PLANO, TX -- The Bishop Lynch women's soccer team defeated John Paul II last night 2-0 for its fourth straight victory. With the win, the Friars move to 8-2 in TAPPS play and 9-6-1 overall.

The Friars opened up the scoring with a fantastic breakaway finish from senior Sasha Mascarenhas. Emma Soignier led the speedster with a perfect through ball and when Mascarenhas caught up to the ball, she one-timed it past the Lady Cardinal keeper to make it 1-0 in favor of the visitors. This is the second straight game with a goal for the senior forward.

In the second half, with the Friars still leading 1-0, they were presented with a corner kick. The women have been outstanding in scoring on set plays and that continued last night. After the ball got up in the air, Reese Myers found a way to get her foot on the ball past the keeper to make it 2-0.

That score would be the final in large part to the way the defense played. Despite being down their anchor and captain Baily Romack, the Friars found a way to shut out John Paul II in their home stadium.

SUB-VARSITY:
Junior Varsity: The JV squad defeated John Paul II last night 1-0 to earn their ninth win of the season. With one match remaining, the Friars are 9-2-2, 5-2 on the season.

AROUND TAPPS ON FRIDAY:
6A - District 1
Ursuline defeated Parish, 3-0
Prestonwood Christian defeated Trinity Christian, 4-2

TAPPS 1 - DISTRICT 1 STANDINGS
1) Ursuline Academy, 19-1-0, 10-0-0
2) Bishop Lynch: 9-6-1, 8-2
3) Parish Episcopal: 9-3-1, 6-3
4) John Paul II: 6-8. 5-4
5) Prestonwood Christian Academy: 11-8. 4-6
6) Trinity Christian Academy: 5-9-2, 1-7
7) Nolan Catholic: 2-21-1, 0-9

NEXT UP:
The Friars play their third road match in a row as they travel to Addison to take on Trinity Christian Academy on Monday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
 

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