Cernuto’s late goal lifts Lady Scotties over Brownsville, 2-1
Olivia Cernuto’s goal with 6:49 remaining broke a 1-1 tie and lifted host Southmoreland to a 2-1 Section 3-AA girls soccer win over Brownsville on Thursday night.
After a scoreless first half, the first-place Lady Scotties (6-0, 7-0) took a 1-0 lead when Taylor Klingensmith scored with an assist from Bailey Steban early in the second half.
The Lady Falcons (4-2, 4-3) knotted it at 1-1 on a goal from star Tessa Dellarose with 19:18 left thanks to an assist from Ava Kovscek. Tatum Lucero assisted on Cernuto’s game-winner.
Kami Franks made eight saves for Brownsville while Kaylee Keys stopped three shots for Southmoreland.
The Lady Scotties now hold a two-game lead over the Lady Falcons and Mount Pleasant, who are tied for second place.