Hudson bounces Vikes in OT

By Becky Walz,

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:07 am

Facing 10th-ranked Hudson (11-2), the Decorah girls soccer team put up a valiant fight all the way through only to lose in the first “golden goal” overtime period Wednesday on the Pirates’ home pitch, 1-0.
The Vikings finish the season with a 6-9 record.
Hudson moves on the Class 1A Region 8 semifinal against Aplington-Parkersburg Tuesday, May 23, at Hudson at 5:30 p.m.
According to Coach Loren Hendrickson, “Decorah played its most complete game of the season, defending well, passing the ball through the midfield, and driving the ball downfield in the attack. Hudson had a quick, aggressive, solid defensive line that made things difficult for Decorah’s offense. Even so, there were a few very good chances to score. We just couldn’t put the ball over the line.”
“We knew coming in that Hudson had a good striker. She proved she could do more than just shoot as she was able to fend off our defenders several times, but our defensive line played good team defense to keep her from getting off effective shots. She played a part in the winning goal, however. After taking the ball deep into the corner 3 1/2 minutes into overtime, she was able to beat our outside defender, driving the end line to put in a cross that was toe-poked into the opposite corner of the goal.
“It was a disappointing loss, but heartening to see our girls play so well in their final game of the season — and final game of their high school careers for 10 seniors on the varsity roster. They will be tough to replace!”
Graduating following the season will be Mya Redenius, Ellen Rooney, Grace Neal, Ella Grouws, Madison Heim, Thea Schissel, Ada Lovelace, Isabella Bishop, Kylie O’Hara and Amelia Dugger.

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