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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
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.
