Smith's Extra-Time Strike Wins It for the Lady Bruins, 2-1, Against South River

EDGEWATER—Arden Smith's first year of varsity soccer at (2-0) has gone pretty well so far. 

Having just checked in during the final minutes of the first extra-time period, the sophomore striker struck right-footed shot to the far post to seal a 2-1 victory over South River (1-1) on Thursday.

"It was a very good way to start my season," Smith said.

Smith, who scored her first career varsity goal on Tuesday against Glen Burnie, also assisted Emily Barton's goal in the first half.

"Those are two sophomores that scored goals and we're very happy about that," Broadneck coach John Camm said.

The Seahawks controlled early portions of the game. A hand ball inside the six-yard box by South River halted a possible score. Madison Koenig then found freshman Alyssa Hill open at the top of the box, but her attempt was wide left.

"I thought the first 15 minutes we definitely controlled the play, but then Broadneck's physicality and passion for the ball came through," South River coach John Sis said.

The Lady Bruins would strike first when Smith flicked a throw-in behind her to the near post for Barton to pounce on. The sophomore midfielder placed her shot back low across the goal and passed goal keeper Emily Carter for the 1-0 lead.

"The goalie was going to the near post, but then I hit it to the far post and it went in," Barton said.

Two minutes and 20 seconds into the second half, Broadneck almost doubled their efforts, when junior Emily Lord played Rachel Maxwell down the right flank. A swift move by Maxwell past her defender freed the freshman midfielder, but her resulting shot clanged off the near post.

The Seahawks would not go down quietly though. A beautiful 25-yard strike by Dannie Stith equalized for the hosts.

The game was suddenly up for grabs again, with 14 minutes left to play. Each side frantically did what it could steal a late victory, but the game ultimately would need to be decided in extra time.

With under two minutes remaining in the first extra-time period, Smith checked in looking to make something happen.

A long pass ahead to Lord was secured, as the Lady Bruins had a two-on-one situation in their favor. Lord dropped a pass off to her left and perfectly to the right foot of Smith.

"I'm really strong with my right foot," Smith said.

The Lady Bruins stormed the field to celebrate the victory.

"[It's] just so exciting," Smith said about scoring a game winner. "I just have to thank Emily for laying me a good pass or I wouldn't have gotten a clean look without it."

Broadneck (2-0) 1 0 1 - 2

South River (1-1) 0 1 0 - 1

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Barret, McGeehan Tally As Broadneck Tops South River, 2-0

It took 46 minutes and 30 seconds, but the Broadneck attack finally started clicking on Thursday.

Senior Loic Barret and sophomore Devin McGeehan each scored in the second half of a 2-0 win at South River (1-1), on Thursday.

"I thought we played really hard tonight," Broadneck coach Sean Tettemer said. "I thought we did a good job of trying to implement the things we've worked on in practice. I was real pleased with that."

The Bruins (2-0) looked like they might tally early after drawing a corner kick. Junior Luke Dellorso saw his corner kick make its way back to him, he then sneaked a pass into Barret, but the striker couldn't finish in front of goal.

South River's best look of the night came nine minutes into the match. Dale Appleman found himself open at the top of the box, he fired a low, hard shot toward goal, but it was wide right of the goal.

"First half I thought was somewhat even," South River coach Jeff Vincent said. "They kind of jumped on us in the second half and kept the pressure on us."

Broadneck's offensive struggles disappeared in the second half.

Tireless senior David Keen raced down the left wing, sending a pass to Barret, who managed to convert the first goal of the evening. 

"Dave made a nice move, cut it in there, which is what we've been working on all along," Barret said. "Coach always told us to go back post, and that's all I was thinking. I got there and [he] played a beautiful ball and I one-touched it in the corner."

It was similar picture when the Bruins tacked on another score.

Keen whipped a pass into the box. After taking a deflection, the ball fell to McGeehan, who was there to finish the job.

"Dave beat a guy on the sideline, [his pass] came across, it got deflected and I was just standing there and it came right to me," McGeehan said.

It was a matter of right place, right time for the sophomore, McGeehan.

"We were able to get really quality serves in the second half," Tettemer said. "I think that's probably the difference."

South River could have pulled one back with nine minutes left in the game, the Seahawks earned a free kick just outside the box. Senior Evan Young struck a solid kick, it was left of the goal frame.

"They outplayed us in the second half," coach Vincent said.

The Broadneck boys will host Bowie High on Saturday, the game is rescheduled from an earlier date.

Broadneck (2-0) 0 2 - 2

South River (1-1) 0 0 - 0

Editor's note: This article has been updated from a previous version to correct that the boys' soccer team for Broadneck 2-0 this season.