ASHWAUBENON – De Pere’s girls soccer team moved a step closer to returning to the WIAA state tournament for a third straight season.
The Redbirds scored two goals in the second half and ousted Fox River Classic Conference rival Green Bay Southwest with a 2-0 victory in a Division 2 sectional semifinal Thursday night at Cornerstone Community Center.
Freshman Anna Boyd put De Pere on top 1-0 with a shot from the left side that sneaked over the top of Southwest’s goalkeeper.
Greta Arshem added the Redbirds’ second goal on a rebound conversion.
De Pere outshot Southwest 17-2. Aided by a solid defense, Kelly Kent posted another shutout in goal for the Redbirds.
De Pere advances to play host Cedarburg in matchup of No. 1-seeded teams in the sectional final at 5 p.m. Saturday.
CREDIT: Green Bay Press-Gazette
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