Newman lifts ‘Cats
Published 7:48 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2008
By By SCOTT NOVAK / Niles Daily Star
NILES – Nicole Newman's goal in the 70th minute lifted the Brandywine soccer team past Bridgman 2-1 in the Division 4 district tournament opener on Tuesday night at RiverValley High School.
It was the third meeting between the two Lakeland Conference schools with both teams picking up a win.
Sarah Svoboda gave Bridgman a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute.
The match remained 1-0 until the 36th minute when Sam Low scored off an assist from Kaley Jones.
With the match tied at 1-1, Newman snapped the deadlock with a goal off the assist from Low.
Brandywine will now take on Michigan Lutheran on Thursday at 5 p.m.
The winner advances to the finals on Saturday.
Brandywine…2
Bridgman…1
Halftime Score
Brandywine 1, Bridgman 1
First Half
BR – Sarah Svoboda 16th minute
BW – Sam Low 36th minute (Kaley Jones assist)
Second Half
BW – Nicole Newman 70th minute (Low assist)
Shots on Goal
Bridgman – 8
Brandywine – 5
Saves
Brandywine – 4 (Katie Smallwood)
Bridgman – 7 (Gareau)