Photos by Scott DeCamp | CatchMark
NORTON SHORES — North Muskegon’s girls soccer team defeated Western Michigan Christian 2-0 twice on the Warriors’ home field this season.
The first time, the Norse did it in blizzard-like conditions in the season opener March 24. On Friday, they did it under sunshine and comfortable conditions with a district championship on the line.
Above are several images from the reigning Division 4 state champion Norse’s victory. Here are the details with video highlights and reaction below:
Goals:
Jaley Schultz (Sam Johnson assist), 34:08 left in first half
Sam Johnson (Natalie Pannucci assist), 22:39 left in second half
Shots on goal:
North Muskegon 23, Western Michigan Christian 4
Saves:
Libby Mast (Western Michigan Christian), 21
Emma Lamiman (North Muskegon), 4
Records:
North Muskegon 14-3-1
Western Michigan Christian 9-7-5
Next game for North Muskegon:
The Norse advance to Tuesday’s 7 p.m. regional semifinal at Cadillac, where they will face the winner of Saturday’s district final between Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian and Grandville Calvin Christian.
Notable:
North Muskegon has shut out four straight opponents and seven of the last eight with the lone goal in that stretch coming in a 1-1 tie with Royal Oak Shrine, which the Norse beat in last year’s state finals. The Norse have a dozen shutouts in 18 matches this season.
