Lady Broncos shut out by Mid. Tenn. Christian
First-game jitters, combined with the Lady Broncos’ lack of experience, proved costly early, as the team allowed all three MTCS goals in the first half.
The team settled down after the break, however, and turned in a solid half of defense.
Courtney Hard was in goal for the Lady Broncos, and finished with 19 saves, including 12 in the first half. Offensive captain Jennifer Laxton had six shots on goal, while Emily Newby added another shot from the midfield position.
“Overall, I was very pleased with the girls once they settled down,” said new Boyd coach Gina Cleek. “We have a very young team this year, and I think now that they have gotten first-game jitters out of the way, we will play better ball.
“If we could have played first half the way we played the second, there might have been a totally different outcome to the game. I am looking forward to our next game as I expect the girls to play a more consistent ballgame.”
Boyd returns to action Tuesday, with a 5 p.m. game at DeKalb County.