Yesterday, in an intense semifinal match for the Region 5A tournament, the Lady Hornets of Huntland High School emerged triumphant with a 3-2 win over the Culleoka Lady Warriors. Despite facing an early 2-0 deficit, the Lady Hornets staged a remarkable comeback, clinching the lead with just 15 minutes remaining on the clock.
Coach Amanda Tipps praised her team's resilience and credited the senior players for their leadership, which ignited the squad's fighting spirit. She highlighted the exceptional defensive performance that stifled the Lady Warriors in the second half, paving the way for Huntland's comeback victory.
Match Recap
The Lady Warriors took an early lead with a goal, adding another before the midway point of the first half.
Huntland responded with a goal just before halftime, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
Kylar Keith leveled the score at 2-2 with a goal, followed by Piper Cox's go-ahead goal to secure the victory.
The Lady Hornets' solid defense held off all subsequent attacks by the Lady Warriors, securing the one-goal margin victory and improving their season record to 10-5-2.
Up Next
The Lady Hornets will face off against Cascade High School in the Region 5A championship game on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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