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Sussex Tech comes up short in DIAA quarterfinals
Sussex Tech junior defender Kayla Brady clears the ball in the 1-0 loss to the Cavs. DAN COOK PHOTOS
May 23, 2019
Middletown freshman Katelyn Li hit the back of the net off a pass from junior Cecily DiVirgilio to end the Ravens’ season in the 92nd minute of the DIAA quarterfinals May 22 at Caesar Rodney.
The Cavaliers outshot the Ravens 28-8 in a tough defensive battle.
“Val Whealton’s effort in goal was outstanding,” said Sussex Tech coach Carlos Villa. “It was a huge blow losing Lilly [Short].”
The Tech freshman was sidelined with a knee injury suffered in the Polytech game. She scored 27 goals this season.
“I’m proud of the team’s effort and attitude throughout the match,” Villa said. “It was a game that could’ve gone either way.”
Middletown faces Wilmington Charter in the DIAA semifinals.
Sussex Tech junior defender Kayla Brady clears the ball in the 1-0 loss to the Cavs. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Tech’s Angela Miltenberger boots the ball past Cavs senior Kirsten Frail.
Tech goalie Val Whealton made 16 saves in the contest.
Alicia Eguiluz, left, controls the ball in the midfield for the Ravens.
Middletown’s Kaelyn Kobosko heads the ball away from Tech’s Nicolette Phillips.
Tech sophomore Hannah Murphy clears the ball past Middletown’s Susan Sesay.
Tech’s Chelsea Walter, top, and Middletown’s Rebecca Roberts take a tumble.
A tense moment in the game came when Tech goalie Val Whealton and Middletown’s Emma Minzer came together near the Tech goal cage.
