With a playoff game on the line, Highland rose to the challenge on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Butler Aviators a 2-0 shutout. The Hornets' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last seven matches.
Grace Shondel and
Jillian Clark scored both of Highland's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 21 goals.
Highland's win bumped their record up to 21-1-1. As for Butler, they moved to 17-6 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Highland's road trip will continue as they head out to face Bay at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bay will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight. Butler does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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