by Gregg Meadows

Tri-Valley veteran girls soccer coach Emily Reilly and her MVL champion Lady Dawg soccer team – the No. 2 seed in the tournament bracket – have an OHSAA D-III, East District title within their grasp, after their 8-0 shutout win over visiting Zanesville on Monday night, Oct. 26 in Dresden, in the District semi-final contest on their Kenny Wolford Park home turf.

But standing in their way is No. 1 seed, Beaver Local, who defeated No. 3 Steubenville 1-0 in double overtime on Monday night, Oct. 26.

The District title game between Tri-Valley (13-3-3) and Beaver Local (14-5) will be played on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at a neutral site – Harrison Central High School, in Cadiz.

In Monday’s night’s shutout victory over visiting Zanesville – the No. 5 seed – the Lady Dawgs struck early and often, building a commanding 6-0 halftime lead, thanks to a pair of goals from top scorers Caydee Shoenleben and Jemma Hinkle, and netters from Marlie Baker and Priya Moore.

Early second half scores from Moore, then Hinkle closed the door on the visiting Lady Blue Devils and launched the Lady Dawgs to the District championship game.

Lady Dawg net keeper Klara Drummonds recorded 2 saves for the winners.

The Lady Dawgs hopped on the post season tournament trail back on Wednesday night, Oct. 21 with a 4-0 shutout victory over the visiting Maysville Lady Panthers in Dresden at Kenny Wolford Park.

TV’s Caydee Shoenleben led the winners with a pair of goals, with Jemma Hinkle and Priya Moore adding scores as well.

Klara Drummonds’ three saves preserved the post season opening victory for the Lady Dawgs.