After failing to score in their last contest, Ballantyne Ridge made sure to put some goals up on the board against Berry on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cardinals a 9-0 shutout. Julia Freeman was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Bella Frankel, who's played more minutes than anyone else on the Ballantyne Ridge squad sat out for Tuesday's game. With Frankel sidelined, Ballantyne Ridge had to make some big changes to the lineup. Three players hit the pitch for the first time this season: Freeman, Tallyn Hyland, and Maggie Moore. The pair took full advantage of the opportunity: Freeman scored three goals, while she scored a goal.
The victory got Ballantyne Ridge back to even at 6-6. As for Berry, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Ballantyne Ridge didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-1 win against Palisades on the 27th. As for Berry, they will square off against Myers Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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