East Women's Soccer Wins Close Match Against Cary in First Round of States

East advanced to the second round of state playoffs after Farrell Sweeney scored off of her own rebound to score the only goal of the game. Abbey Underwood was credited with the assist on the goal as she and Sweeney lead the offensive attack for the Wildcats taking 11 of the teams 17 shots (six of the nine shots on goal by the team). In a close game with low scoring, the defense played a huge roll in keeping East in the game. Sweeney had this to say of the team's play: "I felt good about it. I especially felt like our defense really stepped up and did a good job." The defense did a wonderful job at preventing Cary from taking shots, only allowing four in the game. When they did get shots off, goalkeeper Riley Foster was there, saving all four shots, including three after East took the lead. Katy Pugliese had a great opportunity in the first half at scoring off a free kick, when she got past Cary's goalkeeper and hit it off the post. East will play Wakefield High School at home on Saturday, May 14. The game will start at 7:00.