Junior Avery Keefe scored 11 goals in one of the most impressive offensive performances across the state as sixth-seeded Coe-Brown routed No. 11 Plymouth 21-3 in the first round of the playoffs.
The Bears (10-4) didn’t waste time and took a 6-3 lead in the first quarter.
Coe-Brown midfielder Morgan Readel shoots the ball in the Black Bear’s 21-3 win over the Plymouth Bobcats on June 6, 2026 in Northwood. Credit: ALEX MILLER / For the Monitor 
Coe Brown attacker Ellie Escabi runs past Plymouth defender Acacia Hartley in Coe-Brown’s 21-3 win over the Bobcats on June 6, 2026 in Northwood. Credit: ALEX MILLER / For the Monitor 
Plymouth attacker Nonah Billin passes the ball to a teammate in Coe-Brown’s 21-3 win over the Bobcats on June 6, 2026 in Northwood. Credit: ALEX MILLER / For the Monitor
The defense kept the load light on Bears sophomore goalie Hailey Smith, who made nine saves. Junior Adalynn Moynihan led the defense with two interceptions, three blocks and five ground balls.
Also on offense, junior midfielder Eleanor Escabi scored five goals and assisted on four, backed up by junior Morgan Readel with six points. Junior Rose Bean scored two goals and Addison Roy scored one to get the team to 21.
After a quarterfinals exit last season, this young Coe-Brown team will move on to play No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas in hopes of an upset. The quarterfinal match-up is scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m.
