ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca School girls’s soccer workforce obtained off to only the beginning that they envisioned successful their 2022 season opener at Elmira School by a 3-0 rating. The Bombers obtained on the scoreboard with a primary half objective from Rachel Richards and by no means regarded again as they added two extra objectives through the remaining 45 minutes of motion.
The Bombers managed the vast majority of possession from the opening whistle and their protection was capable of shut down each offensive alternative that Elmira had on Thursday night. Kaelyn Fernandez whizzed the primary shot of the season excessive and above the crossbar on the 2:01 mark. Ithaca continued to pepper the opposing goalkeeper Navaeh Winston’s web as she was pressured into two-straight saves by Julia Cascone, which was then adopted by Rosie Bostian.
It wasn’t till the 25th minute that Ithaca lastly discovered its breakthrough as senior defender Rachel Richards netted her third profession objective. The Bombers had been affected person within the 18-yard field and after a couple of passes throughout the field, Julia Cascone slotted a go to Richards who discovered the underside proper nook of the web.
The Bombers carried the 1-0 benefit into halftime as additionally they held an 11-2 benefit in pictures with Navaeh Winston amassing 5 first half saves for the Eagles. IC appeared the higher conditioned workforce within the second half as additionally they utilized their deeper bench with 16 student-athletes seeing time on the pitch from head coach Mindy Quigg‘s bench. Ithaca outshot Elmira 19-1 through the remaining 45 minutes, whereas additionally having a 7-1 benefit in nook kick alternatives.
It was as soon as once more stable construct up play that created the second objective that was scored on Thursday. This time it was Ava Detorie that fed a go throughout the goalmouth that was then completed off by Megan Buttinger within the 59th minute.
The Bombers would then make it 3-0 as sophomore Bailey Fisher scored the ultimate objective on the 79:16 mark of the second half. Her effort was assisted by Delaney Rutan. Junior Claire Reader earned the win in objective, amassing a pair of saves, defenders Jessica Bredin (82 minutes) and Allison Heft (90 minutes) every performed pivotal roles within the shutout.
The win brings Ithaca School to 25-1-3 all-time towards close by Elmira School and offers the Bombers a 1-0 begin in 2022. IC will stay on the street for its subsequent contest towards Mount St. Mary slated for Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m.
