Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer entered the Class 3A semistate with a 22-0 record and the status of the nation’s top-ranked high school team, and they delivered a dominant performance on Saturday. Playing at Walter Cross Field in Kokomo, the Royals outmuscled a resilient Crown Point squad (14-4-3) in a 5-0 victory to secure their spot in the state title game. The match highlighted HSE’s suffocating control, as the team adjusted mid-game to exploit defensive gaps, proving their status as the premier program in the country.
Reigning champions dismantle Crown Point 5-0 to extend historic 22-game win streak
Coach Greg Davidson emphasized the tactical adjustments required to break down Crown Point’s defensive scheme, noting that the team initially had to work through the opposition’s packed backline. “We were able to find a goal even while we were doing that but then we made some adjustments and that really opened us up a little bit,” Davidson said. These strategic shifts allowed HSE’s midfield to launch effective attacks, overwhelming the Bulldogs despite the efforts of junior goalkeeper Audrey Pagorek, who kept the scoreline respectable for her team.
The victory underscores the sheer depth of the HSE roster, a factor Davidson explicitly cited as a key advantage. “We are very deep,” he stated, reflecting on the team’s ability to maintain high intensity throughout the contest. With no losses in over two years, the Royals have established themselves as a juggernaut, and their 5-0 semistate win serves as a stark warning to their final opponent. As they prepare for the championship match, the team’s blend of tactical flexibility and physical dominance positions them as heavy favorites to defend their Class 3A crown.
Source: Yahoo Sports
