Makenzie Richards powers Eden past Tonawanda, 3-0

Overview

• Makenzie Richards had two goals and an assist in Eden's 3-0 home win over Tonawanda.
• Lina Ratajczak also scored, and Sophia Gagliardo assisted on Richards' second-half goal.
• Eden led 2-0 at halftime, and Lillian Koszelak played all 80 minutes in the shutout.
• Tonawanda goalkeeper Lillie Stickney made 16 saves on 19 shots faced.
• Eden finished the contest 6-4 overall and 3-3 in ECIC 4, while Tonawanda stood at 6-5 and 2-4.

Makenzie Richards had a hand in all three goals as Eden defeated Tonawanda 3-0 in an ECIC 4 girls soccer game Thursday, Oct. 1, at Eden Senior High School.

Richards scored twice and added an assist. Eden built a 2-0 first-half lead with goals from Richards and Lina Ratajczak, whose goal came on a Richards assist.

Richards added her second goal after halftime, with Sophia Gagliardo providing the assist, to complete the scoring.

Lillian Koszelak played all 80 minutes in goal for Eden in the shutout. Tonawanda goalkeeper Lillie Stickney recorded 16 saves while facing 19 shots over 80 minutes.

Richards finished the contest with season totals of three goals and four assists. Ratajczak had three goals on the season, while Gagliardo had six goals and three assists. Stickney's season save total stood at 147.

Eden improved to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in ECIC 4, placing third in the division standings through the contest date. Tonawanda fell to 6-5 overall and 2-4 in division play and stood fourth.

ECIC 4 standings

Through Oct. 1, including this contest.