Eighth-grader Abigail Mackey scored the game-winning goal in Cicero-North Syracuse's 2-1 overtime win over Lowville during Senior Day on Saturday.
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"It was a tough game (against Lowville)," C-NS coach Jeremy Lenchert said. "We did what we needed to do in OT to get the win."
Lowville had a 1-0 lead in the early going of the opening half, courtesy of a goal by Maya Laribee off a corner kick. Mia Hanselman provided an assist.
Before halftime, Mackey scored her first goal of the game to tie it at 1-1.
After a quiet second half, the teams entered OT.
"We were solid on set pieces," Lenchert said. "We dictated play, but couldn't finish (in the second half)."
A handful of minutes into extra soccer, Mackey was the hero as she notched the game-clinching goal.
Mackey, a young player in her first on C-NS's varsity squad, is finding her way, Lenchert said.
"She's one of our main scoring threats moving forward," Lenchert said.
Emilee Rio tallied two assists for the Northstars. In goal, Meghan McGrath and Natalie LaPoint combined for four saves.
C-NS (12-2-2) and Lowville (14-2) will now prepare for the sectional tournament. Lenchert anticipates the Northstars will be the top seed in their tournament.
"I feel good about our chances," Lenchert said. "If we come out and ready for the game, and have the right mentality, we should be able to win."
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CNS will play the Winner of RFA and Syracuse City on Wednesday Oct 25 at 5:30pm at Chittenango HS.
