Dodge Point United Varsity girls soccer team faced off against a formidable Platteville-Lancaster Hillmen squad on Saturday, May 9. While the final score of 0-7 reflected a challenging outing, the match was defined by early defensive grit and a standout performance in the net.
The first half saw Dodge Point playing some of their most disciplined soccer of the season. The defensive line remained composed under pressure, successfully neutralizing the Hillmen’s attack for the majority of the period.
Despite United’s offensive struggle-with Dodge Point unable to register a shot on goal throughout the match-junior goalkeeper Lucy Paynter stepped up and recorded a staggering 13 saves.
Reflecting on the performance, the coaching staff noted the team is already looking toward the future. Invoking a quote from General Patton, Head Coach Andy Weber remained optimistic: “Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.”
With only one foul committed throughout the game, Dodge Point proved they can play a clean, disciplined game even when the chips are down. Fans can expect this squad to put the mistakes behind them and “bounce back” with intensity in their future games.