Madonna can't hold back Schoolcraft, walk away with  1-1 tie

HALF-TIME SCORE: 1-0 Madonna

FINAL SCORE: 1-1 (SC TIES IN THE LAST MINUTE)

SCORING SUMMARY:

1^st half goal @ by Jessica Austin (Madonna)

2^nd half: goal @ 1:03 left in the game by Schoolcraft's Dena Sana… assisted by Clare Baptist

COMMENTS:

I felt our team played really well throughout the game. Even as Madonna took the lead on former SC player, Jessica Austin's goal. I thought our players kept fighting and were relentless even with minutes left in the game.

We have a lot of respect for Madonna and being cross-town rivals, we really look forward to this game every year. And once more, the game didn't disappoint the spectators.

The game was physical and hard-fought. Our players really stood up to the challenge and their hard work and determination paid off. All of our mid-fielders did a tremendous job. They tracked back when they needed to and played with composure when we had the ball.

Both of our goal keepers (Kristen Donzilla & Ashley Chandler) played each half and both were strong in the net stopping Madonna's forwards. Shots for SC = 13. Shots against SC = 8 . The Ocelots head to Illinois this weekend to face two opponents, Elgin and DuPage.