Calvert’s Goal Lifts Abington Heights to Third Straight Lackawanna League Title
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | October 21, 2024
Abington Heights secured the Lackawanna League Division I girls soccer title with a 1-0 victory over Valley View on Monday night. Lilia Calvert scored the game’s lone goal just under three minutes into the second half, giving the Lady Comets their third consecutive championship and 10th overall. This marks the first title for head coach Meghan Noone, who previously served as an assistant in 2022 and 2023.
Abington Heights outshot Valley View 17-9, with corner kicks favoring the Lady Comets 5-4. Goalkeeper Olivia MacPherson recorded six saves for Abington Heights, while Valley View’s Megan Rucks tallied 11. Abington Heights improved to 16-1 overall and 12-1 in the league, while Valley View dropped to 16-2 overall and 11-2 in league play.
