East Grand Rapids Pioneers

EGR FH traveled to Grosse Pointe North to play a double header on 9/11.  EGR came up with victories in both games.

In game 1, EGR leads by 2 goals in 1st half but surrenders a second ha;lf goal to a well executed Penalty Corner by GPN.  EGR secures a well deserved win.

Hanna Schneider scores the first goal and Alex Kuske follows with the second goal.  Superb play by Erika Rankin (7 assists) and suppport in mid field by Libby Mason (1 shot on goal) and Kate brondyk (2 shots on goal).  Sarah Zezima had a stellar game with 4 shots on goal, 2 assists and one penalty corner shot.  Erika was assigned to mark GPN star forward and  she kept the asignment diligently.  Mid field was supported well on the wings by Megan McConnel (1 shot on goal, 1 penalty cornet shot).  Lena Henderson in goal had 4 saves.  In defense, Ana Petko had a solid game with 2 defensive saves and a number of opponent offensive plays terminated by strong defense.  Sami Condi, Alexa Smeby and Madison Scheper kept the opponents out of our "sacred circle".  Strong support by Libby Best, Kate Olgren, Lindsay Broekhuis and Megan Elderkin helped secure the win.

In game 2 of the double header, EGR once again comes away with a 2-1 victory.  EGR battles exhaustion but keeps the Pioneer Banner flying high.

Alex Kuske repeats her first game strike and scores the first goal. Kate Brondyk follows with the second goal that sounds the back board that resounds in the stadium.  Another superb game by Erika Rankin and suppport in mid field by Libby Mason and Sarah Zezima makes this game an exciting one to watch.  Mid fielders Megan McConnel and Madison Scheper work tirelessly on the wings.  Lena Henderson is strong in goal.  In defense, Ana Petko, Sami Condi and Alexa Smeby have a strong game.  Tireless effort by Libby Best, Kate Olgren, Lindsay Broekhuis and Megan Elderkin keeps the opponents out of striking range to secure a win built on team effort.