KUA falls NEPSAC semifinal in PKs

The Wildcats lost their NEPSAC Class C semifinal game on penalty kicks. The teams finished the first half tied 0-0. KUA goalie, Olivia Brooker stopped a breakaway to keep the game tied. 15 minutes into the second half, Brewster struck first off a long shot under the crossbar. The lead did not last. KUA’s Casey Allen beat her defender and placed one to the far corner to equalize the game five minutes later. Sophie Braver, playing goal in the second half, deflected one over the crossbar and held on to 6 other shots to send the game into overtime. KUA’s Maike Lasser nearly scored the game winner when she caught the Brewster goalie far off her line but sent the ball just wide. Brewster hit the crossbar on the other end, but neither time could earn the overtime win. In PKs, KUA missed their first three shots and Brewster scored two for the win. KUA (13-3-3) finishes the season in 3rd place in the competitive Lakes Region League and as semifinalist in the New England Class C Tournament. 5 seniors will graduate, including captains Molly Davis, Scout Beaupre, and Esa Anderson, two-year letter winner, Lina Tommola and one-year senior Anna Rogers.
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