Lady Eagles Five-Peat At Owensville Tourney

The varsity Lady Eagles (9-6) won their fifth consecutive title at the Owensville Tournament last week.

Sullivan started with a 7-0 rout over St. James (7-8) on Apr. 29, then beat the brakes off Owensville (2-14) 7-1 the following Thursday.

A day after winning the tournament, Sullivan traveled to DeSoto (8-8) and slayed the Lady Dragons 3-1.

The Lady Eagles have bounced back from a 2-5 start to the season. Sullivan has won seven of their last eight games, with their only loss being to the conference champion Union (9-7).

Head Coach Matt Wiegers attributed Sullivan’s recent dominance to their “team chemistry.” He explained, “Either you have it, or you don’t, [but] thankfully, we’ve found ours. The girls have shown they are more comfortable and confident in their positions, and they are more trusting of their teammates. That allows them to settle into their game, and thus, they play calm, cool and composed. They are a force to reckon with, and that is why we have been able to string together so many wins.”

Sullivan’s junior varsity team also brought home first-place hardware last week. They blanked Northwest (Cedar Hill) with a goal, Hillsboro 6-0 and the host Union 2-0 to win the tournament.

Sullivan 7, St. James 0

Tessa Newman led Sullivan with 5 points against the Lady Tigers. She also racked up two goals, an assist and a shot.

Eden Lambert dominated with 4 points, three shots and two goals.

Andi Giebler grabbed 3 points, picking up a goal, an assist and a shot.

Molly Lohden topped the Lady Eagles with two assists for 2 points.

Ava Hayes and Alaina Wall each tallied 2 points, two shots and a goal.

Jada Adams fired three shots while Dorie Richardson dished out an assist.

Kara Schmidt started at goal for Sullivan and logged a save.

Sullivan 7, Owensville 1

Newman had a team-high 4 points and two goals against Owensville.

A. Giebler was lights out with 3 points, three shots, a goal and an assist.

Shelby Giebler and Hayes each collected 3 points, two shots, a goal and an assist.

Adams stacked up four shots, 2 points and a goal.

Ella Kirk brought in 2 points, a goal and a shot.

Lohden set up a score for a point.

Addison Wagner attempted a shot.

Schmidt locked Owensville out of the net and clutched a save.

Sullivan 3, DeSoto 1

Adams fired a goal on her two shots against DeSoto, earning two points.

Kloe Greife and Lohden each loaded up 2 points, a goal and a shot.

Hayes assisted a score and collected a point.

Schmidt held the Lady Dragons down to a goal at the net.