Exeter scores with 13 seconds left to beat the Wildcats

The Kimball Union Wildcats came out strong today in their senior game. The forward line moved the ball to the wings before bringing it down the field. Both junior Maya Karosas (Stowe, VT) and sophomore Kelsey Pollard (Meriden, NH) crossed the ball well. Senior captain Ali Pollard (Meriden, NH) and K. Pollard played defense in the center of the field to force many turnovers. Senior captain Hannah Madden (Manchester, NH) K. Pollard, Karosas, and senior Storm Sideleau (Contoocook, NH) almost scored off of several crosses and strong shots. H. Wellington scored the first goal for Exeter off of a reverse chip on the left side. The first half ended with KUA trailing by one. Seven minutes into the second half, Karosas took advantage of a loose ball in Exeter’s circle, dodged the last defender, moved the goalie and scored to tie the game. The Wildcats and Exeter continued to pound on both goals trying to score. Senior captain Justine Rouleau (Sunapee, NH) and senior Caitlyn Lowe (Woodstock, VT) played a strong game in the midfield, running with the ball and supporting the offense. As the clock wound down, Exeter was very offensive in KUA’s circle. Exeter earned a corner in the last minute of the game but was stopped by the defense led by A. Pollard as fly and senior Alana Corrado (Winchester, MA) in net. H. Wellington scored Exeter’s winning goal with 13 seconds remaining off of a free hit from the apron. Corrado finished the game with 10 saves in net and the Wildcats earned 6 corners to Exeter’s 4. The Wildcats travel to Ashburnham to play the Cushing Penguins on Saturday for their last regular season game.