WARSAW — The James Kenan Lady Tigers faced off against the Clinton Lady Dark Horses in a competitive matchup that saw momentum shift early. The Lady Tigers came out aggressively, with No. 8 Josselyn Gomez leading an early drive, but the Clinton defense stood strong to deny the scoring opportunity.
Clinton quickly responded by gaining possession and pushing into Lady Tigers territory, only to be stopped by a key defensive play from No. 8 Josselyn Gomez. James Kenan continued to apply pressure, including a strong drive from No. 13 Yasmira Deleo but once again the Lady Dark Horses’ defense held firm.
As the half progressed, Clinton began to find its rhythm offensively. After building sustained pressure, the Lady Dark Horses broke through with a goal by No. 24 Laynie Brock at the 27:46 mark, taking a 1-0 lead.
James Kenan attempted to answer with a push into Clinton territory, but a handball halted their momentum. Despite efforts from No. 16 Alison Duenas and a corner throw-in by No. 17 Aleyah Wilson, the Lady Tigers were unable to find the back of the net.
Clinton extended its lead following a miscommunication on a kick-in by the Lady Tigers, capitalizing on the turnover to score again at the 13:42 mark. The Lady Dark Horses continued to press, adding a third goal No. 8 Jenna Jackson at the 6:15 mark to close out a dominant first half.
Halftime Score: Clinton Lady Dark Horses 3, James Kenan Lady Tigers 0
Second Half Lady Tigers Show Fight, but Clinton Stays in Control
The second half opened with a defensive stalemate, as both teams battled hard for possession and struggled to create clear scoring chances.
Clinton eventually broke through after earning a penalty inside the box. No. 8 Jenna Jackson converted the opportunity, extending the lead to 4-0 and putting the Lady Tigers in a deeper deficit.
Despite the scoreline, James Kenan refused to back down. The Lady Tigers found a spark midway through the half when No. 17 Aleyah Wilson scored at the 20:34 mark, energizing the team and shifting momentum briefly in their favor.
With renewed intensity, James Kenan applied consistent pressure, including a powerful attempt from No. 17 Aleyah Wilson and multiple corner kick opportunities. However, the Lady Dark Horses’ defense held strong, preventing any further scoring.
Clinton also threatened late in the half, but the Lady Tigers’ goalkeeper Gabriel Outlaw delivered several impressive saves to keep the game from getting further out of reach. Both teams continued to play tough, physical defense through the final minutes.
Final Score: Clinton Lady Dark Horses 4, James Kenan Lady Tigers 1
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