Soccer Wins Region 8 Championship

On October 18th, the PSC Pirates faced off against Pasco Hernando in the second game of a doubleheader, eager for their fourth win against the Bobcats. The morning started off rocky for the Pirates, who struggled to find their rhythm and faced numerous offsides while creating scoring opportunities. Midway through the first half, they gave up a penalty, but the Bobcats missed their chance to take the lead.

At halftime, the Pirates regrouped and reflected on their performance, determined to step up their game. The second half began with some uncertainty, but soon the Pirates found their momentum. With renewed energy and hunger, they dominated the play, scoring three goals in the second half. Goals came from Paige Phillips assisted by Maddie Motes. Phillips found the back of the net a second time, this time assisted by Maya Figueroa and Maddie Motes, Vivian Kettenhausen scored the third goal assisted by Maya Figueroa and Emma Toms.

The game ended with a convincing 3-0 victory for the Pirates, sealing their 4-0 win against the Bobcats in the conference play. The Pirates were crowned Division II Region 8 champions, and they now set their sights on a matchup against the winner of Region 10, aiming for a spot in the National Tournament.