<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2aevhR_0vmmWzUd00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2aevhR_0vmmWzUd00" width="1534" height="1022" ><figcaption>Chris Kuchta</figcaption></figure>CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --- Thanks in part to a three-goal performance from sophomore forward Jane Pinkerton (Lincoln-Way West H.S.) the Prairie State women's soccer team kept its dream of a postseason berth alive Wednesday afternoon.Pinkerton's three markers helped drive the Pioneers to a 5-0 shutout over NJCAA Region 4 counterpart Bryant and Stratton at the Pioneer Athletic Complex.With the win, PSC saw its season record elevated to 6-3-1 overall. Pinkerton's trio of tallies now give her a team-high eight markers on the season.The Pioneers opened the scoring in the second minute when Pinkerton hammered an unassisted rocket from 30 yards out. The shot found the back of the net for 1-0 lead.Sophomore forward Karla Ruiz (Bloom H.S.) made it a 2-0 contest in the 33rd when she accepted a pass from Pinkerton and lofted a long shot past the Bryant &amp; Stratton keeper.Pinkerton and Ruiz then reversed roles on the scoresheet in the 63rd as Pinkerton took a pass from Ruiz and blasted a frozen rope under the crossbar for a 3-0 advantage. Pinkerton closed out her scoring barrage three minutes later courtesy of another unassisted blast.The Pioneers closed out the scoring in the 73rd when freshman Shamiah Stinchcomb-Brown beat the keeper.PSC keeper Jasmine Elias (Crete-Monee H.S.) made two saves in the match.The Pioneers take the pitch next on Saturday when they travel to Kankakee for a NJCAA Region 4 road date with the Cavaliers (21 p.m.).</div></body>

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --- Thanks in part to a three-goal performance from sophomore forward Jane Pinkerton (Lincoln-Way West H.S.) the Prairie State women's soccer team kept its dream of a postseason berth alive Wednesday afternoon. Pinkerton's three markers helped drive the Pioneers to a 5-0 shutout over NJCAA Region 4...