Girls Tennis vs. Chen-A-Wanda, July 26
The 9th grade lower seniors are moving forward towards a finals match-up with a solid 5-0 victory against Chen-A-Wanda. All the singles matches were won handedly by Ella S., Juia K. and Dani S. (8-1)(8-2)(8-1) respectively. Smart decisions led to solid shot making by all three players, with some unnecessary unforced errors mixed in. All in all, three were solid performance from Starlight. At the #1 doubles position the team of Allison M. and Madison L. were tested, but cam through with a 8-6 victory. Communication was key in the victory. Madison L. served great and Allison M. had solid net play. Abby R. and Jesse F. played well together for the first time coming away with an 8-0 victory. Good overall teamwork and solid performances by everyone. Congrats to the 9th grade girls moving toward the finals.
Coach Craig Cooper, Rachel Mills, Gabby Samkova
6th Grade Boys Soccer vs. Chen-A-Wanda
The 6th graders hosted Chen-A-Wanda, a team they last met as 4th graders in 2012. That game ended with Starlight winning 2-0, and
this game was also a close affair. Chen-A-Wanda nicked a goal against the run of play to take a one-nil lead. Starlight responded in kind to level the contest before a Chen-A-Wanda goal a minute before half-time saw Starlight head to the break with it all to do in the second half.
A good start saw Starlight level within five minutes, and then with 8 minutes remaining Starlight took the lead for the first time in the game, something they would not relinquish running out winners 3-2. Aidan C. made a number of fine saves, especially in the dying minutes with Chen-A-Wanda, trying to send the game into overtime. Ethan B. and Harrison S. put in fine performances at the back, as did Jack T. in midfield.
Starlight is now headed to the championship game where they will likely face Wayne.
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