Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 13, 2024 Tornado Girls Soccer Fall to Everett, 5-2 September 10, 2024 at 7 Acre Park, Everett (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Tornado goaltender Imane Agoumad with the ball. Malden’s Brana Darisee goes after the ball as an Everett defender moves in. Malden’s Mackenzie Jenkins moves the ball up fi eld during their game against Everett on Tuesday. Nyla Pierre of Malden moves in to try and take control. Malden’s Meriam Bouchtout directs her teammate to the line as Everett sets up for a penalty shot. The Golden Tornadoes celebrate after scoring against Everett. Meriam Bouchtout with the ball for Malden. Senior Jazlyn Martinez for Malden with the ball. Eagles Girls Soccer kicks off 2024 season with 2-0 win over MC By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley girls’ soccer team opens the year 1-0 following a 2-0 win over Malden Catholic at Eastern Avenue on Wednesday night. The talent and athleticism showcased by each player contributed signifi cantly to this thrilling win. Starting goalie Emily DeLeire was kept busy in the fi rst half, as the freshman made 15 saves to keep the game scoreless. Junior Katie Guo continued her strong form from last year by shooting on net twice but was not able to capitalize on either shot. Malden Catholic outshot Mystic Valley in the first half but could not break through despite keeping the Eagles hemmed in in their own end. Mystic Valley hit the ground running, using the opening minutes of the second half to set a tone for the rest of the contest by controlling the ball in the off ensive end. Junior Lucia Antonucci made it a 1-0 contest for the Eagles after connecting on an assist from senior captain Abby Ssewankambo. Malden Catholic had two more shots, and a corner kick, but were unable to take back an advantage. In the fi nal fi ve minutes, Antonucci added her second goal, unassisted. Malden Catholic moved the ball against a very stubborn defense but did not fi nd the back of the net at Lucia Antonucci Tabatha Tumbry all. The hosts were able to continue to press for the remainder of the game to give the Mystic Valley Eagles a 2-0 win at home. “I was proud of how we turned our game around coming into the second half,” Coach Katie Morales said. “Our off ensive line was strong at pushing through the defensive line and remaining on sides even though they were holding the midfi eld tight.” The Eagles will be the hosts again on Thursday, September 12, for a game against Innovation Academy.
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