In a thrilling district championship game, Granville’s girls’ soccer team stunned Bloom-Carroll with a late equalizer and an overtime victory, winning 2-1. Just minutes before the end of regulation, freshman Reagan Smith scored to tie the game, propelling the Blue Aces into overtime. Senior Hope Mahl scored the decisive goal less than a minute into overtime, avenging last year’s loss in the same matchup. Granville, now 16-1-2, advances to the Sweet 16 to face Rocky River, a formidable opponent. Coach Thai Trinh praised the team’s resilience and risk-taking strategy that led to their comeback.
- Granville scored two late goals, with one coming just 2:56 before the end of regulation.
- Granville’s record improved to 16-1-2 with the victory, while Bloom-Carroll finished 17-2-1.
Yes, But
Despite their defeat, Bloom-Carroll displayed strong performances throughout the match, creating ample opportunities to extend their lead. Their inability to capitalize on those chances ultimately cost them the win. The Bulldogs played well defensively, but a late goal from Granville shifted the momentum.
State of Play
- Granville has now avenged their loss to Bloom-Carroll in last year’s district final.
- The team is set to face Rocky River, last year’s state Division II runner-up, in the upcoming Sweet 16 matchup.
Granville prepares for a challenging game against Rocky River, looking to maintain their momentum from the dramatic win. The outcome could set the tone for their postseason journey…