Overview
- Amherst defeated Sweet Home 4-1 in ECIC 2 girls soccer on Sept. 16.
- Elaina Dickman scored twice in the first half and once in the second half.
- Cora Pisarzewicz contributed a goal and an assist, and Kate Palmiero added an assist.
- Paisley Holloway scored for Sweet Home.
- Amherst improved to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the division; Sweet Home fell to 0-5 and 0-3.
Elaina Dickman's three-goal performance helped Amherst earn their first win of the season, a 4-1 victory over visiting Sweet Home in ECIC 2 girls soccer on Sept. 16 at Amherst Central High School's Dimp Wagner 48 Alumni Field.
Dickman scored both of Amherst's first-half goals, with Kate Palmiero and Cora Pisarzewicz each providing an assist. Paisley Holloway scored Sweet Home's goal in the opening half, and Amherst held a 2-1 lead at the break.
Pisarzewicz added a second-half goal, while Dickman also scored in the second half to complete her hat trick. Amherst outscored Sweet Home 2-0 after halftime to finish the three-goal victory.
Molly Lupini made three saves and allowed one goal in 40 minutes for Amherst. Anorah Dowling also played 40 minutes, making two saves without allowing a goal. Sweet Home's Nina Nowocien recorded three saves and Abby Grawe made one; each played 40 minutes and allowed two goals.
The hat trick brought Dickman's season total to five goals through five games. Pisarzewicz finished the contest with a goal and an assist, bringing her season totals to one goal and two assists. Holloway's goal was her first of the season.
Amherst improved to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in ECIC 2, placing fifth in the supplied division standings through the contest date. Sweet Home fell to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in division play and stood sixth.
ECIC 2 standings
Through Sept. 16, including this contest:
| Rank | Team | Overall | Division | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starpoint | 4-0 | 3-0 | 36 | 1 |
| 2 | Williamsville East | 3-1 | 3-0 | 17 | 3 |
| 3 | Williamsville South | 1-3 | 1-2 | 12 | 11 |
| 4 | Hamburg | 1-2-1 | 1-2 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Amherst | 1-4 | 1-2 | 6 | 25 |
| 6 | Sweet Home | 0-5 | 0-3 | 2 | 47 |
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