Portsmouth Christian Academy’s girls soccer team is officially back in the Division IV state championship game, ready to defend their title after absolutely rolling over No. 5 Profile with a dominant 5-0 semifinal win on Tuesday, November 3, at Laconia High School. The top-seeded Eagles are not just winning, they’re on a tear, making a serious statement as they head into the biggest game of their season.
Arico’s Hat Trick Lights Up Laconia
Talk about putting on a show! Tilly Arico was an absolute force, netting a hat trick that basically sealed the deal early for the Eagles. But she wasn’t alone in the scoring frenzy. Sylvie Wamberg chipped in with a goal and two assists, proving she’s a playmaker you can’t ignore, while Sophie Anderson added another crucial goal to the tally. This offensive explosion started early, with PCA scoring four times in the opening 40 minutes, cruising to a 4-0 lead by halftime. Any hopes Profile had of a comeback were crushed just two minutes into the second half when PCA found the back of the net again, making it a five-goal advantage. Coach Derek Summers even got to give his starters a breather, turning to his bench for much of the remaining time. “I would say I knew if we played well, there was a chance of that, and we played well tonight,” Summers said, and boy, did they ever play well.
Defense Is a Fortress as Eagles Extend Dominant Run
While the offense was busy lighting up the scoreboard, the defense was an absolute brick wall. Center backs Brie Mullins and Ruthie Sherrill deserve massive credit for shutting down Profile, denying them any real scoring opportunities all game. That shutout performance isn’t just a one-off, either. It’s part of a mind-blowing 10-game winning streak since PCA’s only loss of the season back on October 5 against Mount Royal Academy. In that stretch, these Eagles have been unreal, outscoring their opponents by a jaw-dropping 60-4. Seriously, 60-4! It’s numbers like that that make you wonder if anyone can stop them. Coach Summers isn’t surprised by this dominant run, either. “Yes, I would say that we did expect that,” he stated. “I only had two seniors on the team last year. We have a lot of talent.” When you return that much talent from a championship squad, you expect to be back in the fight, and PCA is absolutely delivering.
Championship Showdown: PCA vs. Groveton
So, what’s next for this high-flying Eagles squad? A shot at redemption, a chance to defend their championship title against No. 2 Groveton (14-2-2). Groveton earned their spot in the final with a 2-1 semifinal win over No. 6 Gorham. The championship game is set for Friday at 5 p.m., back at Laconia High School. Coach Summers knows it won’t be a cakewalk. He’s been scouting, noting Groveton’s goalie “looked really, really good” and that they “have a lot of speed, and a couple wingers that are really fast.” But after seeing his team dismantle Profile and extend their incredible win streak, you know he’s “happy to have the opportunity to defend our championship on Friday night.” Get ready, because PCA is bringing all that momentum into what promises to be an epic final!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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