Greene Trojans girls’ tie for share of MAC title
Congratulations to the Greene Trojans girls’ soccer team on becoming co-MAC champions with Unatego/Franklin after a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)
ONEONTA — The Greene girls soccer team fought the wind and Unatego/Franklin to a 1–1 tie on Saturday at the Wright National Soccer Campus, earning a share of the MAC championship.
Greene had plenty of chances in a scoreless first half. Ella Beach had a high kick and a breakaway, while Hailey Butler and Miah Cragle both had strong shots saved. Cragle also hit the crossbar, and Melanie Specht got a shot on goal.
Unatego/Franklin broke the scoreless tie midway through the second half to take a 1–0 lead.
Greene answered back with under 20 minutes left. Goalkeeper Quinlin Cavanaugh sent a long punt downfield, and Khloe Waltz scored to tie the game at 1–1.
Both teams had chances late in regulation. Unatego/Franklin hit the crossbar, and Cragle had a breakaway shot saved. After a scoreless overtime, the game ended in a 1–1 tie, making both teams co-champions.
Greene hosts Unadilla Valley/GMU for sectionals on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
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