FREDERICK, Md. – Good play by Hood defensemen keep the high scoring Phoenix off of the score sheet as the Blazers earn their third draw of the season at a 0-0 score on Tuesday night.
Inside the Box Score
Brenna Ellenberger (Baltimore, Md./Perry Hall) had seven saves on the evening with a clean sheet.
Katy Przybocki (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown) and
Sara Yeich (Middletown, PA/Middletown Area) had two shots on goal.
How it Happened
The Phoenix with three top goal scorers in their conference on their offense presented a challenge for a defensive squad in the Blazers.
Wilson on trying to lead passes on the far side of the field but speedy Blazer backs were able to cutoff solid attempts along with solid play at midfield by
McKenna Bishop (Johnson City, Tenn./Mount Hebron (Md.)) to prevent pressure.
Alli House (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J./Point Pleasant Beach) found an opportunity at some offense as her shot on the edge of the box hit right off the crossbar with minutes to spare in the first half.
In 50'
Adrianna Escobar (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) backed down her defender creating another opportunity for a charging House and her shot again just off the mark.
Wilson started to take good shots off of free kicks just outside of the box, Wilson's Maddy Miller had two that were denied by an outstretched Ellenberger.
Analysis
Wilson took more corners at 2-1.
Each team took 12 shots, Wilson led in shots on goal at 7-4.
Up Next
The Blazers travel to Arlington, VA to take on Marymount on Friday, September 20 with a 4 p.m. kickoff.
