The Capital City Lady Cavaliers saw their season end in a 6‑0 defeat to St. Michael the Archangel in the Class 3 state semifinal on Tuesday night. The match, played on a crisp evening in Missouri, tested the team's resilience against a relentless opponent.
Early pressure sets the tone
St. Michael struck first nine minutes in, when Lorelai Landa slipped a precise pass that found the back of the net. The Guardians quickly doubled their lead with a penalty conversion by Addi Basler, leaving the Cavaliers scrambling to respond.
The scoring continued to mount as Lydia McVey linked up with Harper Burdick for the third goal, then added her own finish to make it four. Additional strikes from Mackinley Gosset and Wytnee Herrman sealed the final tally.
A night of perseverance for the Cavaliers
Capital City goalkeeper Ryann Flower stood tall between the posts, logging 11 saves that kept the margin from widening earlier in the contest. Though the defense was tested, Flower’s performance offered a bright spot amid the setbacks.
The Cavaliers now turn their focus to the consolation bracket, where they will meet Rockwood Summit in a third‑place match later this week. Meanwhile, Fort Zumwalt South and St. Michael the Archangel advance to contest the state championship.