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Charter soccer squeezes by Tech 1-0

Tech season ends at 9-5-2
Sussex Tech freshman Hannah Murphy, center, battles for a header with Charter’s Natalie Fuhr. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
May 24, 2018
Ravens freshman Chelsea Walter controls the ball from Charter’s Sophia Gulotti.
Sussex Tech freshman Hannah Murphy, right, battles for possession with Charter’s Felicia Flores.
Tech’s Taryn Wood moves the ball upfield away from Force junior Sheyenne Allen.
Tech keeper Valencia Whealton makes a save off a Force corner kick.
Ravens sophomore midfielder Kayla Brady clears the ball into the Tech offensive zone.
Tech senior Taryn Wood, left, gets the header cleared from Charter’s Eden Reap.
Tech senior captain Kira Short makes a back pass header.
Tech senior captain Kira Short, right, moves the ball upfield despite the defense of Charter’s Mae Plum.
Tech’s Rebecca Wheatley, left, battles for a loose ball with Charter’s Corinne Arnold.
Sussex Tech freshman Hannah Murphy controls a high ball in the midfield.
Tech senior captain Aliyah Browning, left, speeds to the ball in the midfield with Charter’s Julia Koval in pursuit.

The Charter School’s Sophia Gulotti scored the game’s only goal at the 36-minute mark as the Force downed Sussex Tech 1-0 May 23 in the first round of the DIAA state tournament.

The Force got off 22 shots in the contest, while the Ravens took 10. Tech keeper Val Whealton made 12 saves, while Force goalie Gabby Simmons stopped 10 attempts. The Force took five corners to the Ravens’ three.

“We started off a little shaky,” said Sussex Tech head coach Carlos Villa. “We changed things up in the second half and had our chances on goal.”

The Force had Lady Luck on their side in the second half, as the Ravens hit the post on a hard shot.

“We just don’t give up,” Villa said. “These girls are positive, and they never stopped. They are true warriors. Wilmington is a good team, and it could have gone either way.”

Charter will face Caesar Rodney in the semifinal game Wednesday, May 30, after the Riders’ 4-1 victory over William Penn.

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