CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Cedarville made an early statement by opening G-MAC play with a 2–0 shutout over Findlay at Yellow Jacket Field.
The Lady Jackets struck just four minutes into the contest and controlled possession the rest of the way to move to 3-1 overall.
Game Recap
Brooklyn Scythes put Cedarville in front when she headed home a cross from
Evania McCandless from eight yards out just under the crossbar.
The insurance tally came in the 63rd minute when McCandless finished a free kick service from
Sophie Browndyke on a six-yard header just inside the far post.
Goalkeeper
Anna Taylor recorded three saves in registering her second straight clean sheet.
The Lady Jackets outshot the Oilers 15-4 for the game with a decisive 11-2 advantage in the second half.
Quotable: Head Coach Jonathan Meade
"When you get into conference play you know that every game is going to be a battle. Findlay is a really good team, well-coached, and very organized. Any time you can come out and get a result against a team like that you feel really good."
Quotable: Brooklyn Scythes
"It was super exciting! I think we've been struggling to start off with good pace and energy and it helped us get into the game quick and early which set the tone for the rest of the game."
Five Facts:
- The Lady Jackets evened the all-time series with Findlay, which began in 2013, at 6-6-1.
- The Oilers handed Cedarville its worst setback of 2024 with a 3-0 result on its turf.
- Scythes netted her second goal as a Lady Jacket and first in the run of play.
- McCandless tallied her first goal of 2025 and second of her career.
- Corner kicks were limited; each side attempted one each half.
