Falcons pile up sixth straight triumph
by Steve Ottman Falls News Correspondent
The Sheboygan Falls Falcons girls soccer team stretched their winning streak to six straight games, as they defeated the Campbellsport Cougars 5-1 in Eastern Wisconsin Conference action Thursday, April 29.
With the win, Falls improves to 6-0 in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference (9-1 overall). The Falcons will battle the New Holstein Huskies for sole possession of first place at home this week Thursday May 6.
Although the Falcons allowed their first goal of the season in EWC play, the defense has remained solid during the first six games of the season.
Falls was led by seniors Brianna Nack, Marie Kettler, junior Lilly Rotter (goalie), sophomores Mackenzie Schnell, Allie Danneker, Kelly Jens and freshman Jensen Hamilton (sweeper) on defense.
After leading by 2-0 in the first half, junior Cassie Quirt tallied two goals in the second half and also contributed two assists to the lead Falls in scoring.
Falcons junior Abby Debbink gave the Falcons a 1-0 lead on an assist from Quirt at the 7:16 mark.
Then junior Erika Krueger scored on a deflection from the Cougars goalie with an assist from sophomore Cassie Hammen to make the score 3-0 at the 25-minute mark.
In the second half, Quirt started to heat up the scoring, as she centered the ball to senior Hannah Meyer at the 48-minute mark. One minute later, Quirt took her own shot unassisted for a 4-0 lead.
Campbellsport slipped in their only goal at the 59-minute mark
Meyer then returned an earlier favor, as she centered a corner kick to Quirt for an easy goal, to make the score 5-1.
“We did a nice job passing the ball with it being a windy day,” said Falcons coach Brian Mentink. “The team is starting to improve every game. They work together so well.”
The Falcons outshot the Cougars 29-4.
Falls pounded out a 10-0 win over the Waupun Warriors Tuesday, April 27.
Hammen scored four goals and had two assists to lead the Falcons in scoring. Debbink also added two more goals. Jens, Quirt, Meyer and senior Ashley Entringer rounded out the scoring. Entringer and Quirt had an assist each.
Falls scored five goals in each half and outshot the Warriors 21-1.
