Blown Away in Stephens County-Titans Defeat Indians 8-0

On a day that featured alternating extremes, the one constant was an unrelenting blustery wind. With the weather shifting from bright sunshine to brooding clouds spitting a stinging drizzle and back again, the level of play likewise transformed from one half to the next. A starched American flag held steady in the western end of the stadium as the two teams got down to business. Whether due to a persistent hangover from the St. Pius loss, the uncomfortable conditions, or some other unknowable vagary, the Lady Titans appeared lethargic, unenthusiastic, and out of sync. With the whipping gale at their backs, the superior North Oconee team easily maintained the possession in Indian territory rarely letting the ball escape midfield. Despite this advantage, the North Girls could never effectively attack the goal, misfiring numerous times until the half ended with the score at 1-0 for NOHS. The lone mark a gifted own goal provided by an unfortunate Indian. When play began in the second half, it was as if Dr. Jekyll's team of the first half had been subbed out for Mr. Hyde's all-american squad. Balls began to pepper the back of the Stephen's county net with frequent regularity. Whiffs, flubs and errant shots were replaced by accurate crosses, exquisite headers, laser beams and finely placed lobs. Andie Tiemeyer garnered a hat trick including two acrobatic headers. Callee Maughan tallied 2 scores while Khloe Black and Hannah Weeks registered one mark each. Ms. Week's goal also came on a very nice forehead punch. This reporter failed to keep track of those responsible for all the assists but they deserve much credit as well. Final score North Oconee-8 and Stephens County-0. Let's all hope Mr. Hyde returns with his girls on Friday when the Lady Titans face off against their cross county rivals of Oconee County High. Go Titans!