(FESTUS) The first girls soccer game of 2018 on KJFF is decided by penalty kicks, with the St. Pius Lancers outscoring Windsor 4-2, to win it 2-1. The goal scoring begins in the 2nd half with the visiting Owls taking advantage of a free kick opportunity.
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The shot from about 25 yards out put St. Pius in an early second half hole. Just a few minutes later, Lancers senior Julia Houston capitalizes on her free kick chance.
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Skipping ahead to penalty kicks, the Lancers held a 3-2 edge with freshman AJ Agers stepping up for the win.
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The win for St. Pius puts its record at 2-4 and drops Windsor to 4-5. Lancers head coach Aaron Portell touches on the grit several of his players showed in the win.
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St. Pius returns to action tomorrow at home against St. Francis Borgia. Windsor gets a breather and next travels to Lutheran South for a match on Monday.
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