St. Mary’s City, MD — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team (10-1-2) continued their stellar season with a commanding 10-0 win against Valley Forge (2-6) in a United East Conference matchup on Wednesday. The Seahawks established their dominance early, taking a 7-0 lead by halftime and never looked back, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games.
How the Match Unfolded
The Seahawks wasted no time asserting control over the game. Within the first 45 minutes, St. Mary’s tallied seven goals, leaving Valley Forge with little room for recovery. Brooke Hall and Lillee Covington each scored once, while Gracie Tourangeau and Mia McKenzie both contributed two goals in the first half. Valley Forge inadvertently added to the Seahawks’ lead, scoring an own goal, which further tilted the match in St. Mary’s favor.
In the second half, the Seahawks continued to push forward, scoring three more goals. Madelyn Minichino and Gracie Duch each found the back of the net for their first goals of the season. Valley Forge, unfortunately, suffered another setback with a second own goal in the final period.
The Seahawks completely dominated the offensive play, outshooting Valley Forge 35-0. This overwhelming pressure ensured that St. Mary’s left the field with a decisive 10-0 victory, marking the team’s sixth consecutive clean sheet of the season.
Statistical Breakdown
Several Seahawks players made notable contributions during the match. Lillee Covington, Madelyn Minichino, and Gracie Duch all celebrated their first goals of the season. Megan Stambaugh was a key playmaker, delivering two assists, while Covington, Chekesa Sife, and Felicia Fishburne each added an assist of their own.
St. Mary’s maintained consistent offensive pressure, with 24 of their 35 shots landing on target, keeping the Valley Forge defense under constant strain. The Seahawks’ defensive prowess was on display as well, preventing Valley Forge from taking a single shot throughout the contest.
Up Next for St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s will return to their home turf for their next match. The Seahawks are set to face Lancaster Bible College on October 5 at 2:00 PM in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. With momentum on their side, the Seahawks aim to extend their impressive form as they push toward the latter part of their conference schedule.
