Girls soccer maintains lead, narrowly winning 3-2

Mareska Chettiar and Faith Zantua • 859 Views

September 1, 2023

Brief and photos by Mareska Chettiar and Faith Zantua, Photography Editor and Co-Copy Editor

The girls’ varsity soccer team hit the ground running at its second game of the season against Avon Grove High School this afternoon. Juniors Amelie Stewart and Izzy Allred scored two goals respectively, securing a score of 2-0 before halftime. Following halftime, junior Janie Lofland scored, bringing the girls to a three point lead.

While the final minutes of the game approached, Avon Grove made a comeback and scored two goals. However, the Pioneers maintained a strong defense and won with a score of 3-2.

The girls play their next home game against Strath Haven High School on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Check out some photos from the game below!

Mareska Chettiar can be reached at [email protected].

Faith Zantua can be reached at [email protected].

About the Contributors

Mareska Chettiar, Co-T/E Life Editor

Mareska Chettiar is a senior and Co-T/E Life Editor with Rowan Chetty. Last year, she was Photography Editor. She likes to cover sports games and community events and write feature stories. Outside of school, she is a published poet and an avid reader.

Faith Zantua, Co-News Editor

Faith Zantua is a junior and Co-News Editor of The Spoke. She served as the Co-Copy Editor last year and enjoys covering local government affairs, community members and important events in the Philadelphia area. Outside of the newsroom, she writes, volunteers and reads books.

Girls soccer maintains lead, narrowly winning 3-2

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