The No. 6 Lehi High School girls soccer team ended their season in the quarterfinals of the 6A state tournament, according to a report published October 18. The Pioneers fell to the No. 3 Farmington in a match that required two extra periods of play.
Lehi began their postseason run on Oct. 13 with a 3-1 victory over No. 11 Herriman at home. Junior midfielder Aly Badger opened the scoring with a free kick to establish a 1-0 lead before halftime. In the second half, sophomore forward Eiley Baker doubled the lead following an assist from senior defender Olivia Schoenfeld. Junior forward Lilie Watson added a third goal after receiving a pass from senior forward Ashley Gardner. While Herriman scored late to break the shutout, sophomore goalkeeper Siena Wells played the full match for the Pioneers.
The Pioneers faced No. 3 Farmington on Oct. 15, where they again took an early lead via a free kick from Aly Badger. However, Farmington scored on a corner kick roughly 15 minutes into the second half to equalize. The match remained tied through regulation and two extra stanzas. With a shootout approaching, Farmington scored with 13 seconds remaining in the second overtime to secure a 2-1 victory and eliminate Lehi.
Coach Jonas Hartmann noted that the team played well in possession and praised several players, including Kajsa Sherman, Aly Badger, Lilie Watson, and Siena Wells. Hartmann stated that the team showed they can compete with anyone and expressed optimism for the program's future. The squad will graduate five seniors from the talented roster, providing a foundation for the program's upcoming seasons.
Lehi finishes the season with an overall record of 11-9.
