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Concentrating, junior Breanna Gordon (22) kicks a soccer ball during a girls’ varsity soccer game against Park Vista Community High School. The game ended in a tie; during the first half of the game MSD scored two points and during the second half MSD’s opposing team, Park Vista Community High School, scored two points as well.

MSD varsity women’s soccer team ties with Park Vista Community High School at home game

Noah Lechtenstein, Isabella Hogan, and Ahana Tippanagoudar • December 14, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School women’s varsity soccer team had tied with the Park Vista Cobras on Thursday, Dec. 12. The game ended with a 2-2 score. The game took place from 4-5:40 p.m., at MSD’s Cumber Stadium.

With the Lady Eagles’ victory against Pembroke Pines Charter, the week before, they entered the game with great confidence.

In the first half of the game, the Lady Eagles had the ball around Park Vista’s net as both teams fought for possession. Senior Emma McGregor (25) scored the first goal of the game for the Eagles, bringing their score to 1-0 and taking the lead.

The ball continued to be passed around by both teams until sophomore Alison Ofstein (12) scored another goal for the Lady Eagles.

“I think I played pretty well,” Ofstein said. “I mean, I scored, so I would say I played pretty well.”

As the first half of the game ended, the Lady Eagles led with a score of 2-0. However, after both teams ran back onto the field after re-energizing, Park Vista handled the ball with intensity. Park Vista received multiple penalty shots, but missed all of them.

During the last minutes of the game, Park Vista scored two goals, ending the game in a 2-2 tie. This is the team’s fourth tie of the season.

“I’m not real happy with the way the game went,” Coach Laura Rountree said. “Seeing that we gave up two goals in the last five minutes for the tie was not a happy ending.”

After the game was over, the Lady Eagles gathered together for a game debrief to discuss the score, how everyone played and strategies for future games.

The game continued their streak of wins and ties, which they have maintained throughout this season. The team is 4-0-0.

About the Contributors

Noah Lechtenstein, Sports Editor

Noah Lechtenstein is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and a Sports Editor. He enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Isabella Hogan, Reporter

Isabella Hogan is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a first-year reporter who enjoys sketching, reading, being outdoors and herpetology.

Ahana Tippanagoudar, Copy Editor

Ahana Tippanagoudar is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a Copy Editor. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the piano, dancing and playing with her golden retriever.

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