State Semifinal #1
Shaker Heights 3, Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 1
WORTHINGTON, Ohio – In its 17th season making it to the state semifinals, Shaker Heights defeated Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 3-1 after serving a second half shutout in the first semifinal game hosted by Thomas Worthington High School.
Shaker Heights makes its 11th appearance in the OHSAA Field Hockey Championship with a 15-5-2 record. The Raiders won the state championship in 2014 and 1991. Shaker Heights will face the winner of the second semifinal game between Thomas Worthington and Upper Arlington.
Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame finished with a record of 15-5-0, making its 11th semifinal appearance.
5:18 into the game, Shaker Heights’ sophomore midfielder, Nina Yacovone scored to take a quick 1-0 lead. Mount Notre Dame responded in the second quarter at the 26:47 mark with an equalizing goal from senior midfielder, Kathleen Jennings. Shaker Heights scored twice more, once in both the third (36:15) and fourth (50:50) quarters. Each goal was shot by junior forward, Eleanor Miller. The final goal was off a penalty corner
Shaker Heights’ Carlie Sokal earned the win in goal while saving one of two shots on goal. Mount Notre Dame’s goalkeeper, Josie Broenner, recorded three saves.
Shaker Heights outshot Mount Notre Dame 12-3 and had a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Shaker Heights 1 0 1 1 Total: 3
Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 0 1 0 0 Total: 1
Semifinal #2 and State Championship Recaps Coming Soon.....