{"id":29108,"date":"2025-09-12T07:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=29108"},"modified":"2025-09-12T11:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:02:09","slug":"thursday-soccer-roundup-bellmont-girls-score-meaningful-victory-against-new-opponent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/thursday-soccer-roundup-bellmont-girls-score-meaningful-victory-against-new-opponent\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday Soccer Roundup: Bellmont girls score meaningful victory against new opponent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GIRLS SOCCER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Barton’s goal was the only thing separating the Bellmont Braves from the Northrop Bruins Thursday night. The sophomore’s first-half goal held up through a very physical game as the Braves welcomed a new opponent to Decatur, beating the Bruins 1-0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kaitlyn Barton traps the ball and turns upfield for the Braves. Her goal was the only score in the Braves’ 1-0 victory Thursday. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assisted by Ashley Bleke, Barton scored her sixth goal of the season to get the Braves the win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northrop entered the game with a 6-1 record, having only lost to Bishop Dwenger 1-0 this season. They also carried early-season wins over DeKalb, Columbia City and Concordia Lutheran – all familiar opponents to the Braves – with a 13-1 combined advantage in those three wins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The win was especially sweet for head coach Steve Lee, who took a gamble adding yet another top team to the Braves’ already crazy schedule. The Bruins were ranked in the top 30 overall in Indiana by MaxPrep’s rudimentary computer rankings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory over the Bruins was also an important kickoff to a seven-day stretch for the team that will see them NE8 rivals Leo Monday, and Snider on Wednesday. A 3-0 mark in that stretch would be a massive achievement, but it aligns with the high standards set by Lee for his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday’s match against Snider will be broadcast by WZBD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also on Thursday night, the Heritage Patriots picked up an impressive victory on the road by beating the North Side Legends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maggie Wilson and Lanie French pressure the ball during Northrop possession as coaches Rich Skaggs and Steve Lee look on. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore America Garcia provided both goals for the Patriots, with classmate Rosie Kyi providing the assists on one of the goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylynn Mart only needed to make one save to score the win as the defense held the Legends in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Girls Scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oak Hill 5 Jay County 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakewood Park Christian 3 Woodlan 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FW South Side 1 Huntington North 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo 2 FW Snider 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lanie French works past a Bruin midfielder Thursday. (Photo by Grace Scheumann)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

BOYS SOCCER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bellmont Braves were quickly out of the game Thursday at Blackhawk Christian, who were coached by Bellmont grad Sam Meyer. The BCHS Braves jumped out to an early 5-0 before taking their foot off the gas and clearing their bench out of respect for their opponents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parker Frietas sends one over the bar in the first half at Blackhawk Christian. (Photo by Tara Riehm)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blackhawk added a sixth goal in the second half to make the final score 6-0. Sophomore Grayson Riehm played much of the latter stages of the game in goal, holding Blackhawk to just one goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sophomore Grayson Riehm comes off his line to snatch a ball away from Blackhawk Christian. (Photo by Tara Riehm)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Braves are back in action at home on Saturday against Eastbrook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jake Hackman looks to protect the ball against Blackhawk Christian Thursday night. (Photo by Tara Riehm)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Heritage won their match against North Side, 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: No stats or information were received by WZBD for the contest between Heritage and North Side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Boys Scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warsaw 2 Bishop Luers 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastbrook 4 Manchester 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union City 3 Union County 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homestead 3 Bishop Dwenger 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#13 (3A) Penn 2 #7 (3A) Goshen 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yorktown 3 Jay County 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huntington North 2 Angola 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeKalb 5 FW Snider 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodlan 1 Lakeland Christian 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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