A Promising Start at Sieber Field
The Bethany College Women's Soccer Team stepped onto Sieber Field in Hesston, Kansas, for their first match of the campaign, facing off against a determined Hesston College side.
From the opening whistle the game unfolded as a high‑tempo contest, with both teams generating chances and the crowd witnessing a flurry of activity.
Bethany struck first when Leila Jones found the net in the 22nd minute, opening the scoring and giving the visitors an early lift.
The lead held until the second half, when Kellie McMahon added a goal in the 53rd minute, extending the advantage and forcing Hesston to regroup.
A late surge by the home side was answered by Paityn Lawrence, whose 84th‑minute strike pulled Bethany within one, while Elizabeth Holland's precise assist set up the goal.
Despite the comeback attempt, the final whistle confirmed a 6‑3 result in favor of Hesston, a scoreline that reflected the visitors' resilience.
Defensively, Marie Moseley stood tall, making eight saves to keep the match competitive, even as Hesston outshot Bethany 27‑6 and earned nine corner kicks.
Bethany's attacking rhythm produced six shots on goal, three of which found the back of the net, underscoring a productive offensive display.
Head coach hopes the early‑season performance will translate into continued growth, as the team looks to build on the moments of promise shown at Sieber Field.