Litchfield Outlasts Staunton in Shootout Following Scoreless Thriller
After 100 minutes of scoreless, defensive soccer, the Litchfield varsity girls’ soccer team found its edge in a penalty kick shootout, defeating visiting conference rival Staunton on Thursday afternoon. Litchfield converted three penalty kicks in the shootout to secure the dramatic victory after the teams remained deadlocked at 0-0 through regulation and overtime.
The match was a grueling test of endurance and goaltending, with both defenses refusing to yield an inch. Staunton (25-26) was anchored by junior goalkeeper Madelyn Davin, who turned in a heroic performance to keep the hosts off the board during live play. Davin weathered relentless offensive pressure from Litchfield, recording 11 saves and maintaining a clean sheet through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of extra time.
On the opposite end of the pitch, Litchfield’s defense held firm against a determined Staunton attack. Staunton managed three shots on goal during the match, with Ryenne Dugger, Lacie Edwards, and Megan McMahon each testing the Litchfield keeper. However, the Litchfield goaltender answered the call every time, posting a flawless shutout of her own to force the shootout.
With the game on the line, Litchfield’s shooters finally broke through Davin’s armor, burying three penalty kicks to seize control. Meanwhile, Litchfield’s defense carried its momentum into the shootout. Staunton sent Edwards, Kaliana Buehler, and Addy Monolo to the spot, but Litchfield denied all three attempts to clinch the hard-fought conference win.
Game Summary
Score by Quarters
| Team | 1 | 2 | OT | SO | Total |
| Staunton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Litchfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Scoring Drives
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First Half: No scoring.
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Second Half: No scoring.
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Overtime: No scoring.
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Shootout: Litchfield converts three penalty kick attempts. Staunton’s three attempts are denied, giving Litchfield the 3-0 shootout victory.
Individual Statistics
SHOTS ON GOAL:
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Staunton: Ryenne Dugger 1, Lacie Edwards 1, Megan McMahon 1.
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Litchfield: Team Total 11.
GOALKEEPING:
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Staunton: Madelyn Davin – 100 Min, 0 GA, 11 Saves.
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Litchfield: Team Total – 100 Min, 0 GA, 3 Saves.
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