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Beacon soccer downs Mariner 4-0

The Beacon and Mariner soccer squads battled fiercely in the May 11 match, but at the end of the game, they are future Cape Henlopen teammates. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
May 15, 2023

The Beacon Middle School soccer team ran past a tough Mariner squad 4-0 May 11 at Cape’s Champions Stadium. The win finished off an undefeated season for the Lewes-based Vikings with a 10-0-1 record.

Lindsay Hassell started the scoring for Beacon off an assist from Elizabeth Downer. Downer scored a hat trick in the second half, with assists from Kailey McMahon and Hassell.

Beacon’s defense held the tough Mariner squad scoreless and was praised by head coach Chip Wilt: “The defense contained Mariner all night led by goalie Brynne Fox and field players [Kailey] McMahon, Elle Sprague, Lily Touw and Delaney Huxtable. My captains Brynne Fox, Ellie Sprague, Elizabeth Downer and Kailey McMahon gave the team great leadership throughout the season.”

“I’m incredibly proud of how the girls played against a very strong Beacon lineup,” said Mariner head coach Corbin Bean. “They have progressed throughout the entire season. We gave each team on our schedule a very competitive match, improved upon last year’s record by recording four wins, and really built upon our knowledge of the game. We have a very young team, so I’m excited to see the momentum that we carry into next spring. Great job, Mariner.”

The Beacon girls' B team went undefeated on the season with a 2-0 shutout of the Mariner B squad. Goals were scored by Maheli Lopez Deleon and Peyton Jones.

 
The Mariner and Beacon teams give thanks to their family and fans who have supported them throughout the 2023 season.
Mariner goalie Jordan Willey makes a diving save in the second half of the game.
Sadie Wakefield moves the ball for the Mariner squad.
Mariner’s Kate Hill controls possession from Beacon’s Isla Touw.
Beacon captain Ellie Sprague, left, moves the ball into the Mariner defensive zone as Sadie Wakefield gives chase.
Mariner’s Vanessa Cooper boots the ball away from Beacon’s Lindsay Hassell.
Beacon’s Isla Touw takes a direct kick.
Beacon’s Elizabeth Downer speeds the ball into the Mariner defensive zone.
Beacon’s Madelyn Klemkowski traps a high bouncer.
Ashlynn Panyko controls play in the corner for Beacon.
Beacon goalie Brynne Fox takes a goal kick for the Vikings.
Mariner’s Hannah McCabe controls a 50/50 ball with Beacon’s Skyler Yost.

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