Eagles sink their talons into the Titans Sunday, 5-1!

Written By: Michelle Guerrero

Our Lady Eagles had a victory last Sunday afternoon against Bayard Rustin High School Titans with an astounding score of 5-1. Throughout the game, our Lady Eagles were very aggressive and had great teamwork. Passes were completed up and down the field throughout the entire game, creating exciting moments for players, coaches, and fans alike. Within the first half, the first goal was made by our great midfielder, Nina Luksanapol from an amazing 30-yards out! It went just over the goalkeeper. Our second goal was made by Karla Kirsch, recently elected as a new Team Captain in addition to Yesenia Cornejo and Destini Torres, off of a shot from Yesenia Cornejo that flew off of the post, bouncing back into play. As time went on, the 3rd goal was made by Kenia Cohetero after Jenna Aboulafia shot it right off the keeper. By the end of the first half, Karla Kirsch made the 4th goal.

Halftime was dedicated to discussing communication as a team and it showed during the second half of play. During the second half, our last goal was made by Destini Torres after she dribbled the ball through 3 people all by herself and then shot & scored. The Eagles briefly celebrated, and then went into three days of practice to prepare for their game against Baruch High School.

The Player of the Game was rewarded to senior goalkeeper Ewa Pruskowska (pictured above and left), who had the one of the best games that she's had all season! New to goalkeeping this year, she saved 18 goals and only allowed one! She played with passion, confidence, and a new sense of toughness that everyone knew she had in her. Our next game is on Thursday vs. Baruch High School, the #1 ranked team in our league. We got this Lady Eagle Yeahhh