Franciscan 4, Washington & Jefferson 16
Franciscan Starters
Mary Bohli, Annie King, Grace Deegan, Margaret McKee, Mary Lou Lipovsky, Maria Hilkert, Riley O'Brien, Maureen Cain, Maddy Smith, Elizabeth Dudas, Blair Wonderly & Goalkeeper - Sam Callahan
Washington & Jefferson Starters
Firman, Jenkins, Louis, Effland, Uhler, Howe, Casile, Ghion, Sherwood, Galla, Labovitz & Goalkeeper - Brown
How It Happened
The Franciscan Lady Barons would open up PAC Conference play on a rough note, as they fell to Washington & Jefferson on Wednesday night.
The Lady Barons would jump out to a 1-0 lead, as Annie King would score a goal on an assist by Grace Deegan. The momentum would shift, as the Presidents woulfd score 11 unanswered to end the half. They out shot Franciscan 23-8 in the first half.
Grace Deegan would score the first goal of the second half off of an assist from Maria Hilkert. The Lady Barons would be held scoreless until the final five minutes, when Hilkert found Deegan for her second goal of the game. Maureen Cain would score her first goal of the night shortly after, with an Annie King assist. Franciscan would fall 16-4.
Inside the Numbers
- Grace Deegan scored a team high two goals.
- Maria Hilkert had a team high two assists.
- Annie King had a goal and an assist.
- Sam Callahan had nine saves in goal for Franciscan
Who's Next?
Franciscan will return home after Easter break to have their home opener against Thiel Monday night. It will be a non-conference contest against the Titans. The Lady Barons are 2-1 all-time against the Titans, but a tough lost in their last meeting in 2019.
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