Raider Wins Continue To Mount

The Raiders have a five game winning streak, which includes wins against two teams ranked in the top five in the state poll. In the past two weeks the Raiders have outscored their opponents 13 to 0, while securing five shutouts.
On April 26th, the Raiders hosted Capital Conference opponent Lake Mills. Despite continuous shots on goal for the Raiders, no points were recorded until there were only ten seconds remaining in the first half. Senior forward Brooke Larson found the back of the net and gave the Raiders the lead. In the second half, the Raiders unleashed a flurry of goals, starting with sophomore Aimee Sies who scored in the first 30 seconds of the half. Adding to the second half goal tally were seniors Vanessa Narveson, Brooke Larson, Jackie Burgess and Taylor Legler. Final: Raiders 6, Lake Mills 0. In the JV game, the Raiders were victorious by a score of 5 to 0.
On April 29th, the Raiders hosted regional opponent and rival Mount Horeb. In a game with a great deal at stake for post season seeding, the bleachers were full of spectators from both teams. The Raiders were tested but showed poise and discipline and refused to give up in a fast, intense game. Winning is rarely easy, especially against a team like Mount Horeb who has experienced great success with numerous appearances in the State Soccer Championship. The Raiders took the challenge. Senior Nicole Sanders knocked in the winning goal in the 57th minute on a free kick. The Mount Horeb players tried to defend the kick by forming a wall of players, but as they jumped off the ground to try and prevent a high ball, Sanders drilled the ball on the ground and into the net. The defense held strong for their eighth shutout of the season. Final: Raiders 1, Mt. Horeb 0. The JV game ended in a 0 to 0 tie.
Next up for the Raiders is a home game in Belleville on May 5th. Please come out and cheer for your Raiders on Teacher Appreciation Night. The JV game starts at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow at 7:00 p.m.