GSC Falls to Polk State

Gordon State 1, Polk State 4

Freshman, Gabby Cruzado (Cumming, GA / Forsyth Central HS), drives forward as Sara Schultz (Villa Rica, GA / Alexander HS) looks on
Freshman, Gabby Cruzado (Cumming, GA / Forsyth Central HS), drives forward as Sara Schultz (Villa Rica, GA / Alexander HS) looks on
October 9, 2021
Griffin, GA - Gordon State Soccer stepped out of Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) play Saturday afternoon by hosting Polk State College at Wyomia Tyus Park. 
 
The Eagles put the pressure on the Highlanders in the early stages of the match culminating in the opening goal in the 26th minute.  As the Highlanders grew into the game the two sides battled to the end of the first half with a 1-0 Polk State lead. 
 
GSC struck quickly in the second half when sophomore Stephanie Hahn (Dallas, GA / Paulding County HS) pierced the Eagles backline with a ball that sophomore Madison Schmucker (Cape Coral, FL / Ida S Baker HS) ran onto, held off her defender, and placed the ball past the goalkeeper to even the score in the 51st minute. 
 
For the remainder of the match the Eagles intensified their pressure and were able to capitalize by scoring three additional goals to earn a 4-1 victory. 
 
The Highlanders fall to 5-3-2 overall but still have a 2-1-1 conference record. Polk State improves to 11-2-0. Gordon State will return to GCAA action when they play their final home game of the regular season Wednesday Oct. 13. The Highlanders will welcome Andrew College at 7:00.