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Groton girls defeat Garretson, boys draw with Dakota Valley

Groton’s Jerica Locke, center, tries to move the ball as Sioux Falls Christian’s Oaklee Hadler, right, closes in on defense during a game earlier this season in Groton. Locke scored a goal in a win at Garretson on Saturday. Photo by John Davis taken 8/17/2024
GARRETSON - The Groton girls' soccer team played its first game in more than two weeks and blanked Garretson 3-0 in Class A soccer on Saturday. The Tigers received goals from three different players in the victory. "We had multiple opportunities on net in the opening 10 minutes before a good midfield combination play from Kayla Lehr and McKenna Tietz opened space for Jerica Locke to run in upon and open the scoring," said Groton girls' coach Matt Baumgartner. "Minutes later Brenna Imrie found Brooklyn Hansen in space and her shot was picture perfect in the top of the net. Mia Crank responded with a long 40-yard shot 14 minutes later to round out the half and the scoring on the day." Jaedyn Penning and Mia Crank each had one save sharing goalkeeping duties for the Tigers. Groton will now get right back to action opening up the playoffs on Tuesday hosting Vermillion. "Saturday's matchup was looked at as being a great opportunity to build our momentum and craft our message

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