Ludwig's hat trick lifts Chautauqua Lake past Dunkirk

Overview

• Eliana Ludwig scored all three Chautauqua Lake goals, finishing her hat trick with a second-half penalty kick.
• Karie Tarr assisted on the opening goal, and Avery Cannon set up Ludwig's second.
• Chautauqua Lake coach Brian Pender praised Dunkirk goalkeeper Celeste Batista and credited his players with maintaining their composure.
• Chautauqua Lake finished the contest 3-7-1 overall and 2-4-1 in CCAA 3; Dunkirk stood at 0-10 and 0-7.

Eliana Ludwig scored a hat trick as Chautauqua Lake defeated Dunkirk 3-1 in CCAA 3 girls soccer Thursday at Dunkirk High School.

Ludwig put Chautauqua Lake ahead in the first half on an assist from Karie Tarr. The Eagles took a 1-0 lead into halftime, then added two more goals from Ludwig in the second half.

Avery Cannon assisted on Ludwig's second goal, a play Chautauqua Lake coach Brian Pender identified as the turning point. Ludwig completed her hat trick on a penalty kick. Dunkirk scored their goal in the second half.

Pender said Chautauqua Lake controlled most of the match and dominated possession, while Dunkirk's goalkeeping helped keep the game close. He called Celeste Batista the best goalkeeper his team had faced all season and said he was proud of how his players maintained their composure and produced team goals against her.

Chautauqua Lake recorded 28 shots, with 13 in the first half and 15 in the second. The scoresheet credited Addison Chess with three saves on four shots faced over 80 minutes in goal.

Pender also singled out Charlotte Emhardt for her defense and pressure and Tarr for her work at both ends of the field in addition to her assist.

Ludwig finished the match with season totals of six goals and two assists for 14 points. Cannon had four goals and one assist on the season, while Tarr's assist was her first of the season.

The victory brought Chautauqua Lake to 3-7-1 overall and 2-4-1 in CCAA 3, fifth in the division standings through Thursday. Dunkirk stood sixth at 0-10 overall and 0-7 in division play.

CCAA 3 standings

Through Oct. 1.