Some pills hard to swallow no matter how much water there is. North Oconee drops rain-soaked decision to North Hall in sudden death PKs.

After a long layoff from game action, the Varsity Girls returned to the pitch Friday night for a match against the Lady Trojans of North Hall. In the wettest conditions yet in what has been a very wet season, the Lady Titans slipped, sloshed, and fought their hearts out against an evenly matched squad from North Hall for 80 minutes only to finish regulation tied 1-1. With the puddles getting deeper by the minute, neither team could muster a score in the 2 overtime periods sending the game to PKs. After the 1st set of 5 PKs ended 2 all (outstanding job by Alyssa Frey in goal), North Hall managed to get the 1st PK in sudden death and thus gained the victory. Our Lady Titans fought hard and long but in the end, the scaled tipped in favor of the Trojans. My game ball goes to Natalie Frey for taking charge in the midfield, running down every ball in sight, and scoring North Oconee's single goal in regulation. The Lady Titans' final game of the season comes Tuesday night at 5:30 against the girls of Franklin County as North Oconee celebrates Senior Night.     GO TITANS!

Happy 50th to Coach Hedges!

Back in the win column! Lady Titans slip past Panthers 2-0

It wasn't pretty but the Varsity Girls got it done on Thursday defeating the Lady Panthers of Jackson County 2-0 in a match at Titan stadium where the referee's behavior was more notable than the quality of the soccer. Nothing is coming easy for the Titans these days as injuries mount and Coach Hedges has to juggle, tinker, and experiment with ever changing lineups and formations. Several JV Girls have been brought to up to provide relief and have stepped in admirably plugging the gaps and filling the holes brought about by the absence of those missing in action. Subsequently, the whole team is struggling to find rhythm and consistency. This is especially true on offense where experience and precise teamwork is essential. On Thursday, the Titans could manage but one PK goal out of 3 PK opportunities and an own goal courtesy of a Panther defender. That was enough to win, however, as the Panthers could never mount much of an offensive attack themselves. The team will now get a well deserved and much needed rest as everyone takes off for Spring Break. Here's hoping everyone returns refreshed, healthier, and focused on finishing the season in strong fashion. No more competition until an important final region contest against North Hall at home on Friday April 17th at 5:30. Until then....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GO TITANS!!!