Battle of the troops

Varsity girls soccer plays against Starrs Mill ending in a score of 0-4

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Apr 21, 2026

Senior Emily Wagoner, playing defense to stop Starrs Mill from scoring

Vivian Gersh-Vertullo

The Varsity Girls Soccer game against Starrs Mill on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. ended with a score of 0–4. Throughout the match, the team continued to compete and look for opportunities, but ultimately wasn’t able to score.

According to the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, Casey Kreitner, leading up to the match, the team focused on preparation and intensity.

“The team prepared with high intensity practices, watching game film, and discussing strategy prior to the game,” Kreitner said.

Senior Kennedy Williams, playing offense trying to score a point for McIntosh Photo by Vivian Gersh-Vertullo

Despite that effort, the outcome didn’t reflect the work they put in before the game onto the field. The team faced challenges on both ends, making it difficult to shift momentum during the match.

“Unfortunately, we did not have our best performance last night,” Kreitner acknowledged that the game did not showcase their full potential and emphasized that there are areas the team can improve moving forward.

Looking ahead, the players are using the loss as motivation to improve and refocus. With playoffs approaching, the team is concentrating on making adjustments, building on their preparation, and coming back stronger in the next phase of their season.

“We will use the game to help us better prepare for our playoff run which begins next Tuesday,” Kreitner said.

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