Lady Lions Set to Face Lincoln in First Round of 45th District Girls Soccer Tournament

The 2024 45th District Girls Soccer Tournament is set to kick off this Monday, October 7th, with an intense matchup between the Garrard County Lady Lions and the Lincoln County Lady Patriots. The game will take place at Lincoln County, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM.

Garrard County enters the tournament with a strong 9-7-1 season record, ranking fourth in Region 12 with an impressive 4-3-0 region record and 2-1-0 district record. Their defensive and offensive strengths were recently on display in a September 3rd match, where they secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Lincoln County, their upcoming opponent. The Lady Lions demonstrated a cohesive team effort, with standout performances from their leading scorer, Paisley Poynter, who netted 3 goals in that match, and Ava Warren, who added another goal. Goalkeeper Erica Heibenthal was solid between the posts, achieving a clean sheet with 5 saves.

Lincoln County, despite facing a challenging season with an 8-10-1 record, will be playing on their home turf and are eager to avenge their loss to Garrard County. The Lady Patriots hold a 5-5-0 record within the region and 1-2-0 in the district. They have shown resilience in their matches and will be looking to capitalize on their familiarity with the home field to advance in the tournament.

Both teams will be bringing their best to this pivotal match, as the winner will move on to face either Boyle County or Danville in the championship game on October 9th. Garrard County, with a strong defense and a balanced attack led by players like Poynter and Warren, will aim to repeat their previous success against Lincoln County. However, Lincoln County will undoubtedly put up a fierce fight, knowing that their season hinges on this game.

Fans from both sides are expected to fill the stands at Lincoln County High School for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. As both teams vie for a spot in the district final, the stage is set for an exciting showdown in 45th District Girls Soccer.

Both teams will need to bring their best to the pitch in what is sure to be a high-stakes contest.