Langan scores four goals against Timothy Christian.
By Mike Miazga
Correspondent
The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team lost a tough Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game.
And apparently the Knights weren’t too happy about that. IC Catholic Prep rebounded swiftly from the loss to outscore its next two opponents 12-1.
IC Catholic Prep lost 3-2 to Aurora Central Catholic in MSC Blue play, but came back to defeat Timothy Christian 6-0 in a MSC crossover game and then downed Hinckley-Big Rock 6-1 in non-conference play.
Tessa Langan had four goals in the win against Timothy, while Katie Hendricks and Bella Leslie each had a goal. Reardon, Grace Fuller and Olivia Hurt each recorded an assist.
Hurt and Fuller each scored two goals in the win over Hinckley. Leslie and Hendricks each added a goal. Sophie Zanoni, Langan, Annie Guinan, Jalene Pina and Hurt each had an assist.
“We had a tough loss against ACC,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Tom Schergen. “We outshot them 17-9 but we gave up a tough goal with 40 seconds left. It was nice to see the girls rebound like they did. They didn’t let that loss hold them back. They came back even stronger. They showed a lot of heart and perseverance.”
Schergen has been pleased with the team’s ball distribution throughout the season. “We’re still moving the ball well and we’re sharing it,” he said. “We have eight girls who have multiple goals on the season. We have a long list of goal scorers. We’re sharing the wealth.”
Schergen also has been impressed with the defensive side of the field. “Defensively we’ve been strong all year,” he said. “We have a very good defense that stays together. Our goalkeeping with Gabby Smola and Rochelle Spizzirri continues to get stronger each game.”
Langan was the team’s leading goal-scorer with 15 through late last week. Hurt is right behind her with 14.
Schergen also has been pleased with the development of freshmen Leslie and Guinan. “We moved Bella and Annie to the midfield and they have stepped up instantly in the center-midfield,” he said.
Through late last week, the Knights were 11-4 overall and 2-3 in MSC Blue play.
In other recent action, the Knights downed Fenton 2-1 in MSC Blue play. Fuller had both Knights’ goals.
IC Catholic Prep also defeated Evergreen Park by a 5-1 count. Langan, Fuller, Hurt, Kaitlyn Grady and Zanoni each had a goal in the non-conference win. Fuller had two assists, while Hurt and Grady each had an assist.
