The McFarland girls soccer team rushes to midfield to celebrate advancing to the Division 3 State Soccer Tournament with a 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
Calahan Steed
In the offseason, the McFarland girls soccer team were strong favorites to return to the state soccer tournament.
Battling injuries and a tough schedule throughout the season, the Spartans lived up to those expectations with a 1-0 victory over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11 in the Division 3 Sectional Semifinal.
Sophomore Stella Blau dribbles the ball upfield in McFarland's 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
Calahan Steed
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Senior Avery Pennekamp chases down a loose ball in McFarland's 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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Senior Grace Breuchel runs past an Edgewood defender in McFarland’s 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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Sophomore Elise Freeman battles for possession of a loose ball in McFarland's 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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Senior Megan Gates keeps an Edgewood offensive player in front in McFarland’s 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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Senior Elise Gillen dribbles the ball upfield in McFarland's 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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Senior Jaelyn White sends a ball downfield in McFarland’s 1-0 win over Edgewood on Saturday, June 11.
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