The Harbor Springs girls soccer team captured its second straight Northern Shores Conference championship, posting an 8‑0 victory over Kingsley that highlighted the squad’s depth and attacking firepower.
Seniors Lizzie Bassett, Sophie Barnadyn, Sydney Burch, Fran Warren and Lilly Barnadyn each found the net, illustrating a balanced offense that proved difficult for opponents to contain.
Across town, the Petoskey girls program edged Traverse City Central 1‑0, with senior forward Claire O’Donnell delivering the match‑winning goal while goalkeeper Amelie Janssens and defender Isla Scheib combined for crucial saves.
Both teams now shift focus to the postseason, as Harbor Springs prepares to open district play on May 26 against either Suttons Bay or Charlevoix, while Petoskey is slated to face Gaylord in a contest that could determine a shared Big North title.
The Rams are eager to build on last season’s 2‑1 district loss to Leland, hoping their recent momentum will translate into a deeper playoff run.
Postseason Outlook
Key contributors such as Bassett, Barnadyn, Burch, Warren, Lilly Barnadyn, O’Donnell, Janssens and Scheib will look to sustain the offensive and defensive standards that defined their recent successes.
With district matchups looming, the upcoming fixtures promise to test the squads’ resilience and could usher in a new chapter for girls soccer in the region.