ridiculous. a momentous night in women s world cup history. team captain exploded in the first half scoring two goals within the first 6:00 of the game paving wait for total domination over japan. lauren holiday drove home the third goal of the night shattering japan s defense for a 3-0 lead. keepg up the pressure lloyd returned with a stunning maneuver shooting a long shot from mid field blasting it past the goalie from over 50 yards away. her third and unprecedented goal the first hat trick ever in a women s final. breaking the u.s. streak japan managed to score by the end of the first half. then celebrating goal number two when team usa planted the ball in their own net in the second half. popped in a quick one for the fifth and final goal clenching a record-breaking third title for the united states and a crushing defeat for japan. usa holding the trophy for the first time in 16 years! with the golden glove going to hope solo performing 540 shut out minutes and carli hono
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — His teammates made pitching so comfortable for Carson Boober Tuesday night that the Martinsburg senior could’ve pulled up a rocking chair against Jefferson at Sager Field.