The Dickinson Midgets girls soccer team faced a tough defeat against the Mandan Braves in their recent match. Despite the game being initially scheduled as a home game for the Midgets, field conditions forced them to make the trip to Mandan. The Braves, coming off a strong third-place finish in the 2023 Western Dakota Association regular season, continued their dominance over the Midgets by extending their shutout streak to 13 goals.
The scoring onslaught began early in the game, with Sarah Helderop scoring a goal within the first 2 minutes, assisted by Teagan Droll. Helderop went on to complete a hat trick by the 14th minute, with two unassisted goals. By the 34th minute, Mandan was leading 8-0, with eight different players contributing points.
Despite Dickinson’s efforts to improve their defense in the second half, Mandan maintained control of the game, with Helderop and Droll each adding another goal to secure a comprehensive victory. Adrianna Cox, the goalkeeper for the Midgets, made an impressive 28 saves during the game.
The Midgets will now need to regroup and focus on mental resilience as they prepare to face the Century Patriots in their next match on Friday, April 12th. With a strong determination to bounce back from this defeat, the team is looking to turn things around and put up a better performance in their upcoming games.