SECTION 4 GIRLS' SOCCER: YOUNG NETS FOUR GOALS AS ND OPENS SECTIONALS WITH WIN (18 PHOTOS) (October 20, 2026)

Southern Tier Sports Report
SOUTHPORT — The Notre Dame girls’ soccer team opened play in the Section IV, Class C playoffs with a 5-2 win over Oxford on Tuesday night.

MK Young had four goals for the Crusaders, all in the first half. She scored at 37:57, 31:27, 29:39 and 6:15.

Arya Ripley had a goal at 9:49 of the first half and she had an assist as the Crusaders scored all five of their goals in the opening half.

“Today felt like we accomplished everything we had been working, and fighting for, all season,” Young said. “Every single player stepped on the field with determination, and grit, we really proved to ourselves today that we can really do this an now have another game to prove just that.”

Kayleigh Ayers had an assist and Emily Coseo had two assists. Liz Young had four saves in net for the Crusaders. 

Oxford scored at 10:30 of the first half and it was 5-1 at the half. They also scored at 28:40 of the second half.

“MK had a fantastic game, but as a team we knew we had to get ahead early,” Notre Dame coach Adam Pitcher said. “Her quick hat trick helped, and seeing 
Arya, our seventh grader, finally get on the score sheet, she couldn’t have picked a better game than this to score.

“Our defense did their part as well and limited the shots on Liz, most of them coming from some distance, to help her get another W as well.”

Notre Damę will host Unatego/Franklin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday in the sectional quarterfinals. 
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PHOTOS BY STEVE EDGERLY. 



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