Central Lee girls off to strong start with second shutout

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Stadham comes off bench to score twice and lead Lady Hawks

BY PCC SPORTS

WEST BRANCH - The Central Lee girls are off to a strong start to the soccer season moving to 3-0 with a shut out at West Branch Monday night.

Sophomore Aubree Boyd led the Lady Hawks with a goal on four shots and two assists, as Central Lee rolled to a 5-0 shutout.

Boyd is fifth in the state in the early going with four assists and is tops with two penalty kick attempts.

Lakyn Stadham was a perfect two-for-two shooting with two goals, while Kylie Davidson and Addy Brumble each had goals for Central Lee.

Makayla Morrison peppered West Branch's goalie with eight shots on goal, but couldn't get any across the line.

Bailey Schwartz had six saves in preserving the shut out.

"The girls played some great soccer tonight.  They are getting better every game and it's so much fun to watch, said Head Coach Antonio Estrada.

"I believe the communication on the field this year has really helped them play better and gain more confidence."

Stadham got into the game when Belle Tweedy had to come off the field at the 20-minute mark in the first half. Stadham then quickly got the Hawks on the board when she punched one in off an incoming corner kick from Boyd at the 19:20 mark.

The Boyd to Stadham connection paid off again four minutes later on another corner kick with 15:02 remaining in the first half.

Boyd scored the third goal on a free kick outside the 18-yard box with 23:08 left in the second half.
Kylie Davidson scored the fourth goal with 8:52 left in second half, and Brumble scored the fifth goal with 6:21 left in the game.

"Our defense stepped up again tonight.  Getting another shut out has really bolstered their confidence. They really trust each other back there," Estrada said.

"Bailey Schwartz is always in the right spot at the right time. She such a natural goal keeper back there.
We are going to be really tested on Thursday when Notre Dame comes to our home."

The Lady Hawks have outscored their opponents 17-2 on the year and are 3-0 overall, 1-0 in SEI Superconference.

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