Lincoln Southwest Girls Beat Gretna To Stay Undefeated

During overtime, the Lincoln Southwest girls soccer team had one of its shots hit off the goal post and another shot bounce off the crossbar, and it was clear that it wasn't their day. Despite their best efforts, the team was unable to score, and the match went to a shootout.

In a thrilling showdown between the top-ranked team in Class A and the third-ranked team, Southwest emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 at UBT Stadium.

Senior Charley Kort scored the game-winning goal on a free kick with just nine seconds to spare before the match went to a shootout.

The Metro Conference, where Gretna plays, may be stronger overall than Southwest's Heartland Athletic Conference, but the Lincoln Southwest girls soccer team has now defeated two of the best teams from the Metro, including Gretna.

Despite this, the team acknowledged that it wasn't their best performance. ← →

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Charley Kort is a senior on the Lincoln Southwest girls soccer team. Recently, she scored the game-winning goal in a thrilling overtime match against Gretna, helping her team emerge victorious with a score of 2-1. This was not the first time Kort has made headlines, as she has been a key player for the team throughout the season, leading them to several victories and earning her recognition as one of the top players in the area.

In addition to her on-field success, Kort has also demonstrated her leadership skills off the field. She has been a vocal presence in the team's huddles and has been known to rally her teammates during tough moments. Her dedication and determination have earned her the respect of her coaches and teammates, and she is widely regarded as one of the team's most valuable players.

Overall, Charley Kort is a talented and dedicated soccer player who has had a significant impact on her team's success this season. ← →

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During overtime, the Lincoln Southwest girls soccer team had one of its shots hit off the goal post and another shot bounce off the crossbar, and maybe it was one of those matches when it just isn't your day.

With just nine seconds to spare before the match against Gretna went to a shootout, Southwest scored the game-winning goal on a free kick by senior Charley Kort.

Southwest won 2-1 at UBT Stadium in a showdown of the No. 1- and No. 3-ranked teams in Class A. Top-ranked Southwest kept its undefeated season going into the sixth week of the season at 11-0.

The Metro Conference, where Gretna plays, may be stronger overall than Southwest's Heartland Athletic Conference, but Southwest now has wins against two of the best teams from the Metro (Omaha Marian and Gretna).

"We went into the match knowing that we've lost to them three times in a row, and we haven't ever beaten Gretna, and they ended our season the last two years (at state)," Kort said. "We came in with a lot of energy, and it was a really competitive game. I just think we wanted it more at the end. I'm so proud of these girls — they're so talented."

Each of the regulation goals were scored on penalty kicks in the first half. London DeFini scored first for Gretna (7-4) with 11 minutes left in the half.

In the second half, Southwest had two nice scoring chances on breakaways but didn't convert. And Southwest had even more chances in the final five minutes of overtime.

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