Margot McTiernan works around opposing defenders On a brisk and windy Saturday morning, the Garden City U-11 Patriettes faced the North Shore Panthers at North Shore in their league opener of the Spring season. Fresh off their victory in game one of the Waldbaum's Cup, the Patriettes were looking forward to a competitive and physical match-up. The Patriettes played a strong first half, maintaining possession of the ball and putting constant pressure on the North Shore keeper. Garden City led North Shore 2-0 at the half. Despite the vigorous efforts of the Patriettes' defense, North Shore came back in the second half and tied the score. A penalty shot then gave North Shore the lead. The Patriettes fought hard for possession, but North Shore scored again and the Patriettes were defeated by a score of 5-2. A disappointing loss. The Patriettes play Wantagh next week at home. Let's go Patriettes!

Laurel Nothel takes control of the ball Alexis Leighton gets ahead of her opponents Isabel Balady stops a charge on goal