It was Homecoming Weekend, and Dock Girls Soccer came out ready to play on Saturday afternoon against Lansdale Catholic to start off the triple header of games. Lansdale Catholic came out with intensity as Dock struggled most of the first half to keep possession. Center midfielders Billinda Leisner, Emerson Gruver, Eden Loux and Shelby Lapp battled with LC’s powerhouses in the middle of the field. Both teams had difficulty keeping possession and having any dangerous opportunities to score. Halftime was just what the Pioneers needed to regroup and talk through what they needed to do to win the game. It wasn’t until the second half, that Dock started to find their composure and get back into playing the way they play their game. With 25 minutes left in regulation, freshman Ashley Brown brought down a ball out of the air in the middle of the field. She quickly found senior, Ashley Lapp, making her run down the left flank. Lapp took a few quick dribbles behind LC’s defender and was one on one with the goalkeeper inside the box. Ashley Lapp found the back of the net with a near post shot to earn the first goal of the game. As the rain started to pick up, Dock continued to focus on communication and possession with keeping the ball on the turf. Dock’s defensive line contributed a lot to Dock’s success with working the ball out of the back and finding their teammates feet. Just 15 minutes left in the game, sophomore Shelby Lapp followed up on a rebound from Olivia Moyer’s shot on goal. As Shelby was running to get the rebound, LC’s goalkeeper completely took her out of the play and Dock was awarded a penalty shot. Senior, Billinda Leisner, stepped up immediately to take the penalty kick, and easily found the back of the net to finalize the score 2-0. Dock continued to apply high pressure on Lansdale Catholic’s defense and communicated well throughout the field. After the final whistle blew, the girls knew this was a big win for them coming to the end of their regular season. Sophomore, Emily Markel was solid in goal with 8 saves. The Pioneers continue their season with a home game on Tuesday evening against The Christian Academy at 5:15pm.

Shots on Goal: 12

Goals: Ashley Lapp, Billinda Leisner