The Crookston Pirates Girls soccer team will face the Pelican Rapids Vikings tonight at 5pm, with the pregame at 4:30 on KROX TV.
FIRST HALF –
The first half was another defensive clinic by both teams. Anna Heldstab found herself in the passing lanes more than once, deflecting and redirecting the Vikings’ attempted passes. Crookston’s first real offensive opportunity came within the first 12 minutes of the game. Kinsley Wangen received the pass in the slot, turning and shooting it towards the net. Bella Miller made a diving stop, denying Crookston the first score of the game. The Vikings spent the next 11 minutes in the Crookston third, each time unable to get a shot on the net thanks to great defensive plays from Anna Heldstab and Allison Abeld. With just 9 minutes to go in the first half, the Vikings received a corner kick. It was a low shot, and bounced to Emma Villagomez. Her shot missed by mere inches. Crookston has a late half surge, firing off multiple shots and pinning the Vikings’ defense deep in their defending zone. Jennika Reese received the pass from Brooklyn Waldal, firing it towards the net. She was denied by another diving save from Bella Miller With 20 seconds on the clock, the Pirates’ had the opportunity with a corner kick. The pass went long, and was cleared by the Vikings as the horn sounded and the half ended with both teams tied at 0-0.
SECOND HALF –
| 1st | 2nd | Final | |
| Pelican Rapids | 0 | ||
| Crookston | 0 |
Scoring –
| SAVES | 1 | 2 | Final |
| Bella Miller – Pelican Rapids | 3 | ||
| Shyuh Burnette – Crox | 3 |