Jimerson's overtime goal lifted Salamanca past Franklinville, 1-0

Overview

• Presleigh Jimerson scored with five minutes remaining in overtime to give Salamanca a 1-0 road victory.
• Brielle Massagli supplied the assist, and Gwyn Emborsky made three saves in the shutout.
• Franklinville's Taylor Chase finished with 26 saves, including several at point-blank range, according to coach Timothy Wangelin.
• Salamanca improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in CCAA 2; Franklinville fell to 2-8 and 1-5.

Presleigh Jimerson scored with five minutes remaining in overtime as Salamanca defeated Franklinville 1-0 in a CCAA 2 girls soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Franklinville Central High School.

Brielle Massagli assisted on the only goal after the teams went through regulation scoreless. Jimerson's finish decided a match in which Franklinville goalkeeper Taylor Chase made 26 saves.

Franklinville coach Timothy Wangelin described the contest as tightly played from the start, with Salamanca having the better of the play. He credited Chase with several saves at point-blank range and identified Jimerson's overtime shot as the decisive moment.

Gwyn Emborsky made three saves for Salamanca to complete the shutout. Jimerson finished the match with five goals and two assists on the season, while Massagli's season totals stood at two goals and four assists. Emborsky had 40 saves through the contest, and Chase had 100.

Wangelin also praised Carlie Aultman's work on the back line, highlighting her ability to close off scoring chances and move the ball out safely. He credited center back Selena Hernandez with staying composed under pressure.

The Franklinville coach called the performance a major improvement from the teams' first meeting, which he said Salamanca won 11-0.

Salamanca improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the division, placing second in the standings through Tuesday's contest. Franklinville fell to 2-8 overall and 1-5 in CCAA 2, placing fifth.

CCAA 2 standings

Through Sept. 29.