Boyd Buchanan senior Jenna Randolph took off with the Division II-A East Region championship plaque to the roar of Lady Buccaneers soccer fans after Thursday’s hard-fought 2-1 win at previously unbeaten Silverdale Baptist Academy.
In the 58th minute, it was Randolph’s high kick to the front of the net that bounced away from the keeper and to the feet of sophomore Kate Wood, who sent the ball into the net for the go-ahead goal.
Boyd Buchanan senior keeper Julie Crawford secured a corner kick in the closing moments to seal the road win against a team that had beaten the Lady Bucs 3-1 just weeks before for the District 2 title.
“These girls have been faced with adversity all season long,” Boyd Buchanan coach Todd Ledbetter said. “This was a moment where they were mentally tough and able to grind out a really special victory. I am so proud of their determination, passion and for not giving up. The girls imposed our game plan in the first 20 minutes, and Silverdale gave us a great fight in the second half.”
The Lady Bucs (10-5-4) struck first in the 19th minute as senior defender Siena Jones fired a missile from more than 20 yards out that struck a defender but still sizzled into the net.