The Undefeated Streak Continues For East Paulding Girls Soccer

The East Paulding Lady Raiders went to South Paulding on Tuesday and played to a draw, 1-1, in an evenly played, weather-shortened match before a packed stadium on South's Senior Night. Senior Captain Lauren Bergevine put East ahead 1-0 with a 31-yard blast just under the crossbar late in the first half. South was able to net the equalizer with 7 minutes to play. Both teams played a furious finish. EP's Alana Curtis almost secured the victory in the waning minutes, but her shot sailed just wide of the post. Playoff-bound East takes their 7-game undefeated streak and their 9-4-2 record to Villa Rica on Friday night. (Photo Credit: Russ Bergevine),

Long Blast. Lauren Bergevine (21) blasts a 31-yard bomb to the top corner of the net for her 20th goal of the season and gives East the 1-0 lead. Lauren leaps. Lauren Bergevine (21) leaps with excitement after putting East on the board. Sharp in net. Raider keeper Mackenzie Dykes makes a key up-close save to keep the scored tied. Dykes made several key saves in the second half. Flying. Gritty East Freshman Lauren Gramling (6) flies past a South player to win ball possession for the Raiders during the hotly contested match. Clear from danger. East Paulding sophomore Sarah Guerrero (18) clears the ball from the penalty box and away from two South players looking to capitalize. Guerrero played one of her finest matches of the season when East needed it most against a tough South Paulding squad.