GIBRALTAR – The sisters kept pace with each other and the Marauders kept rolling.
Jillian and Josi Farago each scored a pair of goals as Gibraltar Carlson’s girls soccer team extended its winning streak to 17 games by beating Jefferson-Erie Mason in 8-1 in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament on Wednesday, May 20.
“We’re having a really good season,” Carlson coach Riley Hogan said.
The Farago sisters are a big reason for that.
Each now has 26 goals this season which is a school record.
“Both are phenomenal individually and they are phenomenal together,” Hogan said. “They are always a threat. Other teams have to find a way to defend against them.”
Morgan Kwiatkowski also scored twice with McKenna Belcher and Natalie MacBride netted the other goals.
Josi Farago and Juliana Guzman recorded two assists each with Jillian Farago, Belcher and Ella Roll were credited with one each.
Addy Wallace led the defense.
This is Hogan’s second year as head coach of the Marauders, whose 17-1 team have not lost a game since the season opener. They went 10-0 to win the first Downriver League title in school history.
“Last year we had a very good season, 11-5-3,” he said. “This year we knew we would have a good team. We did graduate five seniors, but core of our team is really six sophomores who were freshmen last year. Five of the six start regularly. We’ve got a lot of young talent.”
Next up for the Marauders is a District semifinal clash with Adrian at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tecumseh. Adrian (17-2) blitzed Ypsilanti Lincoln 12-0 Tuesday.
“We have our work cut out for us,” Hogan said.
The first semifinal at 4 p.m. Tuesday will pit New Boston Huron against Airport at Tecumseh.
Airport cruised past Tecumseh 9-3 Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS
GIRLS SOCCER
Nora Kinsey, SMCC: Converted a chip from Olivia Horning for the only goal of a 1-0 victory over Riverview Gabriel Richard. Horning and Belle Morin controlled the midfield. “SMCC’s defense stood tall throughout the evening, anchored by an exceptional performance from goalkeeper Heidi Cousino, who recorded the shutout with several key saves to keep the Kestrels in control. Her athleticism and composure in net proved critical in preserving the narrow lead. Quinn Harrington also turned in a strong performance, helping set the tone for the Kestrels’ intensity and effort.”
BOYS LACROSSE
Landyn Maly, Bedford: Poured in four goals and added an assist as the Mules beat Grosse Ile 9-3 to advance to the finals of the Division 1 Regional at Ypsilanti Lincoln. Kyle Burger scored three times. Thomas Yockey and Aspen Esser had the other goals. Assists went to Yockey, Esser, Landon Wilson, Jason Grajczyk and Evan Rork. The Mules will play Dearborn Divine Child at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Cash Moczydlowsky, New Boston Huron: Racked up 12 strikeouts in six-plus innings on the mound and helped his own cause with two hits as the Chiefs beat Flat Rock 6-0 to clinch the Huron League championship. Jakob Furkas come on to get the final out of the game. Dominic Russo and Jackson Surma also had two hits each. Jordan Godfrey pitches well for Flat Rock and went 2-for-3.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Wednesday, May 20
Reporting by Niles Kruger, The Monroe News / The Monroe News
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