By By SCOTT NOVAK / Niles Daily Star
NILES – Eight first half goals advanced Niles to the Division 2 soccer semifinals on Thursday.
The Lady Vikings blanked host Benton Harbor 8-0 in the opening round of the tournament.
Dakota Price had two goals and an assist to lead the Lady Vikings to the lopsided victory.
The match was stopped by the mercy rule.
Also scoring for the Lady Vikings were Stephanie Kolloff, Allison Ott, Brittany Molnar, Bryanna Cramer, Dayna Coquillard and Shannon McKeel.
Elizabeth Coulston picked up a pair of assists, while Allysa Booe and Molnar were also credited with assists.
Niles (6-11-1) will take on another Big 16 Coference West Division rival on Thursday as it faces Lakeshore in the semifinals at Vicksburg High School.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Niles…8
Benton Harbor…0
Halftime Score
Niles 8, Benton Harbor 0
First Half
N – Stephanie Kolloff (unassisted)
N – Allison Ott (Elizabeth Coulston)
N – Brittany Molnar (Allysa Booe)
N – Bryanna Cramer (Molnar assist)
N – Dayna Coquillard (Dakota Price assist)
N – Price (unassisted)
N – Shannon McKeel (unassisted)
N – Price (Coulston assist)
Records
Niles 6-11-1