinson, D; Sophia Boltuc, M; Lauren Ziemianski, M; Hannah Pachan, M; Reagan Pentz, M; Audrey Amsden, M; Ciara Santiago, F; Abby Eitkiewicz, F
Tale of the tape between Walsh Jesuit and Perrysburg girls soccer
School
2023 record
2023 playoff result
Perrysburg
20-1-1
Lost 1-0 to Strongsville in a Division I, Region 2 final
Hoban
19-2-3
Beat Olentangy Liberty 2-1 to win the Division I state title
Players to watch on Perrysburg
Junior forward Camille Francis is a returning All-American and first-team All-Ohioan. She collected 20 goals and 10 assists last season. Junior forward Emma Ogdahl was also first-team all-state after registering 25 goals and 11 assists.
Players to watch for Walsh Jesuit
Senior forward Hannah Pachan returns as the 2023 Division I state Player of the Year after recording 33 goals and 11 assists. A Virginia Tech commit, she was named first-team All-Ohio and was an All-American for the second time after she led Walsh Jesuit to its 11th state championship. Senior midfielder Reagan Pentz is a Vanderbilt commit. She was named second-team All-Ohio last season after totaling 12 goals and 10 assists last season.
Contact Brad Bournival at bbournival@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @bbournival
That's what happens when you play a great team that actually knows the game. Perrysburg coach has Zero coaching ability. he just kicks it long and has the fast girls go get it. while the team that actually knows how to plan shuts that rec league play down.
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