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Lady Eagles pound Brashear, await re-match with ‘Dice

Photo Credit: Montana Mopre

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Written by by Montana Moore, The Eagle Staff Reporter

Prior to the last Obama-Brashear game, I was wondering how the game would go this time. After all, there was a bit of mischief the last time the two teams met, with ejections, suspensions and a lot of bad blood. I talked to Obama Coach Marlon Woods before the match for his feelings on the issue.
MM: How do you feel going into this game?
Woods: I feel very confident that we will win
MM: Do you think the girls have the right mindset for this game?
Woods: Yes they are already saying they won this game
MM: Do you think there will be any hostilities tonight?
Woods: No, there will not be
At the start of the game the Obama’s defense was hot and Brashear was not getting past them. The girls were working really hard and you could see they wanted to win. Suddenly, Leeza Takarski took the ball with a cross over dribble, then faked the girl on her way to the goal and the score. Leeza made the 1st goal of the game but Brashear came back strong and scored quickly to tie it.
At the end of the 1st half LaNia Latimerscored a goal. They were very excited!
Then the freshman stepped up, as Merce Peirce was everywhere, as was Olivia Perfetti. Their play enabled Renee Eddy Harvey and Leeza to score a few more times. Brashear added a late goal and the game ended at 6-2, Obama.
It was a big game for Obama, that built momentum for tomorrow night’s showdown with Allderdice. Leeza had 4 goals to lead the way.