BRUNSWICK — The Mt. Ararat Middle School eighth-grade girls soccer team traveled across the bridge and defeated rival Brunswick 2-1 in a cold and windy match on Wednesday.
The Eagles scored first in the opening half on a corner kick from Alexa Gurney, which was deflected by Ema Hawkes and kicked in by Cora Spelke.
With minutes left in the first, Brunswick answered with a goal.
Maddie Young, Lauren Magno, Emma Kopp, Jaden Lohr and Abbie Lucas played well on defense and helped Mt. Ararat control the second half.
Bre Hunter came through with a breakaway goal late in the frame. She was assisted by Maggie Libby.
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