Soccer Recap: Roncalli Catholic vs. Bellevue East
Roncalli Catholic's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them in their first game on Saturday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride who were credited with the win. The Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Bellevue East Chieftains's three. Lexi Schill had the honor of scoring the game-winner for Roncalli Catholic.
Roncalli Catholic was without their leading scorer, Morgan Mancuso, in Saturday's game. With Mancuso sidelined, Roncalli Catholic had to make some big changes to the lineup. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Brooklyn Stoffel (75), Hannah Pritza (60), and Mackenzie Monaghan (60). The trio had averaged 43.2, 37.5, and 29.7 minutes respectively before Saturday's contest. Monaghan made the most of the opportunity, putting up an assist. A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.
Roncalli Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Bellevue East, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Roncalli Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Nevada at 3:00 p.m. in their second game on Saturday. Roncalli Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 4.1 goals per game this season. As for Bellevue East, they will be staying on the road in their second game on Saturday to face off against South Sioux City at 1:15 p.m. Bellevue East's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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