![]() Typically, defenders are trained to try to push attackers to go left when they have possession, anticipating that it will be easier to break up a scoring foray that way. Working on their “off foot” skills keeps most high school hopefuls busy in practice, and goals scored from anyone’s left foot are still viewed with surprise by most soccer fans and coaches. Merriam found the back of the net on a 20-yard strike in the 10th minute, Syd Ross converted a rebound when Merriam drilled a free kick off the crossbar in the 19th minute, and Maddie Ball scored off a short corner attack in the 25th minute to provide a 3-0 halftime advantage.Īnother restart by Merriam somehow found its way through Stevenson’s defensive wall in the 47th minute to account for the rest of the scoring. against a Lyons Township squad that tripped New Trier 1-0 in the other semifinal and hasn’t allowed a single goal in nine games so far this spring.Įvanston improved its season mark to 8-0-1 by tallying three goals in the first half and easing to a win over the Patriots for the second time this year. ![]() Merriam’s performance set up a battle of unbeatens for Saturday’s championship contest, scheduled for 3 p.m. The senior co-captain scored a pair of goals and added an assist as the Wildkits blanked Stevenson 4-0 and advanced to the title game for the first time since 2018. But it’s her lethal left foot that continued to do the damage Thursday night in the semifinals of the fifth annual Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Classic tournament at New Trier. They need all the help they can get trying to stop the talented senior.įor the record, Merriam is right-handed. ![]() ![]() If you can find a weakness from either side – most high school players have a clearly dominant side, right or left – any opposing team would be happy to learn that information and add it to their scouting report. ![]()
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