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Polytech outlasts Sussex Tech 2-1 in DIAA first-round action

Panthers move on to play Cape
The Polytech team rushes to celebrate with starting goalie Raegan Thomas after defeating the Ravens 2-1 to move into the semifinals of the DIAA state tournament. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 12, 2021

No. 5 seed Polytech (9-6-1) defeated No. 4 Sussex Tech 2-1 Nov. 11, to move into the semifinals of the DIAA state tournament.

The Panthers will play top-seeded Cape Henlopen (15-2) Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the DE Turf complex in Frederica. Cape shut out No. 8 Dover 8-0.

The game was a back-and-forth white-knuckler, as both teams had opportunities to score. The Ravens struck first on a deflection by Tori Adams off a blast from Karli Penrod in the third quarter.

The Panthers responded with a shot by Elizabeth Szell from Madison Lloyd. Kylee LaVere hit the game-winner off a pass from Lloyd.

“The girls had a great season,” said Ravens coach Dom Scott. “I’m really proud of them.”

 

Sussex Tech senior Tori Adams celebrates deflecting a shot past Panthers goalie Raegan Thomas for the first goal of the game.
Ava Andrews takes a reverse-stick shot for the Ravens.
Polytech’s Amiyah Sizer clears the ball from the Ravens offensive zone.
Panthers senior Megan Popp drives the ball past Ravens junior Karli Penrod.
Ravens senior Tori Adams takes a drive on the Polytech goal.
Sussex Tech junior Karli Penrod controls possession in the midfield.
Sussex Tech’s Karli Penrod, right, speeds the ball upfield with Panthers sophomore Kylee LaVere defending.
Polytech’s Megan Popp battles in the midfield with Ravens senior Journey Hopkins.
Sussex Tech’s Peyton Miller, right, speeds the ball past Polytech’s Emilyn Bivens.
Sussex Tech junior Karli Penrod takes a drive with Poly’s Jaeli McDuff playing close defense.
Sussex Tech junior Karli Penrod, top, collides with Polytech’s Megan Popp.
Ravens head coach Dom Scott reviews halftime strategy.
Sussex Tech senior Journey Hopkins blocks a high ball.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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