Game #17: PAC Quarterfinals - Trinity Health System Field, Steubenville, Ohio

#4 Franciscan (10-4-2 | 7-3-1 PAC) vs. #5 Waynesburg (8-8-1 | 6-4-1 PAC)

Saturday, October 31st, 4 PM

The Latest

- After playing 16 games this season, the Barons have earned its position as the #4 seed in the conference, qualifying and hosting the quarterfinal playoffs.

- Last Wednesday, the Barons fell against the Saint Francis Red Wolves by a score of 4-2. Since Saint Francis is ineligible for the conference playoffs this season, the loss did not affect the Barons' place in the conference standings.

- During the intense battle against the Red Wolves, the Barons persevered to the end with both old and new leaders. 

Battling the Yellow Jackets

- After playing 17 games this season, the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets has won eight, lost eight, and had one tie. This secures the #5 seed position for the team.

- Waynesburg's last game was actually the one against Franciscan on October 24th, when the Barons beat the Yellow Jackets by a score of 1-0.

- This season, Julz Mohrbacher leads her team with 17 points, followed closely by her teammate Amanda Pepe with 15. The two also co-lead the Yellow Jackets by each scoring two game-winning goals this season.

Rising Through the Ranks

- During the battle against Saint Francis, Michelle Lopez and Lizzy Craig each scored one goal for the Barons. Their teammate, Norah Falvey, assisted Lopez on her goal, while Caroline Cross had a shot on goal.

- Playing in every game this season, the goalie, Callie Giguere, has performed a total of 79 saves this season.

- Theresa English continues to lead in assists for the team.

Special Notes

- This playoff game will be at home—come support the Barons as the team enters into postseason competition!

- Since 2008, Franciscan has played 17 games against Waynesburg, winning eight, losing eight, and tying one. During the matchup between the two teams on October 24th this season, the Barons beat the Red Wolves by a score of 1-0.

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