Romeoville, Ill. - The Rangers traveled down to Lewis University to take on the Flyer to open 2023 season play. The Flyers entered the match after drawing against Northwood in their season opener. The Rangers used two second half goals to propel them to victory.
Inside the Box Score
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Alexis Baker scored the season's first goal for the Rangers in the 58th minute of play
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The game winner came off the head of Alexis Bolger in the 63rd minute
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Izzy Guyer got the start in net today, and racked up 7 saves
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Both sides were evenly matched as Parkside outshot Lewis by 1, 20-19
Lewis scored early in the 13th minute to put the Flyers ahead 1-0. Despite giving up the early goal, senior goalkeeper Izzy Guyer stayed rock solid in goal by not allowing another ball to find the back of the net.
The second half proved to be Ranger friendly as the Rangers scored 2 goals in 5 minutes. The first goal came off the boot of
Alexis Baker. The Rangers leading goal scorer in 2022 picked up right where she left off.
Less than 5 minutes later
Sarah Swonger lofted a ball into the box for
Alexis Bolger to nod home. Bolger's goal proved to be the match decider!
The Rangers will be back in action on the road as they will travel to Minnesota State University Moorhead to battle against the Dragons on Friday Sept. 8th. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CDT. Coverage for the match and more can be found at parksiderangers.com/coverage.
