SOLON — The field was loud. The players constantly communicating.

The girls shouting phrases such as…

“Open, open, wide.” “Drop.” “Get up.”

Senior Silvie Hendricks said communication was something the Lady Spartans had
been struggling with, but as the season goes on between games and practice, it becomes easier to understand how her teammates play.

“I feel like it’s just easier knowing each other’s body languages and how people play makes it easier to play as a team,” Hendricks said.

Strong communication is what led the Lady Spartans to victory over the Williamsburg Raiders on April 8, leaving the Solon Lady Spartans with a record of 2-2-1 and 2-0 in conference play.

Solon’s first shot on goal came from senior Elena Swan. With numerous attempts on goal, Solon’s offense monopolized the ball during the first half taking shot, after shot. However the game remained scoreless.

Enter Addi Greene.

Greene, a senior forward, scored about 31 minutes into the first half. The second half consisted of similar gameplay dominated by Solon’s offense, except the first goal came early in the second half. A long ball with an arch that bounced over the goalie’s head straight into the goal, scored by Sylvie Hendricks.

Throughout the match Sofia Ortega had the most shots on goal. Over halfway through the second half, one of Ortega’s shots finally stuck. Solon led 3-0.

To close the match Hendricks scored her second goal leading the Lady Spartans to a 4-0 shutout conference win. Hendricks said that prior to the game against Williamsburg, the Lady Spartans were struggling with their offensive game.

She said the team made an adjustment in the layout of their positions. The switch to a three-four-three position helped everyone get in on the offensive attack.

“Williamsburg is a team that plays defense, so it was good for us to get on the offensive side of the ball today,” she said.