University Heights Academy made quick work of Lyon County, beating the Lady Lyons 10-0 to claim their ninth straight Second Region All-A Classic girls’ soccer title Thursday. Lilly Strader scored a hat trick and added two assists, while freshman Kate Cansler had a goal and assisted on three others.
UHA scored five goals in a 10-minute stretch of the first half to take control of the contest. Alli Cundiff scored one of her two goals in the onslaught, while Sheldon Covington added two goals.
Freshman Emily Hancock scored her first goal with 13 minutes left, and Maddie Bennett added UHA’s eighth goal of the first half at the two minute mark.
Strader’s bomb from 25 yards out put UHA up 9-0 with 25 minutes left in the game. The Lady Blazers ended the game when Covington banged in a shot from in front of the net with 22:57 left on the clock.
UHA notched their second straight shutout due to the strong play at midfield and the defense led by Hancock, Taylor Rogers, Grace Pape, and Victoria Sisk.
Goalie Lainey Burman didn’t see much action in goal, but was able to help the defense control the field when Lyon was able to advance past midfield.
UHA will host Murray in the All-A Sectionals tentatively set for September 9. Murray won the First Region title 9-0 over St. Mary Thursday. UHA will be looking for their first trip to the All-A Classic State Tournament since 2013.
