Merrimack Valley 4, Pembroke 0
Key players: MV – Amanda Parrotto (2 goals), Alyssa Brodeur (goal), Kalee Keyser (goal), Abbey Thompson (midfield), Lauren Bailey (midfield), Kaiya Mercier (midfield); Pembroke – Treic Thomas-Guerzon (defense), Zoie Wall (midfield)
Highlights: Both teams had chances to score in the first half, but Keyser put the Pride on the board with a goal off a rebound with under two minutes to go until halftime and MV exploded for three goals in the fourth quarter. Parrotto found the back of the net twice, both times off a rebound from the goalie pads. Brodeur received the ball in open space behind the Pembroke defense, which led to a 1-on-1 with the goalie. Brodeur slipped it between the pads with 13 seconds left on the clock.
Coach’s quote: “I was really proud of the way the girls finished the game. We put a big emphasis on capitalizing on rebounds in the circle this week. It was great to see them execute. This was a whole team win this afternoon.” – MV’s Jennifer Colgan
Records: MV 5-5-0; Pembroke 4-6-1