By By SCOTT NOVAK / Dowagiac Daily News
The Dowagiac varsity soccer team ran out of steam in the second half Friday night in a 5-1 loss to host Paw Paw in a non-conference match.
The Chieftains and Lady Redskins played to a scoreless tie in the first half before Dowagiac grabbbed a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute.
It was all Paw Paw from there as the Lady Redskins scored five unanswered goals to topple the Chieftains.
Kyleigh Mott scored the lone Chieftain goal on an assist from Hillary Bisnett.
Paw Paw then got goals from Amber Jenkins, Sarah Warkentien, Gina Conway, Erin Congdon and Kylie Lewis.
Dowagiac (4-6-1) was outshot by Paw Paw, 25-9.
The Chieftains open up Big 16 Conference Tournament play on today when it hosts Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at 5 p.m.
Dowagiac…1
Paw Paw…5
Second half
Kyleigh Mott (D) 51st minute (Hillary Bisnett)
Amber Jenkins (PP) 62nd minute
Sarah Warkentien (PP) 65th minute
Gina Conway (PP) 68th minute
Erin Congdon (PP) 72nd minute
Kylie Lewis (PP) 76th minute
Shots
Dowagiac 9
Paw Paw 25
Varsity record: Dowagiac 4-6-1