Litchfield Girls Soccer Graphic

Litchfield Girls Soccer Unleashes Nine-Goal First Half to Overwhelm Beardstown 9-0

LITCHFIELD, Ill. — The Litchfield varsity girls’ soccer team put on an absolute offensive clinic on Wednesday afternoon, erupting for nine first-half goals to easily dispatch visiting Beardstown 9-0 in a non-conference matchup at Litchfield High School.

The match was essentially decided in the opening 40 minutes. Litchfield’s high-powered attack overwhelmed the Beardstown defense from the opening whistle, finding the back of the net nine separate times before the halftime break. With the commanding lead secured, Litchfield shifted its focus to possession and defense in the second half, coasting through a scoreless final 40 minutes to secure the shutout victory.

The lopsided victory perfectly aligns with the dominant form Litchfield has displayed all season. The team improves to a staggering 10-1-1 overall and remains undefeated at home (6-0). Throughout the 2026 campaign, the Litchfield squad has been an offensive juggernaut and a defensive fortress.

Heading into the week, Litchfield’s attack has been spearheaded by sophomore McKenna Harmon, who leads the team with 11 goals on 57 shots. Senior Chloe Law has been the maestro of the offense, boasting a team-high nine assists. On the defensive end, sophomore goalkeeper Lynzie Reid continues to anchor a backline that rarely concedes, carrying a phenomenal 0.444 goals-against average.

Beardstown drops to 4-3-1 overall following the tough road test. Despite the lopsided scoreline against a top-tier opponent, Beardstown has maintained a winning record this season and will look to bounce back as they continue their non-conference slate.

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

Team 1st Half 2nd Half Final
Beardstown 0 0 0
Litchfield 9 0 9

Scoring Drives

  • First Half: Litchfield executed a flawless and unrelenting offensive game plan, striking for nine goals in a dominant 40-minute display to put the match completely out of reach.

  • Second Half: With a comfortable nine-goal advantage, Litchfield controlled possession and successfully stifled any Beardstown counterattacks to close out the 9-0 shutout.

Individual Statistics

(Note: Individual match statistics were not reported for this contest. The following are the reported season-to-date leaders for Litchfield).

LITCHFIELD SEASON LEADERS:
GOALS: McKenna Harmon 11.
ASSISTS: Chloe Law 9.
SHOTS: McKenna Harmon 57.
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE: Lynzie Reid 0.444.

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Ex-Blago attorney: Quid pro quo is key to Madigan appeal

Ex-Blago attorney: Quid pro quo is key to Madigan appeal

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A federal appeals court heard oral arguments Thursday as judges consider former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s...
Illinois Quick Hits: House GOP says no Bears deal without property tax reform

Illinois Quick Hits: House GOP says no Bears deal without property tax reform

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans say they will not support any Chicago Bears stadium deal or megaprojects legislation without...
Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square In a stunning statement, First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling for complete transparency and justice for...
War Powers Resolution halting Trump's Iran ambitions fails in U.S. House

War Powers Resolution halting Trump’s Iran ambitions fails in U.S. House

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square A resolution to halt U.S. military hostilities in Iran failed to advance in the U.S. House pro forma session Thursday. House Democrats attempted to obtain...
Litchfield Panthers Softball Graphic

Weirich’s Two-Way Dominance Propels Jersey Softball to 10-0 Shutout Over Litchfield

The Jersey varsity softball team fired on all cylinders Wednesday afternoon, cruising to a 10-0 run-rule victory over Litchfield in a non-conference home matchup. Combining a relentless 12-hit offensive attack...
Litchfield Panthers Baseball Graphic

Jersey Baseball Answers Early Deficit, Powers Past Litchfield 9-4

The Jersey varsity baseball team shook off an early deficit and flexed its offensive muscle on Wednesday afternoon, defeating visiting Litchfield 9-4 in a non-conference matchup at Jersey Community Middle...

WATCH: More than $600 million stolen from SNAP in 2025

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Around $607 million was stolen from EBT accounts in 2025, according to a new report. Propel, an EBT benefits tracking program, issued a report that...
Answers wanted to 'pathetic' state procurement issues

Answers wanted to ‘pathetic’ state procurement issues

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Lawmakers say Illinois-based businesses are getting work in other states but struggling to get business in their...
Litchfield Girls Soccer Graphic

Litchfield Girls Soccer Unleashes Nine-Goal First Half to Overwhelm Beardstown 9-0

LITCHFIELD, Ill. — The Litchfield varsity girls' soccer team put on an absolute offensive clinic on Wednesday afternoon, erupting for nine first-half goals to easily dispatch visiting Beardstown 9-0 in...
Report paints dismal picture of California's jobs market

Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market

By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square New research shows California is the Not-So-Golden State when it comes to jobs. Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena-based, nonpartisan free market think tank, went as...
Report: U.S. added $1.2 trillion to national debt in six months

Report: U.S. added $1.2 trillion to national debt in six months

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square The U.S. government added $1.2 trillion to the national debt over the past six months, borrowing $163 billion during March alone, the Congressional Budget Office...
Illinois House pushes through bill restricting ICE detention centers in state

Illinois House pushes through bill restricting ICE detention centers in state

By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – After heavy debate and Republican opposition, the Illinois House passed a bill that would all but ban...
Cheaper gas could take time amid tentative ceasefire

Cheaper gas could take time amid tentative ceasefire

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Americans' hoping for cheaper gasoline after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire could fade will need to be patient, as oil prices and other economic factors continue to...
Trump says military remains in place as talks with Iran set to begin

Trump says military remains in place as talks with Iran set to begin

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square President Donald Trump says that increased military assets in the Middle East will remain in place and ready as the U.S. and Iran embark on...
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-nonprofit exec sentenced for state, federal grant fraud

Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-nonprofit exec sentenced for state, federal grant fraud

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for misappropriating nearly...