East Paulding Girls Soccer at Carrollton 3/1/19 - Away Game

The East Paulding Girls Soccer team began Region play with a tough 2-1 loss at Carrollton on Friday night The Raiders lone goal was scored by Senior Captain Kirsten Deaton. With several Division 1 college signees on their roster, the strong Carrollton club kept the pressure on the East defense all match long. An outstanding game by East Paulding's keeper Mackenzie Dykes kept the Raiders in the game until the final horn. (Photo Credits: Russ Bergevine)

Deaton drives. East Paulding Senior Kirsten Deaton (in white) drives past the Carrollton defense trying to net the tying goal late in the second half.Dykes Dives. East goalkeeper Mackenzie Dykes makes a diving stop of a Carrollton blast to keep the Raiders within a goal. Dykes was outstanding on the night, making countless tough saves in her finest game of the season.One score, one more to go. The Lady Raiders celebrate a goal by Kirsten Deaton (15), pulling them within one midway through the second half.Offensive push. Junior Alana Curtis (24) moves the ball upfield as East tries to generate some much-needed offense on the night.Keep away. One of several outstanding East freshmen, Lauren Gramling (6) controls the ball as three Carrollton defenders try in vain to take it away.