Gia Lemley scored the winning goal with 3:40 remaining in overtime to lift Broomfield girls soccer to a 3-2 win over Pine Creek in the Class 5A girls soccer semifinals on Wednesday.
It was Lemley’s second goal of the game. It capped a game-long rally for the Eagles.
Pine Creek took a 1-0 lead on Ryanne Parker’s goal just 20 seconds in, but Broomfield rallied with two goals midway through the first half to take a 2-1 halftime lead.
Pine Creek’s Jayne Lydiatt tied the game in the second half, and it wound up in overtime.
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(3) ThunderRidge 4, (11) Cherry Creek 1
At Shea Stadium: Despite giving up an early goal, Cherry Creek was able to tie the game and the score remained 1-1 as they reach halftime.
But three second half goals for the Grizzlies sealed the deal and they will play in the Class 5A semifinals.
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(2) Grandview 3, (23) Chaparral 0
At Stutler Bowl: A Mandy Duggan goal extended the Wolves’ lead to 2-0 in the second half. They were able to tack on one more to make it a 3-0 final, allowing them to advance to the final four.
They’ll take on ThunderRidge in the semifinals on Saturday.
Chaparral’s Cinderella run ended after knocking out No. 10 Ralston Valley and No. 7 Rock Canyon.
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(1) Mountain Vista 1, (8) Columbine 0
At Shea Stadium: The Golden Eagles, missing star Mallory Pugh, knocked out the defending champions.
Megan Massey scored the lone goal.
Mountain Vista will play Broomfield in the semifinals.
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Semifinal matchups
May 19, at Englewood HS. (Bracket)
- (1) Mountain Vista vs. Broomfield, 11 a.m.
- (2) Grandview vs. (3) ThunderRidge, 1:30 p.m.
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