(WIAA) MILWAUKEE – Top-seeded Xavier (20-3-1) captured the WIAA Division 4 crown with a 2-0 win over third-seeded Ozaukee/Random Lake (13-7-4) in the tournament final.
The Hawks put the first goal on the board at 3:56 in the first half. Sydney Neilitz placed a grounder into the net at the right corner from straight away with an assist from Kate Jannette for a 1-0 Xavier lead.
Xavier added an insurance goal at the 54:48 in the second half. Helayna Krueger scored an unassisted goal from the left side of the box that caromed off the right post and into the goal for a 2-0 Hawks’ lead.
The Xavier defense stymied the Ozaukee/Random Lake offense by allowing just one shot attempt in the game and no shots on goal. The Hawks recorded an overwhelming advantage in shots at 12-1, including 9-0 lead in shots on goal. Neilitz and Kayla Standish each had a game-high four shots on goal for Xavier. Abigail Anderson was the winning goalkeeper without having to make a save.
The Hawks attempted eight corner kicks, and Ozaukee/Random Lake was held without an attempt.
Rebecca Kraemer played the entire game in goal for Ozaukee/Random Lake, allowing two goals and making seven saves.
Xavier won the State championship for the fourth time– the first in Division 4–in the Hawks’ 12th appearance in the tournament. Random Lake/Ozaukee finished runner-up in its first appearance as a co-op program.
Division 1
Top-seeded Muskego (21-0-2) becomes just the third program to win four championships in a row following a 1-1 tie and a 3-0 advantage in a shootout over third-seeded Madison West (16-3-3) in the Division 1 final.
Following a scoreless first half, the Warriors scored an unassisted goal at the 44:56 point of the second half. Kiara Muech found the right side of the goal off a rebound from a shot at the top of the box. The Regents evened the score at 74:26 on an unassisted goal by Elsie Watson after controlling a loose ball in the box and lifting it over the goalkeeper.
Muskego had the only shot on goal in the two overtime periods, which was saved, requiring the shootout to determine the champion.
Savannah Mittelstaedt was the winning goalkeeper for the Warriors, allowing the one goal in regulation while making four saves. She also stopped the three attempts in the shootout. Adah Lambeck allowed one goal and made one save in the game for the Regents. Nola Maughan and Catherine Arnold each had a game-high two shots on goal for Madison West.
Madison West had an 8-7 edge in shots, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Regents also had a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Muskego wins the program’s fifth State championship overall in its 10 tournament appearances, and Madison West finished runner-up in its 13th experience at State.
Division 2
Second-seeded Brookfield Central (14-5) edged top-seeded Pewaukee (13-9) 2-1 to claim the State title
Quality shots were hard to come by in a scoreless first half, but Dylan Romero of Brookfield Central broke through to break the tie at 46:30 in the second half with a shot into the left side of the goal off a nifty assist from Megan Rauch inside the box. The Pirates tied the game at 1-1 with a goal by Hannah Sorkness that crossed the box inside the left post following a pass from Peyton Stading. The Lancers regained the lead at 68:58 when Alexandra Rossi fired an unassisted shot from 12 yards out into the right side of the goal, which proved to be the game-winner.
Pewaukee had a slight advantage in shots at 13-11, but Brookfield Central had an 8-7 edge in shots on goal. The Pirates also had the advantage in corner kicks at 5-3. Charlotte Vaughan led all players with four shots for the Lancers. Rossi and Kara Delisle each had a pair of shots on goal. Annie Robinson made six saves in goal and allowed one score to be credited with the victory. Kylie Rameker and Addi Burkemper each attempted three shots to lead the Pirates in that category. Allison Dykstra made four saves in goal and allowed both goals.
Brookfield Central won its seventh State championship in its 15th tournament appearance. Pewaukee finished runner-up in its first State experience.
Division 3
Memorial (20-2-1), the top seed in the bracket, defeated second-seeded Edgewood (15-4-2) 4-2.
Edgewood led 1-0 following a goal by Lauryn Matenaer at 25:21 in the first half. Her shot from the left wing crossed over into the right side of the goal off an assist by Natalie Cavanaugh. Catholic Memorial tied the game before halftime at 34:29. Margaret Sisk knocked in a shot within the box on a deflection off the crossbar on a shot by Claire Weber, who was credited with the assist.
The second half began with a flurry of scoring, beginning with a goal by Weber just 26 seconds into the period off an assist from Sisk, and then Julia Rothermel scored Catholic Memorial’s third goal less than two minutes later at 42:07 on a header off a corner kick by Weber. Edgewood reduced its deficit to 3-2 at 44:23 on Matenaer’s second score of the game on a pass into the box by Sonoma Bever, which was directed into the goal. The same combination on CMH’s third goal struck again on a corner kick at 45:10 of the second half to account for the final score.
Catholic Memorial had a decided advantage in shots at 18-7, shots on goal at 9-5 and corner kicks, 8-0. Rothermel recorded a game-high five shots, and Weber had three shots on goal, scoring once and distributing two assists to lead CMH. Jenna Welsch was credited with the win in goal, yielding two goals and making three saves. Matenaer led Edgewood with two goals on three shots. Sonoma Bever also had three shots–two on goal–and an assist. Caroline Onderak started in goal for Edgewood and played the first 34:29 of the game, surrendering a goal and making five saves before leaving the game with an injury. Madeline Cavanaugh was issued the loss in goal, yielding three goals with no saves in 45:31 minutes played.
CMH won its membership-leading 11th State championship in the 17th appearance by the Crusaders. Edgewood, also nicknamed the Crusaders, finished runner-up in its eighth State experience.
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