CHESTERLAND–Frankee Flesher scored two goals to lead West Geauga past visiting Hawken in a Division II district semifinal on Monday, 4-1.
“Tonight’s match was the result of an all-around quality team effort,” West Geauga coach Kori Jesenovec said. “Emily (Allegretti) and Aubrey (Zanella) really controlled our defense and shut down Hawken’s opportunities. Bailey (Zanella), Rae (Ehrbar), and Holly (Jeunette’s) work rate in the midfield set the tone for this match. Our forwards were all over the field with high pressure. I’m extremely proud that these girls are one more step closer to their goals.”
Nicola Ehrbar scored the first goal in the second minute off an assist from Bailey Zanella to give the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead. Hawken’s Danijela Doncevic scored the equalizer eight minutes later.
That’s when Flesher took over.
She scored her first goal with just 6:40 remaining in the half to once again give the Wolverines the lead and she added an insurance goal just 10 minutes into the second half.
Megan McGinnis, who assisted on Flesher’s first goal, closed out the scoring with 18:54 remaining in the game.
Ehrbar also had an assist for the Wolverines and keeper Ashlyn Drayer recorded four saves. Hawken’s Amalia Blood also finished the game with four saves.
The Wolverines, who improved to 15-2, will play Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin in a district championship game on Thursday at Willoughby South.
Hawken ended its season with a 7-8-3 record.
