Bulldogs beat the Rams 3-0 and earn 10th shutout of the season

Sarah Anderson
On  Friday, 10/31, The Bulldogs secured another win, this time against the Tilton Rams. Goalkeepers Alexa Garcia '26 (Dover, NH) and Julia Brennan '28 (Exeter, NH) earned the Bulldogs their 10th shutout of the season. 
 
By the second minute of the game, The Bulldogs had already made two shots on goal, setting the competitive tone of the match. 
 
At minute 15, off a great corner kick from Griffin Demers '28 (Rochester, NH), Emma Rich '27 (Dover, NH) skillfully shot the ball in toward the goal and Sofia DeSimone '28 (Dover, NH) headed it into the back of the net, putting the first number on the scoreboard. 
 
A few minutes later, Carly Shumway '29 (Wells, ME) had a great scoring chance off a breakaway but the Tilton goalkeeper made the save. 
 
In the 38th minute, Rylee White '29 (Fremont, NH) made a run in on a high through ball, and then headed it into the goal off another assist from Emma Rich. 
 
The second half of the match consisted of several great saves by goalkeeper Julia Brennan '28 (Exeter, NH). In the 42nd minute, Brennan stopped a strong Tilton shot with her shins. Brennan made three more great saves during the game. 
 
Throughout the game, the Bulldogs executed some great passing combinations, had good composure and displayed confidence on the turf, both offensively and defensively.
 
To solidify the 3-0 win, Sofia DeSimone scored her second goal of the game with 5 minutes on the clock off an assist from Alexa Garcia '26 (Dover, NH).
The Bulldogs are 12-4-1 on the season. Nearing the end of the regular season, they hope to secure a spot in the EIL's and/or NEPSACs. They will play Concord Academy on Wed., 11/5. Go Bulldogs! 

Scoring Statistics:
15 min. S. DeSimone from E. Rich
38th min. R. White from E. Rich
75th min. S. DeSimone from A. Garcia

Goalkeeping Statistics:
Alexa Garcia ‘26 (Dover, NH) 60 mins 0 GA
Julia Brennan ‘28 (Exeter, NH)  20 mins 0 GA
 
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